It was an emotional night for those who enjoyed the last show at a Kitsilano landmark Sunday. The iconic Ridge Theatre is now closed, making way for new condo development. The theatre has been screening movies at Arbutus Street and 16th Avenue since 1950. Movie-goers say it’s a big loss: “I'm really sad that's there's going … [Read more...]
Granville Street store claims work at Orpheum Theatre is keeping customers away
October 20, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver is coming under fire from a Granville Street army surplus store. The shop's manager claims work at the Orpheum Theatre -- is hurting sales. Crews are working on the Orpheum's vintage sign -- with several trucks blocking the area in-front of the theatre. But employees next door at "Camouflage" claim they showed up to work -- … [Read more...]
09/10/2012 – Burnt Thicket Theatre presents She Has A Name by Andrew Kooman
September 10, 2012 by
Haunted by anguished voices, a lawyer poses as a john to build a legal case against a brothel trafficking girls into Bangkok. Can Jason win the trust of a young prostitute known only as Number 18 and convince her to risk her life to testify for the sake of justice? September 7 | 5:15 p.m. September 8 | 7:30 p.m. September 9 | 9:30 … [Read more...]
Rio Theatre hung up in red tape
March 1, 2012 by
Supporters of the Rio Theatre in east Vancouver plan to rally outside the Premier's Constituency Office Thursday. They say they want Christy Clark to explain why the Government won't allow the Rio to show movies as long as no alcohol is served. Two months ago, the theatre had to stop showing films because it violated its new liquor licence, … [Read more...]
Rio Theatre gets City backing
January 31, 2012 by
Vancouver's Rio Theatre may soon be able to show movies again. The owner of the theatre got a liquor license so she could hold live events and serve alcohol, but has found out the license prevents her from being able to show movies. City Council has approved a motion for a request to be made of the Provincial Government to allow the Rio to … [Read more...]
Lights out at Rio Theatre
January 23, 2012 by
The silver screen will be blacked out at the Rio Theatre this week. The small, cherished community cinema near Commercial Drive and Broadway is being forced to cancel all of its upcoming film programming — including the International Mountain Film Festival and Emily Carr graduation show — because of a last-minute condition imposed by the Liquor … [Read more...]
Save on performances at London’s Royal Court Theatre
September 23, 2011 by
Don't miss the best deal in town—£10 tickets on Mondays. Tickets are available the day of performance, online at 9 am or in person at 10 am. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
09/01/2011 – CheckPoint Theatre Presents – The Owl and the Pussycat
August 30, 2011 by
In 1960's San Fransisco, Felix is a reclusive wannabe writer, his neighbour Doris is a saucily flirtatious call-girl and wannabe actress who's opposing lifestyle puts the two at odds; but will their shared loneliness draw them together? Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
08/31/2011 – CheckPoint Theatre Presents – The Owl and the Pussycat
August 30, 2011 by
In 1960's San Fransisco, Felix is a reclusive wannabe writer, his neighbour Doris is a saucily flirtatious call-girl and wannabe actress who's opposing lifestyle puts the two at odds; but will their shared loneliness draw them together? Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
08/30/2011 – CheckPoint Theatre Presents – The Owl and the Pussycat
August 29, 2011 by
In 1960's San Fransisco, Felix is a reclusive wannabe writer, his neighbour Doris is a saucily flirtatious call-girl and wannabe actress who's opposing lifestyle puts the two at odds; but will their shared loneliness draw them together? Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
