In celebration of Culture Days, a 3 day-long annual collaborative pan-Canadian movement from Sept. 30- Oct. 2 to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities, Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting three free and fun events.
What: Gatsby’s Night Out at the Orpheum
When: Friday, September 30th
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
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Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the fabulous historical Orpheum theatre. In celebration of Culture Days we welcome you to put on your flapper dresses, cuffed trousers, and two-toned shoes and head over for a charming evening full of free spectacular events.
The evening will begin with a guided tour of the historical venue, followed by live music by Victoria and The Secrets and the Myrtle Family Band. You’ll also have a chance to view, as well as learn the lindy hop with Rhythm City Productions, strike a pose in our photo booth thanks to Image Cube, interact with a special interactive media art piece by Peter Forde, and last but not least, be amazed by Matt Johnson’s magical tricks!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Please Note: This event is 19yrs+ with a maximum capacity of 200. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 2 tickets per person.
Event information can be found here.
When: Friday, September 30, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: The Orpheum – 884 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
What: The Big Draw Vancouver: Life Drawing with Dancers in the QET Lobby When: Saturday, October 1
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
The Vancouver Civic Theatres in partnership with Art Umbrella is excited to participate in the Big Draw, a global event working to reconnect everyone on the planet with the power and pleasure of drawing. Join us in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre lobby for a FREE, all-ages drawing workshop led by Arts Umbrella. Stay for a few minutes or a few hours to work with various materials to capture the dancer’s movements. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Open house, no tickets or registration required
When: Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Lobby
What: Vancouver Tango Milongueros at the Annex
When: Sunday, October 2
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
This group will conduction one hour workshops on the hour for those who are interested in learning to Tango! Drinks will be available for purchase. This event is 19+
Open house, no tickets or registration required
When: Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: The Annex 823 Seymour Street
