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Critically acclaimed beatboxing string trio, Infinitus, brings their uniquely eclectic sound, featuring guest artists and new arrangements, to Centre Stage. Violist Anthony Cheung, cellist Alex Cheung and violinist John “Adidam” Littlejohn are the critically acclaimed beatboxing string trio, Infinitus. Bringing original pieces that include classical standards and original jazz/hip-hop arrangements and compositions, the chamber group…
Welcome to Strathcona’s East Side, which – for six decades – was Vancouver’s first and only black neighbourhood. It is a vital part of Vancouver’s history that many are unfamiliar with; but the Black Strathcona Interactive Media Project is changing this by providing a glimpse of what this once thriving community was like from the…
A glimpse of a city that was forbidden to the public for 500 years can now be seen in Vancouver for the first time. On Oct. 18, 1000 visitors flocked to the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) for the opening of The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors, an exhibition that will run until…
Once again, literature with an Italian focus will be recognized at the 15th F. G. Bressani Awards ceremony. In the spirit of literary expression, the biennial literary prize was established to recognize Italian Canadian writers and other authors who have taken an interest in Italian culture. Anna Ciampolini Foschi helped establish the prize in 1986…
Vancouver-based filmmaker Karen Lam’s works are often rooted in non-fiction , specifically criminal court cases. Her latest film, Evangeline, is no exception. Lam’s main inspiration for this revenge fantasy film was Vancouver: Pickton and the Highway of Tears served as part of the backdrop. Evangeline will be shown as part of the Vancouver Asian Film…
From Oct. 21–31, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden will host a Halloween event where visitors have the chance to become part of a real-life mystery story. “We call it Judge Dee’s Chinatown Haunted House. It is based on the real Judge Dee, from Ancient China,” says Daniel Deorksen one of the artistic producers…
From Oct. 21–26, Vancouver welcomes the Writers Fest, an event that brings people of all backgrounds together to share stories, cultures and languages. One such storyteller is Congo-born, Gibsons-based writer and poet Jean-Pierre Makosso, who readily switches from one language to another as “the griot of human culture.” The Source : How were you introduced…
Undivided Colours, a collection of performances by five international Asian artists, showcases the beauty of diversity and the fluidity of gender through the eloquence of dance movements. Audiences experience contemporary topics of cultural diversity and gender through the traditional tool of dance. The show will marry together all the styles each of the performers specialize…
Politicians play puppets in their campaign to impress voters, students cosplay as their favorite puppet characters, and a superstar puppeteer drives a Ferrari. These are street scenes in Taiwan, and Vancouverites will have a rare opportunity to see this puppet art form at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Nov. 4, when the Ouxi Taiwanese Puppetry…
No story is black and white, especially not for Plains Cree artist George Littlechild. Known for his colourful paintings and distinct pop art style of portraiture, Littlechild’s newest work is on display at Kimoto Gallery until November 8. The current exhibition titled Those That Listen presents three unique themes: man and woman in rural and…
On Oct. 18 along the White Rock waterfront pier, members from the Sanatan Cultural Society of British Columbia will host the city’s first annual Diwali by the Sea, a festival of light and culture. Story, music and dance performances from individuals from a wide array of cultural backgrounds will be on hand to celebrate the…
It’s the second year for LiterASIAN: A Festival of Pacific Rim Asian Canadian Writing. The organizers of the Vancouver Asian Writers’ Workshop will host the event from Oct. 9 to 12. Although there are mainstream literary festivals that recognize diversity and inclusiveness, says Jim Wong-Chu, LiterASIAN organizer, he feels there is a need to feature…
Those of us who frequent libraries know what books offer: a new perspective, or a pleasurable escape to an alternate reality. But the Vancouver Public Library provides something more: a look into our own community. With the upcoming event Diverse Voices in Canadian Literature, VPL will showcase dynamic voices of Canadian authors and their importance…
