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Two Vancouver comics make the finals of SiriusXM Top Comic

Sophie Buddle and Ryan Williams make the finals to the biggest Canadian comedy competition on September 27

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival spotlights a diverse array

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Spain's Sara Calero brings new flourish to the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival

With Petisa Loca, rising Madrid dancer Sara Calero pushes the form, telling the story of Spanish women in exile.

With Kamloopa, Kim Senklip Harvey shifts theatre's view of Indigenous women

Her first experience of the professional stage nearly left her broken—but now theatre’s making her whole.

Choreographer Vanessa Goodman dives into flowing set design with new work Never Still

The innovative piece uses watery video and a surprise material that’s spread across the stage.

Comedian Chelsea Handler talks political activism, cannabism and culture at upcoming Vancouver event

The truth-telling blond will be visiting seven major cities across the Great White North on the brink of our country’s impending legislative changes this October.

Lifelong passion drives Aida Cuevas's reign as Queen of Ranchera

The singer and actress has become a Mexican national icon, notching up 39 albums.

Violinist Lara St. John's musical heart is in eastern Europe

The Ontario-born musician has always sought to work Jewish, Slavic, and Romani elements into her work.

Jay Brazeau doubles back to life-changing drama of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea

Will lightning strike twice? That’s the question the theatre pros behind Athletes of Soul must be asking themselves.

In Curious Imaginings, Patricia Piccinini's beautiful mutants engage unexpected empathy

Placed in lived-in rooms at East Hastings' Patricia Hotel, the Aussie art star's hyperrealistic sculptures find profound new meaning.

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Arts Features

Two Vancouver comics make the finals of SiriusXM Top Comic

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival spotlights a diverse array

Spain's Sara Calero brings new flourish to the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival

With Kamloopa, Kim Senklip Harvey shifts theatre's view of Indigenous women

Choreographer Vanessa Goodman dives into flowing set design with new work Never Still

Comedian Chelsea Handler talks political activism, cannabism and culture at upcoming Vancouver event

Lifelong passion drives Aida Cuevas's reign as Queen of Ranchera

Violinist Lara St. John's musical heart is in eastern Europe

Jay Brazeau doubles back to life-changing drama of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea

In Curious Imaginings, Patricia Piccinini's beautiful mutants engage unexpected empathy

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