Hot on the heels of the news that the stunning Imagine Van Gogh exhibition in Vancouver has been extended again, the producers have announced that Vancouver will host the Western Canadian debut of Imagine Picasso. The one-of-a-kind immersive exhibition highlighting and celebrating the work of Pablo Picasso, arrives at the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) this October…
Author: Jay Minter
Picks of the Week – September 1, 2021
The last long weekend of summer brings a load of activities to get through before back to school. Music: The final weekend of the Firehall Arts Centre’s Music In The Courtyard series brings more music including performances by; Made in Canada, Alvaro Rojas’ Gran Kasa, Handmade Blade, and Alpha Yaya Diallo EXTENDED: The popularity of the stunning Imagine Van…
Vancouver Opera announces 2021-2022 Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program
Continuing its work to build the next generation of artists, Vancouver Opera is welcoming two new participants to the 2021–2022 Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program. Hillary Tufford and Amanda Testini will join returning artists Ian Cleary, Luka Kawabata, Amy Seulky Lee, and Jonelle Sills. “Our 2021–2022 participants are an exceptional group of artists who…
Savour the South Granville Supper Club this September
September in South Granville is going to be tasty! The South Granville Business Improvement Association (SGBIA) is partnering with Vancouver food critic, podcaster, blogger @vanfoodster Richard Wolak (also @tastingplatesyvr) for the South Granville Supper Club. Every Thursday in September Richard will lead a small group of food fans on a personalized tour of four of…
3rd Annual Transform Cabaret Festival Returns
The Cultch and Urban Ink have announced the return of TRANSFORM Cabaret Festival. The third annual festival runs September 23-October 2, 2021—launching both companies’ soon to be announced Fall Seasons*. East Van’s ground-breaking cabaret festival returns with a digital and in-person hybrid format. Co-curated by Corey Payette and Heather Redfern, with the support of Protocol…
CIRCLES brings Andy Livingston Park to life this Saturday
CIRCLES, a creative demonstration amplifying Indigenous voices will fill Andy Livingston Park with music, dance, speakers and arts. Running from 1pm to 10pm this Saturday, August 28th, the family-friendly, free event brings together hip-hop artists, musicians, dancers, speakers, artists and a pop-up market for a day to uplift and empower Indigenous youth. “Often, Indigenous People…
Picks of the Week – August 25, 2021
The last week of August brings plenty of activities to partake in these picks of the week. Music: The Firehall Arts Centre’s Music In The Courtyard series continues with more music this week including performances by; Ophelia Falling, Quatuor André Lachance, three performers come together for Electronic Night and Brad Turner Quartet Tiara: Today is the last chance to stream A Something…