Amy Helm brings her soulful songs and stellar vocals to St. James Hall on August 20 — Stir

The daughter of the Band’s legendary drummer and singer Levon Helm is a musical force to be reckoned with in her own right

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Christopher Cheung’s Very Vancouver digs beneath the city’s towers to uncover its working-class soul — Stir

Vancouver journalist’s latest book trades polished postcard skylines for intimate stories of individuals and families finding home in Canada’s “city of glass” 

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Mivule to finish the Vancouver Public Library’s Rooftop Rhythms series on an upbeat note on August 15 — Stir

The eight-piece band blends reggae and Afrobeat, exploring singer Brian Baroda’s experiences as a South Sudanese refugee

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The Cultch says visa delays threaten The Horse of Jenin’s Canadian premiere — Stir

One-man show by Amsterdam-based Palestinian artist Alaa Shehada had already been postponed from last spring due to processing holdups

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Laura Crema pays tribute to Jazz on a Summer’s Day star, August 9 at VIFF Live — Stir

Local singer puts her own improvisational spice on classic songs in ode to Anita O’Day’s iconic performance in the acclaimed, 1959 Newport Jazz Festival documentary

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Be(ing) Moss closes the Vines Art Festival with a meditation on humanity’s place in the natural world — Stir

The piece by Soya and Chantal is “a kind of ancestral experience ritual” that invites attendees to join in the stillness and subtle, meditative movement

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Maiku Hama trilogy still buzzes with ’90s-era wit, corruption, and cool at The Cinematheque — Stir

Hayashi Kaizo’s hard-boiled trio moves from cheerful spoof to disturbing violence in a distinctly Japanese play on old Mickey Spillane stories

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Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival showcases masters of the nylon strings at CapU, August 13 to 16 — Stir

Highlights of the fest include a solo concert by acclaimed Argentine tango guitarist Máximo Diego Pujol, plus performances by a slate of B.C.–based musicians

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Vancouver Youth Choir takes it outside for Music on Main’s Summer Pop-Up Concerts series — Stir

Artistic director and founder Carrie Tennant says the choir helps its young members make authentic human connections in an era when that is more challenging than ever

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Belle Spirale Dance Projects announces 2026-27 season that features European debut and The Little Match Girl with live choral music — Stir

September’s Censored Opera Festival in Helsinki is followed by collaboration with Vancouver Chamber Choir in November

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Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 events you won’t want to miss during the 12th annual Vines Art Festival — Stir

Live music, contemporary dance, drag performances, storytelling, circus arts, and a whole lot more hit Vancouver’s parks and beaches

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At The Cinematheque’s Film Noir 2026, Niagara’s Marilyn Monroe conjures a full-colour femme fatale — Stir

Set on the edge of Horseshoe Falls, the stunningly shot crime thriller with the dangerous femme fatale deserves a new look on the big screen

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With Lachrimae, lute virtuoso Lucas Harris explores the uplifting powers of musical melancholy — Stir

The eclectic program mixes masterpieces by Renaissance composer John Dowland and Joni MItchell at Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival

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Vancouver Latin American Film Festival unveils program of more than 70 films for event September 10 to 20 — Stir

Highlights include Argentinian-Uruguayan opener A Loose End , and guest filmmakers Oscar Ruiz Navia and Mayra Hermosillo

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Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Powell Street Festival stays true to its legacy — Stir

Retaining its spirit of community and resistance, the long-running arts festival returns to Paueru Gai for a milestone weekend of food, performances, and storytelling

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VIFF Live announces 2026 program of film screenings, immersive concerts, and “reworlding” — Stir

The series includes appearances by Canadian and international artists, including throat-singing duo Silla, composer Kelly Moran, and experimental rock act Xiu Xiu

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Early Music Vancouver artist in residence Marc Mauillon loves the challenge of 17th-century opera — Stir

Tackling the title role in Monteverdi’s Orfeo as part of EMV’s Summer Festival requires a different approach, the French singer says—and a willingness to push beyond beautiful singing

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Posh Ball events kick off as Pride Week begins, July 24 to 26 — Stir

With an awards night and workshops at The Dance Centre, and the grand catwalk show at the Pearl on July 25, Vancouver Kiki Ballroom Alliance celebrations show the art form is alive and well

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At The Polygon, remarkable new exhibition connects Greg Girard’s images from across the decades, and across the Pacific — Stir

In Greg Girard: Photographs 1972–2026, Vancouver artist’s well-known nighttime hideaways and cityscapes share space with his affecting, lesser-known shots of urban dwellers

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Music review: Main Stage highlights from Day 1 of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival — Stir

Stellar sets from Aysanabee, Hazlett, and Sahra Halgan got the 49th annual fest off to a great start, and the weather certainly didn’t hurt

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With Ionesco’s Cabaret, Rumble Theatre brings the Theatre of the Absurd into the modern age — Stir

The show, produced by Theatre Conspiracy in association with Pi Theatre, finds contemporary resonances in Eugène Ionesco’s 20th-century works

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Theatre review: Gleefully chaotic Goblins dismantle Oedipus at Bard on the Beach — Stir

Wug, Kravga, and Moog deliver a take on Sophocles’ Greek tragedy that, in addition to copious amounts of crude humour, has its share of chillingly effective moments

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Vancouver’s socially conscious Buddie on evolving its sound beyond “grunge pop” — Stir

Performing at the Eastside Arts Festival, the indie-rock band says it has no intention of being pegged as strictly a ’90s throwback

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The Dance Deck showcases new works in backyard off the Drive, July 18, 19, 25, and 26 — Stir

Copresented by Belle Spirale and the Eastside Arts Festival, the summer tradition features a Ballet BC dancer, a Bharatanatyam practitioner, members of the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and more

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Labour dispute at Centre A sparks lockout and public rally — Stir

Negotiations reached an impasse in recent weeks and illustrate challenges facing small artistic nonprofit workplaces

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New Works’ All Over the Map brings dance to unexpected corners of Vancouver — Stir

In a lineup reflecting the strength of the local dance scene, performer Jes Hanzelkova embraces outdoor settings for the multifaceted expression of struggle in her new piece

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Toronto-based Nastasia Y carries on a family tradition of song and rebellion, at Mission Folk Music Festival — Stir

The Ukrainian-born performer distills influences from Slavic folk to jazz and R&B into her music, as heard on her solo debut, Kyiv Soul

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Theatre review: The Little Mermaid dives into glittering storybook setting at Theatre Under the Stars — Stir

Standout performances and design bring infectious energy to Disney’s tale of love and self-discovery

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Theatre review: Bard on the Beach’s adaptation of Antigone opens new paths through timeless tragedy — Stir

Bold update by Kate Besworth brings mythic figures closer to us while continuing to ask the ancient questions posed by Sophocles

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Theatre review: Theatre Under the Stars’ Sister Act soars on joyous sounds and heartfelt story — Stir

Fierce company transforms characters by committing to the popular musical’s blend of disco, soul, and gospel

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