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“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to.

× Sandra Playwright: Laura Di Cicco Inspired by a true story, Sandra is a contemporary, fantasy drama about a courageous woman, who seeks closure to the violence in her life, and to the relationship with her mother. She finds guidance through the spirit of a childhood acquaintance, who leads the woman to a place of peace. At her elementary school, Monica encounters Sandra, who discloses a painful secret to Monica. While the two girls barely spoke in elementary school, Sandra‘s experience created a deep impact on Monica for the rest of her life. Later in life, Monica loses her own mother, and struggles to reconcile her life and the complicated relationship the two of them shared. Through a series of flashbacks, we discover Monica‘s own painful past with violence and rape. Guided by Sandra, Monica is able to move forward with her own life. CONTENT WARNING: this play uses strong language and deals with child abuse and gender-based violence Resources Women Against Violence Against Women wavaw.ca

× Sitting on the Edge Playwright: Celeste Insell After a long bout of “writer‘s block” Clarisse is finally writing again, but she now finds herself writing a play that is semi-autobiographical. She is finding the play difficult to write because she is forced to revisit some very painful memories; and her train of thought is constantly being interrupted by her alter ego Mavis who prefers that she write a comedy. Content Warning: This play uses some strong and offensive language; and deals with child abuse and gender-based violence.

× Parifam Playwright: Aki Yaghoubi Director: Panthea Vatandoost Detached from family and friends, Parifam Mana draws and paints in her private studio—a place where memory and inspiration are in a continuous battle. Parifam‘s world is turned upside down when her childhood friend Ramak re-enters her life. Parifam and Ramak grapple with the hidden truths that linger in their past—soon to be revealed in an exhibition at a museum they built together. Content Warning: This play deals with domestic violence and sexual assault. Resources Women Against Violence Against Women wavaw.ca

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ReZonance Playwright: Yvonne Wallace | Ucwalmicw

Mixy is invited to a meeting to plan an Indigenous retreat based on land pedagogy. She was invited because of her previous language revitalization work. The problem wasn’t that she lacked skill or ability, the problem was her unwillingness to be treated anything less than equal. A mixed-race tragicomedy.

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Surrender Playwright: Jessie Liang

A group of twenty-somethings navigate life, transitions, and friendship in the face of unimaginable loss. This witty and acerbic coming-of-age tale is an exploration of the different ways we deal with grief, together and apart.

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Saturday, February 4th is headlined by alto saxophonist Jesse Davis with The Spike Wilner Trio, Lezlie Harrison & her group, and tenor saxophone phenom Seamus Blake with the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra.

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THIS IS THE WEEKEND PASS FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

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Sunday, February 5th features performances by pianist Miki Yamanaka with Mark Turner and The Generations Quartet featuring the daughter/father combo of clarinetist Virginia MacDonald and tenor saxophonist Kirk MacDonald.

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3 Ticket prices to choose from to help support Lache Cercel and Roma Jazz

Join us in a wonderful celebration of music from around the world featuring Lache Cercel and Roma Jazz. An evening of sharing music and stories.

Originally from Bucharest, Lache created the new musical genre; Roma jazz, by merging Eastern influences with western musicology. In celebration of his multi-cultural influence in music, this unique collaboration features a selection of highly regarded musicians, singers and dancers.

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“Ferron writes of love with the relentless introspection of Leonard Cohen, and, as with classic Bob Dylan, her songs‘ tough, questioning attitude sometimes gives way to the unexpected.” – Rolling Stone Magazine Ferron with Chris Nordquist, Darryl Havers, and Jami Sieberick

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Please register early and get your FREE tickets for your online or in-person experience. A sign language interpreter will be present for this event.

In the event of a sellout, unclaimed tickets may be released 15 minutes before the show.

Contact the box office at 604-205-3000 with any ticketing questions.

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Dil Ka Playwright - Lee Nisar

Dil Ka (Urdu for ’of the Heart’) follows potential bride-to-be, Zahra, a 26-year old Pakistani woman who is attempting to make biryani to bring to a potential suitor’s house. While she fusses and delves into the dish, desperate to make a good impression and please her loving-but-traditional family, Zahra begins treating the kitchen (when her parents or siblings aren’t sneaking in and stealing bites of food) as a sort of confessional, coming to terms with what – and who – she really wants, and how it drastically differs from the desires she has been spoon-fed since birth.

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Dil Ka Playwright - Lee Nisar

Dil Ka (Urdu for ’of the Heart’) follows potential bride-to-be, Zahra, a 26-year old Pakistani woman who is attempting to make biryani to bring to a potential suitor’s house. While she fusses and delves into the dish, desperate to make a good impression and please her loving-but-traditional family, Zahra begins treating the kitchen (when her parents or siblings aren’t sneaking in and stealing bites of food) as a sort of confessional, coming to terms with what – and who – she really wants, and how it drastically differs from the desires she has been spoon-fed since birth.

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Two musical masterpieces come to life with Burnaby Lyric Opera’s production team and the best of B.C.’s young professional opera singers.

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Two musical masterpieces come to life with Burnaby Lyric Opera's production team and the best of B.C.s young professional opera singers. Group Rate (10+) available $15 each, call Box Office to book 604-205-3000

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Two musical masterpieces come to life with Burnaby Lyric Opera’s production team and the best of B.C.’s young professional opera singers. Group Rate (10+) available $15 each, call Box Office to book 604-205-3000

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Two musical masterpieces come to life with Burnaby Lyric Opera’s production team and the best of B.C.’s young professional opera singers.

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Two musical masterpieces come to life with Burnaby Lyric Opera’s production team and the best of B.C.’s young professional opera singers.