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When & Where September 4 - 27 at 7:30pm, second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays at 2 pm | Jericho Arts Centre Director
Roy Surette In the middle of a hugely successful one-man lecture tour of North America, the young Oscar Wilde missed a connection in strait-laced Kingston, Ontario. Lazarus imagines what might have happened next - a tangled farce of seductions, betrayals, blackmail, and happy endings. Tickets $15 (student) $35 (concession) $40 (Adult) Membership from $145.00 from United Players
When & Where 10 - 20 September, in person; 21-27 September on line | Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas and other various venues The 38th Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2026 (VQFF) is just around the corner showcasing thisyear’s theme “A Seat at the Table” that imagines queer existence as a place of abundance, belonging, and possibility. This year’s programme marks 87 films, inviting audiences into stories of intergenerational and intercultural connection, indigenous sovereignty, self-realization and queer becoming, queer worlds and futures, communities beyond colonialism and the possibility of building ecosystems rather than empires. At the heart of it all is a question: How do we let our guard down, strengthen and honour who we are, and learn to tend to one another? Because a single species does not make an ecosystem. Programme and tickets are available at outonscreen.com
When & Where September 17 - October 18 Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 pm, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm. Matinees Wednesdays at 1 pm, Saturdays at 1:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. | Stanley BFL CANADA Stage Cast The Spider Patti Allan Marvin Charlie Gallant Ryan Tanu Kuru Angie Alexandra Lainfiest Kruger Andrew McNee, Fiona Jennifer Tong Four brilliant thieves and a mastermind orchestrate the perfect crime but when it all goes wrong who can anyone trust? Packed with snappy dialogu, high-tech theatrics, Blending suspense, humour, and shocking twists, the play invites the audience to piece together clues in a whodunit full of unexpected turns. Tickets: from $39 | available here
When & Where September 19 - 27 various times | Performance Works on Granville Island and various venues
This year's festival features a vibrant lineup of local, national, and international artists through live performances, workshops, masterclasses, and community events. Offering both ticketed and free events, the festival is a tribute to the artists who continue to pursue their creative path with passion, courage, and commitment. Festival highlights include guest artist Víctor Fernández , choreographer, dancer, and educator from Granada, Spain and renowned cantaora (singer) Mercedes Cortés who will be joining Flamenco Rosario for the premiere of Nuevo IV- Lo nuevo y lo añejo . Additional programming features Jafelin Helten's Raíz Viva , Kasandra Flamenco's United Elements , and Karen Flamenco's Jewels The festival will also present two evenings of flamenco music. At Alliance Française, Philippe Jean and Iminah Kani will share the stage in a special guitar evening where the Victor Kolstee Award will also be presented. The festival's traditional La Música del Flamenco will feature song and guitar, followed by a flamenco juerga, a festive gathering. The evening will close with a fiesta or party marking the end of this year's Festival. Tickets: $30-55 with some free events | available here
When & Where September 24 at 2 pm| Orpheum Host Christopher Gaze Settle in for an uplifting matinée of British classics, with stories from Christopher Gaze. Savour the pageantry of Walton’s Crown Imperial March, the tender glow of Elgar’s “Nimrod” from the Enigma Variations, and a trip to the stars with Holst’s “Jupiter” from The Planets.
