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Theatres & Performing Arts

Performance art is a powerful form of expression. Seemingly ordinary scenes become captivating, haunting, and insightful. British Columbia is a creative hub with hundreds of theatres, troupes, orchestras, and teachers across the province.

From Bard on the Beach to Ballet BC, Art-BC.com has the most inclusive list for performance in the province. For example, experience the incredible Kamloops Symphony live orchestra! Or, attend Chutzpah Festival, which delivers over four weeks of comedy, theatre, music, and dance to Vancouver. Still looking for more? UBC's Chan Centre exhibits hundreds of hours of performance every year.

British Columbia brings the world to the stage, and with Art-BC.com you can see it all.

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MAX Guide

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MAXguide.org is Metro Vancouver’s web-based arts and culture regional calendar, promoting a range of cultural and artistic events in the Metro Vancouver region. Event listings are posted for free by arts and culture organizations, individuals, publicists and select businesses. Find or post great performances and inspiring exhibitions. Use MAXguide to discover and explore new neighbourhoods in the region. MAXguide features a Read more...
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ArtSpring

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ArtSpring acknowledges the unceded territory and the ancestors of Salt Spring Island, the Coast Salish First Nations peoples of Salt Spring and surrounding areas, who continue to use and steward these lands. We at ArtSpring wish to pay respect to the Elders of this land, past and present.   ArtSpring is a performing and visual arts centre on Salt Spring Read more...
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Capitol Theatre

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With every Season Series the Capitol Theatre is thrilled to present a new selection of professional touring artists spanning a range of artistic genres. The Capitol Theatre features the best in live theatre, classical ballet and contemporary dance theatre, classical and contemporary music, comedy and a vast variety of other performances and productions. We offer 125+ events on our stage Read more...
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Caravan Farm Theatre

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Caravan Farm Theatre is a non-profit professional outdoor theatre company based on an 80 acre farm, 11Km NW of Armstrong BC, on the unceded territories of the Syilx/Okanagan First Nation and the Secwepemc First Nation. Hailed as a national treasure, Caravan Farm Theatre is one of Canada’s premiere professional outdoor theatre companies, and has been entertaining audiences young and old, Read more...
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Evergreen Cultural Centre

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The Evergreen Cultural Centre is the Tri-Cities premiere venue + cultural hub for live arts events, experiences, and exhibitions. Located beside Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam BC, The Evergreen features a wide variety of arts presentations by local, regional, and international artists every year. Our mission is to provide our community with engaging, quality entertainment, exhibitions, and arts programs in a Read more...
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Gallery 7 Theatre

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Gallery 7 Theatre, nestled in the heart of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, is passionate about creating entertaining and impactful theatre experiences that explore the spiritual, relational and social aspects of the human experience with a vision towards hope, reconciliation and redemption. Each year, we produce a full mainstage season of plays and musicals along with a second-stage series featuring Read more...
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Gateway Theatre

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Gateway Theatre enriches the quality of life in Richmond and surrounding communities by creating outstanding professional theatre and serving as a dynamic hub for the performing arts. Incorporated in 1982, Gateway is a vital member of the professional theatre scene in the Lower Mainland providing live performances, high-quality performing arts classes accessible to youth ages 6-18 via the Gateway Academy, Read more...
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Inlet Theatre & Galleria

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The Inlet Theatre is a unique, intimate space located in the heart of Port Moody. The theatre is home to a number of exciting events and special festivals. From monthly film screenings to musical theatre for youth, you’ll find vibrant local events on stage, year round. The Galleria has a warm atmosphere with high arched beams and floor to ceiling Read more...
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Kamloops Symphony

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The Kamloops Symphony – started in 1976 – is a community resource providing live orchestral music performances, music education programs and related music services for the citizens of the Kamloops region. Kamloops Symphony presents a main series of 9 full orchestra programmes in Kamloops and Salmon Arm as well as a variety of educational programs. As the major music organization Read more...
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ROOTSandBLUES Festival

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30TH ANNUAL ROOTSANDBLUES FESTIVAL Salmon Arm Fairground – 490 5th AVE SW, Salmon Arm, BC August 18, 2022 – August 21, 2022 Experience the Passion and Diverse Artistry of  ROOTSandBLUES in Your Living Room.   Rewatch 2021 Season Where Musicians Go to Play​ From humble beginnings as standalone folk shows in Salmon Arm community halls, ROOTSandBLUES has grown into a major Read more...
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Scotiabank Dance Centre

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The Dance Centre is the resource centre for dance in British Columbia and offers a range of activities that is unparalleled in Canadian dance. We present a season of performances and public events featuring all styles of dance, support artists through residencies and professional development opportunities, and provide information about dance in BC. We also operate Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada’s Read more...
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Sid Williams Theatre

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Entertaining Comox Valley culture lovers, one audience member at a time! The Sid Williams Theatre is a fully equipped and fully staffed performing arts venue located in the heart of downtown Courtenay. Despite its 500 seats, the theatre has maintained an intimate atmosphere for events since it first opened as a cinema back in 1935. The theatre is operated by Read more...
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The Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association

