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Many people believe the culture and languages of what was once the world鈥檚 most advanced civilization have died out, but there are more than six million people in Guatemala who continue to practise Maya traditions and speak Maya languages.

It鈥檚 onward and upward for Sophie Buddle, who has appeared on Just for Laughs and written CBC scripts

OPENING A Dog鈥檚 Journey (Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. With Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid and Kathryn Prescott.

What: Chris D鈥橢lia Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St. When: Sunday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $45.75 and $56 in person from the Royal McPherson box office, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online from rmts.bc.

LOS ANGELES 鈥� 鈥淧okemon Detective Pikachu鈥� gave 鈥淎vengers: Endgame鈥� a run for its money this weekend at the box office, but the superheroes managed to hold onto the throne once again. The Walt Disney Co.

Play about trials of a Jewish family dives into multitude of topical social issues

OPENING The Hustle (Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) 鈥� Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson play con women who join forces for revenge.

PARISIAN JAZZ What: Edie Daponte Under Paris Skies: The Music of 脡dith Piaf Where: Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd. When: Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.

What: Victoria Symphony (Masterworks): Wagner鈥檚 Lohengrin When/where: Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 12, 2:30, p.m.; Royal Theatre Tickets: $33-$86. Call 250-386-6121 or 250-385-6515; online at rmts.bc.

sa国际传媒 Book Sale is this weekend The 22nd annual sa国际传媒 Book Sale is almost here.