When & Where September 25-26 at 7:30 | Orpheum Featured performer Tony DeSare Tony DeSare’s signature vocal and robust piano style pay tribute to the iconic songs of Billy Joel. Generations of Billy Joel fans will experience full symphonic orchestrations with Tony DeSare’s unique take on some of his most beloved hits including “Only the Good Die Young,” “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” “You May Be Right,” “Movin Out,” “My Life,” “Vienna,” and many more. Tickets from $32 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
When & Where September 24 - October 30, Thurs.Sept. 24th, Fridays and Saturdays 7:00pm. | The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street
Attend an extravagant feast at the mansion of an eccentric millionaire. Five unlikely guests have accepted the invitation, each arriving with secrets, suspicious motives, and plenty to hide. When the host is murdered, suspicion falls on everyone at the table. Accusations fly, alibis unravel, and every new revelation sends the mystery in a completely unexpected direction. With every twist created on the spot, no two performances – and no two killers – are ever the same! A classic whodunit of improvised proportions. Passes and tickets can be purchased online at The Improv Centre, by phone at 604-738-7013, or in person at the TIC Box Office
JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich When & Where 29 September – 11 October at 7:30 pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, matinees 2 pm, Sunday 4th & 11th, Saturday, 2026 | Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver, BC Director Mindy Parfitt Set design Amir Ofek Costume design Alaia Hamer Sound design Kate DeLorme Lighting design Gerald King Stage manager Jenny Kim Cast Elizabeth Barrett, Brian Markinson Jane, an employee at the big tech company, has been placed on leave after becoming the subject of a viral video. She arrives in the office of a crisis therapist — Loyd — determined to be reinstated to the job that gives her life meaning. A psychological thriller, JOB zooms in on two careerists of different generations, genders and political paradigms to examine what it means to be a citizen of the internet and our obligation to help the people who need it most. With new, local staging and a Vancouver debut following an off-Broadway premiere and a run on Broadway this play is sharp, psychologically nimble and compellingly witty. If you think theatre’s not for you — think again. JOB reshapes what is possible in theatre. Tickets from $39. Tickets on sale now through The Cultch’s Box Office: 604-251-1363 or The Cultch/Job
When & Where 1 - 11 October, 2026 | various venues VIFF 2026 will present an expansive and boldly curated program of films, events, and live performances — celebrating the full breadth of cinema in all its richness and possibility, from revelatory Canadian work and visionary international cinema to incisive documentaries, engaging genre fare, and much more. Curated short film programs will shine a light on storytellers who make every moment resonate. VIFF Live, expanded to 3 days, explores reworlding — visions and sounds of a world in which many worlds fit, of worlds that have already been, that are yet to come. Curated by Jarrett Martineau, the lneup spans avant electronica, experimental performance, Indigenous futurism, orchestral film music, and immersive audiovisual art. VIFF's first collaboration with renowned Montreal electronic music and digital arts festival MUTEK shares the spotlight with several Canadian and North American premiers and debuts. including the North American premiere of Jóhann Jóhannsson's Cinematic Suites: The Denis Villeneuve Scores. More highlights include a special 30th anniversary presentation of The Last Angel of History, featuring a live performance by Speaker Music and a conversation with DeForrest Brown Jr. and Otolith Group founders Kodwo Eshun and Anjalika Sagar; the North American premiere of The KLF: 23 Seconds to Eternity, a new compilation of the legendary electronic duo's complete film and video archive; ERASERHEAD XIU XIU, the acclaimed band's hallucinatory live reinterpretation of David Lynch's cult masterpiece and a rare live audiovisual performance by acclaimed pianist Kelly Moranan. Tickets and more information at viff.org
