Arts
See Red at the Cultch
December 18, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer From November 27 to 30, Just B Productions will present the Tony-award winning play Red, by John Logan, at The Cultch Theatre. The play tackles themes of legacy and the inherent conflicts of meaningful commercial art, in a conversation between the acclaimed abstract artist Mark Rothko and his assistant, Ken. Directed by Stephen Heatley, the play will be the debut production of Just B Productions,…
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Powwow meets the Blues in Get Your Feathers Ready
December 18, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Blue Moon Marquee, a swing blues duo from British Columbia, have collaborated with Northern Cree: a Powwow, round dance drum, and singing group hailing from the Cree Nation based in Treaty 6 (traditionally known as…
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The Luddite Land Assembly weaves together craft, land, and music
December 18, 2025By: Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer In the age of instant everything, what if creativity could slow the world down? This is the ethos behind the Luddite Land Assembly, taking place from November 8 to 9 at The Roundhouse. This multidisciplinary…
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Reconciliation and You: a talk with Indigenous authors
December 18, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer On October 22, the Vancouver Writers Fest hosted a talk with David A. Robertson, member of the Norway House Cree Nation and author of 52 Ways to Reconcile, and Bruce McIvor, member of the Manitoba…
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What we must confront: Living with Long COVID
December 18, 2025By: Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer The first winter of the pandemic, I was in Shanghai visiting my family when the first news reports began circulating — something about a new pneumonia, a city in lockdown. Within days, my family and…
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Speaking to Ashlyn Tegos about The Way That I Am
December 18, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Ashlyn Tegos is a queer independent recording artist based in Vancouver. Her music is a soft pop orchestra of gentle yet intentional vocal layerings over lyrics that explore love, heartbreak, and identity. On October 1,…
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The Mush Hole comes to Vancouver
December 18, 2025By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer Content warning: Mention of residential schools The Kaha:wi Dance Theatre (KDT) will, for the first time, bring their show The Mush Hole to Vancouver. The Toronto-based studio will be performing at Vancouver Cultch’s Historic Theatre…
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Brishkay Ahmed’s In the Room spotlights Afghan women
November 11, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On October 7 and 10, Canadian Afghan filmmaker and SFU communication alum Brishkay Ahmed’s new feature documentary, In the Room, had its world premiere at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Produced by Teri…
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Halal restaurant recommendations in Metro Vancouver
November 11, 2025By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer October marks Islamic History Month in Canada, highlighting the many contributions of Muslim Canadians to society. One of the hallmarks of life for Muslims is the consumption of Halal (حلال) food. Roughly translating to “permissible”…
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A preview of Oscar, the flamenco dancer’s life story
November 11, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Oscar: Homage to the Rebel Maestro of Flamenco will hit the stage of the Cultch Historic Theatre this fall, from November 6 to 9. This flamenco performance will feature significant works from the life of…
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