His book titles alone tell you this is not your average essayist: Me Talk Pretty One Day. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. When You Are Engulfed in Flames. David Sedaris has made a career out of writing about his family, friends, boyfriend—and himself. His wry observations elicit chuckles and the odd guffaw as [...]

Warthog rectum, sheep testicles, raw seal eyeball—Anthony Bourdain has eaten it all, but the “bad boy of cuisine” admits he hasn’t enjoyed every bite. He shares secrets from his eclectic career as a chef, author and TV personality, at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (Oct. 29).—Sheri Radford More information: 8 pm. $47.50-$62.50. The [...]

In honour of Vancouver’s quasquicentennial, we present 125 of our favourite things about the city. After all, 125th birthdays don’t happen every day By Sheri Radford 1 Sunning ourselves (wearing sunscreen, of course) on local sandy beaches. 2 The four beehives on the Vancouver Convention Centre’s 2.4-hectare (6-acre) living roof. 3 James “Jimmy” Cunningham. The [...]

Watch Tevye, Golde, ol’ Yente the matchmaker and, of course, the fiddler sing their way through Tsarist Russia in the Tony Award–winning Fiddler on the Roof (Apr. 29 to May 1). The rousing choruses of “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Tradition” guarantee a standing ovation at The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing [...]

Singalongs, audience participation and exciting displays of inline skating guarantee fun for Caillou fans of any age, at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (Nov. 14).—Sheri Radford

Vancouverites adore the debonair crooner, who lived here for three years while filming The Chris Isaak Show. His concert performances are filled with witty banter, hits such as “Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing” and even a costume change or two. See the hardest working man in show biz at The Centre in Vancouver for [...]

If you’ve ever wondered how amazing a pop star would sound backed by an orchestra, you’re in luck. Sting’s new world tour, which kicks off right here in Vancouver, features the former frontman for The Police backed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing hits ranging from “Every Breath You Take” to “Every Little Thing [...]

Is there anything Henry Rollins can’t do? He conquered the world of hardcore punk rock. He’s hosted radio shows, acted for television and film, and campaigned for human rights. His resume also includes stints as a publisher, author and Vanity Fair blogger. Hear him discuss his travels to troubled and war-torn countries, at The Centre [...]

Join everyone’s favourite turtle and his lovable bunch of animal friends in Franklin and the Adventures of the Noble Knights. On a crusade to recover Princess Harriet’s golden necklace, Franklin and his gang lead everyone on a fun-filled quest jam-packed with original songs, music and dance numbers. At The Centre (Apr. 17).—Jennifer Patterson

What do you get when you take an epic narrative about a monk’s quest to recover a sacred relic and add an original rock score and mesmerizing dance sequences, then throw in kung fu battles? The end result is this high-energy, action-filled musical, which delighted audiences during the Beijing 2008 Summer Games. With a huge [...]