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The Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association plans annual jazz festivals in Downtown Nanaimo and professional jazz events throughout the year. OUR GOALS To present an annual jazz festival in Downtown Nanaimo To provide local opportunities for local and internationally known jazz artists To increase tourism to downtown nanaimo through live jazz performance To develop a greater appreciation and audience for Read more...
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The Port Theatre

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The Port Theatre is an 800-seat theatre on the breathtaking waterfront in downtown Nanaimo. The purpose of The Port Theatre Society is to stimulate and enhance artistic, cultural and economic activity of central Vancouver Island. The theatre is a focal point for residents and visitors alike, offering a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and Read more...
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The Royal Canadian Theatre Company

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Excellent, affordable, locally produced family theatre. The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is a professional theatrical and event entertainment producing not-for-profit society. Its founder – Ellie King – is a great believer in production excellence and her reputation as a producer, director, writer and performer is well-established. Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s goal is to leave you wanting more each and every time you experience Read more...
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Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society

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The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society is a not-for-profit organization devoted to fostering live entertainment in all its forms. Its purpose is to operate a Community Theatre situated within the city of Vernon and serving the population of the North Okanagan Regional District. The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society was formed July 3rd, 1990 with the Read more...
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Vernon Festivals and Events

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No matter what the season, we love to celebrate and hold events in Vernon. There’s always something happening here. The calendar is updated on a regular basis so pick a season, pick an event, and enjoy!  Visit the City of Vernon’s Event Calendar. https://calendar.tourismvernon.com/ Vernon Heritage Murals https://www.tourismvernon.com/en/see-and-do/Historic-Murals.aspx You can take a virtual walking tour of the murals here. You can Read more...
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West Coast Curated

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Need a boost of creative inspiration?   WestCoastCurated has all the brightest Lower Mainland art happenings located in one place! A visual arts blog and community events page, you’ll discover tucked-away galleries and emerging artists located in each unique community.  Whether it’s a series of free performances by a contemporary dance company in Deer Lake Park, or the unveiling of a Read more...

Upcoming Community Events

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Smither’s Self-Guided Art Mural & History Walks

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June 5, 2022
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This fun, vibrant and interpretive mural was designed in 2020 to depict a comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of life in the Bulkley Valley. The beauty of this mural is in its multidimensionality. The interpretations described here include facts and stories of the town for your entertainment and information. Please keep in mind that each icon represents something different to everyone, whether you Read more...
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Courses & Workshops @ Fibreworks Studio & Gallery

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June 7, 2022
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Coming spring 2022. Instructors & dates to be determined. Please contact the gallery at info(at)fibreworksgallery.com for registration information. Master Weaver Level One The foundation class for the Artisan designation of the Master Weaver Program. It provides the basis for an ongoing exploration into weave structures, colour & design, and focuses on refining skills with materials and equipment. Master Weaver Level Read more...
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Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market

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June 11, 2022
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June 6, 2023
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Our vendors sell food & artisan products that are 100% made, baked, or grown locally. Join us Saturday mornings at the corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street in Smithers. Do you have a passion for local produced food, plants and artisan products? Come to the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market and purchase directly from the source! Saturday mornings the place Read more...
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Heart and Home Exhibition

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June 18, 2022
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February 28, 2023
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Victoria, BC – Warm and intimate. The new Robert Bateman exhibition will make its world premiere at the Bateman Gallery on June 18. The Robert Bateman: Heart and Home exhibition illuminates the inspirations, connections and soul of an artist steeped in nature. The collection is comprised of extraordinary artwork and pieces, some never-before-seen and meant for an audience of one. It captures the Read more...
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Winter Exhibition: The World Around Us

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October 1, 2022
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Opening Date: October 16th 2022 4pm – 6pm Buy tickets here Changing seasons brings the rotation of Grizzli Art Gallery’s newest exhibition: ‘The World Around Us’, featuring the work of three Okanagan-based artists: Anne Gidluck, Valerie Thompson and Diane Postman. ‘The World Around Us’ comes out of the artists’ shared experience living through a pandemic that encouraged us all to Read more...
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ArtSpring Presents 2022-23 season

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October 2, 2022
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February 25, 2023
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Welcome to the ArtSpring Presents 2022-23 season. 28 live music, dance, and theatre events, an international visual art exhibition, live broadcasts from the Met, youth choirs, creative residencies, and community workshops. There’s something for everyone in this season’s exciting lineup. Professional touring artists from Canada and beyond bring a mix of classical, baroque, jazz, blues, folk, and pop music, along with thrilling Read more...
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Public Art & Heritage in Port Moody

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November 1, 2022
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A Public Art Walk exploring Town Centre is available for viewing online. There are a total of 14 public art pieces in the tour. You can enjoy the tour in-person or from the comfort of your own home. If you are touring in-person you are welcome to park in the Recreation Complex parking lot or along Knowle Street. The tour includes public art pieces Read more...
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Port Moody Workshop Guide

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November 1, 2022
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December 30, 2023
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EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH A CLASS AT POMOARTS We offer classes for all ages and ability levels in a wide range of artistic mediums. Browse our programs, or check out our seasonal program guide! Note: If you notice a discrepency between a PRINTED version versus our ONLINE program guide, please know that the online version is the most up to Read more...
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