An exciting collaboration between Canada and Italy, with ground-breaking choreography by Paraskeva Terezakis. Music by Enrico Melozzi and Lighing Design by Canada's James Proudfoot.
 Tickets: Adults $21; Students/Seniors/Kinesis Dance members $16
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Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver

Cow. Slob. Pig. How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love? Tom faces just that question when he falls for Helen, a bright, funny, sexy young woman who happens to be plus sized-and then some. Forced to explain his new relationship to his shallow (although shockingly funny) friends, finally he comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of conventional good looks. Neil LaBute’s sharply drawn play not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty but boldly questions our own ability to change what we dislike about ourselves. This is a smart, telling drama with comic elements.
Performances: Tuesday through Saturday
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Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street (Granville Island)

On this dual composer program, the Turning Point Ensemble presents a sonic spectacle for large chamber ensemble with music by the American visionary Charles Ives from the early twentieth century along with the brilliant young English sensation, Thomas Adés. Living Toys, composed by Adés in 1994 at the age of 22, is at the same time complex, appealing, bizarre, and stunning.

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Telus Studio Theatre

The Cellar Club remains THE place to go for some of this city's best jazz and fusion music.  Great ambience, good food -- superb music. 
For this one evening it's the duo of Gordon Grdina and Harma playing Persian/Jazz fusion. Original and enticing, it's what today's up-and-coming musicians are including in their repertoire. 
 
CELLAR 
3611 West Broadway 
Vancouver, BC 
604-738-1959

Tickets: $15 - $20 
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