Ballet British Columbia
Innovative dances and timeless classics by internationally acclaimed choreographers are presented by Ballet British Columbia. Most performances are at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Hamilton Street.
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Granville Street is the flashy entertainment drag at the center of Downtown and, in general, the area bars fill up after work. Music venues and chic hotel lounges get busy around the business district, and a posh crowd of glitterati flocks to small wine bars or patios on the Coal Harbour waterfront. There are usually crowds of young, scantily clad clubbers to be found when the clock passes midnight.
The Dance Centre
The hub for dance in British Columbia, this striking former bank building with an Art Deco facade hosts full-scale performances by national and international artists, informal showcases, and also classes and workshops. There are often informal noon performances as part of the Discover Dance! series.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Ballet, opera, touring Broadway musicals, and other large-scale events take place at the Queen Elizabeth. It seats more than 2,700 people, making it one of the largest proscenium theaters in Canada.
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Vancouver Opera
Stepping away from a season of performances, the city's opera company stages occasional works plus a three-week festival in May at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and plaza.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
The resident company at the Orpheum Theatre presents classical and popular music. Some of their performances are at other city venues such as the Chan Centre in Point Grey.
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