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The Naadaleela Ensemble will be pushing the boundaries of music at the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival. “It’s all brand-new music that no one has ever made before,” says Naadaleela ensemble percussionist and composer Curtis Andrews. “So, when you come to see our group, you’re going to hear and see something that doesn’t exist anywhere else.”.…
In the heart of Surrey, The Black Arts Centre looks to serve as a crucial hub of community and creativity. Founded with a mission to provide a dedicated platform for Black artists across British Columbia, the youth-owned centre has since evolved into a cultural hub, providing a space where artistic expression can flourish and diverse…
Indian Summer Festival returns again in 2024, holding host to a breadth of musical and artistic talent. While many of the most prominent artistic events include various musical acts, the festival also includes the work of returning set designer and artist Kimira Reddy, in collaboration with Boca Del Lupo arts company. Having previously created Under the…
On June 22 at Swangard stadium, a day-long festival will celebrate the third largest visible minority group in B.C. Pinoy Festival, now running for a second year, will bring a celebration of the Philippines to Burnaby for a day of food, dance and games – all to showcase and unite its rich and diverse culture.…
A rich world of francophone music and culture will be on full display at the 35th annual Festival d’été, or Francophone Summer Festival. This year’s festival features the music of Ottoman Splendours, a group that celebrates culturally diverse styles and forms. “We believe that the programming we are offering you is a beautiful array, coloured…
Pi Theatre is set to close its 2023-2024 season with the Canadian premiere of Medicine, by award-winning Irish playwright Enda Walsh. This production delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of mental health and institutionalization. Medicine tells the story of John, a man living in an institution where local actors are hired annually to perform “drama…
For Italian-Canadian and non-binary artist Shel Stefan, the connection between their cultural heritage and gender identity is more than surface level. In line with the Italian values of passion, emotion and pleasure, Stefan feels that putting forth a passionate affirmation of their right to love and live as they are, experiencing the world and being…
The stories of Anatolia will be on full musical display this month as the Turkish-Canadian Society’ Choir Ensemble takes the stage for their major annual concert. The 30-member choir will be led by conductor Sevgi Dogan and accompanied by a dozen musicians, as they look to share a variety of folk and classical songs whose…
The works of Iranian-Canadian artists Mitra Mahmoodi and Jamal Tabasinejad will be on display at the Evergreen Cultural Centre this month, as the centre is set to host an exhibition highlighting their representations of Iranian adobe architecture, as well as the meaning it holds for the artists themselves. The exhibition, unearthed: Mitra Mahmoodi & Jamal Tabasinejad,…
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 program includes dozens of films covering themes such as identity, humanity and community, like Mustafa Uzuner’s La Cancha, showcasing a community of basketball players in…
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 consequences of lost privacy. The production was created in collaboration with diverse Metro Vancouver youth and artists, with the story aiming to resonate with all audiences who…
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 art communally. It will present a musical workshop on April 27 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre where registered participants will…
Robert Albanese is excited to share the best that cinema has to offer without being constrained by some of the more restricting expectations of running a film festival. Above all else, the executive artistic director of the Vancouver Jewish Film Centre wants to showcase the best stories from Jewish culture and community that he and…
