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Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver is proud to present an unforgettable evening as part of Coup de coeur francophone!
 
Quebec's rising indie-pop duo, Bibi Club and folk-alternative performer Étienne Fletcher, play October 24. 

🎟️: www.lecentreculturel.com/en/etiennefl...
October 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I Know What You Did Last Weekend is a hilarious and over-the-top homage to the iconic 1997 cult classic (and 2025 reboot), I Know What You Did Last Summer – with an improvised twist.

Now on at The Improv Centre until November!

🎟️ Book your tickets: theimprovcentre.ca
October 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
September 30 is both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that "Every Child Matters".

Learn more at the Orange Shirt Society.
September 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The 5th annual Stir Fall Arts Guide is here!

📍Pick up your FREE copy at your local JJ Bean or your favourite arts venue.

#vancouverarts #vancouverbc #ArtsAndCulture
September 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The 44th annual Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off October 2, with 435-plus screenings.

The festival takes over Vancouver’s cinemas and screens with VIFF Live performances and so much more.

🎬 Check out the full line-up and book your tickets:
viff.org

@viffest.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
TOO MANY ZOOZ promises to be an electric and high-energy opener to the Kay Meek's 2025/26 Season, with support from Vancouver's own Mark Woodyard.

🎟️October 5: kaymeek.com/events/too-m...

@toomanyzooz.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Vetta Chamber Music celebrates 40 years with Beginnings, the first concert of its anniversary season, September 26–29.

This powerful program pays tribute to Vetta’s roots with Kelly-Marie Murphy’s Dark Energy alongside masterworks by Beethoven.

🎟️ vettamusic.com/concert-one-...
September 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
New Works is excited to bring the return of Pop Up Dances Festival, September 19-21. 

This celebration offers FREE dance & live music events in playful and surprising public spaces.

Check it out: www.newworks.ca/pop-up-dance...

@bcculturedays.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ballet BC artists take the lead with the fifth anniversary performance of Take Form. Created, produced, choreographed, and performed by the dancers of Ballet BC. Three performances only, September 11, 12, 13 at BMO Theatre Centre.

Book your tickets 🎟️: balletbc.com/performance/...
August 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nebula Performances stages powerful opera La tragédie de Carmen, August 28 to September 7.

This gripping adaptation condenses Bizet’s Carmen into a more focused and intense production. Set in a high school, La tragédie de Carmen speaks directly to a new generation.

🎟️ www.nebulaperformances.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Heated banter, comic mishaps, and a dastardly plot—Shakespeare’s timeless rom-com Much Ado About Nothing is playing at Bard on the Beach until September 20.

🎟️ bardonthebeach.org/much-ado-abo...
August 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Enjoy a scrumptious summer evening at Theatre Under the Stars with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the anticipated return of Legally Blonde The Musical.

A Vancouver tradition since 1940. 🎟 www.tuts.ca
July 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Romance, wit, and mistaken identities power this new staging of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy full of colourful characters and passionate poetry.

"Bard on the Beach opener Much Ado About Nothing mixes summery charm with updated reflections" - Stir

🎟️ bardonthebeach.org/much-ado-abo...
July 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Find Your Folk at the 38th annual Mission Folk Music Festival!

Get your Evening, Day, Weekend and Weekend + Camping passes now for a fabulous weekend bursting with folk songs, global rhythms, Americana tunes, and more.

Get your tickets: missionfolkmusicfestival.ca
July 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Experience global sounds, homegrown stars, and three days of music by the beach at the 48th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, July 18-20.

Learn more: thefestival.bc.ca
July 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join Surrey Art Gallery for an afternoon of artmaking and performances on Saturday, July 12.

The theme Imagining our Stories inspired by the artworks in the summer exhibitions 10 and 10: Story of Stories & Experiments in Solitude

www.surrey.ca/news-events/...
July 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Vancouver, get ready to laugh your face off. Kiran Deol—comedian, actor, writer & all-around badass—is bringing her signature blend of sharp wit, unfiltered honesty to the stage.

Indian Summer Festival presents A Raucous Evening with Kiran Deol, July 8

🎟️ indiansummerfest.ca/events/kiran...
July 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Surrey Art Gallery's 50th Anniversary tells stories of the collection's beginning and current moments. 10 and 10: Story of Stories at Surrey Art Gallery runs June 28 to August 9, admission is free.

Plan your visit: www.surrey.ca/arts-culture...
June 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Camp Khats countdown! Vancouver’s beloved Khatsahlano Street Party is one week away. West 4th Avenue is set to transform into a vibrant hub on July 5.

Check out the Burrard TD Stage presented by Stir featuring 8 incredible artists.

🎶https://www.khatsahlano.ca
June 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Celebrate West Coast Modern architecture and design, July 8 to 13!

West Coast Modern Week is a yearly celebration of West Coast Modernism, a distinct architectural style with deep roots in West Vancouver.

🎟️: westvancouverartmuseum.ca/west-coast-m...

Presented by West Vancouver Art Museum
June 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Surrey Art Gallery's 50th Anniversary tells stories of the collection's beginning and current moments. 10 and 10: Story of Stories at Surrey Art Gallery, June 28 - August 9

Details: www.surrey.ca/arts-culture...
June 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The 40th Annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off, happening around the city June 20 to July 1.

With 180 performances including 50 free shows happening from downtown to Granville Island and the North Shore.

🎟️ www.coastaljazz.ca
June 18, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Stir's Summer Arts Guide is here!

☀️Check out the hottest events this season: www.createastir.ca/summer-guide

Pictured: Whistler Summer Concert Series
June 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Dancing on the Edge returns June 12–21 with 30+ bold, boundary-pushing performances by artists from across Canada and around the world.
Experience a dynamic mix of world premieres, Canadian debuts, and works from emerging artists. 

🎟️ www.dancingontheedge.org
June 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The 40th Vancouver International Jazz Festival’s Performance Works concert series presents five nights of feel-good music with masterful performances that will stay with you long after the shows are over.

June 25 to 29: 🎟️ www.coastaljazz.ca
May 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM