Until September 20th, Metro Theatre is electric with its presentation of Jonathan Larson’s RENT, the groundbreaking rock musical retelling of Puccini’s La Bohème set in New York City’s gritty Alphabet City neighbourhood during the late 1990’s. Like its inspiration, RENT tells the story of a year in the life of a band struggling artists and performers,…
Immersive Audio-Visual Exhibition Shiki & Ku to Premiere at VIVO Media Arts in September
VIVO Media Arts Centre presents Shiki & Ku, a large-scale immersive audio-visual installation by Vancouver-based soundscape artist Yota Kobayashi, from September 13th to 28th. Co-presented by VIVO Media Arts and Formscape Arts, in partnership with Vancouver New Music and IM4 Media Lab, the exhibition brings together international artists and collaborators to explore the dynamic tension…
In Their Richmond Art Gallery Debut, Manuel Axel Strain celebrates the Coast Salish Longhouse
Richmond Art Gallery welcomes autumn by presenting a new solo exhibition by Manuel Axel Strain, , from September 13–November 9, 2025. The artist celebrates the cedar longhouse as an important architectural form and philosophical framework that reflects the collectivist and relational values of their ancestors and communities. “Richmond Art Gallery first worked with Manuel Axel Strain for a…
Picks of the Week – September 3, 2025
As we turn the page into September, with back-to-school and season change upon us, we can rely on our arts & entertainment scene to deliver more great picks of this week. Beach: Summer’s not over under the tents at Bard on the Beach 2025 with the comedy Much Ado About Nothing running until September 20 alongside the 80s-themed Two Gentlemen…
The Dance Centre Presents Its 2025-2026 Season
For its 2025-2026 season, The Dance Centre presents a broad program of performances, accessible community programs, and creative residencies, featuring a diverse roster of artists working in a variety of dance genres. Executive Director Mirna Zagar said, “This season encapsulates how The Dance Centre has built up, over more than three decades, a range of…
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art Explores the Potlatch Tradition with Premiere of ‘NDN Giver’
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art invites viewers to consider how the act of giving is tied to identity, responsibility, resistance, and renewal as it presents the world premiere of NDN Giver. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition runs from September 27, 2025 to January…
Place des Arts Opens Its September Exhibitions With a Free Opening Reception
Friday, September 5th, Place des Arts celebrates the opening of its September Exhibition. The public are welcomed to an Opening Reception, from 7pm – 9pm, the event marks the launch of three new exhibitions placing the spotlight diverse artistic voices and stories. The FREE event features a cash bar, an opportunity to meet exhibiting artists…