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

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! www.eighthandeight.com/event/intern... #newwest #livemusic

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

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. #newwest #thingstodoinvancouver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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 #newwest #yvrmusic

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 #newwest

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

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

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

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! www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest #community

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

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

Don't miss Global Tea on Nov 23! The always engaging and magnanimous musician and host Cassius Khan and Keerthy Raghavan will take you on a musical journey while enjoying some refreshments. By Pay-What-You-Can admission Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/global... #newwest #communityevent

On Nov 5, Reading Theatre will feature Clare Barron's Dance Nation. And @anviltheatrenw.bsky.social is presenting The Search Party’s production of Dance Nation from Nov 13-23! Anyone attending will get a discount code for the run of the show. Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest

It's a personal invitation from Buwa to join him for an evening of music and storytelling! Mark your calendar, and get your tickets, for this Old School Music Hall performance on Saturday, November 8! www.eighthandeight.com/event/buwa/ #newwest #yvrmusic

Here is a quick glance of the first half of November. Join us at Reading Theatre, dance the night away with Buwa, or enjoy curated classic film and television clips to celebrate Bing Crosby, we will see you soon! More info: www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/e... #newwest #performingarts

Did you know you can buy tickets to see all three Film Clip Shows with Michael van den Bos and save more than 20% off!? AND you can enjoy the flexibility to mix and match dates and times to fit your schedule. Get your tickets here: tprowest.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/165... #newwest #filmbuffs

Swinging On A Star: The Bing Crosby Tribute Show Nov 13 at 7pm OR Nov 15 at 2pm Part of the Film Clip Show presented by Michael van den Bos Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/swingi... Explore Bing Crosby's career through curated clips from classic films & vintage television #newwest #yvrfilm

Collectors, curators and family historians are invited to exhibit at Collected Memory in November. A unique community event that explores the relationship we have with the collected objects of our loved ones and ourselves Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/collec... #newwest #communityevent

Join us on Wednesday, October 22 for a reading of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit, a witty, spooky comedy perfect for Halloween! The reading begins at 2pm, so please arrive by 1:45pm if you’d like a chance to read. Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest #communityevent

The last of the Global Tea Series on April 5, 2026 will see a fusion of Western classical music with the tabla. Come join Cassius Khan and Stu Goldberg for an illuminating afternoon of music and refreshments! More info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/global... #newwest #worldmusic

On January 11, 2026, join Cassius Khan and Jodi Proznick for a crossover of jazz with the tabla. Jodi Proznick is a Canadian jazz bassist, composer, educator and producer. More about this pay-what-you-can Global Tea performance: www.eighthandeight.com/event/global... #newwest #communityevent

On May 7th and 9th, 2026, classic film scholar and musical hepcat Michael van den Bos will take you on a jump ‘n’ jive journey through the various styles and representations of jazz on film. Louis Armstrong to Fats Waller and so much more! Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/jazz-o... #newwest

Collectors, curators, family historians and more are invited to exhibit at Collected Memory in November. It is a unique #communityevent that explores the relationship we have with the collected objects of our loved ones and ourselves Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/collec... #newwest #artsnw

Reading Theatre is back! On Wednesday, Oct 8, we’ll dive into Michael Frayn’s Noises Off. This play takes you on a wild ride behind the scenes of a theatre company’s disastrous production of a farce called Nothing On. Info & script: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest #freeevent

BC based, Nigerian performer Buwa is an exciting contemporary soul artist, with pop and R&B sensibilities and a penchant for storytelling, for whom, music has always played a prominent place. He is performing on November 8! Tickets: www.eighthandeight.com/event/buwa/ #newwest #yvrmusic

From film clip shows to global music sensations, intimate performances to music hall fun, the Massey Theatre Society is presenting a delightful 2025/26 performance season in the studios here at Eighth & Eight: Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/e... #newwest #thingstodoinvancouver

#TuesdayThrowback On March 23, Global Tea host, tabla wizard Cassius Khan jammed with guitar wizard Dave Martone in an engaging performance. The Global Tea Series brings performing artists together to take the audience on a worldly musical journey. Photo: Jos Pal #newwest #yvrmusic

Did you know that a number of indigenous trees, plants and shrubs were planted in the Garden / Gathering Space? Check out the Oregon Grapes that we just spotted! The next time you walk by, take a look, and let us know what other indigenous plants you've recognized. #newwest #garden

Don't miss the last Reading Theatre this season on June 25 at 7pm! We will read The Thin Man by Lucia Frangione. Lucia will be here to chat with everyone. Please arrive at 6:30pm if you'd like to read. Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest #playreading #communityevent

It's a special evening edition of Reading Theatre on June 25! We will be reading The Thin Man by Lucia Frangione. Casting at 6:30pm and our concession will also be open at 6:30pm. Lucia Frangione will be in attendance! Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest #communityevent

As we wind down for the summer, there are still a few performances happening on the Massey Theatre stage this June. Get your tickets now! We thank you all for supporting performing artists near and far. www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/m... #newwest #upcomingevents

If you are interested in reading a play, or listening to a live #playreading, join us at Reading Theatre: May 28 - John Murrell’s Waiting For The Parade June 11 - Vern Thiessen's Vimy June 25 - TBA Info: www.eighthandeight.com/event-tags/r... No experience needed! #newwest #communityevent

John Murrell is one of the most frequently produced Canadian playwrights. We will read his "Waiting For The Parade" on May 28. This charming, funny, and touching drama is one of our country’s best-loved plays. Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest #communityevent

The Global Tea Series takes the audience on a timeless and borderless musical journey around the world. Here is a highlight video from Jan 26, 2025, with our engaging host and tabla wizard, Cassius Khan, and Angelique Muhorakeye and Edward Sembatya #newwest #communityevent #worldmusic

At the Reading Theatre on May 14, we will be reading Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls! The play focuses on five historical female characters at a dinner party in a London restaurant. Learn more: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... #newwest #communityevent

Just a reminder that the Roots N' Wings performance this Saturday, May 3, has been moved to @anviltheatrenw.bsky.social. You can invite a few more friends or neighbours to join you! Tickets are available on the Anvil Theatre website: anviltheatre.ca/event/roots-... #newwest #yvrmusic

Don't miss the next Reading Theatre on April 30 where we will be reading "The Coronation Voyage" by Quebec playwright Michel Marc Bouchard Script & info: www.eighthandeight.com/event/readin... Please show up by 1:45pm if you wish to have a chance to read #newwest #communityevent #playreading

NEW VENUE: Because of the smaller capacity in Studio 1C, we’re moving the upcoming Roots N' Wings show on May 3 to @anviltheatrenw.bsky.social. Same incredible group of artists, bigger venue! We look forward to presenting at this gorgeous theatre. Tickets: anviltheatre.ca/event/roots-... #newwest