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The I Love The 90s Tour returns to Abbotsford on June 16. (Abbotsford Centre photo)

Vanilla Ice headlines Abbotsford return of I Love the 90s tour

Ice, Rob Base, Young MC and C+C Music Factory coming to Abbotsford Centre on June 16

Country music star Jon Pardi comes to the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 27. (Abbotsford Centre photo)

Country music star Jon Pardi coming to Abbotsford

Nashville singer set to perform at the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 27

UFV Theatre presents The Laramie Project at the Abbotsford campus, starting on March 23. (Submitted photo)

UFV Theatre in Abbotsford presents The Laramie Project

Production based around 1998 murder of Matthew Shephard in Wyoming

VIMFF - Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on April 1. (Photo by Casey Dubois)

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

‘Best of the Fest Tour’ features extreme athletes from around the world

VIMFF - Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on April 1. (Photo by Casey Dubois)
One of the most widely produced plays in Canadian theatre, this two-man musical dramatizes the life of Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Story of Canada’s greatest pilot hero, Billy Bishop, is coming to Chilliwack

‘Billy Bishop Goes To War’ will be landing at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

One of the most widely produced plays in Canadian theatre, this two-man musical dramatizes the life of Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
The Doobie Brothers are coming to the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 28.

The Doobie Brothers coming to Abbotsford on Oct. 28

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers performing at Abbotsford Centre as part of 50th anniversary tour

The Doobie Brothers are coming to the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 28.
Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances

Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Elektra Women’s Choir comes to Agassiz on Saturday, March 11. (File Photo)

Elektra Women’s Choir comes to Agassiz this weekend

Women’s choir Elektra will continue the Cheam Vista Concert series this weekend.…

Elektra Women’s Choir comes to Agassiz on Saturday, March 11. (File Photo)
Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Larke Miller (left) and Amber Harper-Young are performing as part of Jest Ladies Comedy presented by Fraser Valley Comedy on March 31. (Photo of Amber Harper-Young taken by Jessica Chin King photo; images submitted by Fraser Valley Comedy)

Lots of laughs as Jest Ladies Comedy returns to Chilliwack stage

Larke Miller and Amber Harper-Young 2 of many female comedians in upcoming Fraser Valley Comedy show

Larke Miller (left) and Amber Harper-Young are performing as part of Jest Ladies Comedy presented by Fraser Valley Comedy on March 31. (Photo of Amber Harper-Young taken by Jessica Chin King photo; images submitted by Fraser Valley Comedy)
Chris Funk mesmerizes audience members during a show on Oct. 14, 2022 in Prince Rupert. (K-J Millar/ Black Press file)

Chilliwack illusionist prepares to baffle folks during hometown performance

‘We all need a little wonder and awe in our lives,’ says Chris Funk

Chris Funk mesmerizes audience members during a show on Oct. 14, 2022 in Prince Rupert. (K-J Millar/ Black Press file)
Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 11. (Submitted by Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Twist on Shakespeare when ‘Juliet: A Revenge Comedy’ comes to Chilliwack

Theatre performance where Juliet Capulet doesn’t die is coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 11. (Submitted by Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Diyet and the Love Soldiers is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 23, 2023. (Alistair Maitland Photography)

Indigenous stories and folk music will weave together at concert in Chilliwack

Yukon trio Diyet and The Love Soldiers coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Diyet and the Love Soldiers is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 23, 2023. (Alistair Maitland Photography)
Disturbed is coming to Abbotsford on May 12.

Disturbed coming to Abbotsford on May 12

Take Back Your Life tour also features Theory of a Deadman

Disturbed is coming to Abbotsford on May 12.
Cinderella by Ballet Jörgen is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 14. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Cinderella ballet will grace Chilliwack stage on Valentine’s Day

2 ballet classes plus photography workshop also being offered with Ballet Jörgen

Cinderella by Ballet Jörgen is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 14. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Dylan Ratzlaff of Abbotsford, shown with Troy Mundle, stars in the Lifetime movie An Amish sin, debuting in Canada on Feb. 4. (Lifetime)

Abbotsford actress stars in Lifetime movie An Amish Sin

Film, inspired by true stories, debuts in Canada on Saturday, Feb. 4

Dylan Ratzlaff of Abbotsford, shown with Troy Mundle, stars in the Lifetime movie An Amish sin, debuting in Canada on Feb. 4. (Lifetime)
The Comic Strippers will be coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 10. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Comic Strippers return to Chilliwack for evening of improv comedy and dance moves

Fake stripper troupe at Chilliwack Cultural Centre for night of semi-undressed comedy

The Comic Strippers will be coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 10. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
The Borealis String Quartet joins the Bergmann Duo on Feb. 10 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Classical music juxtaposed with tangos when string quartet joins piano duo for concert in Chilliwack

World-renowned Borealis String Quartet will join Bergmann Duo at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The Borealis String Quartet joins the Bergmann Duo on Feb. 10 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Patricia Jaster of Chilliwack has a solo exhibition at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from Jan. 20 to Feb. 18. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack artist who’s been painting for more than 75 years has first solo show in hometown

Patricia Jaster says she will ‘let the paintings speak for themselves… because they will’

Patricia Jaster of Chilliwack has a solo exhibition at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from Jan. 20 to Feb. 18. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Harrison country artist Todd Richard is helping organize and promote the Follow Your Heart Benefit Concert set for Feb. 18 at Memorial Hall. Tickets are now on sale for the event that will benefit Variety Children’s Charity. (File Photo)

Follow Your Heart Benefit Concert in Harrison Hot Springs coming together

Concert will benefit Variety Children’s Charity

Harrison country artist Todd Richard is helping organize and promote the Follow Your Heart Benefit Concert set for Feb. 18 at Memorial Hall. Tickets are now on sale for the event that will benefit Variety Children’s Charity. (File Photo)
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