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Infinitus, Saxophilia, and more hit outdoor Blueridge Chamber Festival, September 3 and 4 at Trout Lake, and September 5 at Cates Park
Infinitus, Saxophilia, and more hit outdoor Blueridge Chamber Festival, September 3 and 4 at Trout Lake, and September 5 at Cates Park

Elysian Trio, Vancouver Erhu Quartet, Jodi Proznick Trio, and other local bright lights take to new acoustically designed FOLIUM stage

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MUSIC, FESTSJanet SmithAugust 29, 2022Blueridge Chamber Festival, Infinitus, Saxophilia, SUMMER
At TAIWANfest, four-piece band Kanatal epitomizes an island society with harmony that crosses borders
At TAIWANfest, four-piece band Kanatal epitomizes an island society with harmony that crosses borders

Taking its name from the Amis word for “island”, Kanatal performs Peace as part of the 2022 festival

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FESTS, CULTUREJanet SmithAugust 29, 2022TAIWANfest, Partner Content, SUMMER
TAIWANfest bridges cultures through culinary experiences
TAIWANfest bridges cultures through culinary experiences

From a self-guided tour of independent Vancouver restaurants to a bento-inspired art installation, food brings people together at the annual festival

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FESTS, CULINARYGail JohnsonAugust 29, 2022SUMMER, TAIWANfest, Asian Canadian Special Events Association, Charlie wu, Charlie Wu, Taiwan, Vancouver restaurants
Days of Heaven's glorious pastel skies stretch across the big screen at VIFF's Ragged Glory series, August 28 and 31
Days of Heaven's glorious pastel skies stretch across the big screen at VIFF's Ragged Glory series, August 28 and 31

Terrence Malick’s infamously troubled production now ranks as one of cinema’s most beautiful masterworks

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SCREENJanet SmithAugust 26, 2022VIFF, VIFF Centre
Silaturahmi installation explores the story of Tangkáng's Indonesian migrant fishers at TAIWANfest
Silaturahmi installation explores the story of Tangkáng's Indonesian migrant fishers at TAIWANfest

Exhibit transports you to a lively community with its own music, daily feasts, and more

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FESTS, CULTUREJanet SmithAugust 26, 2022TAIWANfest, SUMMER
Vancouver photographic artist Desirée Patterson appears at VCT Visual Arts Open House, August 31
Vancouver photographic artist Desirée Patterson appears at VCT Visual Arts Open House, August 31

It’s the only chance to catch the photographic artist’s solo exhibition at Queen Elizabeth Theatre outside of the venue’s ticketed events

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ART & DESIGNJanet SmithAugust 26, 2022SUMMER, Vancouver Civic Theatres, photography
Dance Me brings BJM-Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal back on the road with its biggest show
Dance Me brings BJM-Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal back on the road with its biggest show

The return of the multimedia tribute to Leonard Cohen is part of the contemporary-dance company’s 50th anniversary year

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DANCEJanet SmithAugust 25, 2022BJM, Ballets Jazz du Montreal, SUMMER
Stir Cheat Sheet: All you need to know about African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance (AHFOMAD) 2022
Stir Cheat Sheet: All you need to know about African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance (AHFOMAD) 2022

With Fally Ipupa headlining, the fest also features food and fashion, all in celebration of Black Peoples through the arts

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FESTSStir VancouverAugust 25, 2022music, AHFOMAD, Black Peoples, Festival African Heritage Music and Dance Society
Two new North Shore wine bars join Metro Vancouver's easy-going dining scene
Two new North Shore wine bars join Metro Vancouver's easy-going dining scene

16 West and The Modern Pantry add to the growing number of small spots focusing on share plates and curated wine lists

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CULINARYGail JohnsonAugust 24, 2022Vancouver restaurants, 16 West, The Modern Pantry, wine, BC wine
Film reviews: Two deeply personal excavations of family at Vancouver Latin American Film Festival
Film reviews: Two deeply personal excavations of family at Vancouver Latin American Film Festival

It Runs in the Family artfully interweaves archival photos, interviews, animation, and more, while a Mexican-Tzotzil director makes amends with his Mamá

