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Hamilton arrives at Vancouver's Queen E Theatre, May 24 to June 29
Hamilton arrives at Vancouver's Queen E Theatre, May 24 to June 29

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking blockbuster musical won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithMay 19, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, Broadway Across Canada, Hamilton
Standing up against stereotyping, artists celebrate Asian Heritage Month through music and storytelling
Standing up against stereotyping, artists celebrate Asian Heritage Month through music and storytelling

Musicians push back against anti-Asian hate, speak out about their experiences of racism in live concert

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MUSICStir VancouverMay 19, 2022Asian Heritage Month, Amanda Sum
Ballet BC unveils 2022-23 season that features Roy Assaf, Johan Inger, and more world premieres
Ballet BC unveils 2022-23 season that features Roy Assaf, Johan Inger, and more world premieres

Royal Winnipeg’s Nutcracker returns, Tero Saarinen Company coproduces, and Vancouver choreographer Shay Kuebler creates first work for the company

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DANCEJanet SmithMay 19, 2022BALLET BC, Ballet BC
Jazz community mourns as Vancouver pianist and vibraphonist Paul Plimley dies at 69
Jazz community mourns as Vancouver pianist and vibraphonist Paul Plimley dies at 69

Beloved musician was founder of the New Orchestra Workshop Society and was a memorable fixture at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival

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NEWS, MUSICJanet SmithMay 19, 2022Jazz, Jazz Fest
Arts Club Theatre Company announces cast and creative team for Kinky Boots
Arts Club Theatre Company announces cast and creative team for Kinky Boots

The blockbuster Broadway spectacular struts onto the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage June 9 to July 31

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THEATREJanet SmithMay 19, 2022Partner Content, Arts Club Theatre, SUMMER
Just For Laughs Vancouver: L.A.-based comedian Atsuko Okatsuka says Hi
Just For Laughs Vancouver: L.A.-based comedian Atsuko Okatsuka says Hi

The Japanese-born stand-up artist was inspired by Margaret Cho

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COMEDY, FESTSGail JohnsonMay 19, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, Just For Laughs Vancouver, Homepage feature, Spring Guide 2022
Vancouver New Music presents an evening of solo pipe organ with Sarah Davachi, Stefan Maier,  and George Rahi
Vancouver New Music presents an evening of solo pipe organ with Sarah Davachi, Stefan Maier,  and George Rahi

The concert features acoustic and augmented performances on Vancouver’s largest pipe organ

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MUSICJanet SmithMay 18, 2022Partner Content, Vancouver New Music
Early Music Vancouver announces 2022 Vancouver Bach Festival—Scottish Baroque and Other Traditions
Early Music Vancouver announces 2022 Vancouver Bach Festival—Scottish Baroque and Other Traditions

Sixth-annual fest hosts Scottish Baroque experts David McGuinness and David Greenberg as artists-in-residence

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MUSICJanet SmithMay 18, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, Early Music Vancouver, SUMMER
Bright colours and progressive ideas as Mississippi Masala sees a vivid new restoration, at The Cinematheque starting May 19
Bright colours and progressive ideas as Mississippi Masala sees a vivid new restoration, at The Cinematheque starting May 19

Mira Nair’s cult classic, with its spicy story of cross-cultural love and family, has aged well

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SCREEN, WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithMay 18, 2022The Cinematheque
A  Cultural Celebration MENAT Style! mixes together storytelling, music, and food
A Cultural Celebration MENAT Style! mixes together storytelling, music, and food

Medusa Theatre team created monologues out of real memories from immigrants from the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey

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THEATRE, CULTUREJanet SmithMay 18, 2022Rumble Theatre, RUMBLE THEATRE, Medusa Theatre, MENAT, SPRING
Loss of small-town landmarks gives rise to Québécois playwright André Gélineau's  S’effondrent les vidéoclubs
Loss of small-town landmarks gives rise to Québécois playwright André Gélineau's S’effondrent les vidéoclubs

With humour and colourful characters, new play explores the parallels between a dying lake, a doomed videostore, and solitudes

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THEATREGail JohnsonMay 18, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, Theatre la Seizieme, French
Impermanent Flower integrates Butoh with storytelling and illustration, at New Works May 27 and 28
Impermanent Flower integrates Butoh with storytelling and illustration, at New Works May 27 and 28

Inspired by children’s pop-up books, the production features Salome Nieto and Adam Farnsworth

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DANCEJanet SmithMay 17, 2022New Works
Arts Umbrella Dance Company performs season finale, MOVE, at Vancouver Playhouse May 19 to 21
Arts Umbrella Dance Company performs season finale, MOVE, at Vancouver Playhouse May 19 to 21

The 90-member pre-professional repertory troupe to offer works by Crystal Pite, Marco Goecke, and more before touring Europe

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WHAT'S STIRRING, DANCEJanet SmithMay 17, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, Arts Umbrella, Crystal Pit
Vancouver artist  Jin-me Yoon wins 2022 Scotiabank Photography Award
Vancouver artist Jin-me Yoon wins 2022 Scotiabank Photography Award

Since the ‘90s, Yoon’s work has examined gender, sexuality, culture, ethnicity, citizenship, nationhood, and more

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NEWS, ART & DESIGNJanet SmithMay 17, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, photography, Jin-Me Yoon
The Vancouver Chamber Choir celebrates the music of China, Taiwan, and Singapore in BRIGHT MOON 明月
The Vancouver Chamber Choir celebrates the music of China, Taiwan, and Singapore in BRIGHT MOON 明月

Special guests include Singaporean Vancouverite conductor Jennifer Tham and Vancouver Chinese Choir Association 溫哥 華國韻合唱團, under the direction of Ling Lu

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MUSICJanet SmithMay 17, 2022Vancouver Chamber Choir
Mozart and her Brother shares untold story of the legend's sibling, at the Anvil May 20 and 21
Mozart and her Brother shares untold story of the legend's sibling, at the Anvil May 20 and 21

The Genuisettes Collective introduces audiences to another musical genius, Maria Anna Mozart

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WHAT'S STIRRING, OPERAJanet SmithMay 17, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, The Anvil Centre
Youth-driven IGNITE! 2022 Festival hits the Cultch, May 18 to 22
Youth-driven IGNITE! 2022 Festival hits the Cultch, May 18 to 22

Highlights include new one-act plays and a VR stand

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WHAT'S STIRRING, FESTSJanet SmithMay 17, 2022SPRING, Spring Arts Guide, IGNITE!, The Cultch
Joe Laughlin molds new inspiration out of clay, glass, and more in DANCE:CRAFT
Joe Laughlin molds new inspiration out of clay, glass, and more in DANCE:CRAFT

Joe Ink choreographer collaborated with five artisans in a project five years in the making

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DANCEJanet SmithMay 16, 2022Joe Ink, SFU Woodward's, Joe Laughlin, SPRING
Sugar artist Lucie Radcliffe turns cookies into masterpieces
Sugar artist Lucie Radcliffe turns cookies into masterpieces

The founder of Lucie Bakes is a graphic designer by trade

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CULINARYStir VancouverMay 16, 2022CULINARY
Early Music Vancouver presents Kayhan Kalhor and Kiya Tabassian celebrate the delicate sounds of the setar, June 3 and 4
Early Music Vancouver presents Kayhan Kalhor and Kiya Tabassian celebrate the delicate sounds of the setar, June 3 and 4

Kalhor cofounded Masters of Persian Music and Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble; Tabassian cofounded the Ensemble Constantinople.

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MUSICJanet SmithMay 16, 2022Early Music Vancouver, EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER, SPRNG
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