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Saxophonist Cory Weeds champions local jazz scene, improvising across record labels, clubs, and fests — Stir

The performer and self-taught entrepreneur has fearlessly forged his own path, not only onstage but with Frankie’s Jazz Club, the thriving Cellar label, Jazz at the Bolt, and more

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December 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM

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Year in review: Looking back on a few standout moments in Vancouver’s theatre and dance scenes in 2025 — Stir

Provocatively reimagined endings to opera and Shakespeare were among the random scenes that stuck with us from the year onstage

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December 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM

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Stir Q&A: Vancouver photo artist Dina Goldstein talks about her stunning new series “Mistresspieces” — Stir

Conversation-provoking odes to some of art history’s most iconic women were shot—with elaborate detail—in and around Vancouver

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December 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM

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Pioneering Vancouver multimedia artist Gathie Falk is being remembered for her “joyful affirmation of all that is beautiful in this world”:
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Canadian art community mourns Gathie Falk — Stir

The pioneering multimedia artist known for her glossy stacks of fruits and ceramic shoes is being remembered for her “joyful affirmation of all that is beautiful in this world”

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December 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM

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Nikkei Mochitsuki celebrates a year-end Japanese tradition, December 29 — Stir

Taiko drums and dance add to the festivities at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre

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December 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy serves up a whimsical party at the Massey Theatre, December 28 — Stir

James & Jamesy’s family-friendly show sails through a series of slapstick and sometimes surreal journeys

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December 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM

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Here's a look at some of the New Year's events Vancouver's arts and culture scene has on offer:

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Rollicking panto, offbeat film, Viennese musical elegance, and more offer unique ways to celebrate New Year’s — Stir

Whether you’re into show tunes or funk, improv comedy or acrobatics, you’re sure to find your own way of welcoming 2026 with the help of Vancouver’s arts companies and venues

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December 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM

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Secret Lantern Society is hosting its Winter Solstice Lantern Festival on December 21, with outdoor processions, workshops, and live performances bringing light to Yaletown and Granville Island:

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Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the longest night of the year, December 21 — Stir

Secret Lantern Society’s annual offering includes outdoor processions, workshops, song and dance performances, and more across Yaletown and Granville Island

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December 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM

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This just in from Ballet BC:
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Ballet BC announces artistic director Medhi Walerski to step down in June 2027 — Stir

Having steered the company toward full houses and extensive touring, French-born dance artist will leave after 40th-anniversary season

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December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM

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Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 books for the arts and entertainment fans on your holiday list — Stir

Celebrations of 7IDANsuu James Hart and Tamio Wakayama mix with coffee-table odes to gritty Vancouver streets and a viral marquee

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December 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM

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Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 books for the arts and entertainment fans on your holiday list — Stir

Celebrations of 7IDANsuu James Hart and Tamio Wakayama mix with coffee-table odes to gritty Vancouver streets and a viral marquee

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December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM

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The Horseradish Theatre is bringing the fast-paced comedy Number 13 to The Cultch's Historic Theatre on December 18 and 19 in English and December 20 and 21 in Russian.

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The Horseradish Theatre stages the quirky Slavic-accented comedy Number 13, December 18 to 21 — Stir

When a Prime Minister’s assistant’s romantic hotel rendez-vous is interrupted, a host of hilariously chaotic misunderstandings ensue

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December 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM

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“Our collective voice is only as strong as our willingness to use it": Stir takes a deep dive into what's transpired around arts funding at City Hall recently and over 2025, speaking to city councillors, as well as arts community members facing an austerity budget.
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Arts community struggles to be heard as it grapples with stagnant city funding — Stir

Twelve-percent cuts to the 2026 arts budget—while leaving grants at status quo—are the latest frustration for a community that’s repeatedly tried to voice its challenges at Vancouver City Hall

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December 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM

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In Where Mountain Cats Live exhibit, Kansas-raised printmaker and installation artist illuminates Taiwanese-Chinese American experience through everything from a “lazy Susan” to jade pendant prints
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At grunt gallery, Jenie Gao transforms paper, wood, and familial lore into reimagined keepsakes — Stir

In Where Mountain Cats Live exhibit, Kansas-raised printmaker and installation artist illuminates Taiwanese-Chinese American experience through everything from a “lazy Susan” to jade pendant prints

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December 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM

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At the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts December 20 and 21, the B3 Kings will be "will be roasting some chestnuts—and some more adventurous tunes, too". Stir gets shares memories of holiday music with keyboard master Chris Gestrin here:
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B3 Kings keyboardist Chris Gestrin draws on a long history of holiday music for jazz arrangements — Stir

Quartet roasts some chestnuts—and some more adventurous tunes, too—at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

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December 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM

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An energized title-role performance by Azaleah Korn leads an ensemble with a gift for physical comedy and classic song-and-dance numbers in Gateway Theatre's Annie:

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Theatre review: Gateway Theatre’s ambitious Annie has girl power to burn — Stir

Energized title-role performance by Azaleah Korn leads an ensemble with a gift for the physical comedy and classic song-and-dance numbers of this beloved musical

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December 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM

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"Me and my father had a great relationship—we'd always sing together, play music together, and we made a lot of beautiful memories together," santour player Saina Khaledi tells Stir.

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At Christmas With Chor Leoni, Saina Khaledi premieres Persian song inspired by her father's melodies — Stir

Composer-musician draws on years of memories in new piece for santour and choir that celebrates Yalda Night

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December 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM

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Corbin Murdoch steps in as Vancouver Folk Music Festival executive director — Stir

The musician, cultural programmer, and producer set to work alongside artistic director Fiona Black

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December 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM

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"It's such a feel-good production. There's something in it for everybody," says Chan Hon Goh of Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker, which lands at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from December 18 to 21.

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