Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Depending on the time of year you're visiting in, catch theater events such as January's
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival ( Click here ) , September's Vancouver Inter-
national Fringe Festival ( Click here ) and the summer-long Bard on the Beach ( Click
here ) , where Shakespeare plays are performed in tents against a mountain backdrop.
NEED TO KNOW
Opening Hours
» The theater season typically runs from October to May; shows usually start at
8pm.
» Live-music venues often start their shows after 9pm.
Price Ranges
» Music shows can be free at pubs (although a cover of up to $10 is also typical),
while tickets at dedicated live venues can run from $20 to $60.
» Theater tickets typically start at $30; see www.ticketstonight.ca for half-price
deals on the day.
» Cinema tickets often start at $12, with matinees and Tuesday shows sometimes
cheaper.
Listings
» Pick up Thursday's freebie Georgia Straight( www.straight.com ) for what's on in
the week ahead.
» Look for Discordermagazine ( www.discorder.ca ) for local live-music insights.
» Head online to Live Van ( www.livevan.com ) for up-to-the-minute local gig list-
ings.
» Browse a copy of Preview( www.preview-art.com ) for gallery shows and events.
Entertainment by Neighborhood
» Downtown & West End Home to top entertainment venues, from theaters to cinemas,
and local sports teams.
 
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