Our first official week of Summer is upon us, bringing with it bright sun and more entertaining picks and activities! Summer: The 11thIndian Summer Festival, Vancouver’s ‘festival for the curious mind’ offers daring, multi-arts events bringing together diverse artists and audiences through five weeks of curated events, streaming most Thursdays and Saturdays until July 17th (except July 1st)…
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Picks of the Week – June 16, 2021
Summer solstice is upon us, longer daylight hours and looser restrictions combine for the start of some fun picks of the week ahead! Dance: The Dance Centre’s 2020-2021 Discover Dance! Series wraps up tomorrow with the internationally-renowned Goh Ballet, streaming to 17th, featuring members of the Goh Ballet Youth Company and Goh Ballet Academy’s Senior Professional Division. Masterpiece:…
33rd Dancing on the Edge Festival brings back live dance.
British Columbia’s contemporary dance scene eagerly awaits the return of Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE), kicking off July 8th with a live performance by internationally acclaimed Radical System Art/Shay Kuebler at Firehall Theatre. The opening weekend will also include Dumb Instrument Dance, Dreaming of Koi at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens, and other performances outdoors…
Picks of the Week – June 9, 2021
As we head toward mid-June we look to sunnier skies ahead, and more entertainment to keep our summer picks filled with fun. Doors: Continuing until June 12th, the 14thDoors Open Richmond, presented by The Richmond Museum, is a virtual event, featuring online tours of more than 30 sites representing Richmond’s cultural diversity and heritage. Dance: The Dance Centre’s…
Picks of the Week – June 2, 2021
The year is moving swiftly on to the midway point as we start June cautiously optimistic that our summer may find more easing of pandemic restrictions, allowing even more entertaining picks to add to our calendar. Concert: Tonight, after 18 virtual concerts, Early Music Vancouver (EMV) brings its Digital Concert Hall to a close with Concerti Virtuosi…
VAG Art Connects, Vancouver & Manila Together.
This Thursday, May 13, the Vancouver Art Gallery continues its Art Connects, series of online gatherings encouraging dialogue and connection in these times of physical distancing. Streamed on the the Vancouver Art Gallery Zoom channel, this next special talk features artist Ralph Escamillan, fashion historian Gino Gonzales and textile designer Carlo Reporen Eliserio sharing the history and everlasting significance of piña…
Celebrate Star Wars Day with H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Tonight, is your chance to visit a galaxy far, far away and celebrate Star Wars Day as H.R. MacMillan Space Centre host its second annual “May the 4th Be With You”, virtual family night. Dress as your favourite Rebel or Empire character and visit distant worlds beyond your imagination on the Zoom Livestream. Participate in Star…