François.e helps a cynical screenwriter see the world through trans eyes; The Electric Kiss revels in 1920s-era comedy; and The Party’s Over creates a biting critique under the southern French sun

Nebula Performances stages a full production of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s famous work, with Wanshuai Yu in the leading role

The event’s 23rd edition brings two days of live music, historic boats, cultural workshops, and more

Visions Ouest Productions and the Alliance present true-life sports comedy Le Rêve américain and compelling walking documentary Á pied, with English subtitles

Retro summer series continues with the cult hit The Big Lebowski, a rare big-screen look at the risk-taking Run Lola Run, and more

Singer Krystle Dos Santos and her band celebrate the record label that brought us legendary performers including Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye

The eight-piece band blends reggae and Afrobeat, exploring singer Brian Baroda’s experiences as a South Sudanese refugee

The piece by Soya and Chantal is “a kind of ancestral experience ritual” that invites attendees to join in the stillness and subtle, meditative movement

Local singer puts her own improvisational spice on classic songs in ode to Anita O’Day’s iconic performance in the acclaimed, 1959 Newport Jazz Festival documentary

Highlights of the fest include a solo concert by acclaimed Argentine tango guitarist Máximo Diego Pujol, plus performances by a slate of B.C.–based musicians