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
NEED TO KNOW
Opening Hours
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The theater season typically runs from October to May; shows usually start at
8pm.
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Live-music venues often start their shows after 9pm.
Price Ranges
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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.
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Theater tickets typically start at $30; see
www.ticketstonight.ca
for half-price
deals on the day.
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Cinema tickets often start at $12, with matinees and Tuesday shows sometimes
cheaper.
Listings
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Pick up Thursday's freebie Georgia Straight(
www.straight.com
) for what's on in
the week ahead.
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Look for Discordermagazine (
www.discorder.ca
) for local live-music insights.
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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
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Downtown & West End
Home to top entertainment venues, from theaters to cinemas,
and local sports teams.