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Vancouver abounds with the arts featuring anything from world contemporary pieces at the Vancouver Art Gallery to exploring British Columbia's history at the Storyeum to chuckling whole-heartedly 'til sunrise at the Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
Since 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery has collected over 8000 pieces of contemporary and historical art. The Gallery depicts the cultural progressions of British Columbia, while international artists are featured as well. Perhaps the most prominent ongoing collection is that of Emily Carr. This exhibit details an extensive look at one of British Columbia's most famous artists, well-known as a landscape painter.
Current exhibits include: Some Assembly Required: Contemporary Prefabricated Houses, featuring innovative designs and designers of the "prefab" era; and First Nations Myths and Realities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining societal cultures through the expression of art. (Please contact the museum for the most current exhibits 604.662.4719.)
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Storyeum
One of Vancouver's latest entertainment attractions is chock full of dinosaurs and legendary stories of British Columbia's past. Become part of the adventure as you delve deep beneath the streets of historic Gastown. Explore what life was like for Vancouver natives hundreds of years ago. Watch the Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive motor down the track with steam billowing from its top. Hear the tunes of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. For a limited time only, experience the dinosaur exhibit featuring the latest fossils of feather dinosaurs.
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Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre
Get ready for a chuckle bonanza, this place is all giggles. Hilarious skit performances portray a variety of storylines ranging from anything to the ridiculous nature of tabloids to outlandish comparisons between the opposite sexes to a wild and crazy trip to Vegas. Musical scores, politically incorrect notions and flat out buffoonery add to the shows splendor. Let's not forget this is a dinner theatre, so you're also served a delectable meal. (Contact the theatre for current show times 604-9GIGGLE.)
