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Columbia Theatre is a heritage theatre built in 1927. (Sorry we missed so many more - please add your name by posting your story on this page).
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This moorish style theatre was the first atmospheric theatre to be built in British Columbia (1927) and remains as one of very few in North America. It has been transformed a few times to adjust to the changing times, but its original purpose to provide an elegant gathering place for the community to celebrate life, laughter and love has been cherished and preserved. Barry Buckland renovated this

venue into a classy cabaret style theatre in 2009 to be the home of LaffLines Comedy Club until 2018 when Michael Hwang took over to establish partnerships and programs with many cultural, educational and performing arts groups. Many family and friends helped us on this journey, including Heather Doroshe, Jill Doroshe, Justin Hwang, Ellen Johnson, Mayor Wayne Wright, Eric Pattison, Sev Morin, Dal Richards, Red Robinson, Randy Clarke and the Mojo Stars, Russell Marsland, Sean Soucy, Jayleen Stonehouse, Murray Porter, Elaine Bombarry, Marianna Bell, Steve McGowan, Janice Banister, Susan Thompson, Dave Chisholm, Michael Dunn, Desiree Dyck, Greg Ginter, Robbe Hartnette, Jorah Kauffman, April Yoon, Chief Rhonda Larrabee, and hundreds more partners, supporters and staff. COVID-19 shut down the theatre but Rick Robinson’s House of Comedy kept the hope and lights on, and is now the new steward of this theatre.

05/05/2023

05/04/2023

Blues R***e

05/04/2023

Randy Clarke of The Mojo Stars hosted The Sunday Blues R***e

05/04/2023

The late Mr. Dal Richard performed here.

05/04/2023

01/07/2022

Solstice Tartan Ball by Tiller’s Folly – the trio of Bruce Coughlan, Nolan Murray and Lawrence Knight

01/07/2022

The History of Burlesque with Burgundy Brixx

01/07/2022

The Git Hyetsk Dancers at “1000 Drummers of BC” with Mique'l Dangeli and Mike Dangeli

01/07/2022

Charm Dance group led by Min Lee

01/07/2022

09/18/2020

Amicus Performing Arts Society

Columbia Theatre featured the legendary Mr. Dal Richards (thanks to Mr. Sev Morin’s friendship) and many other local musicians between 2010-2019

05/19/2020

House of Comedy BC

🤣WE'RE BACK!!! And we can't wait to make you laugh again at in the - SOON - - & - ℹ️& 🎟here:
https://ecs.page.link/8Nk4g All with Purchase!

03/17/2020

House of Comedy BC

Dear friends - please stay safe & healthy during this period. Wash your hands - be friendly - and we will see you soon.

03/06/2020

House of Comedy BC

T.J. Miller from Silicon Valley - Deadpool - Underwater & More - LIVE at House of Comedy BC Mar. 13-15 in the Historic Columbia Theatre.

*Special Presentation Show - No Coupons/Passes/Groupons Accepted

11/13/2019

We are honoured to share the theatre with Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf. They hosted a meeting today to discuss the changes to the BC’s Accessibility legislation. We look forward to building more inclusive community by breaking down the walls that divide us.

10/25/2019

Spill a dirty little secret and enjoy some comedy in New West

Tickets to tomorrow's show are selling F.A.S.T.! You don't want to miss this! New West Record approved!

https://www.newwestrecord.ca/entertainment/spill-a-dirty-little-secret-and-enjoy-some-comedy-in-new-west-1.23980249

There’s a great improv show coming to New Westminster – but you’ll have to spill a secret to get in. The Dirty Little Secrets Improv night is on at the Columbia Theatre on Friday, Oct. 25. Doors . . .

10/19/2019

Thank you to our audience who came in fabulous costumes!

10/19/2019

Kitty Knights Productions presents - Scary Monsters and Super Creeps

10/05/2019

Welcome to the members of Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf.

10/04/2019

Congratulations to our friends at Kitty Nights Productions on their 5th consecutive Best Of Vancouver win in The Georgia Straight! Join them for their upcoming Rock & Roll Cabaret shows here at The Columbia!

09/21/2019

Kittyknights Productions’ Rock and Roll Carnival- Pink Floyd Tribute!

If you missed it tonight, they will be back on Oct. 19 with Scary Monsters and Super Creeps Show.

09/18/2019

Do you remember the first time listening to "The Darkside of the Moon" album? We can't wait to re-live that feeling.

New West Record! this Friday at the glorious The Columbia come one, come all and bask in an immersive PINK FLOYD Rock & Roll Carnival

09/07/2019

Feds, B.C., First Nations reach rights policy to reconstruct treaty negotiations

According to the Royal Proclamation of 1763, the British settlers were not supposed to take any land from the First Nations without a "nation to nation" treaty. In 1858, James Douglas, as the Chief Factor of Hudson's Bay Company, created the gold rush on the Fraser River by sending gold to San Francisco to be refined and to spread the rumour of a gold rush, and then used the "American invation" as an excuse to colonize the territory without any legal authority and against the Royal Proclamation of 1763! Now that this law is part of our Constitution (s.25), we are forced to negotiate treaties with the First Nations. But treaties and laws must be supported by social and cultural changes, and this is why Columbia theatre and Lafflines Comedy Club are in business - to be part of the Reconciliation movement. Join us.

B.C. First Nations partners have made it clear that the existing negotiation process is far too restrictive, time-consuming and outdated, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett said in an interview, adding that the new agreement means negotiators will now have far more flexibility at th...

09/02/2019

These are some of the reasons why we love this heritage theatre!

09/02/2019

We are so fortunate to live here with such beautiful diversity.

08/31/2019

Paul Brown of Jack FM is our MC for today and tomorrow.

08/26/2019

Thank you Charlie Demers for hosting St. Genesius feast at Lafflines Comedy Club today and thank you to everyone who attended. We will commit to donating part of our revenue to CASC and hosting this kind of networking and mentoring events every month.

08/24/2019

Happening now. Summer Dance Party by the Hot and Heavy Band

08/24/2019

We are ready to dance. Are you?

08/24/2019

Still time to come out tonight to dance to the Hot & Heavy Band as they sing the songs of Abba, Prince and many more hits from the past.

08/18/2019

Happy Pride Week
New Westminster and surrounding communities. Diversity rocks.

08/18/2019

Pride Day Festival After Party is happening now.

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Solstice Tartan Ball by Tiller’s Folly – the trio of Bruce Coughlan, Nolan Murray and Lawrence Knight

The History of Burlesque with Burgundy Brixx

Charm Dance group led by Min Lee

The Git Hyetsk Dancers at “1000 Drummers of BC” with Mique'l Dangeli and Mike Dangeli

We are so fortunate to live here with such beautiful diversity.

Pride Day Festival After Party is happening now.

This is “Midnight In Chicago” in our Clubhouse every Friday and Saturday night featuring Jorah Keys and April Yoon and their special guests.

This gift of song by Raven Blackwell accompanied by Jorah Keys at our Clubhouse in New Westminster BC deserves to be heard around the world.

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Our Story

This rare moorish style theatre was the first atmospheric theatre to be built in British Columbia (1927) and remains as one of very few left in North America. It has transformed and undergone renovation with the times, but its original purpose to provide an elegant gathering place for the community to celebrate life, laughter and love has been cherished and preserved. The proscenium stage and curved walls provide excellent visibility and acoustics from every seat in the room. From elegant weddings accompanied by a classic string quartet to lively fundraisers and blues, jazz or rock concerts, let The Columbia be the home of your next successful event.