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At DOXA, təm kʷaθ nan Namesake confronts the painful legacy of colonialism
At DOXA, təm kʷaθ nan Namesake confronts the painful legacy of colonialism

Documentary by Eileen Francis and Evan Adams looks at the Tla’amin Nation’s efforts to change the contentious name of the city of Powell River

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SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithApril 24, 2026DOXA Documentary Film Festival, DOXA, Tla'amin Nation, Indigenous culture
At DOXA, Concrete Turned to Sand surveys a mysterious, haunting universe under the waves
At DOXA, Concrete Turned to Sand surveys a mysterious, haunting universe under the waves

Contemplative new work by acclaimed filmmakers Jessica Johnson and Ryan Ermacora explores imperfect balance between an ancient, shifting ecosystem and a Cortes Island community of oyster farmers

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SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithApril 24, 2026DOXA Documentary Film Festival, DOXA, VIFF Centre, The CInematheque, Homepage feature
Upintheair Theatre presents Regarding Antigone as part of the rEvolver Festival, May 29 to 31
Upintheair Theatre presents Regarding Antigone as part of the rEvolver Festival, May 29 to 31

Starring Banafsheh Hassani and directed by Art Babayants, play draws on a classic Greek tragedy to explore calls to action

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THEATREStir VancouverApril 24, 2026Partner Content, Upintheair Theatre, rEvolver Festival
In experimental hyaline, x/o and gooie move between solids, liquids, and everything in between
In experimental hyaline, x/o and gooie move between solids, liquids, and everything in between

Through music and movement, the pair explore nature, transformation, and the transitory nature of goo

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MUSICJanet SmithApril 23, 2026Chapel Sound Art Foundation, VIVO Media Arts Centre
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour brings 80 local artists to 26 venues, May 9 and 10
Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour brings 80 local artists to 26 venues, May 9 and 10

Annual Mother’s Day weekend event features mediums spanning ceramics, jewellery, painting, and woodworking

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ART & DESIGNStir VancouverApril 23, 2026Partner Content, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour
Saigon Story unpacks the complicated history of an image synonymous with Vietnam War violence
Saigon Story unpacks the complicated history of an image synonymous with Vietnam War violence

In the National Film Board documentary making its local premiere at the DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Canadian director Kim Nguyen traces the repercussions of an execution photo through the decades

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FESTS, SCREENJanet SmithApril 23, 2026DOXA, DOXA Documentary Film Festival, National Film Board, NFB, Homepage feature
Ahead of Vetta Chamber Music’s season finale, violist Hung-Wei Huang prepares to take the organization’s reins
Ahead of Vetta Chamber Music’s season finale, violist Hung-Wei Huang prepares to take the organization’s reins

Taiwanese-born artist reflects on learning the ropes from long-time artistic director Joan Blackman, and on performing as a soloist in upcoming concert Celebration

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MUSICJanet SmithApril 23, 2026Vetta Chamber Music, Hung-Wei Huang, Joan Blackman
Corporeal Imago's Drift makes its world premiere at The Dance Centre, May 21 to 23
Corporeal Imago's Drift makes its world premiere at The Dance Centre, May 21 to 23

Compelling production features choreography by Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes in collaboration with five performers

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DANCEStir VancouverApril 23, 2026Partner Content, THE DANCE CENTRE, The Dance CEntre, Dance Centre, DANCE CENTRE, The Dance Centre, Corporeal Imago, Corporeal Imageo, Gabrielle Martin
Sundar Prize Film Festival spotlights queer pride, April 25
Sundar Prize Film Festival spotlights queer pride, April 25

“Egg Yolk Custard Bun”, “Ramen Boys”, “It’s Not You”, and the feature Blood Lines contribute to a diverse and often playful program

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SCREEN, FESTSJanet SmithApril 22, 2026Sundar Prize Film Festival, Surrey, Sher Vancouver
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain serves up plucky takes on rock hits and symphonic classics
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain serves up plucky takes on rock hits and symphonic classics

Long-standing ensemble is set to bring unique comic spirit and serious four-string chops to Vancouver Recital Society event

