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Naishi Wang's Taking Breath is a full-body exploration of breathing in a time of climate crisis

Toronto piece is a part of New Work’s one-night-only MERGE mixed program

DANCEJanet SmithApril 8, 2023New Works, Roundhouse Community Centre, Spring 2023

UBC honours Elektra Women’s Choir artistic director Morna Edmundson with honorary degree

The conductor, who also leads EnChor Choir, is recognized for setting a standard of excellence

MUSICGail JohnsonApril 7, 2023Elektra Women's Choir, Morna Edmundson, UBC

Some Assembly Theatre’s The Identity Bureau hits the stage from April 28 to May 2

Bold new production explores the importance of respecting people’s identities

THEATREStir VancouverApril 6, 2023Partner Content, Some Assembly Theatre

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity names Amiel Gladstone as director of theatre arts

The widely published and produced playwright-director regularly mentors with The Cultch and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre

THEATREGail JohnsonApril 6, 2023Amiel Gladstone, Banff Centre, theatre

The Cultch announces lineup for sixth annual Femme Festival

Fierce female-identifying artists in circus, dance, music, theatre, and comedy perform throughout April and May

FESTSGail JohnsonApril 6, 2023The Cultch, Femme Festival, Amanda Sum, Jill Barber, female

In We Love Arabs, Hillel Kogan poses uncomfortable questions with self-effacing laughter

The duet with Mourad Bouayad at the Scotiabank Dance Centre takes a biting look at himself and his country’s cultural identity

DANCEJanet SmithApril 6, 2023DANCE CENTRE, The Dance Centre, Spring 2023, Hillel Kogan

Elektra Women’s Choir hosts the Tapestry International Celebration of Women's Choir on May 5 and 6

Two harmonious concerts will unite Elektra with The Women’s Chorus of Dallas and Mirinesse Women’s Choir

MUSICStir VancouverApril 6, 2023Partner Content, Elektra Women's Choir

Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara brings vibrant music to the Chan Centre, April 14

The Grammy-nominated artist sings mostly in Bambara, the language of Mali

WHAT'S STIRRING, MUSICGail JohnsonApril 5, 2023Chan Centre, African

DOXA Documentary Film Festival announces 2023 lineup

The 22nd edition includes 39 thought-provoking feature- and mid-length releases and 25 shorts

SCREEN, FESTSGail JohnsonApril 5, 2023DOXA, documentary, film, film festival

The Prom and Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical to hit Theatre Under Stars stage this summer

Festival set to hit Stanley Park’s historic Malkin Bowl from July 6 to August 26.

NEWS, THEATREJanet SmithApril 5, 2023Theatre Under the Stars, TUTS

Vanessa Goodman and Caroline Shaw’s Graveyards and Gardens loops and echoes its way back to the live stage

The immersive sound-and-dance piece has hit symphony and skateboard spaces before circling back to Vancouver—lamps, amps, and all

Vancouver Recital Society presents the Kanneh-Mason family on May 5

Troupe of seven spectacularly skilled siblings well-versed in piano, violin, and cello

MUSICStir VancouverApril 5, 2023Partner Content, Vancouver Recital Society

Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 Things to know about time-travelling Catalan folk innovators Tarta Relena

Barcelona’s Marta Torrella and Helena Ros draw on far-reaching Mediterranean traditions and multiple languages

SFU Woodward's and Music on Main join forces to present live version of Graveyards and Gardens

In latest podcast, ArtScape’s Michael Boucher speaks to dance artist Vanessa Goodman about her celebrated creation with Caroline Shaw

Vancouver’s Théâtre la Seizième announces Cory Haas as new artistic and managing director

The bilingual performer-director succeeds Esther Duquette, who was with the company for over a decade

THEATREGail JohnsonApril 5, 2023Theatre la Seizieme, Cory Haas, French, French theatre

At acquafarina's new Chef's Lab, experimentation is on the menu

Jefferson Alvarez dedicates one night a week at the Michelin-recommended Vancouver restaurant to new flavours and techniques

Said The Whale joins forces with VSO in concert on April 19

Juno Award-winning band from Vancouver will meld their indie rock with symphony music

MUSICStir VancouverApril 4, 2023Partner Content, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Theatre review: Studio 58's The Kitchen is a rare chance to see elaborately choreographed work get cooking

Immersive set and busily moving cast bring to life restaurant culture and relevant questions around working to live—or living to work

THEATREJanet SmithApril 4, 2023Studio 58, Spring 2023, review, theatre review

The Performance Corporation's Emperor 101 serves VR-theatre fusion, April 20 to 23

Immersive virtual reality work is part of Boca del Lupo’s riveting LivePerformance360 series

SCREEN, THEATREStir VancouverApril 4, 2023Partner Content, Boca del Lupo

Métis artist Andrea Menard sings and tells stories of reconciliation in Rubaboo

Drawing on the four sacred elements, the cabaret also features live music

THEATREGail JohnsonApril 4, 2023The Arts Club, Andrea Menard, Indigenous, Homepage feature

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