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City Opera 鶹ýӳchecks into Nigredo Hotel

And four other events that make 鶹ýӳawesome this week
City Opera’s Nigredo Hotel is at the Cultch Sept. 20 to 22. Photo Michelle Koebke
City Opera’s Nigredo Hotel is at the Cultch Sept. 20 to 22. Photo Michelle Koebke

Nigredo Hotel at City Opera Vancouver

Film noir at the opera? That’s the concept of this macbre one-act chamber opera directed by Alan Corbishley, with music by Nic Gotham and libretto by distinguished Canadian author and playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald. It’s the tale of an encounter between a beautiful but crazed hotelier and a brain surgeon who seeks refuge after a traumatic car accident. Definitely not your usual night at the opera.

³: Sept. 20 to 22

Where: The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St.

Vancouver’s First Annual Ribfest

Vancouver’s first annual Ribfest heats up the Plaza of Nations Sept. 21 and 22.
Vancouver’s first annual Ribfest heats up the Plaza of Nations Sept. 21 and 22.

Summer might be on its way out on the calendar, but for meat lovers, there’s never a bad time for a good ol’ barbecue fest. Roll up your sleeves and head to our first ever Ribfest for all the lip-smacking goodness of ribs (pork and beef), pulled pork, smoked and baked chicken, baked beans and southern-style slaw. Put on by the Ontario-based Crazy Canuck Smokers, the event has been making the rounds across the country this summer, and now it’s our time.

When: Sept. 21 to 22

Where: Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Boulevard

An Evening With Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned

This American Life’s Ira Glass shares his wisdom Sept. 22 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
This American Life’s Ira Glass shares his wisdom Sept. 22 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Ditch the earbuds and listen to broadcaster Ira Glass live and in person. The creator, producer, and host of the long-running This American Life weekly public radio program is in 鶹ýӳfor one night only.Using audio clips, music and video, Glass delivers a unique talk — sharing lessons from his life and career in storytelling.

When: Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.

Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St.

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Sola Fiedler: Leap and the Loom Will Appear

Textile artist Sola Fiedler’s new exhibit “Leap and the Loom Will Appear” showcases the colourful an
Textile artist Sola Fiedler’s new exhibit “Leap and the Loom Will Appear” showcases the colourful and impressive tapestries from her collection, including a new piece that depicts Granville Island. Photo Jennifer Gauthier

Octogenarian Vancouverite textile artist Sola Fiedler’s new exhibit “Leap and the Loom Will Appear” showcases the colourful and impressive tapestries from her collection, including a new piece that depicts Granville Island. The show is part of the Textile Walking Tour of Granville Island, and brings the public into the intimate gallery space to see her work, made with upcycled clothing.

When: Sept. 21 to Oct. 2; opening night Sept. 20

Where: 1359 Cartwright St. (Granville Island)

Slow Fish Dinner

Dive into this annual event that gets you up close with chefs, all for a great cause. Following a wine and canapes reception, eight chefs will serve exceptional tasting dishes in the eight kitchens at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. Grazing through the kitchens, you will have a chance to talk to the chefs and winery representatives about their passion for what they do. On the menu: sustainable seafood.

When: Sept. 23, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 1505 West Second Ave.

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