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There are rumours swirling that Major League Soccer is looking to move the Whitecaps out of Vancouver, perhaps to Las Vegas. It’s all conjecture right now, but it seems pretty bogus that the city might co-host the FIFA World Cup and lose its soccer team in the same year. Vancouver loves soccer; it just seems like the league doesn’t love us back.
— V.
Senior editor
— FEATURE —
My Favourite ‘Hood: Renaissance woman Veda Hille on Commercial Drive
Musician, composer, performer, and theatre maker Veda Hille doesn’t just wear many hats; she practically invented millinery. The Commercial Drive legend gives us a tour of her neck of the woods, from her favourite jerk chicken spot to the ridiculous abundance of grocery stores.
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A Taste of Ireland brings the soul of Irish dance theatre to Vancouver
Irish tap, one of the world's most beloved dance traditions, electrifyingly reimagined by world champion dancers, live musicians, and live vocalists weaving Ireland's tumultuous history into one mesmerising experience on stage.
From heartfelt storytelling and songs that will feel like old friends before the final bow, to warmth, wit and irresistible craic - featuring performers with West End and Off-Broadway credentials, this is Irish dance and music at its most extraordinary.
Two shows only. Thursday, May 7 at the Vancouver Playhouse. 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM.
— LIVING —
Photos: Science World marks 40 years since Expo 86
Take a walk down memory lane and see how the iconic Science World sphere has evolved over the last four decades.
Kaiwo Maru docks in Richmond for Ships to Shore festival
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DOXA Documentary Film Festival | April 30 – May 10
DOXA presents its 25th edition from April 30 – May 10, at venues across downtown Vancouver. Explore a program of 70 films along with Q&As and industry events. Explore the best of Canadian and International contemporary documentary cinema.
— ARTS —
Photographer William Jans serves up an interactive travel show
Veteran photographer William Jans is taking over Langara College Theatre tomorrow for a wanderlust-worthy show about his travels in Norway.
International Dance Day takes over downtown Vancouver tomorrow
Alice Phoebe Lou returns to the Vogue Theatre on April 29 in support of her new Oblivion album. Limited tickets available at AdmitONE.com.*
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— FOOD & DRINK —
A Vancouver mainstay was just named Best Bar in Canada
Vancouver’s cocktail scene is having a moment, and the whole continent showed up to watch at this year’s 50 Best Bars event held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The big news was a local institution scooping the seventh spot on the continent-wide list—and getting named the best bar in Canada as a result. Any guesses which bar it is?
Fanny Bay gives the people what they want
— ICYMI —
Vancouverites have never had Mexican food like this
Which Stanley Cup playoff team is the most Vancouver?
Got Craft Spring Market returns for its 19th year
Vancouver Hong Kong Fair touts expanded programming
— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND —
PERFORMING ARTS: Verses Festival of Words spins a yarn, including the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam championships happening this week. (To May 2 @ Chill X Studio)
TALKS: Historian and artist Michael Kluckner discusses how the municipal archives changed his life. (April 28 @ City of Vancouver Archives)
MUSIC: The Calder Quarter captivates Vancouver as a warm-up for its Carnegie Hall debut. (April 28 @ Vancouver Playhouse)
TALKS: Eugene Kung, Andrea Reimer, and Seth Klein consider whether Canada still cares about climate change. (April 29 @ VPL Central Branch)
DANCE: Juliet & Romeo asks: what would happen if the famous lovers hadn’t died after all? (April 29 to May 3 @ Historic Theatre)
CULTURE: Odd Meridian hosts its third annual celebration of Asian Heritage Month with intimate performances and workshops. (April 30 to May 24 @ Morrow)
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