Movie Theatres:
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
This theatre shows a mix of first run foreign, art house and Hollywood movies.
2110 Burrard St. (604) 734-7469
The Ridge Theatre
Hardly the modern technological miracle it was fifty years ago, the Ridge theatre remains on top by offering a variety of first and second run foreign and Hollywood fare. Plus there is a crying room for parents, and “movies 4 mommies” every Tuesday. Second run double bills for adults are $6 and $3.50 for children and seniors. Premieres for adults are $8 and $5 for children and seniors. Special deals for Tuesday nights and Wednesday matinees.
3131 Arbutus St. (604)738-6311
Hollywood Theatre
Being family owned and operated for over sixty-nine years is quite a feat. Hollywood Theatre shows a mix of second run foreign and Hollywood movies at discount prices. $6.00 for an adult double bill ticket Tuesday through Sunday, Monday double bills are $4.00, and weekend matinee double bills are $5.00. Double bill tickets for Seniors and children under thirteen are always $3.50.
3123 W Broadway. (604) 738-3211
Pacific Cinematheque
Pacific Cinematheque offers film resources and education programs among other things. This not for profit arts society promotes critical media literacy and furthers film as an art form and means of necessary communication. Single Bill tickets are $8.50, Double Bill tickets are $10.50 and 10 Double Bill pass tickets are $80.00. Single Bill/Double Bill/10 Double Bill pass tickets for students and seniors are $7/$9/$70 respectively. To view films an annual membership of $3 is required and can be purchased at the door.
1131 Howe St. (604) 688-film
The Normand Bouchard Memorial AMS Theatre
AKA “The Norm” is located in the main concourse of the Student Union Building at UBC. Little else can beat $3.00 movies. Mostly second run movies are screened here, but sometimes there are also pre-release screenings, and occasionally free movies.
604-822-3697
Varsity Theatre
Art house, foreign, and Hollywood films are shown here.
4375 W 10th Ave. (604) 222-2235
Tinseltown
If you just want to see the latest blockbuster with surround sound, comfortable stadium seating, and the most expensive popcorn in town -- this is the place to be.
88 W Pender. (604) 806-0799
Theatre:
UBC improv
Often funnier than the improv on Granville Island, and much much cheaper at $2, the UBC improv team has shows during the school year on the last Wednesday and Friday of the month at seven o’clock in the Neville H. Scarfe building (the education building).
See www.ubcimprov.com for more details about show times and events
The Vancouver Playhouse
If you’re looking for interesting award winning plays then maybe you should go here and see some.
Downtown, on the southeast corner of Dunsmuir and Hamilton streets.
(604) 873-3311
Bard on the Beach
It’s difficult to turn down literary genius with a backdrop of mountains and ocean -- so don’t! Get a ticket and head down to Vanier Park, Kits point at the foot of Whyte Ave. www.bardonthebeach.org
June 2nd to September 25th.
For tickets call: (604) 739-0559 or toll free 1-877-739-0559
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