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SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithAugust 24, 2022VLAFF, Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, SUMMER
Nchem?u?s Day brings together Squamish Nation Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and artists for public community event, August 25
Nchem?u?s Day brings together Squamish Nation Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and artists for public community event, August 25

Free day of sharing at Presentation House Theatre features artwork unveilings, a carving demonstration, storytelling, comedy, and more

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ART & DESIGN, CULTUREJanet SmithAugust 23, 2022SUMMER, Presentation House Theatre, Squamish Nation, Indigenous, Xwalactun
Black Arts Centre curates two fall exhibits at Surrey Art Gallery
Black Arts Centre curates two fall exhibits at Surrey Art Gallery

Arshi Chadha, Moroti Soji-George, and Vanessa Fajemisin are among the centre’s co-directors who are curating shows that explore the plurality of Blackness

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ART & DESIGN, CULTUREJanet SmithAugust 23, 2022Surrey Art Gallery
Théâtre la Seizième announces 2022-23 season, with shows from France, Israel, and across Canada
Théâtre la Seizième announces 2022-23 season, with shows from France, Israel, and across Canada

Highlights include Stallone by CENTQUATRE-PARIS; the 40-performer Un.Deux.Trois; and la Seizième’s touring mainstage show, Le Soulier

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THEATREGail JohnsonAugust 23, 2022Theatre la Seizieme, French
Punjabi Market Live celebrates with dance, music, poetry, food, and more, August 28
Punjabi Market Live celebrates with dance, music, poetry, food, and more, August 28

Think bhangra, jalebis, Sufi music, and more, as Monsoon Arts Festival takes to 49th and Main

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FESTS, CULTUREJanet SmithAugust 22, 2022Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts, SUMMER
Arts and culture thrive along the Sea to Sky Corridor
Arts and culture thrive along the Sea to Sky Corridor

Fall is an ideal time to discover rich and diverse cultural experiences in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton

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ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, CULTURAL TOURISMJanet SmithAugust 22, 2022Partner Content, Tourism Whistler, Tourism Squamish
Vancouver singer Krystle Dos Santos brings soulful sounds to Songs of Summer
Vancouver singer Krystle Dos Santos brings soulful sounds to Songs of Summer

The two-time Western Canadian Music Award-winning artist will perform originals and Motown classics at Gateway Theatre’s open-air concert

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MUSICGail JohnsonAugust 22, 2022SUMMER, Gateway Theatre, Krystle Dos Santos, Hey Viola, Summer Arts Guide
Theatre review: Come From Away is full of Newfoundlandish heart
Theatre review: Come From Away is full of Newfoundlandish heart

Broadway Across Canada’s soulful touring production is inspired by real people’s experiences when planes were grounded in Gander on 9/11

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THEATREGail JohnsonAugust 19, 2022SUMMER, Come From Away, Broadway Across Canada, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Civic Theatres, theatre review
Art and chaos in Durango City, with Santuario: A Punk Portrait of Paty Aguirre at Vancouver Latin American Film Festival
Art and chaos in Durango City, with Santuario: A Punk Portrait of Paty Aguirre at Vancouver Latin American Film Festival

Fest artistic director Christian Sida dives into his first film, a raucous, mezcal-fuelled “docoficción” look at a maverick artist

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FESTS, SCREENJanet SmithAugust 18, 2022VLAFF, Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, SUMMER
Chefs' Table Society of B.C. co-hosts Wild Salmon Celebration, August 27
Chefs' Table Society of B.C. co-hosts Wild Salmon Celebration, August 27

The 2022 event features leading Vancouver culinary artists, live music, and Main Street Brewing beer

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CULINARYJanet SmithAugust 17, 2022SUMMER, Chefs' Table Society, Paul Natrall, Vancouver food, Vancouver restaurants, Roger Ma, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
The Dance Deck Neuf brings multidisciplinary back-yard bliss to East Van, August 20 and 21 and 27 and 28
The Dance Deck Neuf brings multidisciplinary back-yard bliss to East Van, August 20 and 21 and 27 and 28

This year’s roster includes Ballet BC dancers, plus music, spoken-word, and poetry

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DANCEJanet SmithAugust 16, 2022Dance Deck, Alexis Fletcher, SUMMER
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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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