Set in a remote cabin, Come Hell or High Water, the second instalment of Mile Zero Dance’s three-part Zero Lab series, tells the story of two protagonists protecting their crops and land from outside forces, such as pesky birds, while navigating issues of control, confinement, and choice in relationships.
Athens-based choreographer Penelope Morout worked with the Edmonton company to explore the subtle power dynamics present in everyday life through verbal and physical communication. “It’s more about asking what the boundaries are — something as simple as asking my partner why they didn’t do the dishes,” explains Morout. “Every day could be a potential exercise of power. But how do we do that? Are we kind? Is it worth it?”
But don’t expect a traditional dance show; this experience is designed to be fully immersive, featuring props, text, and prompts for reflection.
General admission tickets for Mile Zero Dance’s Zero Lab Series are $25.
A marathon of nonfiction movies is on the docket at Metro Cinema as Northwest International Documentary Festival kicks off this Thursday. The festival program includes a range of documentaries, from Sally, a complex portrait of astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, as told by her life partner Tam O’Shaughnessy. There’s even a double-header about Britpop icons Blur, starting with a behind-the scenes look at the band’s dynamics to their first-ever live show at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. (And if that doesn’t satiate your cinephile urges, the organizers are hosting a second festival for queer cinema, Rainbow Visions, immediately after.)
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re still scrambling to find something for mom, the spring edition of the Oddbird Art and Craft Fair is where you’ll likely find it. It’s the coolest arts and crafts fair this city has to offer, with vendors including Hideout Distro and Stephanie Simpson Illustration — perfect for those one-of-a-kind pieces. Admission is $5.
The final show of Shadow Theatre’s season is Where You Are, which tells a story of two sisters enjoying a peaceful retirement on Lake Huron’s Manitoulin Island — until a series of shocking family secrets come to light. Where You Are is written by Ontario playwright Kristen Da Silva, first debuting in 2019, and has since graced stages from here to Prince Edward Island.
Artist Diana Ohiozebau’s exhibit, Not Alone As Such, highlights themes of resilience, identity, culture, community, hope, perseverance and strength. Her series of large-scale works blend acrylic paint, collaged African print fabrics, and yarn creating vibrant texture and depth. If you’ve walked the hallways of Norquest College, you’re likely familiar with her work. In addition to her exhibits in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatchewan, and Nigeria, Ohiozebau recently unveiled a mural at the downtown Edmonton college. Harcourt House offers free admission to the main gallery.
