Theatre
13 The Musical: Bring On Tomorrow Co.听presents this hilarious and clever coming-of-age comedy. Transporting audiences of all ages to the uncertain days of youth when fitting in was all that mattered,听13 The Musical听is an uplifting听reminder that听true friendships can be found in unexpected places. Sept. 28-Oct. 8 at the Waterfront Theatre. Tickets at .
Angels in America: Part Two: Lauded as one of the most influential works of 20th-century theatre,听this poignant account of the AIDS crisis and the Reagan era weaves together the stories of eight core characters struggling to find harmony among their beliefs, desires, and the societal roles they feel obligated to uphold. Sept. 7-Oct. 8 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets and info at .
Sound of Music: Experience this brand new production of the beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family, which will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning best score. Sept. 12-17 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. More info at .
Happy Place: Happy Place听explores and celebrates the courage, compassion, and humour of seven women living amidst each other in the most extraordinary of circumstances. Oct. 20-29 at the Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at .
The Goblin Market: Christina Rossetti鈥檚 poem of dangerous and delicious temptation comes to life with daring circus acts. Masterfully blending feats of spectacle with candid and gritty storytelling, performers will transport audiences with this captivating story of two sisters; their temptation, sacrifice and eventual salvation. Oct. 3-14 at the York Theatre. Tickets at .
Just Not That Woman: Making its world premier at the 2017 麻豆传媒映画Fringe Festival, this insightful and thought-provoking play from award-winning Australian artist, Ali Kennedy Scott, takes a revelatory look behind the 2016 U.S. election. Sept. 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 16 at the Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets and info at .
Dance
Embrytrophic Caratina: Choreographed by听Kokoro Dance directors & award-winning dance artists, Embrytrophic Caratina brings four dancers who will strip themselves bare 鈥� literally and figuratively 鈥� in breathless motion and stillness, embodying the rawness of humanity, while transcending all superficial layers of persona and ego in true butoh style. Sept. 20-23 and 26-29 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. Tickets and info at .
Golden Lotus: Beijing Dance Theater presents the North American premiere of the contemporary ballet adaptation of China鈥檚 most notorious banned novel. Forbidden in China for the past 700 years, the 麻豆传媒映画presentation marks the first time this controversial work of corruption and eroticism will be performed outside of Asia. Sept. 21-22 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets and info at .
Saudade: Experience the powerful and emotional new ensemble that is Joshua Beamish鈥檚 Saudade. Merging elegant balletic lines with street-style dynamism and drive, the work conjures up fleeting intimacies in a series of ghostly solos, duets, and group passages, accompanied by Hildur Gu冒nad贸ttir鈥檚 hauntingly beautiful cello score. Sept. 20-23 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. Info at .
META: The complexity and continually changing nature of the body inspires听this exciting and provocative new work by the award-winning choreographer and performer Deanna Peters. Oct. 27-28 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. Info at .
Music
Acis & Galatea: A Gender Liberation Opera: In this adapted version, follow the story of two women, Acis and Galatea, who have been caught off guard by their love for one another. Though, it is met with serious consequences of social persecution. Sept. 15-26 at the Annex Theatre. Tickets at .
Music on Main: Experience Music on Main, a musically-adventurous euphonious series. They鈥檙e kicking off this new season with an Australian String Quartet at the Annex. Sept. 19. For more visit .
麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra Season Opener: Maestro Bramwell Tovey鈥檚听final season begins with a performance of the Maestro鈥檚 own听Time Tracks, a collection of orchestral themes from his opera,听The Inventor. The Australia String Quartet joins the VSO for Absolute Jest. The concert is rounded out with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. Sept. 22 and 23 at the Orpheum. .
Blind Boys of Alabama with Ben Heppner: Hailed by The Rolling Stone as 鈥済ospel titans,鈥漷hefive-time Grammy award-winning Blind Boys will match soulful harmonies with the mighty vocals of Canadian tenor and UBC alumnus, Ben Heppner. In this pairing, the iconic Wagnerian singer will join the legendary ensemble from the Deep South鈥攚hose music served a soundtrack to the civil rights movement. Sept. 23 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC. For tickets and information visit .
Tim Berne鈥檚 Snakeoil: Experience Tim Berne鈥檚 rare alto saxophone talent and his ability to channel rigorous structure while still breathing the rarified air of freedom in his playing. These meticulous craftsmen and artful improvisers take music far beyond the written page and into an expressive sonic territory of exhilarating textural shifts, modular grooves, and serpentine, melodies. Sept. 24 at the Western Front. More at .
Bike Songs: Be prepared to be entertained by songs about, inspired by, or performed on bicycles. Sept. 23 at Christ Church Cathedral. Learn more at .
Baroque Duets of Love and Passion:Stephen Subbs leads an all-star ensemble of singers and instrumentalists, featuring soprano Amanda Forsythe and Vancouver鈥檚 own Colin Balzer in a programme of sensual Baroque duets of love and passion. Sept. 29 at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets and info at .
