The Arabian Nights plays at UBC March 17–April 2.| Photo by Emily Cooper
Sarvenaz Amanat: Self-Hell
Feb. 12–April 2
1515 West 7th Ave., Vancouver
Twenty-one ink drawings and four sculptures will be on display in this exhibition of works by Sarvenaz Amanat. The work was inspired by meeting Art Spiegelman and seeing his work. Spiegelman’s work often involves trauma and many different emotions, also a part of Amanat’s pieces.
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The Arabian Nights
March 17–April 2
UBC
2329 West Mall, Vancouver
Written by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman and directed by Evan Frayne, The Arabian Nights is a journey through many of the lesser-known tales from One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories compiled during the Islamic Golden Age of the 8th to 13th centuries.
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The Government Inspector
March 25–April 17
Jericho Arts Centre
1675 Discovery St., Vancouver
This adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s classic comedy focuses on a small Russian town that is terrified an incognito inspector will soon be arriving to investigate them. During the commotion, a civil servant, recently arrived from Saint Petersburg, is suspected of being the inspector, and the suspect in question is more than happy to have them believe that. How long will he be able to keep up the deception?
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VanDusen Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt
March 26
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St., Vancouver
Rain or shine, the VanDusen A-Mazing Egg Hunt will be a treat for all those who attend. Kids from ages 2-10 years will have a blast with six different hunt areas, a bunch of fun activities and an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny! After the hunt, you can explore the vast 55-acre botanical garden.
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Family Art Day
March 26, 12–3 p.m.
Contemporary Art Gallery
555 Nelson St., Vancouver
Join Field House Artist-in-Residence Fabiola Carranza making fantastical shadow puppets. Create paper props and costumes – then play with them in front of light while you draw and trace their movement. Presented in collaboration with ArtStarts on Saturdays.
Crossing by Valerie Durant, one of the photos on display during the Capture Photography Festival.| Photo by Valerie Durant.
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Capture Photography Festival
April 1–28
Various locations in Vancouver
Established in 2013, the Capture Photography Festival showcases emerging photographers and is a way to engage the community through their art. Over 50 galleries across Vancouver are presenting photography along with public installations, tours and films.
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Kimono Show
April 3
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
6688 Southoaks Cres., Vancouver
Kimonos, a traditional Japanese garment, will be presented at the Kimono show. The show will have many vendors showcasing the different types and designs of both kimonos and their accessories. Visitors will also be able to try on these beautiful robes.
RWB Company dancer Yosuke Mino in Going Home Star, 2014.| Photo by Samantha Katz.
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Going Home Star: Truth and Reconciliation
April 7–9
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre
600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Going Home Star, a performance that pays tribute to the survivors of Canada’s infamous residential schools. Originally envisioned by the late Cree elder and activist Mary Richard, this performance tells the story of Annie, a young First Nations girl and her travels through abuse and injustice.
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Reel to Real Film Festival
April 8–15
Various locations in Vancouver
Reel to Real is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to showcasing a wide range of culturally diverse and authentic films and programming to youth. This will be the 18th annual Reel to Real festival, with an incredible range of film, including multiple genres and countries making up the program list.
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Fractured Land
April 13
Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Fractured Land will be showcased at the Evergreen Cultural Centre this April. It’s a movie that follows Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who has to reconcile the fractures he has in himself, his community and in the world. The screening will be followed by speaker Caleb Behn himself.
