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SUMMARY:Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra’s 95th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 advanced Intermediate and Senior ensembles. The concert offers an engaging program that highlights the artistic journey of these aspiring professionals and underscores the VYSO’s commitment to championing Canadian composers. Highlights from the repertoire include Carnival Overture by Oskar Morawetz — one of the most widely performed contemporary Canadian composers — and the revered Bramwell Tovey’s dynamic Sky Chase\, which was originally written for the VYSO and was last performed by the orchestra in 2017. Adding to the celebratory atmosphere is the homecoming of special guest soloist Joanna G’froerer\, the Principal Flutist of the prestigious National Arts Centre Orchestra and a VYSO alumna.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vancouver-youth-symphony-orchestras-95th-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:The Orpheum\, 601 Smithe St\, Vancouver\, V6B 3L4
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SUMMARY:StrideFest 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 spreading out from North Burnaby StrideFest serves as a colourful reminder that creativity is happening all around our city all year long. With this year’s theme Just Imagine!\, anything is possible. \n======================================================= \nJust Imagine! – StrideFest Arts at the Shadbolt\nExtended art exhibition in the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (atrium)\nMarch 8 – April 12 \nThe most StrideFest art in one place! Opening before and closing after StrideFest this extensive exhibition features exciting visual and written works by many of our StrideFest creatives. During StrideFest week from March 22-29 add a visit to nearby Christine Sinclair Community Centre\, one of our many Art Walk host sites.\nCheck Shadbolt hours here. \n=============================================\nJust Imagine! Lighting Up the Night\nCity of Burnaby light display\nMarch 22 from dusk to dawn (off from 8:30-9:30 pm for Earth Hour)\nLocation: City Hall and BC Parkway (Skytrain line) near Metrotown \nThis dazzling nighttime display connects every Burnaby citizen through the human language of art. It’s a luminous celebration of community and will remind everyone who sees it that creativity never sleeps. Our yellow\, red and blue primary colours motif is an artful metaphor for the multitude of ways each of us can contribute to something bigger than ourselves. \n=============================================\nArt Walk\nMarch 22-29\, 24/7\nMultiple locations \nOn our popular Art Walk you’ll discover diverse visual artworks from photography to painting to sculpture – all made by local artists and visible from the sidewalk. Don’t forget to check out the products and services on offer inside our many Art Walk host venues and keep your eyes peeled for Poets Corner written works. Stroll through this outdoor art gallery guided by our Art Walk map. \n=============================================\nPoets Corner\nMarch 22-29\, 24/7\nMultiple locations: Outdoor advertising columns on each Hastings Street corner between Ingleton and Madison Ave. plus inside McGill Public Library. \nExperience the art of the written word as you shop and stroll the Heights. Look for our bright yellow poems written by talented Burnaby wordsmiths. It’s one more way to add art to your day. \n=============================================\nBurnaby Art Calling (Free Little Art Gallery)\n24/7\, 365\nLocation: Outside the Heights Dairy Queen at 103-4191 Hastings St. \nA decommissioned phone booth in Burnaby Heights is now the city’s smallest community art gallery. Make art\, take art or leave art. Sharing something small in the FLAG can have a big impact in the neighbourhood. Find the newest piece for your budding art collection in this ever-changing exhibition curated by YOU. Free! \nBirthday announcement: Burnaby Art Calling is 2! Here’s to all who have been giving and taking home mini artworks for the past two years. You make our community awesome. Keep it up! \n=============================================\nHuman Library\nWhere: McGill Public Library – Program room\nWhen: March 22\, 1-4 pm\nBy registration: Visit any BPL location\, call 604-436-5400 or visit bpl.bc.ca/events. \nHave you ever ‘checked out’ a human book from the library? Now\, you can! Sit down with a StrideFest Art Walk artist for a one-on-one conversation and hear their story. Explore their creative processes\, learn new perspectives and be inspired by fresh ideas. \nSpaces are limited. \n=============================================\nCeltic Kitchen Party\nWhere and When: TBA \nNow a StrideFest tradition\, this all-ages live event weaves together energetic music\, passionate storytelling and warm community spirit. Connect with neighbours\, old friends and new faces at this entertaining and engaging community gathering. \nFrom Rob (Celtic Kitchen Party artist):\nLong ago in rural Canada\, the kitchen was a community hub. People would gather in a neighbourhood kitchen to socialize\, tell stories\, play music and dance. Join us for our “Celtic Kitchen” event where we hope to recreate the atmosphere of the community kitchen party. We’ll present lively tunes\, soulful songs and compelling stories to warm you on a spring evening. Bring your dancing shoes and dance with your friends and neighbours! \n=============================================\n24 Hours in Edmonds film screening\nWhere: Bob Prittie Library\nWhen: TBA \nExperience this 24-minute long collaborative film project celebrating the spirit of Burnaby’s vibrant Edmonds neighbourhood. \nFilmed over 24 hours by 24 Edmonds residents and directed by StrideFest’s own Yunuen Perez Vertti. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the artists. \n=============================================\nPoetry Workshop\nWhere: McGill Public Library program room\nWhen: March 29\, 1:30-3:30 pm\nBy registration: Visit any BPL location\, call 604-436-5400 or visit bpl.bc.ca/events.\nPresented in partnership with Burnaby StrideFest and the Burnaby Writers’ Society. \nJoin us in a guided creative process\, where poets Cynthia Sharp and Lara Varesi from the Burnaby Writers’ Society will help writers craft a unique sensory poem. Participants will respond to the prompt “What Stories Are In Your Hands?” and study poetic devices in popular poems for editing tips to strengthen flow and tighten diction. \n============================================= \nOverlyn Mansion Art Extravaganza \nWhere: OverLynn Manor\nWhen: One day only. March 29\, 10AM-4PM \nPart arts market\, part performing arts space and all fun! Connect through art and celebrate creativity in the beautiful Overlynn Manor heritage building. \nStrideFest is proud to once again shine a spotlight on the Seton Villa community during this one-day popup event. \n============================================= \nWe are sincerely grateful to our sponsors\, community partners\, local artists and exhibition host venues for creating a space where the Arts and community can become one. \nStrideFest has been made possible by the Government of Canada\, City of Burnaby\, Global BC\, Tourism Burnaby\, Burnaby Photographic Society\, We are Burnaby\, Heights Merchants Association and Height Neighbourhood Association. Their commitment to fostering creativity and supporting the arts in Burnaby is invaluable. \nTo learn more about StrideFest please visit our website at https://weareburnaby.com/stridefest/ and follow @StrideFest on Instagram and Facebook.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/stridefest-2025/
LOCATION:Various Venues
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SUMMARY:Festival Afloat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we are fundraising to support the Heiltsuk Nation as they take Canada and British Columbia to court over a devastating oil spill in their territory in 2016. Spread a blanket and watch from the beach\, or throw down a canoe\, kayak or stand-up paddleboard & float out for a magical on-the-water concert experience!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/festival-afloat/
LOCATION:Jericho Beach Park\, 3941 Point Grey Road\, Vancouver\, V6R 1B5
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SUMMARY:Kärma Sounds at Blue Frog Studios
DESCRIPTION: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 on CBC and Wave 98.3. Catch her live for an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/karma-sounds-at-blue-frog-studios/
LOCATION:blue frog studios\, 1328 Johnston Road\, White Rock\, V4B 3Z2
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SUMMARY:Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra
DESCRIPTION: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 14th century composer to Joni Mitchell’s River. Elektra will perform familiar Christmas melodies arranged by Winnie Brückner\, Susan Edwards\, Laura Hawley\, Edward Henderson\, Cassie Luftspring\, Paul Nash\, David Schreiner\, Lily Storm\, Joel Tranquilla\, and Bernat Vivancos. As well Elektra will perform original\, seasonal works by Gerda Blok-Wilson\, Jakob Handl\, J. David Moore\, and Stephen Smith. \nCome experience a wealth of stellar choral music shared in the welcoming style of Elektra. \nDecember 2\, 7:30 pm: Good Shepherd Church\, 2250 150 Street\, South Surrey BC.\nDecember 3\, 3:00 pm: Pacific Spirit United Church\, 2205 West 45th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/chez-nous-christmas-with-elektra/2023-12-03/
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SUMMARY:Flamencubana!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFive performances throughout Metro Vancouver:\nSept. 29th – Kay Meek Arts Centre\, West Vancouver\nSept. 30th – Genesis Theatre\, Ladner\nOct. 7th – York Theatre\, Vancouver\nOct. 13th – HUB Int’l Theatre\, Chilliwack\nOct. 21st – Shadbolt Centre for the Arts\, Burnaby
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/flamencubana/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:York Theatre\, 639 Commercial Dr.\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Jade Music Fest 2023
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDespite the prominent and growing Chinese-speaking communities in Canada\, we rarely hear Chinese-language music in mainstream media. For musicians who write in multiple languages or want to reconnect with their heritage\, many are forced to go to Asia in search of their own stage. Jade Music Fest is a platform for industry professionals\, emerging artists\, and music lovers to share experiences\, create supportive networks\, and shine in the spotlight. \n16 artists\, 4 performance showcases\, 3 artist talks\, 3 workshops\, and 2 panels. Join JMF in making Vancouver into North America’s hub for Chinese-language music! \nHighlights include: \nTime to Play For the Lost Time: Van Lefan & Jason Qiu\nA cross-generational music presentation with Taiwanese-Canadian Van Lefan and Vancouver-based Jason Qiu who is of Cantonese background. Drawing inspiration from the golden classics of their parents’ generation\, how do these memories and the immigrant experience influence their own creative works today? \nOpening Concert: Strike the Chord featuring Xiao Bing Chih\nA medley of different genres\, a taste of the unlimited potential of Chinese-language music. Folk musician Daniel Lew sings with the strength he carries from overcoming the challenge of losing hearing in one ear; Chinese-Canadian Scope G invites his friends to share the vitality of experimenting with hip-hop; Juno award-winning Jacqueline Teh uses the warmth in her voice to heal others; and Taiwanese music artist Xiao Bing Chih shares his journey of personal growth with every song. \nJMF Showcase: Rise Up\nTelling stories through music. World-travelled Tennyson King reconnects with his roots using Mandarin and Cantonese; Taiwanese-Australian musician Kim Yang sings with the courage of a female Asian immigrant; flautist Mirabelle Jien of Calgary is reaching all corners of the world with her creativity; embracing her multifaceted identities is Darling Sparrows and her evolving folk songs; Cantopop band Dawn of Freedom protects the Hong Kong they call home through music. \nJMF Showcase: Feel the Beat\nJazz songstress Kristin Fung brings her band to soothe a week’s worth of stress; Asian-American singer-songwriter Lowhi’s heartwarming voice offers us a reprieve for the weekend; Toronto-based Aiko Tomi boldly expresses herself through music and invites us to dance along; Amis Indigenous-Canadian Kapa Arkieh and Hong Kong-born handwash share their complex immigrant identity\, showcasing the diverse landscape of Chinese-language music. \nLearn more at jmfa.ca.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/2023-jade-music-fest-3-days-of-nonstop-chinese-language-music/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theatre\, 3123 W Broadway\,\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6K 2H2
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