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Climate crisis, human rights captured at Vancouver International Film Festival
Climate crisis, human rights captured at Vancouver International Film Festival

The Last Tourist, From the Wild Sea, and Secrets from Putumayo focus on pressing global issues

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FESTS, SCREENGail JohnsonOctober 1, 2021VIFF 2021, VIFF
Filmmaker Alan Zweig takes a more upbeat look at record nerds, 21 years after Vinyl
Filmmaker Alan Zweig takes a more upbeat look at record nerds, 21 years after Vinyl

At VIFF, the director takes another look at the power of music and the drive to collect

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SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithOctober 1, 2021VIFF, VIFF 2021
Unruly women: a strong and strange contingent of female-helmed films stands out at VIFF
Unruly women: a strong and strange contingent of female-helmed films stands out at VIFF

Small Body, Be Still, and Clara Sola focus on unforgettable female characters

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SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithOctober 1, 2021VIFF, VIFF 2021
Here's what Candy Palmater would like people to think about on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Here's what Candy Palmater would like people to think about on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Indigenous comedian-broadcaster-actor-writer shares suggestions for people to consider on Orange Shirt Day and beyond

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CULTUREGail JohnsonSeptember 29, 2021National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Candy Palmater
The Scary of Sixty-First situates its psychedelic horror inside the Jeffrey Epstein scandal
The Scary of Sixty-First situates its psychedelic horror inside the Jeffrey Epstein scandal

At VIFF, posession and transgression in an apartment whose previous tenant was a certain billionaire financier

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SCREEN, FESTSStir VancouverSeptember 29, 2021VIFF, VIFF 2021
Vancouver Art Gallery launches Elder in Residence program
Vancouver Art Gallery launches Elder in Residence program

Skwetsimeltxw, Willard “Buddy” Joseph, is an artist, master weaver, and educator

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NEWS, ART & DESIGN, CULTUREGail JohnsonSeptember 29, 2021VAG, Vancouver Art Gallery, Indigenous, Willard Buddy Joseph Skwetsimeltxw
Vancouver Opera, Pacific Opera Victoria share The Flight of the Hummingbird online, September 30 to October 7

The family-friendly opera can be viewed in a free broadcast in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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WHAT'S STIRRING, OPERAGail JohnsonSeptember 29, 2021Vancouver Opera, Pacific Opera Victoria, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Iindigenous
Scotiabank Dance Centre celebrates 20 years as a hub and catalyst for Vancouver's scene

Aeriosa launched with the state-of-the-art building, and soars from its walls again

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DANCEJanet SmithSeptember 29, 2021DANCE CENTRE, Dance Centre
Filmmakers share expertise on their craft at VIFF Talks
Filmmakers share expertise on their craft at VIFF Talks

The Vancouver International Film Festival speaker series provides unparalleled access to creators and innovators

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FESTS, SCREENStir VancouverSeptember 29, 2021Partner Content, VIFF, VIFF 2021
Juno-winning singer-songwriter Celeigh Cardinal performs at the Shadbolt Centre, September 30
Juno-winning singer-songwriter Celeigh Cardinal performs at the Shadbolt Centre, September 30

The 2020 Indigenous Artist of the Year appears live and via livestream on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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MUSICGail JohnsonSeptember 29, 2021Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Indigenous, music
Vancouver's Carousel Theatre for Young People announces new co-artistic and managing directors
Vancouver's Carousel Theatre for Young People announces new co-artistic and managing directors

Jennica Grienke and Dave Deveau share the roles, say TYA is in their blood

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NEWS, THEATREGail JohnsonSeptember 28, 2021Carousel Theatre, theatre
Vancouver director Kier-La Janisse dissects folk horror in Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched, at VIFF
Vancouver director Kier-La Janisse dissects folk horror in Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched, at VIFF

Three-hour documentary on the macabre spans The Wicker Man and Hour of the Wolf

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SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithSeptember 28, 2021VIFF, horror, VIFF 2021
Local Indigenous duo share their culture through bannock
Local Indigenous duo share their culture through bannock

