Festival

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The PuSH for international arts

Peak Web January 20, 2025

The 2025 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival will be held from January 23 to February 9 across the Lower Mainland. This year is the 20th anniversary of the festival, and to celebrate, the program will feature dozens of performances from music, dance, film, theatre, culinary, visual arts, and more. With various artists to see and shows to experience over the two-week long event, there’s something in store for every arts appreciator whether this is your first time attending the festival, or you’re a seasoned PuSher. Without further ado, here’s a list of some must-see events that will be rolling across…

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photo of a sikh procession in Surrrey, BC
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Unveiling the festivity of the Sikh Nagar Kirtan in Surrey

Peak Web May 30, 2024

As a Surrey civilian, I wanted to shed light on one of the greatest celebrations that Sikhs share with the community, the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade. This parade takes place annually in the month of April, which is now recognized…

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Fusion Festival returns to Holland Park

Peak Web July 27, 2023

The Surrey Fusion Festival is back in Holland Park this summer on July 22–23. This year’s theme is “Dance Around the World.” Fusion Festival not only provides an opportunity to try various culinary creations, but also celebrates the diversity of…

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SFU’s first Streetfest named a “true success”

Peak Web September 23, 2018

  SFU held its first annual Streetfest, a collaboration between the university and UniverCity, at the Burnaby campus on September 14. “It was a true success,” commented Streetfest co-chair Mark McLaughlin following the event. McLaughlin noted that he had received…

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Vancouver records multiple measles cases

Peak Web September 21, 2018

  Health officials from Vancouver are urging individuals across the city and its surrounding areas to update their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination doses, after reported cases of measles have gone up in Vancouver. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) released…

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Films to look out for this year at DOXA

Peak Web May 4, 2018

Maybe you’re too broke or busy to travel. Thankfully, DOXA is here again to show you the globe.      DOXA, Vancouver’s documentary film festival, returns this year with unexpected and incredible films from across the world. The festival is…

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The Vancouver International Film Festival in review

Peak Web November 4, 2017

Sweet Virginia – directed by Jamie M. Dagg Three men play Texas Hold ‘em in a bar after hours. A stone-faced man sits at a booth and demands the early bird special after being told that the bar is closed.…

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Vancouver has a brand new music festival

EIC September 11, 2017

While there are plenty of music festivals in BC, Vancouver has been lacking its own event that doesn’t require a road trip to enjoy the tunes. With no more Pemberton or Squamish festivals, it’s time we had a similar event…

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Harambecouver is a celebration that seeks to enrich the Downtown Eastside community

Peak Web August 8, 2017

Harambecouver is a multicultural celebration and parade taking place from August 25–27 in the Downtown Eastside. The event aims to focus on the diversity of people of African descent and Indigenous communities while promoting reconciliation and is open to everyone…

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Highlights for the Vancouver International Dance Festival 2017

EIC February 27, 2017

Best eye candy: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | March 3-4 | Vancouver Playhouse $50 for students Performing two works, SAND and Shostakovich, this contemporary ballet company impresses with long lines and deep emotional expression. The choreography takes classical ballet and…

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