When & Where October 2-4 | Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre; ~ On Tour October 6 to November 8 Director and Set Design Pam Johnson Choreography Anna Kuman Costume Design Barbara Clayden Lighting Design Darren Hales Sound and Video Design Candelario Andrade Tour Lighting Design Jillian White Stage Manager Philomena Sondergaard Cast Jill Daum, Erla Faye Forsyth, Alison Kelly, Barbara Pollard, Colleen Winton, Deborah Williams The Moms are back in the creative kitchen and ready to turn the “season of thanksgiving” into the “season of forgiving.” Enjoy a theatrical feast flavoured with big belly laughs, stuffed with dysfunction, and topped with a soupçon of sarcasm—all served on a platter of naked truth. Nothing is off-limits: family traditions, food obsessions, body image, aging parents, teenagers, and the daily heroics of keeping it all together. Warm, irreverent, and deeply relatable, Talkin’ Turkey celebrates resilience, friendship, and the cathartic power of telling the truth—especially when it’s messy! Using their special recipe of raw humour and humanity, the moms prove that holidays really are about family, however you carve it. Tickets: from $37 | available here
When & Where October 9-10 at 7: 30pm, matinee October 10 at 2 pm | York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC Director Alaa Aliabdallah ‘Regash’ Producer & Co-Director Charlotte Knowles Comedians: Alaa Shehada, Hanna Shammas, Diana Sweity, Ebaa Monther, Khalil Al Batran, Raed Al-Shyoukhi, Sam Beale Six artists — all with different travel permissions — cross checkpoints and borders for their comedy tour. The show is a search for joy within the dark reality of life under occupation. As the tour unfolds, the comedians draw in larger audiences, not just in Palestine and Israel, but around the world, culminating in an invitation to do a series of gigs in London, when suddenly everything changes. This film replaces Shehada's solo performance of The Horse of Jenin, the solo performance by Shehada, originally programmed. Ticket $20, matinee: Pay What You Choose | The Cultch
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Vascular Necrosis: a Queer Zombie Love Story About Mental Illness, Trauma, and Choosing Life in Turbulent Times by Jordyn Wood When & Where 7 - 18 October at 7:30 pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, matinees 2 pm Saturday and Sunday | The NEST on Granville Island | 1398 Cartwright Street, 3rd Floor Director Daniela Atiencia Set design Paula Viitanen Aldazosa Costume design Emily Friesen Sound ans video design David Mesiha Lighting design Jonathan Kim Stage manager Julia Lank Performers Gabrielle Nebrida-Pépin, Evelyn Chew, Marguerite Hanna, Brynna Drummond, and Terrence Zho Five years ago, Penelope killed herself. Shortly after, she rose from the grave as a flesh-eating monster. Now, with the help of “de-necrotizers” — medication designed to suppress her zombie instincts — she has been given a second chance to rejoin the living. This dark comedy blends zombie lore with queer romance, asking why we are here, and why we might choose to stay ... or not. Tickets $20-35. Tickets on sale now through Touchstone's Box Office
Red Demon by Hideki Noda, translated by Roger Pulvers with adaptations by Mayumi Yoshida When & Where 8– 18 October at 7:30 pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, Saturday matinees at 3pm, PWYC Wednesday at 1:00pm, 2026 | Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova Street Director Mayumi Yoshida Set design Megan Lane Costume design Alaia Hamer Composer and sound design Anju Singh Lighting design Alexandra Caprara Video & Surtitle Designer Andie Lloyd Stage manager Agnes Hui Performers Pedro Chamale, Sarah Tsukishima, Ryo Mishima, Keisuke Abe This darkly funny play illuminates humanity's behaviour in moments of intercultural conflict. A creature washes up on the shore of a small beach town where all the villagers speak Japanese. Unable to unerstand his Spanish language, the residents immediately label him a demon that came from the sea to eat them. Tickets From $20 at Firehall Arts Centre | 604.689.0926
October Chamber Players When & Where Sunday Oct 11 at 2pm; Wednesday Oct 14 at 7pm | Pyatt Hall Program: Haydn String Quartet in C major, Op.20. no.2 Bartok Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano Webern Langsamer Satz Brahms Clarinet trio in A minor Op.114 The Chamber Players return with a series of intimate concerts curated by the musicians of the VSO. Experience beautiful chamber music in the acoustically brilliant settings of Pyatt Hall at the VSO School of Music. Tickets $42.00 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
When & Where October 14-21 | Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre Director and Co-Creator Kat Sandler Set Design Michelle Tracey Improv Consultant Rebecca NorthanLighting Design Emilie Trimbee Sound Design Tim Lindsay Stage Manager Joanne P.B. Smith Cast Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus She wants to keep everything. He wants to throw it all away. This two-hander transforms questions of clutter, memory and loss into a fast-moving comedy about relationships, grief and what we choose to carry with us. Comedic chemistry and razor-sharp repartee will have you laughing as you decide who’s right. Tickets: from $29 | from the Box Office at 604.687.1644.