Billy Brag with Guests: Fresh from touring the world, Billy Bragg is in Vancouver, strapping on his electric guitar and entering one-man Clash mode, performing songs from his 30+ year career. Sept. 30 at the Commodore Ballroom. Tickets at .
Visual Arts
Intangible: This dynamic exhibition will challenge pre-conceived notions of 鈥楥oast Salish art,鈥� including large and small-scale works, vibrant blown-glass sculptures and exquisite jewelry, experimental fibre textiles and hip-hop multimedia installations. Sept. 13-Dec. 10 at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. More at .
City on Edge: A Century of 麻豆传媒映画Activism: With more than 650 images of street demonstrations, protests, and riots from the early 1900s to present day from the archives of the 麻豆传媒映画Sun and The Province newspapers, this exhibit captures emotionally raw and transformative moments in the lives of Vancouverites. Sept. 28-Feb.18 at the Museum of Vancouver. More at .
BE Gastown: This free, site-specific event that will capture, disrupt, and enhance the historic downtown district with activations that will push artistic boundaries, fuse genres, and take over the streets of Gastown. Sept. 21-22 at various locations. More at .
Feasting on Famine: One man鈥檚 journey through the extremes of body building and health fitness,听Feasting on Famine听explores the symmetry between the human body, the corporation, and the excess of capitalism in a world where one man consumes the daily caloric intake of a family of five. Sept. 27-30 at the Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at .
Entangled: Two Views on Contemporary Canadian Painting: This exhibit offers an insight into two distinctly different modes of painting. The origins of both can be traced back to the 1970s when the continued existence of painting was hotly debated. Sept. 30-Jan. 1 at the 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery. More at .
Life in Colour: The Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be opening its new exhibition which听features drawings by Angela Gooliaff and colouring by you! This exhibition explores keystone species in both the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, through a giant interactive colouring book mural.听Sept. 21 at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Information at
Interrupting the Interface: David Wilson鈥檚听latest series of paintings demonstrates the subtle interface between reality and filtered reality. It is an important distinction in the age of fake news and doctored images, but also a deeper comment on how the filters of memory or mood inform our everyday perceptions. Sept. 7-30 at the Kimoto Gallery. More info at .
Bombay Black: 2017 Jessie Award and multiple Fringe Award recipient Rohit Chokhani delves into a blind man鈥檚 world as he reimagines Anosh Irani鈥檚 Bombay Black, a searing play set in the bitter reality of present-day India. Sept. 7-16 at the Vancity Culture Lab. Tickets available at
Festivals
Accordion Noir Festival: In its 10th year, Canada鈥檚 only alternative accordion fest presents a pantheon of international and local accordion talent. Sept. 7-10 at various venues. More at .
麻豆传媒映画International Flamenco Festival: Now in its 27th year, the festival celebrates flamenco鈥檚 Spanish Gypsy Origins with a spellbinding lineup of local and international flamenco artists, with free workshops and ticketed performances throughout Vancouver. Sept. 11-24 at various venues. Details at .
Westward Music Festival: Rock out at Vancouver鈥檚 inaugural Westward Music Fest, with headliners including Vince Staples, A Tribe Called Red and Gov鈥檛 Mule. Sept. 14-17 at various venues. More at .
Word Vancouver: This free festival is bringing a multitude of reading and writing activities that will give you the opportunity to take part in free readings, panel discussions, writing workshops, and site performers, to name a few. Sept. 19-24 at various locations. More information at .
麻豆传媒映画International Film Festival (VIFF): Celebrating its 36th annual festival, VIFF will be featuring more than 200 features and 100 shorts, showcasing the world鈥檚 most exceptional filmmaking. Sept. 28-Oct. 13 at various locations. Information at .
Mexico Market: Travel to Mexico with this free outdoor market in the heart of downtown 麻豆传媒映画where you can enjoy staples such as tacos, tortas, and elotes (Mexican corn); indulge in sweet treats like horchata, pastries, and churros; sip on aguas frescas, agave spirits, and micheladas in the cantina; and purchase Mexican-inspired artisanal items, dried goods, and produce. Sept. 16 at Robson Square. More info at .
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Events
Stuff You Should Know: This award-winning podcast, hosted by Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark, is coming to 麻豆传媒映画this fall. Cracking open cases that delve into the mechanics, history and cultural and scientific impact of topics like Ouija boards, asteroids, and Barbie dolls has earned the podcast over 15 billion downloads by listeners around the world. Sept. 26 at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets at .
Kate Evans: Threads: Join Evans, the acclaimed author, cartoonist, and activist, who will reveal accounts of hope and hardship from France鈥檚 Calais refugee camp as told in her 2017 graphic novel听Threads: From the Refugee Crisis. Sept. 29 at the Telus Studio Theatre.
Luxury Supercar Weekend: Be struck in awe at Canadia鈥檚 Premier Luxury Lifestyle and Automotive Weekend Event, where Concours Classics and modern supercars will be staged for an expected 6,000 guests. Sept. 9-10 at VanDusen Botanical Garden. More at .
