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New @pancouver.bsky.social: Japanese violin virtuoso Rio Arai headlines Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra concert on Valentine’s Day pancouver.ca/japanese-vio...
Japanese violin virtuoso Rio Arai headlines Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra concert on Valentine's Day - Pancouver
Arai, one of the world’s rising classical music stars, will make her Canadian debut at the Vancouver Playhouse.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:19 PM
New @pancouver.bsky.social: Japanese violin virtuoso Rio Arai headlines Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra concert on Valentine’s Day pancouver.ca/japanese-vio...
Tla'amin choreographer Cameron Fraser-Monroe braids tradition with truth in T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/choreographe...
Choreographer Cameron Fraser-Monroe braids tradition with truth in T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods - Pancouver
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet will present T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods in a double bill with Carmina Burana at The Centre Vancouver.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Tla'amin choreographer Cameron Fraser-Monroe braids tradition with truth in T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/choreographe...
Family’s journey through Asia’s unfinished history comes to life in After Spring, the Tamaki Family… 紀錄片: 海的彼端. VPL Central & LNY Splash will present free screening at 2:30 pm Tue (Feb 10) in Montalbano Family Theatre on Level 8. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/one-familys-...
One family’s journey through Asia’s unfinished history comes to life in After Spring, the Tamaki Family… 紀錄片: 海的彼端 - Pancouver
The Vancouver Public Library and LNY Splash are offering a free screening of this documentary about the Tamaki family on Tuesday (Feb. 10).
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February 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Family’s journey through Asia’s unfinished history comes to life in After Spring, the Tamaki Family… 紀錄片: 海的彼端. VPL Central & LNY Splash will present free screening at 2:30 pm Tue (Feb 10) in Montalbano Family Theatre on Level 8. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/one-familys-...
A poem by Cathy Xinman: The Moon Is So Far from Me, Let Alone People ... Read it @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/cathy-xinman...
Cathy Xinman: The Moon Is So Far from Me, Let Alone People - Pancouver
Have you ever stood under a full moon and felt not romance, but a profound and startling loneliness?
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February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
A poem by Cathy Xinman: The Moon Is So Far from Me, Let Alone People ... Read it @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/cathy-xinman...
Googoosh, the “Voice of Iran”, has gone quiet—and that’s her point. Learn why @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/googoosh-the...
Googoosh, the “Voice of Iran”, has gone quiet—and that’s her point - Pancouver
Before Beyoncé, before Cher, before Madonna, there was Googoosh.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Googoosh, the “Voice of Iran”, has gone quiet—and that’s her point. Learn why @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/googoosh-the...
Zhou Jian-xin showcases Tainan scenery, temple culture, and residents’ courage in free Lantern City exhibition at Pendulum Gallery (885 West Georgia St.) in Vancouver. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/zhou-jian-xi...
Zhou Jian-xin showcases Tainan scenery, temple culture, and residents' courage in free Lantern City exhibition - Pancouver
According to Zhou, many people come to the southern Taiwanese city to see historical sites or to eat local, traditional food.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Zhou Jian-xin showcases Tainan scenery, temple culture, and residents’ courage in free Lantern City exhibition at Pendulum Gallery (885 West Georgia St.) in Vancouver. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/zhou-jian-xi...
It's the last day of the Advance Theatre Festival @shadboltcentre.bsky.social in Burnaby. Here's an article in @pancouver.bsky.social on Ruby Slippers Theatre's panel discussion on bicultural identity and belonging, which was held shortly before the festival began. pancouver.ca/vancouver-th...
Vancouver theatre artists and social-service providers address bicultural identity and belonging - Pancouver
Ruby Slippers Theatre presented the forum on bicultural identity and belonging before this year's Advance Theatre Festival.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM
It's the last day of the Advance Theatre Festival @shadboltcentre.bsky.social in Burnaby. Here's an article in @pancouver.bsky.social on Ruby Slippers Theatre's panel discussion on bicultural identity and belonging, which was held shortly before the festival began. pancouver.ca/vancouver-th...
The Voice of Hind Rajab offers riveting re-enactment of five-year-old Palestinian girl’s final hours. Read a review by Rita Wong in @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/the-voice-of...
The Voice of Hind Rajab offers riveting re-enactment of five-year-old Palestinian girl's final hours - Pancouver
The Voice of Hind Rajab received a 23-minute standing ovation when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The Voice of Hind Rajab offers riveting re-enactment of five-year-old Palestinian girl’s final hours. Read a review by Rita Wong in @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/the-voice-of...
With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone—and possibly an Oscar. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/with-kpop-de...
With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone—and possibly an Oscar - Pancouver
Netflix’s animated KPop Demon Hunters follows adventures of a fictional Kpop girl group (Huntrix) whose members hunt demons by night.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:17 AM
With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone—and possibly an Oscar. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/with-kpop-de...
