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The second annual Jade Music Fest returns this October 18-20, taking place in both Vancouver and Richmond. This year, the artist lineup includes international artists from the USA, Australia, and Taiwan, and of course talents from all across Canada! Despite the prominent and growing Chinese-speaking communities in Canada, we rarely
Jafelin & Flor de Caña present FLAMENCUBANA! Local Flamenco singer star Jafelin brings a taste of Cuba to town for a lively concert series featuring a fusion of Cuban, Latin, Flamenco, and Spanish music. This performance features International famed Composer Josue Tacoronte and local Flamenco Bailaora Kasandra Flamenco. Five performances
Elektra Women’s Choir celebrates the upcoming holiday season with its beloved annual tradition with Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, this year on December 2 and 3. Whether at their performance in South Surrey (Dec. 2) or Vancouver (Dec. 3), audiences can expect Elektra’s trademark excellence with music from an anonymous
Presented by WAVE 98 Vancouver’s Coolest Vibe! Karina Morin of Kärma Sounds, known for her role in Coco Jafro and chart success with Jaï, blends R&B and electro-soul in her new album. With influences like Sade and Prince, she's a dynamic performer captivating audiences in Vancouver and beyond, as featured
Join RAVEN for a paddle-powered & beachside floating concert! Desirée Dawson and Jody Okabe will be playing a sun-soaked set of inspiring tunes from the deck of the Providence, a tall sailing ship anchored just off Jericho Beach. This year, we are fundraising to support the Heiltsuk Nation as they
Do you hear it? Can you feel it? Festival host The Long Table Society and Burnaby’s creative community bring you StrideFest 2025, a celebration of creativity and connection. Enjoy visual art displays and installations, live music, poetry, artist demos, workshops and more. With accessible and free family-friendly programming and exhibits
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 95 years of musical excellence with a special anniversary concert on May 18, 2025, at the Orpheum. The milestone event showcases the talent and dedication of 280 young musicians across all four VYSO orchestras, from the foundational Debut and Junior Orchestras to the more