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Polynesian dance, including hula, hits BC Culture Days, to October 24
Polynesian dance, including hula, hits BC Culture Days, to October 24

The aim of local company Spirit of the South Seas’ is to promote cultural awareness through performance

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FESTS, DANCE, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonSeptember 25, 2021BC Culture Days, Spirit of the South Seas, Polynesian dance, hula, festivals
Starr Muranko dances through memories of a difficult year in Chapter 21
Starr Muranko dances through memories of a difficult year in Chapter 21

Raven Spirit Dance artist reflects on becoming a mother and facing a cancer diagnosis at the same time

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DANCEJanet SmithSeptember 24, 2021Raven Spirit Dance, FIREHALL, Firehall Arts Centre
Vancouver Chamber Choir gets Together with expansive choral works, September 24
Vancouver Chamber Choir gets Together with expansive choral works, September 24

The choral ensemble kicks off its 2021-22 season tonight with a daring, live, in-person concert

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MUSICGail JohnsonSeptember 24, 2021Vancouver Chamber Choir, Kari Turunen, music
Sound of the City: Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Turunesh takes a free-form approach to neo soul
Sound of the City: Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Turunesh takes a free-form approach to neo soul

With roots in Tanzania and Ethiopia, the artist is feeling excited by pandemic-induced uncertainty

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SOUND OF THE CITY, MUSICStir VancouverSeptember 24, 2021Sound of the City, music
The 18th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival announces 2021 program
The 18th annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival announces 2021 program

More than 100 diverse events take place in person and online over 12 days

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FESTSStir VancouverSeptember 24, 2021Partner Content, Vancouver Moving Theatre, Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
Artists, arts organizations mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Artists, arts organizations mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Vancouver Art Gallery, MOA, Chan Centre, and more hold special events to honour survivors and lost children of residential schools

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CULTUREGail JohnsonSeptember 24, 2021culture, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, Phyllis Webstad, hom
Sultry Argentine tango at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Sultry Argentine tango at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

A master clarinetist, a dynamic dance duo, and others take you to the world of old Argentine cabarets

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MUSICStir VancouverSeptember 23, 2021Partner Content, CHAN CENTRE, Chan Centre
Online cooking and a live East Van Panto as The Cultch unveils a hybrid fall season
Online cooking and a live East Van Panto as The Cultch unveils a hybrid fall season

The hyperlocal holiday tradition heads to Wonderland

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THEATRE, LIVESTREAMJanet SmithSeptember 23, 2021The Cultch, THE CULTCH
VSO goes Back to the Future, to September 25
VSO goes Back to the Future, to September 25

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra plays the score to the Michael J. Fox classic live under the big screen

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WHAT'S STIRRING, MUSICGail JohnsonSeptember 23, 2021Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, music
Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 artists to catch at the Lind Prize 2021 exhibition
Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 artists to catch at the Lind Prize 2021 exhibition

The new Polygon show presents emerging artists from across B.C. working in film, photography, or video

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ART & DESIGNStir VancouverSeptember 22, 2021art and design, the Polygon, emerging artists, Homepage feature
Flamenco Rosario dancers bid an artistic "adios" to devoted guitarist with To Victor With Love...
Flamenco Rosario dancers bid an artistic "adios" to devoted guitarist with To Victor With Love...

Dancer says the program explores the adventurous range the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival cofounder loved

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DANCEJanet SmithSeptember 22, 2021Flamenco Rosario, Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, flamenco
Ballet BC unveils a full live season with nine new works on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage
Ballet BC unveils a full live season with nine new works on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage

Three separate programs include creations by Company 605, Out Innerspace, Crystal Pite, Lesley Telford, and artistic director Medhi Walerski

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DANCEJanet SmithSeptember 22, 2021BALLET BC, Ballet BC
Vancouver Bach Choir performs works by Mozart, Britten at the Orpheum this fall
Vancouver Bach Choir performs works by Mozart, Britten at the Orpheum this fall

Under the musical direction of Leslie Dala, VBC launches its 91st season with a return to live concerts

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MUSICGail JohnsonSeptember 22, 2021music, Vancouver Bach Choir, Leslie Dala
Lively Roma jazz as Lache Cercel and ensemble kick off Shadbolt Centre for the Arts' live season, September 23
Lively Roma jazz as Lache Cercel and ensemble kick off Shadbolt Centre for the Arts' live season, September 23

Group mixes together sounds from around the world

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MUSICJanet SmithSeptember 22, 2021Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Scotiabank Dance Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary this season
Scotiabank Dance Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary this season

One of Canada’s flagship dance facilities, the purpose-built centre has become a cultural hub

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DANCEStir VancouverSeptember 22, 2021Partner Content, Scotiabank Dance Centre, The Dance Centre
Stir Pairing: An outdoor dance pop-up on Granville Island kicks off fall
Stir Pairing: An outdoor dance pop-up on Granville Island kicks off fall

New Works presents performances outside the Public Market; we make a day of it with Popina Cantina and a Prosecco-style wine from Hester Creek

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DANCE, CULINARYGail JohnsonSeptember 21, 2021BC wine, culinary, dance, food
DanceHouse celebrates a return to live in-theatre events with Montreal's RUBBERBAND
DanceHouse celebrates a return to live in-theatre events with Montreal's RUBBERBAND

The company’s first major work for its entire 10-member company hits Vancouver Playhouse stage October 22 and 23

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DANCEStir VancouverSeptember 21, 2021Partner Content, DanceHouse, DANCEHOUSE
New solo exhibition showcases Sho Sho Esquiro's unique mix of couture, Indigenous tradition, and activism
New solo exhibition showcases Sho Sho Esquiro's unique mix of couture, Indigenous tradition, and activism

Doctrine of Discovery tackles injustice through fashion, at Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

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ART & DESIGNJanet SmithSeptember 21, 2021Bill Reid Gallery, Sho Sho Esquiro, Fashion, Homepage feature
Candy Palmater hosts a special edition of her show as part of TRANSFORM Cabaret Festival
Candy Palmater hosts a special edition of her show as part of TRANSFORM Cabaret Festival

The broadcaster-comedian is joined by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Colin Mochrie, Tom Wilson, and Keenan Simik Komaksiutiksak in the virtual variety event

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FESTSGail JohnsonSeptember 20, 2021Transform Festival, Transform Cabaret Festival, Candy Palmater, comedy, Indigenous
Vancouver Chamber Choir announces its first live performance in nearly a year
Vancouver Chamber Choir announces its first live performance in nearly a year

TOGETHER features a diverse program of enchanting choral works from near and far

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MUSICStir VancouverSeptember 20, 2021Partner Content
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