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Reading Theatre returns next Wednesday, February 11, with "It Can’t Happen Here", a novel by Sinclair Lewis, then adapted into a play by Lewis and John C Moffitt. The reading begins at 2pm, so please arrive by 1:45pm if you’d like chance to read.

#newwest #playreading #communityevent
February 6, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Our Global Tea Series returns on April 5 with the always engaging and magnanimous musician and host Cassius Khan, and performer, composer, pianist and multi-instrumentalist Stu Goldberg.

Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/global...

#newwest #worldmusic
February 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Lots are happening at @masseytheatre.bsky.social in February, starting with International Guitar Night & Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other presenters are bringing music tributes, and international artists & comedians to #NewWest

Tix: www.eighthandeight.com/event-listing/

#artscentre
January 30, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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The premier touring event, International Guitar Night, returns to Massey Theatre this Sunday, Feb 1, with an unforgettable lineup of four extraordinary guitarists across Canada. If you haven't bought your tickets, don't miss out!

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#newwest #livemusic
January 28, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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We have back-to-back Reading Theatre sessions! Next Wednesday, January 28, we will dive into Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School For Scandal. Join us as a reader, or just sit back and watch others read.

Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin...

#newwest #playreading #communityevent
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Don't miss Broadway Goes Hollywood on Jan 22!

Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/broadw...

Part of our popular Film Clip Show Series, join classic film scholar Michael van den Bos for a rapturous revue of Broadway musicals adapted into motion picture razzmatazz.

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January 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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The next Reading Theatre is on Jan 21, and we will be reading Beverley Cooper’s “Innocence Lost”. Please arrive by 1:45pm if you’d like a chance to read. All are welcome to read and watch!

Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin...

#newwest #communityevent
January 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Hollywood’s embrace of Broadway bedazzlement goes way back. On Jan 22, classic film scholar Michael van den Bos will present a rapturous revue of Broadway musicals adapted into motion picture razzmatazz.

Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/broadw...

#newwest #classicfilms
January 8, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Global Tea performances are by Pay-What-You-Can admission, in order to keep the arts accessible for all.

The next performance is on Jan 11. Host and musician Cassius Khan will perform with 2019 Jazz Artist of the Year, Jodi Proznick.

Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/global...

#newwest
January 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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Here are the holiday hours of the Ticketpro Call Centre at 1-888-655-9090, if you wish to buy tickets or require assistance over the phone around the holidays. You can also buy your tickets online at www.ticketsnw.ca.

#newwest #yvrtheatre #holidayhours
December 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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SHOW BOAT, WEST SIDE STORY, and THE KING AND I are some of the Broadway musicals adapted into motion picture razzmatazz.

On Jan 22, 2026, #classicfilm scholar Michael van den Bos will provide a rapturous revue with colourful commentary.

Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/broadw...

#newwest
December 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Just in time for the holiday season, this Wednesday, Dec 17, we will be reading Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Reading begins at 2pm so please show up by 1:45pm if you wish to have a chance to read.

More info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin...

#newwest #playreading #communityevent
December 17, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Join musician and host Cassius Khan at the next Global Tea on January 11, 2026 where he and guest artist Jodi Proznick blend Indian classical traditions with jazz rhythms, offering a timeless yet refreshing experiences for all

Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/global...

#newwest #artsforall
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Ballet Jörgen returns to @masseytheatre.bsky.social in February with its whimsical, new ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It reimagines Shakespeare’s beloved comedy through a distinctly Canadian lens.

Get your tickets now: www.eighthandeight.com/event/a-mids...

#newwest #canadaballet
December 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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#throwback to the last Global Tea performance in November where our host, the brilliant musician Cassius Khan, collaborated with mridangam artist Keerthy Raghavan from Gorur, India. The next one is on January 11, 2026 so don't miss out!

Photos by Amika Kushwaha

#newwest #bcarts
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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It's the last Reading Theatre session of 2025! Just in time for the holiday season, on Dec 17 we will be reading Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin...

Please arrive by 1:45pm if you wish to have a chance to read.

#newwest #communityevent
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Get into the holiday spirit with the December performances at Massey Theatre, presented by The Richmond Academy of Dance, Moon Coin Productions, Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir and Winter Harp, Royal City Youth Ballet, and James & Jamesy

Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/m...

#newwest #christmas
December 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Thank you for joining us on Nov 8 for an evening with Buwa!

If you missed this performance, Buwa will be performing with the award-winning Joëlle Rabu @anviltheatrenw.bsky.social on Apr 11, 2026. Learn more: anviltheatre.ca/event/just-t...

Photo credit: Aman Wadhwa via Buwa

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November 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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It's the last day to subscribe to all three Film Clip Shows and save more than 20%! Each show has two show dates/times, and you can mix and match to fit your schedule.

Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/f...

Presented with #classicfilm scholar Michael van den Bos

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November 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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In honour of Remembrance Day, our next Reading Theatre on Nov 19 will read Vern Thiessen’s powerful and poignant play "Vimy". All are welcome and encouraged. Or just come and listen to others read the play.

Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin...

#newwest #playreading
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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It's your last chance to get tickets to see Buwa this Saturday, November 8! An emerging contemporary soul, pop and R&B artist, a great storyteller, and one who uses his music to change the way the world sees Africa.

Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/buwa/

#newwest #yvrmusic
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Don't miss these events in November! Reading Theatre takes place every other Wednesday. Buwa performs this Saturday. Michael van den Bos returns with his Bing Crosby tribute. And Cassius Khan will play with different musicians for Global Tea.

Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/e...

#newwest
November 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Don't miss the next Reading Theatre on Wednesday, November 5 when we are reading Clare Barron's Dance Nation! The New York Times reviewed the play as “blazingly original and unsettlingly familiar.” All are welcome to read and watch!

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#newwest #community
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Don't miss Swinging On A Star: The Bing Crosby Tribute Show on November 13th & 15th!

Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/swingi...

Classic film scholar Michael van den Bos pays tribute to the legendary Bing Crosby through curated clips from #classicfilms and vintage television

#newwest #yvrfilm
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The 2025/26 @masseytheatre.bsky.social Presents Mainstage Series sees the return of two audience favourites that you don’t want to miss!

Tickets for International Guitar Night and Ballet Jörgen's new ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream: www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/m...

#newwest #yvrtheatre
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM