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On July 7, the Tom Lee Music Hall will be the host of the International Trova Festival: a night of music from Cuba and Spain, full of variety and fun. One of the artists performing at the festival is Beatriz Garmendia, who will be singing the slow and romantic boleros, one of most popular and…
In 2015 the director of the Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) went to a grad show at Simon Fraser University (SFU)’s School for the Contemporary Arts, where he picked an artist to be the recipient of a new annual award. The emerging artist chosen was Anchi Lin, and her first solo exhibition, To the Shore, is…
Artist Talk with Sonny Assu April 21 Surrey Art Gallery 13750 88th Ave., Surrey Presented as part of the Capture Photography Festival, artist Sonny Assu will talk about his exhibition 1UP, as well as his Longhouse, Chilkat and Interventions on the Imaginary series. Assu’s work often focuses on the issues and rights surrounding Indigenous…
Generation Axe April 6 Queen Elizabeth Theatre 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver If you love guitar then there is no way you can miss this concert. Five of the top hard rock and metal guitar players in the world will combine for a surefire memorable experience. Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and…
Sarvenaz Amanat: Self-Hell Feb. 12–April 2 1515 West 7th Ave., Vancouver www.sarvenazamanat.com 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…
The Gay Heritage Project March 2–19 The Cultch 1895 Venables St., Vancouver www.thecultch.com One question will be asked: is there a gay “heritage”? Three talented Canadian creators/performers set out to uncover lesser known gay history and bring contemporary culture out of the shadows in this funny salute to past and present events and…
Sumie: Ink Brush Paintings Feb. 13–May 8 Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby www.centre.nikkeiplace.org Takao Tanabe, a Canadian born painter of Japanese descent, is showcasing his works using sumie, also known as brush painting, ink wash painting or Japanese ink painting. His works generally focus on landscapes, particularly those of British…
Graeme Wahn: Mother Hastings Time Capsule Jan. 16–Feb. 27 Hastings Park, Vancouver 2901 E. Hastings St. www.helenpittgallery.org In 1940, a time capsule was sealed in Atlanta, Georgia, set to be opened in 8113. A similarly designed one was interred in Hastings Park, but with a shorter span of time: 2000–2030. In this exhibition Graeme…
Lost Words: Political Edition Jan. 26 The Emerald Lounge 555 Gore Ave., Vancouver www.pitheatre.com Lost Words is a series focused on banned, censored and controversial plays, and what makes them like that. Whether they’re written to be negative towards a party in power, or become investigated for what they produce, their stories and productions will…
Faculty Performance Series: A Celebration of Robbie Burns Jan. 16 Place des Arts 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam www.placedesarts.ca Back for the fourth year by popular demand, faculty member Rosie Carver and the Celtic band Blackthorn will celebrate the musical traditions of Scotland, with a focus on Burns’ songs. Enjoy a delicious Scottish-inspired supper and the…
Lee Bul Oct. 30–Jan. 10 Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St., Vancouver www.vanartgallery.bc.ca Lee Bul is an internationally renowned sculptor and installation artist, whose accomplishments include representing Korea at the Venice Biennale. Some of her early drawings and models are paired with new, ambitious sculptures exploring her creative practice. * * * The…
Brigitta Kocsis: Universal Gravitation Oct. 6–Dec. 7 McGill Library 4595 Albert St., Burnaby Kocsis’ recent series of work is filled with mechanics, human forms and wondrous abstract elements. Her pieces reflect technology’s interaction with the physical, material world. The exhibition allows the audience to drift between the wonderfully ambiguous shapes and forms. * *…
Halloween is over and Christmas is yet to come, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to do around Vancouver. From art to science to pizza there are many awesome things to check out this month! * * * Music on Main presents Ensemble Variances in Cry by Cry/ Cri selon…
