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Vancouver’s socially conscious Buddie on evolving its sound beyond “grunge pop”
Vancouver’s socially conscious Buddie on evolving its sound beyond “grunge pop”

Performing at the Eastside Arts Festival, the indie-rock band says it has no intention of being pegged as strictly a ’90s throwback

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FESTS, MUSICJanet SmithJuly 16, 2026Summer 2026, Eastside Arts Festival, Rickshaw Theatre
New Works’ All Over the Map brings dance to unexpected corners of Vancouver
New Works’ All Over the Map brings dance to unexpected corners of Vancouver

In a lineup reflecting the strength of the local dance scene, performer Jes Hanzelkova embraces outdoor settings for the multifaceted expression of struggle in her new piece

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DANCE, WHAT'S STIRRINGJanet SmithJuly 15, 2026New Works, Summer 2026
Labour dispute at Centre A sparks lockout and public rally
Labour dispute at Centre A sparks lockout and public rally

Negotiations reached an impasse in recent weeks and illustrate challenges facing small artistic nonprofit workplaces

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ART & DESIGN, NEWSJanet SmithJuly 15, 2026Centre A
At the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, the eclectic Valerie June promises a little bit of everything
At the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, the eclectic Valerie June promises a little bit of everything

The American singer-songwriter plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, folk, gospel, and country, along with well-chosen cover versions of songs by Nick Cave, Gillian Welch, and Duran Duran

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MUSIC, FESTSJanet SmithJuly 15, 2026Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Summer 2026
Theatre review: A Streetcar Named Desire unsettles with mix of charm, fragility, and violence
Theatre review: A Streetcar Named Desire unsettles with mix of charm, fragility, and violence

Ensemble Theatre Company taps into the humid haze of a Tennessee Williams classic where love and self-deception mingle

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THEATREJanet SmithJuly 14, 2026Ensemble Theatre Company, Tennessee Williams, Ensemble Theatre Festival, Summer 2026
Toronto-based Nastasia Y carries on a family tradition of song and rebellion, at Mission Folk Music Festival
Toronto-based Nastasia Y carries on a family tradition of song and rebellion, at Mission Folk Music Festival

The Ukrainian-born performer distills influences from Slavic folk to jazz and R&B into her music, as heard on her solo debut, Kyiv Soul

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FESTS, MUSICJanet SmithJuly 14, 2026Mission Folk Music Festival, Summer 2026
Dona Nabata highlights Japanese-Canadian history at VisualSpace Gallery, July 18 to 25
Dona Nabata highlights Japanese-Canadian history at VisualSpace Gallery, July 18 to 25

The local artist’s new exhibition is based on a collection of photographs of Japanese Canadians taken in the years before the Second World War

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ART & DESIGNJanet SmithJuly 14, 2026VisualSpace Gallery
The Dance Deck showcases new works in backyard off the Drive, July  18, 19, 25, and 26
The Dance Deck showcases new works in backyard off the Drive, July 18, 19, 25, and 26

Copresented by Belle Spirale and the Eastside Arts Festival, the summer tradition features a Ballet BC dancer, a Bharatanatyam practitioner, members of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and more

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DANCEJanet SmithJuly 14, 2026Eastside Arts Festival, Belle Spirale Dance Projects
Theatre review: The Little Mermaid dives into glittering storybook setting at Theatre Under the Stars
Theatre review: The Little Mermaid dives into glittering storybook setting at Theatre Under the Stars

Standout performances and design bring infectious energy to Disney’s tale of love and self-discovery

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THEATREJanet SmithJuly 13, 2026theatre under the stars, Summer 2026, Theatre Under the Stars
Theatre review: Bard on the Beach’s adaptation of Antigone opens new paths through timeless tragedy
Theatre review: Bard on the Beach’s adaptation of Antigone opens new paths through timeless tragedy

Bold update by Kate Besworth brings mythic figures closer to us while continuing to ask the ancient questions posed by Sophocles

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THEATRE, FESTSJanet SmithJuly 13, 2026Bard on the Beach, Summer 2026, Homepage feature
Canadian singer-songwriter Aysanabee is proud to be a role model for Indigenous youth
Canadian singer-songwriter Aysanabee is proud to be a role model for Indigenous youth

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival performer also tells us about his kick-ass band and the pressure he has put on himself as an award-winning recording artist

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FESTS, MUSICJanet SmithJuly 10, 2026Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Summer 2026
Keerat Kaur brings a season of gathering to Surrey Art Gallery with If Gardens Could Dream
Keerat Kaur brings a season of gathering to Surrey Art Gallery with If Gardens Could Dream

Vivid painting, sculpture, digital media, embroidery, poetry, and architectural forms examine generational ties within the South Asian diaspora

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ART & DESIGNJanet SmithJuly 10, 2026Surrey Art Gallery, SURREY ART GALLERY, Summer 2026, Indian Summer Festival, Homepage feature
Theatre review: Theatre Under the Stars’ Sister Act soars on joyous sounds and heartfelt story
Theatre review: Theatre Under the Stars’ Sister Act soars on joyous sounds and heartfelt story

Fierce company transforms characters by committing to the popular musical’s blend of disco, soul, and gospel

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THEATREJanet SmithJuly 9, 2026Theatre Under the Stars, Homepage feature, Summer 2026
Eastside Arts Festival expands, opening the studio doors and public spaces of  Vancouver’s arts scene
Eastside Arts Festival expands, opening the studio doors and public spaces of Vancouver’s arts scene

Marking its sixth year, the celebration brings communities together with more walking tours and hands-on workshops, from indigo dyeing to plein air drawing

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FESTS, ART & DESIGNJanet SmithJuly 9, 2026Eastside Arts District, Eastside Arts Society, Homepage feature
Anita Majumdar’s Why We Work Out is an exercise in understanding, at Indian Summer Festival
Anita Majumdar’s Why We Work Out is an exercise in understanding, at Indian Summer Festival

Presented by the fest and Boca del Lupo, the multifaceted one-woman show carries long-standing reflections on workout culture and the life-altering effects of a pandemic

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THEATRE, FESTSJanet SmithJuly 8, 2026Indian Summer Festival, Boca del Lupo
Local theatre artists’ project King Arthur’s Night culminates in a buoyant new film that blurs documentary and fantasy
Local theatre artists’ project King Arthur’s Night culminates in a buoyant new film that blurs documentary and fantasy

Now streaming on Knowledge.ca, John Bolton–helmed movie stars Niall McNeil, Marcus Youssef, Veda Hille, Nathan Kay, and more, in a mix of artists with and without Down syndrome

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SCREEN, THEATREJanet SmithJuly 8, 2026Neworld Theatre, Marcus Youssef, Niall McNeil
Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong is now on view at the Museum of Vancouver
Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong is now on view at the Museum of Vancouver

Open until February 2027, the exhibition celebrates the Chinese-Canadian artist’s life and work, connecting personal memory and histories of migration

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ART & DESIGNStir VancouverJuly 8, 2026Partner Content, Museum of Vancouver, Gu Xiong, Summer 2026
Dark, funny, and a little weird, The Apiary brings offbeat buzz to summer theatre scene
Dark, funny, and a little weird, The Apiary brings offbeat buzz to summer theatre scene

With live music and innovative touches, a collective of established Vancouver stage artists brings eco-horror play about disappearing bees to life at the Vines Den

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THEATREJanet SmithJuly 7, 2026bees, Christine Quintana
Concrete Vehicles’ noise-rockers specialize in music as unique as their band’s name
Concrete Vehicles’ noise-rockers specialize in music as unique as their band’s name

Intellectual-property disputes behind it, the project formerly known as Computer plays the Burrard Stage at this year’s Khatsahlano Street Party

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FESTS, MUSICJanet SmithJuly 7, 2026Khatsahlano Street Party, West 4th BIA, Summer 2026
Vines Art Festival unveils free programming set to transform Vancouver parks into open-air stages, August 5 to 15
Vines Art Festival unveils free programming set to transform Vancouver parks into open-air stages, August 5 to 15

With live music, drag, dance, art installations, and much more, this year's festival explores transformation through performances in conversation with their surroundings

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FESTSJanet SmithJuly 6, 2026Vines Art Festival, Vines Art Society, Summer 2026, SUMMER 2026
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Live music, contemporary dance, drag performances, storytelling, circus arts, and a whole lot more hit Vancouver’s parks and beaches. 

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At The Cinematheque’s Film Noir 2026, Niagara’s Marilyn Monroe conjures a full-colour femme fatale. 

Set on the edge of Horseshoe Falls, the stunningly shot crime thriller with the dangerous femme fatale deserves a new look on the big sc
Astro Arts Festival celebrates the spirit of street art with new murals and a gallery show, August 7 to 9.

Hosted by the Astro Club Artist facility, the event—now in its second year—continues to pick up where the Vancouver Mural Festival
A music, film, and literary pick for the Powell Street Festival, August 1 and 2 in and around Paueru Gai. 

Sharon Minemoto Quartet concert, 1910: The Uncovering documentary screening, and Masako Fukawa reading are just a few of the events digging in
Vancouver Latin American Film Festival will open its program of 70 films from 24 countries with the Canadian premiere of Argentinian-Uruguayan A Loose End on September 10.

Read all the @vlaff details at Stir. 

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Vancouver Cultural Precinct unveils ambitious call for four new arts venues, from a 400-seat hall to a 2,000-seat proscenium theatre. 

Space-starved alliance of 32 of the city’s arts groups releases a range of possible architectural site conce
 

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