rEvolver theatre festival: The Changing Stage (until May 26)
Head to The Cultch (1895 Venables Street) for some serious theatrical fun as part of rEvolver, which celebrates a full range of contemporary stage performances featuring everything from script-based theatre to devised and site-specific works, and staged readings of works-in-progress to insightful artist talks. rEvolver features high energy through sophisticated new works courtesy of emerging artists and performance companies and is the only venue committed to giving emerging artists and companies a professional opportunity to present in Vancouver. Need more info? Click here.
Just Opened: Graze (3980 Fraser Street)
Eating green never tasted so good. Having created quite the veggie buzz around town over the past several months, Graze finally opened its doors this week to showcase its plant-based menu that incorporates locally and organically grown ingredients. All beer, wine and spirits embody this commitment – and they even collect rainwater, compost and use solar heat for water to reduce impact and waste. One thing that is not wasted is quality and flavour. Their menu abounds with delicious and inventive items you’ll want to try. For info, visit them on Instagram.
Veuve Clicquot brunch at Rosewood Hotel Georgia (801 West Georgia Street)
Celebrate the May long weekend in style as you sip custom cocktails, champagne and nosh on the finest brunch-time offerings in the city surrounded by posh decor and in good company. This Sunday, take in the city from the Rosewood Hotel’s Reflections Patio. Enjoy a buffet-style brunch and get your groove going courtesy of DJ SKLA. Tickets are only $25. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
Recently Opened: Tuc Craft Kitchen (60 West Cordova)
If you haven’t heard the buzz surrounding this hot new spot in Gastown, you might want to get your hearing checked. Better yet, go see for yourself and get ready to dig into quality goods. Not only is the ambiance of the space pretty sweet to take in, Tuc boasts a menu loaded with culinary comforts guaranteed to please. Look for individual shepherd’s pie, veggie gumbo, smashed potato fries, raclette and lamb ribs done Aussie-style. You’ll leave feeling tuckered out, guaranteed.
Now On: Dissolve (CBC Studio 700)
If you’ve got an hour or less to spare, be sure to take in Dissolve by Meghan Gardiner. It’s a stunning performance that sees one woman take to the stage and become 14 different characters in 45 minutes. It will have you laughing hysterically and wiping away tears – guaranteed. This acclaimed theatrical tour de force covers taboo topics such as drug facilitated sexual assault, drink spiking and plenty more. You’ll leave feeling both compelled and dumbfounded as Dissolve challenges its audience to re-examine everyday beliefs. Learn more and get tickets here.
Worth Checking Out: International Summer Night Market (12631 Vulcan Way)
Back for yet another great year, be sure to use the long weekend wisely and make your way to this exceptional (Richmond-based) night market offering up the largest selection of vendors in the city. Over the past five years, the ISNM has consistently diversified its many listings and become a night market landmark in the community (voted as one of the Top 4 Night Markets in the World by Travel + Leisure Magazine). Learn more about this year’s vendors and get directions by visiting here.
Photo courtesy Tuc Craft Kitchen