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Renowned Canadian poet and our 2024 Writer in Residence, Evelyn Lau, will be giving a public talk on March 6 in the T Building Gallery from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Evelyn is a lifelong Vancouverite who has authored 14 books – two bestselling memoirs, a novel, two short story collections and
Renowned Canadian poet and our 2024 Writer in Residence, Evelyn Lau, will be giving a public talk on March 6 in the T Building Gallery from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Evelyn is a lifelong Vancouverite who has authored 14 books – two bestselling memoirs, a novel, two short story collections and
The Firehall Arts Centre is thrilled to present Shay Kuebler’s MOI – MOMENTUM OF ISOLATION from Wednesday, March 6 to Saturday, March 9, 2024. Produced by Radical System Art, MOI – MOMENTUM OF ISOLATION bases its themes around loneliness and isolation to reveal how social bonds and connections are essential
Get ready to experience culture and familial legacy like never before as visionary artist Jasmine Chen unveils her highly anticipated multidisciplinary performance, Jade Circle, at Gateway Theatre. Running from March 6 to 17, this world premiere promises a heartfelt experience through powerful music, captivating movement, and a narrative that seamlessly
Anvil Theatre is pleased to present Frog Belly Rat Bone on Friday, March 8 at 1:00pm and Sunday, March 9 at 3:00pm. Both shows will be followed by a Q&A with the performers. Incorporating beautifully handcrafted puppets and an original pop/rock musical score, ‘Cementland’ comes to life as two enigmatic
Mitch and Murray Productions is proud to present the Canadian premiere of An Intervention from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Performance Works on Granville Island. Written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett and directed by Aaron Craven, An Intervention is a touching and funny play about
Dive into the enchanting world of classical music with the Vancouver Chamber Music Society! Join us for an afternoon of musical brilliance featuring violin virtuoso Stefan Jackiw and pianist extraordinaire Kevin Ahfat. Delve into the depths of chamber music as these two remarkable artists unveil the mysteries of their craft
THE BEAUTY OF NATURE - PAINTINGS BY ALEX JI Opening: Tuesday March 12, 2024 7-9pm Exhibition: March 12 – April 10, 2024 Monday – Friday 10am-5pm, Tuesdays until 8pm, closed on holidays. In recent years, immigrant artists have significantly enriched Canada's art scene with their high-quality works. Lipont Gallery is
On March 14, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, MacArthur Genius and refugee advocate Viet Thank Nguyen dives into his talk Speaking for an Other moderated by Dr. Christopher B. Patterson. Viet Thanh Nguyen’s writing is bold, elegant, and fiercely honest. His remarkable debut novel, The Sympathizer, won the Pulitzer Prize, was a
Original songs, featured guests, and a full band take us through the trials & tribulations of a woman reaching a certain age in this New York-style Cabaret. Special Guests! Full Band! Bar! Q: What better way is there to celebrate turning 40 than through original songs, featured guests, and a
Incessant movement, propulsive music, stunning light: Dutch choreographer Arno Schuitemaker’s If You Could See Me Now is a mesmerizing experience. Three powerful performers take a chilled-out club dance and reinvent it through constant movement, subtly shifting and transforming, and drawing on deep reserves of strength, endurance and concentration. From a
Join Simon Chang on March 16th at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre for an afternoon with the proud Chinese Canadian, who started his career delivering newspapers for the Vancouver Sun, showcasing tenacity and a positive attitude that propelled him to become one of Canada's most celebrated fashion designers. Born in Canton,