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MUSICJanet SmithApril 22, 2026Vancouver Recital Society, Vancouver Civic Theatres, VANCOUVER RECITAL SOCIETY
Western Gold Theatre stages the tender love story Salt-Water Moon, May 21 to June 7
Western Gold Theatre stages the tender love story Salt-Water Moon, May 21 to June 7

Play by David French stars Dolores Drake as 17-year-old Mary and Craig March as her former sweetheart Jacob

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THEATREStir VancouverApril 22, 2026Partner Content, Western Gold Theatre
Novalima will bring an early taste of summer with Afro-Peruvian sounds, April 26
Novalima will bring an early taste of summer with Afro-Peruvian sounds, April 26

The renowned eight-piece band from Lima, Peru, will play the Rickshaw Theatre with Vancouver’s own Empanadas Ilegales

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MUSICJanet SmithApril 21, 2026Blueshore at CapU, Caravan World Rhythms, Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, Rickshaw Theatre
United Voices Choir performs two moving Mass settings in concert, May 9 and 10
United Voices Choir performs two moving Mass settings in concert, May 9 and 10

Spring concerts feature the choir, orchestra, and five soloists performing Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor and Schubert’s Mass in A-flat major

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MUSICStir VancouverApril 21, 2026Partner Content, United Voices Choir
Shakespeare’s legendary lovers avoid tragedy but collide with middle age in Juliet & Romeo
Shakespeare’s legendary lovers avoid tragedy but collide with middle age in Juliet & Romeo

In Lost Dog’s witty mix of dance, comedy, and theatre at The Cultch, the famous couple have to contend with everything the rest of us do

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THEATREJanet SmithApril 21, 2026the Cultch, Lost Dog, Shakespeare, Homepage feature
The VSO's Pictures At An Exhibition explores what a painting sounds like at the Orpheum, May 15 and 17
The VSO's Pictures At An Exhibition explores what a painting sounds like at the Orpheum, May 15 and 17

Program also features Macedonian piano sensation Simon Trpčeski in Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto

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MUSICStir VancouverApril 21, 2026Partner Content, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, VSO
Haunting Reedland draws on age-old Netherlands trade, at Dutch Film Festival April 25
Haunting Reedland draws on age-old Netherlands trade, at Dutch Film Festival April 25

A reed cutter tries to solve a murder in Academy Award submission for Best Foreign Language Film; plus documentaries and soccer as fest enters second installment

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CULTURE, FESTS, SCREENJanet SmithApril 20, 2026Dutch Film Festival, SFU Woodward's
Co.ERASGA presents Undivided Colours in honour of Asian Heritage Month, May 14 and 15
Co.ERASGA presents Undivided Colours in honour of Asian Heritage Month, May 14 and 15

Showcase features performances by Sujit Vaidya, Toronto’s Dreamwalker Dance/Andrea Nann, and more

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DANCEStir VancouverApril 20, 2026Partner Content, Co.ERASGA, Alvin Erasga Tolentino, Asian Heritage Month
Theatre review: Shrek the Musical blends strong song and dance with moving story of belonging
Theatre review: Shrek the Musical blends strong song and dance with moving story of belonging

Royal City Musical Theatre’s inventive staging and design help bring classic cast of characters to vivid life

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THEATREJanet SmithApril 20, 2026Royal City Musical Theatre, RCMT, Massey Theatre, Homepage feature
Metro Theatre stages a high-energy Legally Blonde: The Musical, May 8 to June 7
Metro Theatre stages a high-energy Legally Blonde: The Musical, May 8 to June 7

Adaptation of the beloved film follows fashionable sorority president Elle Woods on her journey to law school

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THEATREStir VancouverApril 20, 2026Partner Content, Metro Theatre
Steve Ramirez probes the brain’s secrets for National Geographic Live on April 21
Steve Ramirez probes the brain’s secrets for National Geographic Live on April 21

The neuroscientist and author is exploring new treatments for symptoms of PTSD and depression, and it all starts with untangling good memories from bad ones

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NEWSJanet SmithApril 17, 2026Vancouver Civic Theatres, Vancouver Playhouse
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