Thrilling evening features performances by Uzume Taiko, GO Taiko and Taiko 55, and Onibana Taiko
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To Mum With Love, XO features plays by seasoned fringe artists Jonathon Paterson, Jacques Lalonde, and Jim Sands
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Seven artists are on an empowering mission to reclaim Indigenous sexuality from the effects of colonization
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Mexican-born artist Gerardo Avila helps celebrate the Day of the Dead and highlights the joys of the holiday through the magical migration of monarch butterflies
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Radix Theatre project helps put paint supplies in the hands of marginalized artists whose works will show on bus shelters and at November 4 art sale
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Also in store at the celebration running from October 31 to November 8 is SHELTER, an exhibition featuring works by 30 marginalized artists
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Performance at Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival sees artists break away from traditional gendered movements and costumes
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Savannah Walling and Terry Hunter, who founded the fest 21 years ago, are handing over the reins after this year
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La Llorona is an evening of puppetry, music, dance, and a Mexican folk tale
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There’s music, dance, theatre, and more in honour of October 31 and November 2
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Vancouver Cantonese Opera production at the Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival honours the late Wah-Kwan Gwan
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Juno Award-winning group weaves doo-wop, R&B, country, and blues with themes of social justice and human dignity
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Vancouver Moving Theatre’s 21st-annual fest includes a tribute to Theatre in the Raw’s late artistic director Jay Hamburger, Day of the Dead celebrations, and more
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Co-founders Terry Hunter and Savannah Walling announce their retirement after Vancouver Moving Theatre’s 2024-25 season
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Artists Lara Aysal and Rosemary Georgeson lead a Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival workshop based on conversations with Elders, activists, and academics
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As part of Ironfest and Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival, an all-star team of improvisors join the musician-composer who knows what it’s like to live on the streets
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From a new musical about a historic battle to Chynatruckfunk music to cultural gatherings looking at climate action, more than 100 events happen in the neighbourhood and online
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One-off combo nights span local and international names, from Josh Zubot and François Houle to Jay Clayton and Kate Gentile
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An opera blending Cantonese song, jazz, and Indigenous drumming; an immersive sound experience; and a collaborative dance work are among the highlights
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Local Day of the Dead celebrations include altar installations, Hanky Panky cocktails, and more
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