What Is Shut Up and Write? Shut Up And Write meet-ups place the typically solitary activity of writing into a more social space. The idea is simple: a group of people get together and focus on their own writing, with short breaks to socialise – “No critiquing, exercises, lectures, ego, competition or feeling guilty.” … Continue reading →

To My Unborn Child Wen-Li Chen Hosted by the Richmond Art Gallery Curated by Tyler Russell September 14 – November 10 Talk and Tour with Curator Tyler Russell: September 13, 6-7pm Opening Reception: September 13, 7-9pm Richmond Art Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm The Richmond Art Gallery is located in … Continue reading →

An Evening with Monia Mazigh and Barâa Arar “Being a person of colour, being a Muslim woman who wears the hijab, or being anyone who identifies publicly with a minority group, that identity becomes politicized by others whether you like it or not.”—Barâa Arar The more one knows about author Monia Mazigh, the more inspiring … Continue reading →

Anna Wong: Traveller on Two Roads August 31-November 3, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 30, 7pm Canadian master printmaker Anna Wong (1930-2013) was born and raised in Chinatown in Vancouver, BC. In her early twenties, Wong worked at her family’s business, Modernize Tailors. After studying Chinese brush painting in Hong Kong and graduating from the … Continue reading →

Launched in 2013, LiterASIAN is an annual festival of Pacific Rim Asian Canadian writing and a community-building initiative of the Asian Canadian Writers Workshop (ACWW). The first of its kind within Canada, the festival’s purpose is to promote and celebrate the works of Asian Canadian writers and artists through author readings, panel discussions, and workshop … Continue reading →

Hope-Princeton Roadcamp Legacy Sign Unveiling & Tashme Museum Expansion Opening Fri., Sept. 7, 2018, 11 am Location: Chain up pull-out on Hwy 3, 10 km East of Hope Followed by Ribbon-cutting at Sunshine Valley Tashme Museum & lunch reception If you are interested in bus transportation and or attending, please RSVP Nikkei National Museum Linda … Continue reading →

EXchanges Series 2018 with Gabriel Dharmoo October 9-13, 2018 In partnership with The Dance Centre. This vocal improvisation workshop aims to awaken a variety of unheard sounds that sleep deep in your throat. Your voice will resonate with that of other participants, as you participate in various vocal exploration exercises, follow an intuitive choral conducting … Continue reading →

Occupying Chinatown 鹹水埠溫哥華/咸水埠温哥华/Haam Sui Fow Wun Goh Wah July 13 to September 23, 2018 OCCUPYING CHINATOWN is Paul Wong’s year-long artist residency at the Dr. Sun Yat- Sen Classical Chinese Garden that launched in Spring 2018. Wong will be creating a series of multidisciplinary artworks based on 700 letters in Chinese sent by 90 writers … Continue reading →

Occupying Chinatown Summer Programming Gender Roles Playing on Stage: Traditional Chinese Opera with Contemporary Asian Drag Date:Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Time: 7:00-9:00pm, with performances at 7:45pm and 8:30pm Fee: Advance tickets $15. Limited tickets available at door and by donation BUY TICKETS Celebrate Pride in Chinatown! The Garden welcomes a magical one-night cross-cultural and community event highlighting … Continue reading →