Performance art is a powerful form of expression. Seemingly ordinary scenes become captivating, haunting, and insightful. British Columbia is a creative hub with hundreds of theatres, troupes, orchestras, and teachers across the province.
From Bard on the Beach to Ballet BC, Art-BC.com has the most inclusive list for performance in the province. For example, experience the incredible Kamloops Symphony live orchestra! Or, attend Chutzpah Festival, which delivers over four weeks of comedy, theatre, music, and dance to Vancouver. . Still looking for more? UBC’s Chan Centre exhibits hundreds of hours of performance every year.
British Columbia brings the world to the stage, and with Art-BC.com you can see it all.
Nanaimo is situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. One of the main things to do in downtown Nanaimo is a visit to the Nanaimo Museum, located in downtown on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw Nation. The museum offers a variety of critically acclaimed exhibits including the ones being brought from the Canadian History Museum, the National Gallery and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Other art attractions include the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts - Studio & Gallery which showcases ceramics, paintings, jewelry and fibre arts. The studio also offers 1-2 day workshops for all ages. Apart from museums, the city also has the Port Theatre, which is an 800-seat theatre located downtown. Additionally, the city also hosts the annual Jazz Festival that showcases many local artists Beautiful scenery and a rich local culture make downtown Nanaimo a great destination for art enthusiasts.
