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Vancouver Cultural Precinct group eyes new performing-arts halls sharing proposed Vancouver Art Gallery site
Vancouver Cultural Precinct group eyes new performing-arts halls sharing proposed Vancouver Art Gallery site

City council throws support behind feasibility study’s call for world-class mid-size venue and recital hall

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NEWS, THEATREJanet SmithMay 8, 2025Vancouver Cultural Precinct, Vancouver Concert Hall and Theatre Society
Bruce Liu joins the VSO for Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto, May 30 to June 1
Bruce Liu joins the VSO for Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto, May 30 to June 1

Paris-born, Montreal-raised pianist won the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw

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MUSICStir VancouverMay 8, 2025Partner Content, Bruce Liu, VSO, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
The Cultch unveils 2025-26 season packed with physical feats, big local premieres, and East Van Panto: West Van Story
The Cultch unveils 2025-26 season packed with physical feats, big local premieres, and East Van Panto: West Van Story

Wild treadmill antics, nostalgic-’90s circus, and new work by the likes of Corey Payette, Carmen Aguirre, Anais West, Veda Hille, and Maiko Yamamoto

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THEATRE, NEWSJanet SmithMay 8, 2025The Cultch, THE CULTCH, Theatre Replacement, Urban Ink Theatre, Electric Company Theatre, Marcus Youssef, East Van Panto
Hong Kong Exile tunes into celestial stories at the Vancouver Art Gallery, May 15
Hong Kong Exile tunes into celestial stories at the Vancouver Art Gallery, May 15

As part of Asian Heritage Month, the gallery’s first performers-in-residence use old-school radios and headlamps in a new piece that fuses dance, multimedia, and theatre

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ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, DANCEJanet SmithMay 7, 2025Vancouver Art Gallery, Asian Heritage Month, Spring 2025
West Coast Modern Week reveals programming for 2025 edition, July 8 to 13
West Coast Modern Week reveals programming for 2025 edition, July 8 to 13

A home tour of five West Vancouver residences, a film screening of Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between The Lines, and much more on offer

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ART & DESIGNJanet SmithMay 7, 2025West Coast Modern Week, West Vancouver Art Museum
At the Vancouver Art Gallery, Lucy Raven: Murderers Bar chronicles the destruction of a century-old dam
At the Vancouver Art Gallery, Lucy Raven: Murderers Bar chronicles the destruction of a century-old dam

In Capture Photography Festival presentation, moving-image installation shows a bird’s-eye view of Klamath River restoration

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ART & DESIGNJanet SmithMay 7, 2025Lucy Raven, Vancouver Art Gallery, VANCOUVER ART GALLERY, Spring 2025, Capture Photography Festival, Anthony Kiendl, Homepage feature
Love and monsters stalk the backwoods of Kourtney Roy's macabre Kryptic
Love and monsters stalk the backwoods of Kourtney Roy's macabre Kryptic

Ahead of a special live-scored screening, the renowned photographer and director reflects on “liminal spaces” and gore-filled supernatural encounters

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SCREENJanet SmithMay 7, 2025VIFF, VIFF Centre, Vancouver International Film Festival, Spring 2025, Emily Carr University, Homepage feature
Theatre review: The Frontliners' trio finds urgent nuance in the stress and grind of crisis
Theatre review: The Frontliners' trio finds urgent nuance in the stress and grind of crisis

Zahida Rahemtulla’s new play reflects three versions of what it meant to hold things together during the 2016 refugee resettlement initiative

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THEATREJanet SmithMay 6, 2025FIREHALL, Firehall Arts Centre, Spring 2025
Eric Cheung receives Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award, while Vanessa Goodman wins Isadora Award
Eric Cheung receives Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award, while Vanessa Goodman wins Isadora Award

The Dance Centre prizes carry $5,000 in funding for each artist

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DANCE, NEWSJanet SmithMay 6, 2025DANCE CENTRE, The Dance CEntre, The Dance Centre, Vanessa Goodman, Action at a Distance
Absurdist at heart, Here We Go faces life's final act with humour and sense of beauty
Absurdist at heart, Here We Go faces life's final act with humour and sense of beauty

Western Gold Theatre finds unique paths through the mysteries of Caryl Churchill’s innovative play on aging and dying

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THEATREJanet SmithMay 6, 2025Western Gold Theatre, Spring 2025, Caryl Churchill
Vancouver Art Gallery's immersive late-night Art Party returns for another edition, May 24
Vancouver Art Gallery's immersive late-night Art Party returns for another edition, May 24

Highly anticipated event features a festive atmosphere and performances in celebration of Asian Heritage Month

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ART & DESIGNStir VancouverMay 6, 2025Partner Content, Vancouver Art Gallery, VANCOUVER ART GALLERY, Spring 2025
Toronto’s SlowPitchSound tells stories through his sci-fi turntablism
Toronto’s SlowPitchSound tells stories through his sci-fi turntablism