Kelsey Coutts and Destiny Hoostie recently launched Bangin’ Bannock based on the bread that’s close to their hearts

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CULINARYGail JohnsonSeptember 28, 2021bannock, Bangin' Bannock, Indigenous food, Indigenous
“Empty House: Real Estate and Theatricality in Vancouver’s Downtown" wins Katrina Dunn a national PhD dissertation award
“Empty House: Real Estate and Theatricality in Vancouver’s Downtown" wins Katrina Dunn a national PhD dissertation award

The veteran theatre artist has been named co-recipient of the Best PhD Dissertation in Canadian Studies Prize

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NEWS, THEATREGail JohnsonSeptember 27, 2021news, theatre, Katrina Dunn
Coextinction, at VIFF, dives deep into the crisis facing Southern Resident killer whales
Coextinction, at VIFF, dives deep into the crisis facing Southern Resident killer whales

Vancouver International Film Festival presents the Canadian premiere of Gloria Pancrazi and Elena Jean’s documentary

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FESTS, SCREENGail JohnsonSeptember 27, 2021VIFF, Vancouver International Film Festival, documentary, Coextinction, VIFF 2021
Elektra Women’s Choir returns to live performance for 2021-22 season
Elektra Women’s Choir returns to live performance for 2021-22 season

The eminent choral ensemble celebrates its 35th season with a lineup of powerful, ambitious concerts

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MUSICStir VancouverSeptember 27, 2021Partner Content, Elektra Women's Choir
Trevor Noah to headline as JFL Northwest announces live return of comedy fest February 17 to 26, 2022
Trevor Noah to headline as JFL Northwest announces live return of comedy fest February 17 to 26, 2022

Back to Abnormal World Tour hits Rogers Arena on February 26

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COMEDYJanet SmithSeptember 27, 2021JFL NorthWest
Co.ERASGA celebrates indie dance artists in Together/Apart, to October 9
Co.ERASGA celebrates indie dance artists in Together/Apart, to October 9

Alvin Erasga Tolentino’s company presents a virtual collection of duets as part of BC Culture Days

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DANCE, FESTS, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonSeptember 27, 2021BC Culture Days, festivals, Co.ERASGA, Alvin Erasga Tolentino
Deborah Colker takes viewers into Brazil's Capibaribe River region with Dog Without Feathers
Deborah Colker takes viewers into Brazil's Capibaribe River region with Dog Without Feathers

Mud-caked dancers bring to life the human cost of an eco-disaster

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DANCE, LIVESTREAMJanet SmithSeptember 26, 2021DANCEHOUSE, DanceHouse
Canoe Cultures :: Ho’-ku-melh pulls into Vancouver Maritime Museum, to July 2022
Canoe Cultures :: Ho’-ku-melh pulls into Vancouver Maritime Museum, to July 2022

Twenty Indigenous artists share work in the multidisciplinary exhibition, which celebrates canoe culture and resilience

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ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, WHAT'S STIRRINGGail JohnsonSeptember 26, 2021art and design, culture, What's Stirring, Vancouver Maritime Museum
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La Venue de l’avenir (Colours of Time) takes a lighthearted trip back to 1895 Paris, at VIFF Centre to January 5. 

Four relatives converge on an old house, discovering the story of an ancestor who journeyed to the City of Light during the Impr
Canadian art community mourns Gathie Falk. 

The pioneering multimedia artist who made her name with glossy ceramic fruits and shoes is being remembered for her “joyful affirmation of all that is beautiful in this world”. 

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Nikkei Mochitsuki celebrates a year-end Japanese tradition, December 29. 

Taiko drums and dance add to the festivities at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. 

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From family-friendly theatre in the afternoon to celebratory shows as midnight approaches, here’s a look at what’s on offer around the city this New Year’s Eve—plus a couple of New Year’s Day festivities too.

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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy serves up a whimsical party at the Massey Theatre, December 28

James & Jamesy’s family-friendly show sails through a series of slapstick and sometimes surreal journeys. 

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