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Queer Arts Festival's Language as a Virus takes storytelling in radical directions, to August 13

The sonic-art installation from artist Bobbi Kozinuk explores how the pandemic has affected queer and diverse communities

Howard Jang steps in as interim executive director of BC Alliance for Arts + Culture

The board announces Jang’s temporary role while launching organizational overhaul

NEWSJanet SmithJuly 30, 2021BC Alliance for Arts and Culture, Howard Jang, news

Arts Umbrella Dance open houses show a program that goes beyond movement, in a bright new facility

Events August 12 and 17 reveal how life-changing dance education offers tools for success in and out of the studio.

DANCEStir VancouverJuly 30, 2021Partner Content, ARTS UMBRELLA, Arts Umbrella

Film reviews: The flamethrower of Ema meets the gentle animal rhythms of Gunda, as VIFF Centre reopens

Pablo Larraín’s bold reggaeton dance epic makes a visual splash on the big screen

SCREENJanet SmithJuly 30, 2021VIFF, VIFF Centre, Homepage feature

Sound of the City: Vancouver radio host Nina Panini sounds off on phone calls from listeners, mental wellness, and dance parties

The volunteer programmer at UBC’s campus radio station, CiTR 101.9FM, hosts a weekly show dedicated to the local music scene

SOUND OF THE CITYStir VancouverJuly 30, 2021Sound of the City, music

Vancouver's Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts celebrates South Asian culture

Through music, dance, visual art, a marketplace, workshops, and more, diverse South Asian artists share their culture

Theatre review: I, Claudia is a star turn for multitasking Lili Beaudoin, who makes mask work feel painfully human

Inspired show tackles growing up and the difficulty of change

THEATREJanet SmithJuly 29, 2021Arts Club Theatre

Stir 'Splainer: The lowdown on 4 Pride Art Walk works around downtown Vancouver to August 3

From musical steps to air dancers and bi birds, artworks to discover on a self-guided tour

ART & DESIGNStir VancouverJuly 29, 2021Pride Vancouver

Indigenous, Downtown Eastside, and other underrepresented Vancouver artists receive funding for new music projects

Vancouver Music Fund, by the City of Vancouver in partnership with Creative BC, is the first municipal funding program of its kind in North America

MUSIC, NEWSGail JohnsonJuly 29, 2021music, City of Vancouver, Creative BC, Kapok, NADUH, Indigenous, Downtown Eastside

Live music guide: Concerts to catch at Metro Vancouver parks, stages, and public spaces this summer

From hip hop to pedal steel to chamber music, live concerts line the local calendar

Vancouver visual artist Carmen Chan responds to Asian hate with a mural imbued with love

The new artwork at CF Pacific Centre reflects Chan’s Chinese heritage and upbringing

ART & DESIGNGail JohnsonJuly 28, 2021mural, Asian, Cadillac Fairvieew, Carmen Chan, Surrey Art Gallery

Renae Morriseau shares Indigenous songs and sisterhood, as M'Girl opens Firehall's Music in the Courtyard concerts

Protocols and a sense of responsibility power the rhythms of hand drums and rousing harmonies

MUSICJanet SmithJuly 28, 2021Firehall Arts Centre, FIREHALL

Maiko Yamamoto, James Long among the Canadian artists selected to create installations for new Vancouver SkyTrain stations

B.C. government is working with Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation on a parallel process for Indigenous art for the Broadway Subway Project

Vancouver Chamber Choir celebrates 50th anniversary 2020-21 digital concert season on VANCC DIGITAL

The virtual concert platform features new full-length performances recorded at stunning local venues, free pre-concert talks, educational videos, and more

MUSICStir VancouverJuly 28, 2021Partner Content, Vancouver Chamber Choir

Talent Accelerator puts out call for emerging creatives via Vancouver International Film Festival

August 8 deadline to apply for program that offers mentorship and free access to the VIFF AMP Music in FIlm Summit

SCREENJanet SmithJuly 27, 2021VIFF

CREATE! Arts Festival heads outdoors to Woodland Park and several Eastside studios, August 21 and 22

Eastside Arts Society launches the art-making event with 40 visual-art workshops for the community and a public-participation art installation

Stir Q&A: Vancouver chef David Hawksworth on his Vancouver restaurant’s 10th anniversary, patios, and the pandemic

To celebrate a decade in business, the fine-dining downtown spot is celebrating with half-price bubbles

CULINARYGail JohnsonJuly 27, 2021Hawksworth, David Hawksworth, Vancouver restaurants

Posh Ball builds an energized and empowering new tradition at Pride Vancouver

Van Vogue Jam’s Ralph Escamillan takes international runway competition online

DANCE, FESTS, LIVESTREAMJanet SmithJuly 27, 2021Pride Vancouver

Pride: Daughter of a BC wine pioneer, Darrien McWatters finds happiness through transitioning and TIME

The operations manager for TIME Family of Wines, whose father was Harry McWatters, identifies as a transgender woman; hopes to help others with her story

CULINARY, FESTSGail JohnsonJuly 27, 2021