At Vancouver New Music, Cheldon Paterson’s uncategorizable music fuses his love for nature with his taste for obscure sound

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MUSICJanet SmithMay 5, 2025Vancouver New Music, VANCOUVER NEW MUSIC, Spring 2025, Homepage feature
At The Dance Centre's Open Stage, Punit Singh's SubHuman investigates self-perception
At The Dance Centre's Open Stage, Punit Singh's SubHuman investigates self-perception

Fifth edition of uncurated program provides a welcoming space for artist’s first dance-theatre piece

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DANCEJanet SmithMay 5, 2025DANCE CENTRE, The Dance Centre, THE DANCE CENTRE, Spring 2025, rEvolver Festival
Pianist Avery Gagliano plays a Vancouver Chopin Society recital, May 18
Pianist Avery Gagliano plays a Vancouver Chopin Society recital, May 18

Compelling young artist has performed worldwide and won prizes at the National Chopin Piano Competition

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MUSICStir VancouverMay 5, 2025Partner Content, Vancouver Chopin Society, Spring 2025
Comedy review: Love You Wrong Time takes down stereotypes with laughter and song
Comedy review: Love You Wrong Time takes down stereotypes with laughter and song

Multitalented team of Deanna H. Choi and Maddie Bautista turns a satirical spotlight on the destructive ideal of the perfect Asian woman

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COMEDYJanet SmithMay 5, 2025THE CULTCH, The Cultch, Spring 2025
Rumble Theatre launches program guide with two ways to experience the Tremors Festival, June 6 to 8
Rumble Theatre launches program guide with two ways to experience the Tremors Festival, June 6 to 8

At Progress Lab 1422, a pair of tracks feature multidisciplinary works by Howard Dai, Paige Louter, Cameron Peal, and more

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THEATRE, FESTSStir VancouverMay 5, 2025Partner Content, Tremors Festival, RUMBLE THEATRE, Rumble Theatre, Spring 2025
Indian Summer Festival unveils dance, sarod music, and comedy shows for July event
Indian Summer Festival unveils dance, sarod music, and comedy shows for July event

Tickets on sale today for a Simran Sachar–Justine A. Chambers choreographic collab, comedian Kiran Deol, and Indian classical music star Alam Khan

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FESTS, DANCEJanet SmithMay 5, 2025Indian Summer Festival, Am Johal, Justine A. Chambers, Summer 2025
From Legally Blonde to Nunsense, Metro Theatre brings the joy in 2025-26 season announcement
From Legally Blonde to Nunsense, Metro Theatre brings the joy in 2025-26 season announcement

Roster also includes the troupe’s 40th panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, plus Neil Simon, Lend Me a Tenor, Shakespeare in Love, and more

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THEATREJanet SmithMay 2, 2025Metro Theatre, musicals
Mary Ancheta’s MAQkestra, Mick Flannery, and more perform at North Shore Jazz, June 20 to 29
Mary Ancheta’s MAQkestra, Mick Flannery, and more perform at North Shore Jazz, June 20 to 29

Genre-spanning international and local talents take to North Shore venues in BlueShore at CapU and Vancouver International Jazz Festival presentation

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MUSICStir VancouverMay 2, 2025Partner Content, Blueshore at CapU, BlueShore at CapU, Spring 2025, North Shore Jazz, Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Live piano and raw love, as duo Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber craft their first premiere at Ballet BC's DUSK
Live piano and raw love, as duo Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber craft their first premiere at Ballet BC's DUSK

Batsheva Dance Company alumni’s fascinating journey around the globe and onscreen finally brings them to Vancouver with Obsidian

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DANCEJanet SmithMay 2, 2025Ballet BC, BALLET BC, SPRING 2025, Spring 2025, Homepage feature
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Corbin Murdoch steps in as Vancouver Folk Music Festival executive director. 

The musician, cultural programmer, and producer set to work alongside artistic director Fiona Black. 

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The Nutcracker at Wethersfield follows New York City Ballet to a wintry estate, to December 28 at VIFF Centre. 

The Leading Ladies bring to life Duke Ellington’s swingy twist on Tchaikovsky score at December 14 screening. 

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Vancouver Cantata Singers bridge generations with Christmas Reprise concerts

Up-and-coming composer Sophia Colpitts contributed to the program—with a little help from her grandpa. Read more at Stir. 

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Goh Ballet fosters young talent and holiday cheer with 15th edition of The Nutcracker

Amid tulle tutus and fleecey lambs, director Chan Hon Goh reflects on the history of the “feel-good production”. 

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Gateway Theatre’s Annie brings back classic songs and a sense of optimism, to January 3. 

And did we mention the live dogs playing Sandy?

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