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Theatre Replacement and Company 605 are thrilled to announce the program for the 2026 edition of HOLD ON LET GO, taking place Tuesday, February 3 to Saturday, February 7 at the Russian Hall in East Vancouver. Curated by Maiko Yamamoto, Josh Martin and Lisa Mariko Gelley, HOLD ON LET GO
Three funkin' bands, one night, and a showcase of original groove led by three standout front women from Vancouver’s music scene. Coco Jafro is a collective known for their high‑energy fusion of Afro‑Latin funk, world rhythms, and soulful grooves that get audiences moving. The Royal Sundowners set the soundtrack to
A celebration for Black History Month 2026, led by Fade to Black Entertainment Society (FTBE). This event will highlight the visual arts, music, literature, and film that have shaped Vancouver’s Black cultural landscape, while also opening a space for dialogue and healing within our creative community. Building on FTBE’s long-standing
This powerful concert celebration of music from the Black experience traces a 300-year journey—from work songs and spirituals to the rise of Soul, R&B, Blues, and Motown. The program highlights the evolving emancipation and cultural impact of African Descent communities from a North American perspective. Both entertaining and insightful, the
Maktoub is an original instrumental project composed and led by internationally recognized oud virtuoso Ahmed Maher. Rooted in Arabic maqam and in conversation with jazz form, the music unfolds through a balance of composed structures and live improvisation. Written material offers a frame, while improvisation opens space for risk, presence,
Step into a world of wonder with Spirit Whisper, musica intima’s newest choral experience inspired by the enchanting films of Studio Ghibli. Featuring music by Joe Hisaishi and other beloved composers, Spirit Whisper celebrates an international cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences of all ages
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Carly Reirson is bringing her heart to the Vancouver stage as she celebrates her deeply personal album 'Diary of a Beating Heart.' The show takes place as part of a three-show homecoming tour- visiting the cities that have shaped her journey — Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. With an
The annual LunarFest Concert returns to the Orpheum with our favourite local musicians and international artists. Join friends, family, and community for a night of music and storytelling that stretches from Vancouver across the Pacific. Featuring the inaugural Pancouver Awards, Taiwanese family theatre troupe Fooderlon Theater, Jade Music Fest artists,
We invite you to an unforgettable strings music experience where you will be surrounded by the glow of candle lights while live music fills the air in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Cathedral. Led by VSO’s Concertmaster, Nicholas Wright, this evening evokes the serene beauty and noble character of
From March 4–14, Vancouver International Dance Festival transforms our beautiful city into a hub for global dance that challenges norms and sparks connection. Featuring: WORLD PREMIERES * INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES * STREET DANCE TRIPLE BILL * COMMUNITY GATHERINGS * LOW-BARRIER ACCESS * Join us for live art that transforms, soothes, provokes
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to produce and present the world premiere of Tracey Power’s House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, March 8, 2026. Set in the 1960s during the height of the Canadian folk music revival, House of Folk: A
Step into a world of ‘spectacle and unease’ with Play On Words Productions’ gritty reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’ Pippin, February 26th-March 7th at the Jericho Arts Centre Set inside a decaying nightclub suspended between life and death, Pippin is the story of one young man’s search for the secret to