Want to learn how to be Filipino? Hazel Venzon teaches how to care for people through kapwa in Everything Has Disappeared at the PuSh Festival. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/want-to-lear...
Want to learn how to be Filipino? Hazel Venzon teaches how to care for people through kapwa in Everything Has Disappeared - Pancouver
Venzon will lead PuSh festival audiences on a journey to discover what the world would be like if there were no Filipinos.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Want to learn how to be Filipino? Hazel Venzon teaches how to care for people through kapwa in Everything Has Disappeared at the PuSh Festival. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/want-to-lear...
Spring After Spring reveals how a family legacy endures through generational differences and grief. This emotionally charged documentary's theatrical debut is at the VIFF Centre on Feb. 6. @viffest.bsky.social @joeplanta.bsky.social pancouver.ca/spring-after...
Spring After Spring reveals how a family legacy endures through generational differences and grief - Pancouver
Jon Chiang says that his award-winning documentary, Spring After Spring, is really about profound and universal family relationships.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Spring After Spring reveals how a family legacy endures through generational differences and grief. This emotionally charged documentary's theatrical debut is at the VIFF Centre on Feb. 6. @viffest.bsky.social @joeplanta.bsky.social pancouver.ca/spring-after...
Faly Mevamanana mixes obsession, deception, and sabotage into The Baking Show Show: The Play. Ruby Slippers Theatre will present world premiere @shadboltcentre.bsky.social from Feb 5 to 7 and Presentation House from Feb. 12 to 15. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/faly-mevaman...
Faly Mevamanana mixes obsession, deception, and sabotage into The Baking Show Show: The Play - Pancouver
According to Mevamanana, her character Grace is very nice, very kind, and very smiley—with the internal life of a criminal mastermind.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Faly Mevamanana mixes obsession, deception, and sabotage into The Baking Show Show: The Play. Ruby Slippers Theatre will present world premiere @shadboltcentre.bsky.social from Feb 5 to 7 and Presentation House from Feb. 12 to 15. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/faly-mevaman...
When young adults can’t afford independence, family expectations fill the gap—from China’s ‘leftover women’ to Canada’s pressured youth. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/when-young-a...
When young adults can’t afford independence, family expectations fill the gap—from China’s ‘leftover women’ to Canada’s pressured youth - Pancouver
Qian Liu, the author of a book on this subject, explains why the children of immigrants often feel such pressure to succeed.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM
When young adults can’t afford independence, family expectations fill the gap—from China’s ‘leftover women’ to Canada’s pressured youth. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/when-young-a...
North of North begins production for second season on APTN, CBC, and Netflix. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/north-of-nor...
North of North begins production for second season on APTN, CBC, and Netflix - Pancouver
In its first season, North of North was a hit with audiences around the world for its lighthearted portrayal of life in Nunavut.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:20 AM
North of North begins production for second season on APTN, CBC, and Netflix. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/north-of-nor...
PuSh Festival: Khalil Khalil explores a Palestinian performer’s search for identity after being named after his martyred brother. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/push-festiva...
PuSh Festival: Khalil Khalil explores a Palestinian performer's search for identity after being named after his martyred brother - Pancouver
The co-creator and co-director of Khalil Khalil, Bilal Alkhatib, spoke about his friend's struggled in a PuSh Play podcast.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:57 AM
PuSh Festival: Khalil Khalil explores a Palestinian performer’s search for identity after being named after his martyred brother. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/push-festiva...
Multimedia storyteller Omar Mouallem explores viral nature of toxic masculinity in “Nader’s Girl” at MENA Film Festival. Read @nuralsumbultepe.bsky.social interview with @omarmouallem.bsky.social in @pancouver.bsky.social. pancouver.ca/multimedia-s...
Multimedia storyteller Omar Mouallem explores viral nature of toxic masculinity in "Nader's Girl" - Pancouver
Mouallem adapted the film from a short story called "Cynthia" by Saeed Teebi, which appeared in His First Palestinian: And Other Stories.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Multimedia storyteller Omar Mouallem explores viral nature of toxic masculinity in “Nader’s Girl” at MENA Film Festival. Read @nuralsumbultepe.bsky.social interview with @omarmouallem.bsky.social in @pancouver.bsky.social. pancouver.ca/multimedia-s...
Luzon-born and B.C.-based interdisciplinary artist Anjela Magpantay unpacks love, distance, and Pasalubong at the Russian Hall on Feb. 4 and 7 as part of the HOLD ON LET GO festival. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social @joeplanta.bsky.social pancouver.ca/anjela-magpa...
Anjela Magpantay unpacks love, distance, and Pasalubong in it is for when you meet me - Pancouver
Magpantay will perform her solo show on February 4 and 7 at the HOLD ON LET GO festival at the Russian Hall (600 Campbell Avenue).
