Month by Month - Vancouver - page 61

» Gastown & Chinatown Location of several under-the-radar venues.
» Yaletown & Granville Island Granville Island is a hotbed of theaters and festivals.
» Commercial Drive Location of several locally loved performance spaces.
» Main Street Home of some cool indie venues.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Commodore Vancouver's fave band venue.
Biltmore Cabaret Great low-ceilinged spot to catch indie acts.
Cultch (Vancouver East Cultural Centre) Brilliant theater space in a converted heritage
building.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare plays in waterfront tents.
Pacific Cinémathèque Art-house cinema.
Best Live-Music Venues
Commodore Springy-floored local legend.
Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver's favorite hipster venue.
Rickshaw Theatre Specializing in thrash and punk.
Cellar Jazz Club Kitsilano haunt for serious jazz musos.
Media Club Local and visiting indie acts.
Best Theaters
Granville Island Stage Granville Island's best stage.
Cultch (Vancouver East Cultural Centre) Heritage building converted into an excellent
theater.
Stanley Theatre Heritage theater, specializing in musicals.
Firehall Arts Centre Cool fringe venue with an eclectic roster.
Pacific Theatre Small, intriguing theater, popular with locals.
Best Fests
Vancouver International Film Festival Giant showcase for global movies.
Vancouver International Fringe Festival Wacky shenanigans on Granville Island.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival Massive array of shows, including many freebies.