“Life is Beautiful”, even with no home
Documentary film festival DOXA returns for its 23rd annual iteration, bringing with it a breadth of films which aim to reflect perspectives from across Canada and around the world. This year’s …
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April 23 2024 Culture “I Know Your Secret” : The dangers of social media, in the limelight
Director Valerie Methot and Some Assembly Theatre Company present I Know Your Secret, a gripping psychological thriller and cautionary tale about the dangers of social media and the terrifying …
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April 23 2024 Culture Reflection, togetherness, creativity: “Udlot Udlot” at the Roundhouse
Drawing from the oeuvre of the Filipino composer José Maceda, the Vancouver-based non-profit Western Front invites the public to gather for a rare event: the opportunity to create a work of musical…
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April 1 2024 Culture Vancouver Jewish Film Festival offers a story for everyone
Less Than Kosher tells the story of a talented yet chaotic musical talent discovering an unexpected artistic path. | Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Jewish Film Centre.
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April 1 2024 Culture Saleem teaches families and children how to heal trauma through stories
It’s not often that children’s stories depict the realities of being a refugee and healing from trauma. Saleem, an animated feature film from Jordan directed by Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha, …
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April 1 2024 Art Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia - New exhibit brings a fresh perspective on a bold feminist collective
Russian-based feminist art collective Pussy Riot has put the spotlight on government oppression, political silencing and cultural hypocrisy in their country for more than a decade. But while …
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March 18 2024 Art A legacy beyond art New exhibit showcases the impactful work and life of Tseshaht artist George Clutesi
George Clutesi, Mask of Plenty, 1944. | Photo courtesy of the Royal BC Museum
GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap is a retrospective …
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March 18 2024 Culture DakhaBrakha lends a melodious voice to Ukraine
Over the last 20 years, DakhaBrakha has established itself globally as a unique artistic force, bringing some of Ukraine’s most stylish and fantastical music to the world stage. But more recently,…
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March 4 2024 Culture Vishtèn Connexions Sharing love, legacy and Acadian culture
The diversity of traditional Acadian music is vast and exciting, and Vishtèn Connexions looks forward to showcasing classic pieces with their own creative nuances. The Acadian multi-instrumentalist…
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March 4 2024 Art Roots and words: Exploring the mirroring of language and ecosystem through art
In their first exhibition in Canada, Chinese visual artist and storyteller Shen Xin explores how languages act like an ecosystem. The installation, titled but this is the language we met …