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Contemporary Asian Stories looks at how Bruce Lee became a legend, December 3

Contemporary Asian Stories looks at how Bruce Lee became a legend, December 3

The online series by VPL and UBC’s Asian studies department presents a free Zoom panel discussion

SCREEN, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 19, 2020what's stirring, film, Bruce Lee, Asian studies, UBC, Vancouver Public Library, Contemporary Asian Stories

Why Art? Why Now? Free online discussions delve into ways the arts can help make for a better future, November 19 and 26

The free virtual chats cover mental health and positive workplace culture

WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 17, 2020what's stirring, news, BC Alliance for Arts and Culture, SFU Woodward's, Jan Derbyshire, Judith Marcuse

Comedian Darryl Lenox hits pop-up Laugh Track Comedy Club, November 20 and 21

Comedian Darryl Lenox hits pop-up Laugh Track Comedy Club, November 20 and 21

The veteran of the standup scene here has earned a loyal following here

WHAT'S STIRRING, COMEDYJanet SmithNovember 16, 2020Standup comedy

Dine Strathcona dishes up deliciousness while raising funds to support sex workers, November 18 to 30

Dine Strathcona dishes up deliciousness while raising funds to support sex workers, November 18 to 30

Restaurants, cafes, and bars offer feature dishes with partial proceeds going to the WISH Drop-In Centre

CULINARY, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 16, 2020CULINARY, what's stirring, Strathcona, Dine Strathcona, Vancouver restaurants

BIPOC Foods Van hosts virtual holiday market, November 20 to 22

BIPOC Foods Van hosts virtual holiday market, November 20 to 22

The online market is a way to directly support local BIPOC businesses

CULINARY, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 14, 2020CULINARY, what's stirring, BIPOC, HireBIPOC, Black Lives Matter, Elbo Jamaican Patties, Salty Cabbage Kimchi, Kula Foods, BIPOC Foods Van

The Sandbar celebrates 20 years with Y2K prices, to November 30

The Sandbar celebrates 20 years with Y2K prices, to November 30

Master sushi chef Tsutomu Hoshi has been at the Granville Island seafood restaurant since day one

CULINARY, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 9, 2020CULINARY, what's stirring, sushi, Granville Island, Vancouver chefs

Dis(place)ment: Explorations of Place, Past, Present and Future highlights Indigenous realities, November 7 to 23

Dis(place)ment: Explorations of Place, Past, Present and Future highlights Indigenous realities, November 7 to 23

The Skwachàys Lodge Gallery exhibit, part of Eastside Culture Crawl, features work by local Indigenous artists

ART & DESIGN, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 5, 2020Skwachàys Lodge, Indigenous, Indigenous art, Indigenous culture, ECC, Eastside Culture Crawl, what's stirring

Diwali Fest shines online, to November 21

Diwali Fest shines online, to November 21

Diwali Celebration Society marks the 2020 fest through several free online events

LIVESTREAM, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonNovember 3, 2020what's stirring, livestream, Diwali, Diwali Fest, Diwali Celebration Society

William Greaves's 1972 documentary Nationtime gets the 4K restoration it deserves, to November 12

William Greaves's 1972 documentary Nationtime gets the 4K restoration it deserves, to November 12

The Cinematheque celebrates late African American director's work

SCREEN, WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithNovember 3, 2020

Global Soundscapes Festival streams the world to your livingroom, November 5 to 26

Global Soundscapes Festival streams the world to your livingroom, November 5 to 26

Erhus meet cellos, santurs meet ouds

WHAT'S STIRRING, MUSICJanet SmithNovember 2, 2020livestream

Irreparable Harm? helps kick off Vancouver Fringe's third mini fest, to November 7

Irreparable Harm? helps kick off Vancouver Fringe's third mini fest, to November 7

Timely play is based on real court transcripts from the Trans Mountain pipeline protest

WHAT'S STIRRING, THEATREJanet SmithOctober 29, 2020

Cornucopia Whistler returns with intimate winery dinners and drink seminars, November 6 to 29

Cornucopia Whistler returns with intimate winery dinners and drink seminars, November 6 to 29

You can stimulate your brain while you safely sip and savour

CULINARY, WHAT'S STIRRING, WINEGail JohnsonOctober 29, 2020CULINARY, wine, BC wine, BC wineries, Whistler, Cornucopia Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Anosh Irani's Buffoon swings between laughter and longing at the Arts Club, to December 6

Anosh Irani's Buffoon swings between laughter and longing at the Arts Club, to December 6

Felix was born into the circus

THEATRE, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonOctober 25, 2020Theatre, Arts Club Theatre, Arts Club, Anosh Irani, livestream

CheckMate Artisanal Winery takes the spotlight at Provence Marinaside’s new Monthly Wine Menu, November 1 to 30

CheckMate Artisanal Winery takes the spotlight at Provence Marinaside’s new Monthly Wine Menu, November 1 to 30

Rare BC wine is the focus of the dinner series

CULINARY, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonOctober 25, 2020CULINARY, what, Wine, BC wine, bc wineries, wine pairing, Stir Pairing

Vancouver Cantonese Opera shares the Art of Water Sleeves via a virtual party, October 29

Vancouver Cantonese Opera shares the Art of Water Sleeves via a virtual party, October 29

The beautiful stage technique dates back centuries

WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonOctober 21, 2020Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival, Vancouver Cantonese Opera, Chinese opera, Chinese culture, what's stirring, livestream, fests, festivals, water sleeves

SUM gallery to open Time-Lapse retrospective for disability arts trailblazer Geoff McMurchy October 29

SUM gallery to open Time-Lapse retrospective for disability arts trailblazer Geoff McMurchy October 29

A tribute to the late artist’s assemblages spans curatorial tours and talks

ART & DESIGN, WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithOctober 19, 2020what's stirring

MOA presents Miss Chief’s Sovereign Eroticism: Queer Indigenous Resilience in Kent Monkman’s Work, October 24

MOA presents Miss Chief’s Sovereign Eroticism: Queer Indigenous Resilience in Kent Monkman’s Work, October 24

The free online talk explores the Cree artist’s Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience

WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonOctober 15, 2020MOA, Kent Monkman, Indigenous People, two spirit, what's stirring, livestream, visual art, art & design

Stir ’Splainer: Everything you need to know about the opening concert of the VSO, October 16

Stir ’Splainer: Everything you need to know about the opening concert of the VSO, October 16

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Bach & Beethoven with Ehnes and Tausk virtually.

WHAT'S STIRRING, MUSICGail JohnsonOctober 15, 2020what's stirring, VSO, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Otto Tausk, James Ehnes

Surrey City Orchestra brass players perform What a Blast, October 16 at 7 pm

Surrey City Orchestra brass players perform What a Blast, October 16 at 7 pm

The pro quintet performs everything from “The Barber of Seville” to a certain hockey theme song

WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithOctober 14, 2020surrey city orchestra, brass, classical music

Feast Tofino & Ucluelet celebrates a decade of food and culture, October 16 to 18

Feast Tofino & Ucluelet celebrates a decade of food and culture, October 16 to 18

Food may be the focus, but community is at the fest’s heart.

CULINARY, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonOctober 14, 2020CULINARY, what's stirring, Tofino, Ucluelet, Feast Tofino & Ucluelet, Cultural Tourism