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Vancouver Latin American Film Festival will open its program of 70 films from 24 countries with the Canadian premiere of Argentinian-Uruguayan A Loose End on September 10.Read all the @vlaff details at Stir. #film #latinfilm #vancouverarts #filmfestival #vancouver by @stirvancouver

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Vancouver Cultural Precinct unveils ambitious call for four new arts venues, from a 400-seat hall to a 2,000-seat proscenium theatre. Space-starved alliance of 32 of the city’s arts groups releases a range of possible architectural site concepts that span Robson Square, Larwill Park, Northeast False Creek, and renos to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre building. Read on at Stir. Architectural renderings from Diamond Shmitt.#vancouver #arts by @stirvancouver

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Retaining its spirit of community and resistance, the long-running arts festival returns to Paueru Gai for a milestone weekend of food, performances, and storytelling. Read more about @powellstfest at Stir. #vancouverarts #artsandculture #vancouver #powellstreet by @stirvancouver

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VIFF Live announces 2026 program of film screenings, immersive concerts, and “reworlding”. Series includes appearances by Canadian and international artists, including throat-singing duo Silla, composer Kelly Moran, and experimental rock act Xiu Xiu. Read more at Stir. #viff #vancouverarts #vancouver by @stirvancouver

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Early Music Vancouver artist in residence Marc Mauillon loves the challenge of 17th-century opera. Tackling the title role in Monteverdi’s Orfeo as part of EMV’s Summer Festival requires a different approach, the French singer says—and a willingness to push beyond beautiful singing. Read more at Stir. #vancouvermusic #earlymusic #vancouver #artsandculture #opera by @stirvancouver

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Vancouver’s socially conscious Buddie on evolving its sound beyond “grunge pop”. Performing at the Eastside Arts Festival, the indie-rock band says it has no intention of being pegged as strictly a ’90s throwback. Read more at Stir. #music #eastvan #artsandculture #vancoucerarts #artsfestival by @stirvancouver

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Posh Ball events kick off as Pride Week begins, July 24 to 26. With an awards night and workshops at The Dance Centre, and the grand catwalk show at the Pearl on July 25, Vancouver Kiki Ballroom Alliance celebrations show the art form is alive and well. Read more at Stir. #vancouverarts #vancouverpride #pride #ballroom #vancouver by @stirvancouver

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Brass-band fusion, soul-stirring singer-songwriters, fiery fiddle, and more spread across @missionfolk’s five stages on the scenic shores of the Fraser River. See the full @missionfolk list at Stir. #missionfolk #folkmusic #vancouvermusic #livemusic by @stirvancouver

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Austin Powers swings, Andrea Superstein sings at VIFF Centre on July 25. As part of VIFF Live, Juno-nominated artist will perform a set of classic Burt Bacharach material before a screening of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.Read more at Stir.#austinpowers #viff #vancouver #music #film by @stirvancouver

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Main Stage highlights from Day 1 of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Stellar sets from Aysanabee, Hazlett, and Sahra Halgan got the 49th annual fest off to a great start, and the weather certainly didn’t hurt. Read more ahead of @vanfolkfest’s last day today! #vancouver #jericho #kitsilano #folkmusic #folkfest by @stirvancouver

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At The Polygon, remarkable new exhibition connects Greg Girard’s images from across the decades, and across the Pacific. In Greg Girard: Photographs 1972–2026, Vancouver artist’s well-known nighttime hideaways and cityscapes share space with his affecting, lesser-known shots of urban dwellers. Read more at Stir. #polygon #northvancouver #vancouverarts #vancouver Greg Girard’s Kowloon Walled City, From SE Corner, 1987.Installation view of Greg Girard at The Polygon Gallery. Photo by Dennis Ha, courtesy of The Polygon Gallery by @stirvancouver

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At the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, the eclectic Valerie June promises a little bit of everything. The American singer-songwriter plays rock ’n’ roll, blues, folk, gospel, and country, along with well-chosen cover versions of songs by Nick Cave, Gillian Welch, and Duran Duran. Read more at Stir. #folkmusic #vancouvermusic #vancouver #music #folkfest by @stirvancouver

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