When & Where October 17 at 7:30pm | Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster Andrew Borden and his wife Abby are found dead in Fall River, Massachusetts, August 1892. Their daughter Lizzie is the main suspect. Tried but acquitted of the crime, the story goes that she wielded the axe that killed them. Overnight, she becomes America’s original “mad, bad and dangerous to know” icon. Set to bluegrass music and murder ballads, Bury The Hatchet fuses gallows humour with vaudevillian horror to re-examine one of history’s most infamous murder cases. Tickets $38.00 and $51.00 Anvil Theatre
ODE Where & When October 23 & 24, 2026 at 8pm | Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. Artistic Director & Choreographer Catherine Gaudet Part pop-rock concert, part ritualistic ceremony, ODE channels the industrial happiness complex into a stripped-down exhortation on group-think conformity and cultural collapse, ultimately revealing a fragile blade of hope under the burden of collective pretense. Tickets from $45.00 Dance House or 604.801.6225
Belonging When & Where October 30 - November 7pm | various venues and times The 23rd Festival celebrates the experience of being seen, heard, respected, and valued for who you are. More than 100 events at over 30 local venues — music, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, art talks, history tours, and more — all rooted in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Tickets most events are free. Further information and full listing of all events here https://www.heartofthecityfestival.com/
DIRT When & Where 4 - 8 November at 7:30 pm, matinees 2 pm, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th 2026 | Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver, BC Artistic Director and Choreographer Elon Höglun Dancers Elon Höglund, Mecdy Jean-Pierre, Rahime Gay-Labbé, Amara Barner, Silvia Sanchez Original score E Höglun Lighting design Benoit Larivière Puppets Anna Höglund & Annika Arnell Poem & Sunflower Amara Barner Production Manager and Outside Eye Emmanuelle Lê Phan Celebrated contemporary/hip hop group Tentacle Tribe returns to showcasing their latest work. Dirt is a profound meditation on our ancestral connection with the Earth. While previous performances involved complex set designs and props, Dirt reflects the beginnings of Tentacle Tribe, where pushing the boundaries of physical movement was the focus. The show mixes dance and puppetry in an unexpected hip hop fusion. Key influences include breaking, popping, and martial arts. The symbiotic relationships portrayed in Dirt are amplified by non-verbal storytelling. Rhythm, sensation, and breath all contribute to the rawness of critiquing humanity’s conquering relationship with the planet. Tickets from $39. Tickets on sale now through The Cultch’s Box Office: 604-251-1363 or The Cultch/Dirt
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When
& Where 19 March, 2026 - 3 January, 2027 | Museum
of Anthropology Guest curator Luis Manuel González This exhibition offers a glimpse into Andean cosmovision (a holistic and spiritual framework for explaining the structure of the universe) through an exploration of MOA's collection of nearly 100 ancient Andean artifacts, crafted from ceramic, textile, bone, shell, and wood. Some items date back over 2,500 years. Also included are various ancient wind instruments and an animated projection of an oil painting by contemporary Peruvian artist Miguel Araoz Cartagena of the Milky Way, which highlights the Inka's belief in a dual constellation system–recognizing shapes in the sky's light formations and shadows. For further information, visit moa.ubc.ca.
When
& Where 14 May - 12 October, 2026 | Museum of Anthropology Curator Jordan Wilson Drawing
on the distinctive form and techniques of traditional “button
blankets” of the Northwest Coast—robes typically adorned
with an individual’s family or clan crests—Hazel Wilson’s
works are a radical departure in terms of their representational quality,
bringing her practice into the realm of history painting and folk art.
The history robes index the innovative ways in which Haida and Indigenous
artists continuously expand on traditional forms to speak to a changing
wold. For further information, visit moa.ubc.ca
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