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Play unites Japanese and Canadian artists for peace

One Thousand Cranes by Ren Hisa, based on the original play by Colin Thomas. Translated by Toyoshi Yoshihara,directed by Jun Isomura. Performed in Japanese by Bunkaza Theatre Company (Tokyo), with accompanying English surtitles and storytelling by Nan Gregory

Three performances only! Frederic Wood Theatre, Friday, February 10, 7:30 pm and Saturday, February 11, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Bunkaza Theatre has adapted UBC Theatre alumnus Colin Thomas' award-winning play for young audiences. One Thousand Cranes weaves together the storeis of two 12 year olds: Sadako, the girl whose death by radiation-induced leukemia is commemorated in Hiroshima's monument of one thousand cranes; and Buddy, a Canadian boy whose life is being taken over by his fears of nuclear war. For ticket info, click here...

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'A Matter of Taste' Ceramics Gallery Culinary Tour

This tour explores the links between food and our exceptional collection of 16th-19th c. ceramics in the Koerner European Ceramics Gallery. A guided tour of the gallery and a sampling of old-world foods is included. The cost is $12 per person, which includes admission to all Museum galleries. Book clubs, seniors, community groups, cooking classes, history buffs, artists' groups: call 604.822.3825 to reserve a time. Available for adults in groups of 8-25.

Film screenings in MOA Presentation Circle

MOA's fabulous new Multiversity Galleries bring more than 10,000 objects from around the world to public view. Embedded in the Galleries is a Presentation Circle, where you can view videos anytime on topics such as the Kwakwaka'wakw Potlatch, the carving of a magnificent canoe (used to carry the torch in the 2010 Olympics) by artist Calvin Hunt, the history of the Native Youth Program at MOA, and a documentary - Killer Whale and Crocodile - on Salish artist John Marsden's visit to Papua New Guinea as part of an international cultural exchange. All films are family-friendly, so bring the kids and enjoy!