The dark and dreary winter days are about to get brighter as VMF Winter Arts returns February 16-26, 2023. Transforming downtown Vancouver into an interactive open-air gallery and celebration of public art and entertainment. Produced by VMF (the team behind Vancouver Mural Festival), the free, 3rd annual festival brings together local and international public art…
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Jazz @ The Bolt comes back February 4 & 5 2023
Jazz Impresario Cory Weeds brings a weekend of Jazz to The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, February 4-5.Jazz @ The Bolt brings a line-up of renowned artists from across Canada and around the world to join the best of Vancouver’s talent for one amazing weekend. Jazz @ The Bolt welcomes over 25 groups and soloists performing…
Circa’s Sacre Stuns With Its Contemporary Circus Acrobatics
DanceHouse & The Cultch delivered a New Year gift to the city as they co-presented the Canadian Premiere of Sacre, from Australian Circus Company, Circa. The mesmerizing work of acrobatic dance, inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s seminal production The Rite of Spring is directed by Circa’s Artistic Director and CEO Yaron Lifschitz. For five memorable performances the…
A Free Event Launches New Art Book, What Are Our Supports?
Launching January 21st, a new art book, What Are Our Supports? examines how simple and essential daily gestures can transform more than just the art world. Independent curator and writer Joni Low launches the anthology at 2pm on Jan. 21st at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. What Are Our Supports?, co-edited with art historian…
PuSh Festival Reveals Its 2023 Program
Tuesday evening at Granville Island Brewing Co. PuSh International Performing Arts Festival gathered Board members, its team, performers and supporters for the debut of its upcoming line-up. Once again PuSh Festival will bring the city a line up of hot entertainment to the cold winter nights of January 19 – February 5, 2023. Gabrielle Martin,…
12 Christmas Craft Markets & Holiday Fairs to Shop Local Artists, Crafters & Makers
As our year’s strange weather jolted us quickly from the warmth of summer, to winter snow, we’ve just as quickly realized the Holiday season is upon us! The season starts of with a superb selection of returning Christmas Craft Markets and Fairs to help with your local holiday shopping. As crafters, artisans and makers…
3rd Annual IndieFest returns in-person November 16-27
The third annual IndieFest returns for 2022, with its first fully in-person festival bringing 14 events to venues around Vancouver, over 11 days. Taking place November 16-27, the festival showcases new and genre-defying musical performances, highlighting the stories and people that have been overshadowed by history and tradition. From modern opera, new music, and Indigenous…