Private homes: open-house.| Photo courtesy of Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
Japanese Fall Harvest Fair and Bazaar
Sept. 26
Nikkei Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
Come sample a variety of Japanese dishes at the Nikkei Centre. There will be loads of vegetables including gobo, kabocha, daikon, kabura, ninjin and napa. Baked goods and other platters are also available. All proceeds will go to supporting the programs that the Nikkei Centre has to offer. For more information, please visit their website.
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State of the Practice
Sept. 28–Oct. 2 and Oct. 5–10
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
This exhibition showcases the theme of art making in the community. Two separate exhibitions are being highlighted. The first is The Granddaughters Mural exhibition, with stories and images of the land and water of Stanley Park. The second is the Northwest Coast Aboriginal Doors project, which is a panel discussion on Aboriginal art for community development. For more information, please visit their website.
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Living with Global China
Sept. 26
UBC
2329 West Mall, Vancouver
Come to the UBC Point Grey campus and soak in one of the 20 free lectures during the UBC Centennial celebration. Paul Evans, a member of the Asia Society Global Council and the Asia-Pacific Centre, will be speaking about China’s influence on the security, prosperity and order of the world. For more information, please visit their website.
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BC Culture Days
Sept. 25–27
Locations throughout Vancouver
A Canada-wide event celebrating art and life in the community, Culture Days is back in BC this September. Hands on, interactive and behind-the-scenes exhibits showcase the world of artists, creators, historians, architects and designers in your community. For more information, please visit their website.
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Mid-Century Modern House Tour
Sept. 26
Various homes throughout Vancouver
vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Explore five private homes designed in the West Coast version of mid-century modernism. Learn about the houses, their surroundings and the architects who designed them. Tickets include a donation to the support the Vancouver Heritage Foundation. For more information, please visit their website.
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Vancouver International Film Festival
Sept. 24–Oct. 9
Various locations throughout Vancouver
One of the largest film festivals is back for another year with hundreds of films from over 70 countries. The festival offers numerous Canadian films, the largest selection of East Asian films outside of that area and a huge and vibrant non-fiction collection. With selections for everyone, this event is a can’t miss for movie lovers. For more information, please visit their website.
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Word Vancouver 2015
Sept. 23–27
Various locations throughout Vancouver
Come and check out Western Canada’s largest celebration of reading and literacy. Exhibits and hands-on activities showcase a vast collection of books and authors. An entertaining and educational experience for all ages. For more information, please visit their website.
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Doors Open Vancouver
October 3
Various locations throughout Vancouver
Free, behind-the-scenes access to over a dozen Vancouver sites, Doors Open Vancouver showcases buildings including The Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre and City Hall. Experience the wide range of architecture and cultural heritage of Vancouver’s buildings. For more information, please visit their website.
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Beer and murder: a dynamic duo.| Photo courtesy of Forbidden Vancouver.
Forbidden Vancouver Presents: Who Killed Kraft Bier?
Sept. 27
Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
Sample craft beers and solve a murder at the same time! Teams of eight will move through Mount Pleasant, trying to uncover who killed the German brewery entrepreneur Kraft Bier. Meet the three suspects, and try to determine who murdered Bier. For more information, please visit their website.
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Summer Love with Dawn Doucette
Sept. 23
CSNN Kitchen
2245 West Broadway, Vancouver
Dawn Doucette will demonstrate how to create a simple and delicious menu using food coupled with the produce of this season. The menu includes sweet corn soup, potato gnocchi and lemon cream with sugar cookies. For more information, please visit their website.