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January 18, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Luzon-born and B.C.-based interdisciplinary artist Anjela Magpantay unpacks love, distance, and Pasalubong at the Russian Hall on Feb. 4 and 7 as part of the HOLD ON LET GO festival. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social @joeplanta.bsky.social pancouver.ca/anjela-magpa...
Writing Hawa will be screened at 8 pm on Sunday (Jan. 18) at VIFF Centre as part of the MENA Film Festival. Learn more about this deeply personal documentary about an Afghan family in this @pancouver.bsky.social article by @nuralsumbultepe.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/writing-hawa...
Writing Hawa reveals family's private moments and struggles as Taliban returns to rule Afghanistan - Pancouver
The MENA Film Festival will present the Noori siblings' award-winning documentary on January 18.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Writing Hawa will be screened at 8 pm on Sunday (Jan. 18) at VIFF Centre as part of the MENA Film Festival. Learn more about this deeply personal documentary about an Afghan family in this @pancouver.bsky.social article by @nuralsumbultepe.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/writing-hawa...
The Next Act initiative will pair professional actors with older, racialized mentees. It's a paying gig for actors and prospective students. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/the-next-act...
The Next Act initiative will pair professional actors with older, racialized mentees - Pancouver
Talk Is Free Theatre has launched a national pilot program to address the current shortage of older, racialized actors in Canada.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The Next Act initiative will pair professional actors with older, racialized mentees. It's a paying gig for actors and prospective students. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/the-next-act...
Writer- director Suzannah Mirghani filmed Cotton Queen in Egypt with Sudanese refugees. It's one of more than 40 films at this year's MENA Film Festival (Jan. 15 to 23). Here is an online @pancouver.bsky.social cover designed by art director Jessica Sung. Photo by Frida Mazouk / Strange Bird.
January 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Writer- director Suzannah Mirghani filmed Cotton Queen in Egypt with Sudanese refugees. It's one of more than 40 films at this year's MENA Film Festival (Jan. 15 to 23). Here is an online @pancouver.bsky.social cover designed by art director Jessica Sung. Photo by Frida Mazouk / Strange Bird.
New @pancouver.bsky.social: Cherish Menzo distorts reality in Jezebel to encourage audiences to re-evaluate media representations of Black women. The Amsterdam-based artist will perform this work at the PuSh Festival on Jan. 22 and 23. pancouver.ca/push-festiva...
PuSh Festival: Cherish Menzo distorts reality in Jezebel to encourage audiences to re-evaluate media representations of Black women - Pancouver
Cherish Menzo says that she couldn't bring a low-rider car to Jezebel, so she chose instead to ride a low-rider bike.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
New @pancouver.bsky.social: Cherish Menzo distorts reality in Jezebel to encourage audiences to re-evaluate media representations of Black women. The Amsterdam-based artist will perform this work at the PuSh Festival on Jan. 22 and 23. pancouver.ca/push-festiva...
Ming Pao Daily News will cease publishing newspapers in Vancouver and Toronto #MingPao pancouver.ca/ming-pao-dai...
Ming Pao Daily News will cease publishing newspapers in Vancouver and Toronto - Pancouver
According to a letter obtained by Canadian Press, Ming Pao Daily News will terminate 60 employees in B.C. and Ontario.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Ming Pao Daily News will cease publishing newspapers in Vancouver and Toronto #MingPao pancouver.ca/ming-pao-dai...
A scholar of the American right explains why some Black conservatives are drawn to Nick Fuentes. pancouver.ca/why-are-some...
Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes? - Pancouver
Recent profiles in The Atlantic and The New York Times have elevated the 27-year-old Fuentes into practically a household name.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:16 PM
A scholar of the American right explains why some Black conservatives are drawn to Nick Fuentes. pancouver.ca/why-are-some...
Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive @pancouver.bsky.social pancouver.ca/revolutionar...
Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive - Pancouver
Few Nigerian popular musicians have shown as much staying power as the man behind the #ElloBae and #WehDoneSir social media trends.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive @pancouver.bsky.social pancouver.ca/revolutionar...
No map required: Inside the MENA Film Festival’s expansive vision @nuralsumbultepe.bsky.social @viffest.bsky.social @downtownvan.bsky.social @pancouver.bsky.social pancouver.ca/no-map-requi...
No map required: Inside the MENA Film Festival’s expansive vision - Pancouver
One of the cofounders, Arman Kazemi, says that he is constantly gaining context about Southwest Asia and North Africa, a.k.a. MENA.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM
No map required: Inside the MENA Film Festival’s expansive vision @nuralsumbultepe.bsky.social @viffest.bsky.social @downtownvan.bsky.social @pancouver.bsky.social pancouver.ca/no-map-requi...