Shiamak Davar peforms with a troupe of bollywood jazz dancers | Photo courtesy of Shiamak Davar
Work and school may be keeping you busier these days, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time left for fun. Whether you want to pursue a passion or find a new interest, you won’t have a lack of things to do.
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Participants browse books at last year’s World Vancouver fair | Photo by Elizabeth Sarobhasa.
Word Vancouver
Wednesday, September 25-
Sunday, September 29
Various locations in Vancouver
604-684-8266
http://www.wordvancouver.ca
Since 1995, The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society has produced The Word On The Street Vancouver, the primary literary festival for Western Canadian book lovers and literary enthusiasts. In 2013, this festival is re-branding with a new name, Word Vancouver. Participate in events taking place at Carnegie Community Centre, Banyen Books & Sound, Historic Joy Kogawa House, Library Square, and other venues.
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Discover Dance! Shiamak’s Bollywood Jazz
Thursday, September 26
12–1 pm
The Dance Theatre 677
Davie Street, Vancouver
604-606-6400
Shiamak Davar is known as the guru of modern dance in India, especially in the film and theatre industry. This performance will showcase his dynamic fusion of Bollywood and jazz in a high-energy performance full of vitality and fun.
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A piece of art by Joy Kirkwood, who is one of the participating artists at Family Day at Place des Arts | Photo courtesy of Joy Kirkwood.
Family Day at Place des Arts
Sunday, September 29
1:30–3:30 pm
Place des Arts
1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
604-664-1636
Gather up the whole family and engage in art by touring three exhibitions, meeting the artists and participating in several all-ages workshops! These include a workshop where, under the guidance of artist Joy Kirkwood, you’ll use letters and sentences from books to translate projected images of photographs into works of art, works of literature, or both. Admission is free.
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Artists for Conservation Festival
Friday, September 27– Sunday, October 6
Grouse Mountain
North Vancouver
778-340-0749
The third annual Artists for Conservation Festival presented by RE/MAX is a art and environmental education event, featuring the world-top conservation themed art exhibit and sale with leading nature and wildlife artists and naturalists. The event also includes guest lectures, workshops for youth and adults, live painting demos and more.
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RiverFest: Inspired by the Fraser
Friday, September 27– Saturday, September 28 788
Quayside Dr, New Westminster
604-521-8401
http://www.fraserriverdiscovery.org
Come celebrate BC and World Rivers Day with an exciting, family–friendly festival that honors the Fraser River, the province’s most magnificent river. Inspired by the river, RiverFest will be presented free to the public and will consist of art exhibits, interactive activities from conservation organizations and community groups based on the river and environmental themes.
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Shin and A-lin
Wednesday, October 2, 7:30 pm
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
639 Cambie St, Vancouver
604-665-3050
Come see these very popular Asian singers from Taiwan and China perform some of their greatest hits.
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Tea and Trumpets
Thursday, October 3, 2 pm
Orpheum Theatre
601 Smithe St, Vancouver
604-665-3050
http://www.vancouversymphony.ca
Italian opera occupies a very special place in music lovers’ hearts, and this concert celebrates some of the best of the best, with works by Rossini, Verdi, Puccini and Ponchielli. Tickets available online, includes complimentary tea and cookies.
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Saiki: Regeneration and A Sorry State are two films playing at Redress Film Night at the Nikkei National Museum | Photo courtesy of Nikkei National Museum.
Redress Film Night
Friday, October 4, 7 pm
Nikkei National Museum
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
604-777-7000
http://www.nikkeiplace.org
The Redress Film Night is a complementary addition to the exhibit Fighting for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977–88) at the Nikkei National Museum. Admission is $5 regular, $3 for members and seniors.
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Vancouver International Photography Festival
Friday, October 4– Sunday, October 6
VanDusen Botanical Garden (Visitor Centre Hall)
5251 Oak Street at W. 37th Avenue, Vancouver
604-231-0803
http://www.vipf.ca
Whether you’re an amateur photo blogger, a seasoned pro or simply interested in photography, you won’t want to skip this festival featuring an exhibition of outstanding photo submissions from around the globe. The weekend is packed with activities: photo contests, seminars, critiques and even a camera show where you can buy and sell vintage and cutting-edge cameras and accessories. Say cheese!
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The Barn Fall Antique Show
The Barn Fall Antique Show will run on October 5 and 6 at the Cloverdale Agriplex | Photo courtesy Antiques by Design Shows
Saturday, October 5– Sunday, October 6
Cloverdale Agriplex
17763 62 Ave, Surrey
604-316-1933
http://www.antiquesbydesignshows.com
To see the very best antiques these well-known pickers and dealers have to offer, visit this long-established antique show! Free admission and parking.
