Winterruption Festival will heat up Granville Island

Feb 11 2017, 3:40 am

Ready to take a break from winter? The 12th annual Winterruption Festival is about to heat things up on Granville Island. From February 17 – 19, the festival will celebrate arts and culture in Vancouver and feature some exciting music, dance, theatre, pop up performances, family activities, tours and more.

The central hub of the festival will be The Forge, located under the Granville bridge. There, Rebel Kitchen will be serving up delicious, hearty and nutritious meals. Guests will also get to enjoy the comfort of Wood Shop Workers Coop’s furniture created out of upcycled and repurposed wood.

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There will be plenty of other food options including the Winterruption Donut Spectacular, where you can enjoy a selection of mouth-watering treats from Lee’s Donuts. And you can wash your donuts down with the The Liberty Distillery’s Winterrupted Cocktail. This original cocktail features Liberty’s award-winning Endeavour Old Tom Gin, fresh apple juice, blackcurrant cordial, macerated cranberries and lemon zest.

Image: Lee’s Donuts

If you are curious about the distillery process, The Liberty Distillery will also be offering tours. Other tours available throughout the weekend include a tour of the Granville Island Market, and a backstage look with The Arts Club Theatre Company’s The Mechanics and Material of Theatre Magic.

Image: The Arts Club Theatre Company

With so much to do, Winterruption will be an action packed weekend of fun. Thankfully, some events, such as The Arts Club’s play, The Men in White, will extend beyond the festival.

Here are some of our top picks for Winterruption events and activities. Visit the official website for a full schedule.

The Men in White

Image: David Cooper

When Abdul’s English cricket team decides to step up their game, they embark on a quest to recruit his brother, Hasan. The only problem is that it involves having to bring Hasan all the way from India. Written by Vancouver’s Anosh Irani, The Men in White is a heartwarming story that shows how sports can unite people across the world. A true testament to embracing diversity, The Men in White’s message is both timely and poignant.

Where: Granville Island Stage – 1585 Johnston St.

When: February 9 to March 11

Tickets: At Arts Club Theatre Company; $29-$49

Canadian Citizenship Ceremony

Tying into some of the themes in The Men in White, The Arts Club Theatre Company will host a Canadian citizenship ceremony on the Granville Island Stage. Audiences are invited to come support new Canadians as they are sworn in as citizens. The ceremony is in conjunction with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and will celebrate cultural diversity.

Where: Granville Island Stage – 1585 Johnston St.

When: February 17, 11 am –noon

Tickets: Free; RSVP by calling 604-687-5315 ext. 244

Pajama Men: Pterodactyl Nights

Image: Pajama Men

American comedic duo Shenoah Allen and Mark Chavez are renowned for their sketch comedy shows that include stand-up, improvisation, and outlandish characters in strange situations. Their latest production, Pajama Men: Pterodactyl Nights, will take audiences to surreal and macabre places that are delightfully funny at the same time.

Where: Waterfront Theatre – 1412 Cartwright Street

When: February 16 to 18

Tickets: On Theatrewire; $25

Ola Volo

Canadian illustrator Ola Volo, originally from Kazakhstan, has brought spirited personality and beauty to both public areas and corporate offices. Throughout Winterruption, Volo will masterfully bring to life a huge mural at The Forge. Come meet this passionate artist and watch as she turns the everyday into artistic brilliance.

Where: The Forge – Under the Granville Street bridge

When: February 18 to 19; 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Tickets: Free

Image: Granville Island

Pop Up Dances

Pop up stores, festivals and restaurants seem to be all the rage these days. So why not pop up dance performances as well?  After all, dance doesn’t just have to be performed in a theatre. And with so many interesting architectural spaces around Granville Island, Winterupption’s Pop Up Dances promises to intrigue and delight audiences. A troupe of professional dancers will perform dance works at various locations throughout the weekend. Performances will begin at The Forge – then the dancers and their accompanying band, Bloco Energia, will lead audiences to four other locations.

Where: Various locations on Granville Island, starting at The Forge – under the Granville Street bridge

When: February 18 to 19; hourly from 1 – 4 pm

Tickets: Free

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