April 26 to June 15, 2014 Guest Curator: Bill Jeffries Opening Reception: Saturday, April 26 – 2:00 to 4:00pm Vancouver artist Evan Lee’s scanned images of ginseng roots and drawings of elderly Chinese women, and the cultural affinities between them, are the subject of this exhibition organized by guest curator Bill Jeffries. The exhibition consists … Continue reading
Every spring, VIBC presents the City of Bhangra Festival, a ten-day all-out dance party and music-fest showcasing the music and dance of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. On indoor and outdoor stages, in parks, in clubs, and even right smack downtown in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Festival features hundreds of … Continue reading
Calling all volunteers who are curious about the lesser-known history of BC. If you can speak either English, Cantonese or Mandarin, and are willing to be trained to qualify as the “Cultural Ambassadors” of the Pacific Canada Heritage Centre (PCHC), please read on. In support of the Centennial Anniversary of the Ing Suey Sung Tong … Continue reading
Bon Voyage / Bon Appétit: Menus from the Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s Ships, Trains, Planes, and Hotels is an exhibition that will be held from April 7 to December 24, 2014. Whether you prefer quick eats or fine dining, join us for an exhibition of eye-catching and mouth-watering Canadian Pacific Railway Company menus dating from … Continue reading
You are invited to meet Edwin Lee at the book signing of SUM YUNG GUYS! Edwin Lee was born in Vancouver’s Chinatown in 1936, at a time when Chinese were a minority in our city. The book shares some intimate memories of growing up in Vancouver during the 40,s and 50’s and the special bond … Continue reading
Consider this your exclusive invite to a thought-provoking and entertaining night of words. Four vanguards of the Asian literary scene assemble at Pulpfiction Books (2422 Main Street, Vancouver) to read passages from their latest novels and publications. Join Doretta Lau (How Does A Single Blade Of Grass Thank The Sun), Tom Cho (Look Who’s Morphing), … Continue reading
Traditional textiles are often associated as cultural objects since much of the thoughts about the work, materials and techniques have significance in meaning and value. For centuries, the practice of producing traditional cloths in Indonesia has been passed down from generation to generation. Although the method is seen impractical, the symbolic meaning and value embedded … Continue reading
explorASIAN 2014 exclusive offer! explorASIAN 2014 exclusive offer! Theatre Replacement’s Kate Bowie May 28 -31, 8pm Shadbolt Centre for the Arts $15 tickets, (Regular $32/$27) PROMO CODE: exploreA Book online or by phone: https://tickets.shadboltcentre.com Box Office 604 205-3000 Continue reading
To purchase tickets to the Gala, please go to our Eventbrite registration page. Continue reading