In his first season as the ensemble’s artistic director, violist Hung-Wei Huang is bringing back a few familiar faces and tapping into the creativity of kids from local schools

Live music, contemporary dance, drag performances, storytelling, circus arts, and a whole lot more hit Vancouver’s parks and beaches

Hosted by the Astro Club Artist facility, the event—now in its second year—continues to pick up where the Vancouver Mural Festival left off

Set on the edge of Horseshoe Falls, the stunningly shot crime thriller with the dangerous femme fatale deserves a new look on the big screen

Sharon Minemoto Quartet concert, 1910: The Uncovering documentary screening, and Masako Fukawa reading are just a few of the events digging into deeper history amid the celebrations

The eclectic program mixes masterpieces by Renaissance composer John Dowland and Joni MItchell at Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival

Space-starved alliance of 32 of the city’s arts groups releases a range of possible architectural site concepts that span Robson Square, Larwill Park, Northeast False Creek, and renos to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre building

Retaining its spirit of community and resistance, the long-running arts festival returns to Paueru Gai for a milestone weekend of food, performances, and storytelling

The series includes appearances by Canadian and international artists, including throat-singing duo Silla, composer Kelly Moran, and experimental rock act Xiu Xiu

Tackling the title role in Monteverdi’s Orfeo as part of EMV’s Summer Festival requires a different approach, the French singer says—and a willingness to push beyond beautiful singing

With an awards night and workshops at The Dance Centre, and the grand catwalk show at the Pearl on July 25, Vancouver Kiki Ballroom Alliance celebrations show the art form is alive and well

As part of VIFF Live, Juno-nominated artist will perform a set of classic Burt Bacharach material before a screening of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Brass-band fusion, soul-stirring singer-songwriters, fiery fiddle, and more spread across the fest’s five stages on the scenic shores of the Fraser River

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Stellar sets from Aysanabee, Hazlett, and Sahra Halgan got the 49th annual fest off to a great start, and the weather certainly didn’t hurt

The show, produced by Theatre Conspiracy in association with Pi Theatre, finds contemporary resonances in Eugène Ionesco’s 20th-century works

Wug, Kravga, and Moog deliver a take on Sophocles’ Greek tragedy that, in addition to copious amounts of crude humour, has its share of chillingly effective moments

In Greg Girard: Photographs 1972–2026, Vancouver artist’s well-known nighttime hideaways and cityscapes share space with his affecting, lesser-known shots of urban dwellers

Conducted by Jacques Lacombe, free outdoor concert goes Italian with a team of strong soloists

Performing at the Eastside Arts Festival, the indie-rock band says it has no intention of being pegged as strictly a ’90s throwback

In a lineup reflecting the strength of the local dance scene, performer Jes Hanzelkova embraces outdoor settings for the multifaceted expression of struggle in her new piece

Negotiations reached an impasse in recent weeks and illustrate challenges facing small artistic nonprofit workplaces

The American singer-songwriter plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, folk, gospel, and country, along with well-chosen cover versions of songs by Nick Cave, Gillian Welch, and Duran Duran

Ensemble Theatre Company taps into the humid haze of a Tennessee Williams classic where love and self-deception mingle

The Ukrainian-born performer distills influences from Slavic folk to jazz and R&B into her music, as heard on her solo debut, Kyiv Soul

The local artist’s new exhibition is based on a collection of photographs of Japanese Canadians taken in the years before the Second World War

Copresented by Belle Spirale and the Eastside Arts Festival, the summer tradition features a Ballet BC dancer, a Bharatanatyam practitioner, members of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and more

Standout performances and design bring infectious energy to Disney’s tale of love and self-discovery

Bold update by Kate Besworth brings mythic figures closer to us while continuing to ask the ancient questions posed by Sophocles