It’s September now, and just because summer is leaving doesn’t mean that there is any shortage of fun events to go to! From dance to film to theatre, September will be a blast with all of these events!
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Time to Play
Sept. 1–30
Uno Langmann Ltd Fine Art
2117 Granville St. Vancouver
604-736-8825
The 19th century saw the rise of children in paintings, and in paintings of their daily activities, not just portraits. Works from the artists Gustave De Jonghe, Francis Coates Jones, Charles Bertrand D’Entraygues, Luplau Janssen and Sylvius Paoletti will be showcased along with other paintings and antiques from Europe and
North America.
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Vancouver Latin American Film Festival
Sept. 3–13
The Cinematheque
1131 Howe St. Vancouver
At the festival for Latin American film in Vancouver, festival-goers can witness over two dozen films from all across Latin America, as well as having the opportunity to interact with the filmmakers themselves. For more information about the festival and the movies showcased, please visit
their website.
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Vancouver Fringe Festival
Sept. 10–20
Various locations
604-257-0350
An 11 day bonanza, the Fringe Festival jam-packs as many performances as they can in venues throughout the city to bring a huge blend of theatre to everyone, regardless of age. The party begins September 8th at Performance Works on Granville Island with a fundraiser and concert and concludes with the Pick the Fringe! Awards Night on September 20th, also at Performance Works. For more information and to buy tickets please visit their website.
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Exhibition: Catastrophe, Memory, Reconciliation
Refuge by artist Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo.| Photo courtesy of Grunt Gallery.
Sept. 10–Oct. 10
grunt gallery
350 East 2nd Ave., Vancouver
604-875-9516
Vancouver based artist Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo presents paintings that show various issues related to the violence against civilians during the 12 year Civil War in El Salvador. Collective memory, historical trauma and cultural identity are all touched on in this exhibition, represented by a series of mixed media drawings coupled with stop-motion animation and Super 8mm footage in grunt gallery’s Media Lab. For more information, please visit their website.
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Holi Colourfest Vancouver
Sept. 13
ISKCON Krishna Temple
5462 Marine Drive, Burnaby
Holi is a traditional holiday filled with socializing and happiness. It has been adapted to the Holi Colourfest, an all-ages social event. Come experience social harmony with more than enough food, music, fun and free hugs to go around.
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The Coho Festival
Sept. 13
Ambleside Park, 1200 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver
The Coho Festival celebrates the return of Coho salmon to rivers and streams in the North Shore. It starts with the 14 km Coho run, open to anyone willing to run it. If walking is more your speed, there is the Coho walk, where you trace the salmon’s path from the hatchery to the river. Either way you won’t want to miss the live entertainment and barbecue in the park. For more information please visit their website.
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Crosstown Festival
Sept. 13
89 Expo Blvd, Vancouver
604-694-1240
Come down to Expo Boulevard to celebrate community and experience Crosstown Festival, a fun-filled day of activities with music, circus fun, magic and draws with the opportunity to win lots of prizes. Bring a chair or blanket and be ready to have a great time!
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Urban Foraging of Wild & Medicinal Plants with Lori Snyder
Sept. 16
Hinge Park
Olympic Village, Vancouver
Lori Snyder will take you through Hinge Park, showcasing the huge variety of plants that Vancouver has to offer. Come learn about wild, edible and medicinal plants and figure out which ones you want to grow in your garden! Learn how to make tinctures, infused oils, skincare products and more. For more information please visit their website.
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Project Soul + South Asian Arts
Sept. 17
Scotiabank Dance Centre
677 Davie St. Vancouver
604-606-6400
Project Soul works with the urban dance scene, teaching and performing street dances. South Asian Arts are leaders in bhangra, the Punjabi folk dance. Together they combine hip-hop and bhangra, contrasting styles that both share deep connections to rhythm and music. For more information please visit
their website.
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Wesbrook Village Festival
Sept. 19
3378 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver
604-228-2025
The fifth annual Wesbrook Village Festival is coming later this month and will be an afternoon of fun for all ages. With a barbecue, live music, a rock climbing wall and plenty of activities for kids, Wesbrook Village Festival is sure to entertain everyone.
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Backstage at the Commodore
Sept. 20
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St. Vancouver
604-839-3126
Described by Billboard magazine as among the 10 most influential venues in North America, this is your chance to explore the Commodore, the building that has hosted a long list of famous musicians including Nirvana, David Bowie, The Clash, U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others. You will be guided by musician and entertainment historian Aaron Chapman through the building and onto the stage. For more information please visit their website.
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Lunch Poems at SFU: The Revolving City Anthology
Sept. 23
Simon Fraser University, Room 1400 515 West Hastings St., Vancouver
Lunch Poems at SFU is an open event that occurs every third Wednesday of the month. It’s a way to enjoy poetry in a casual environment, whether you love poetry or are new to it. This month’s topic is The Revolving City – a collection of 51 poems selected from authors who have read at past Lunch Poems. For more information please visit their website.
