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…
BC Culture Days 2021 invites audiences to RE:IMAGINE
We are just a month away from the 12th annual BC Culture Days. The 2021 celebration of arts and culture features a line up of free and interactive creative events hosted by artists and cultural organizations from across B.C. and Canada from September 24 to October 24, 2021. Through 2021 Culture Days, themed – RE:IMAGINE…
5X Festival Invites Audiences to #ComeTogether
After more than a year of keeping apart, 5X Fest invites audiences to #ComeTogether this September as one family – to connect, to celebrate, to create magic … together! 5X’s 2021 festival is preparing a pandemic-friendly line up with 60 performers and 30 artists over 14 days, at multiple festival venues, covering music, visual art,…