Celebrating Classic Horror at the Rio
The Rio Theatre fires up its projector to honour the late, great director George Romero and his landmark 1968 “zombie horror apocalypse” Night of the Living Dead.
Aug. 25
The Rio Theatre
(1660 East Broadway)
2) The 15th Annual Latin American Film Festival
This 11-day festival encourages dialogue among cultures while exploring and celebrating the art of contemporary Latin American and Latin-Canadian filmmaking.
Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Various Locations
3) Dancing inthe Street
Dancing in the Street is back for another season of dancing in the glorious Vancouver sunshine. The final instalment features free swing dance lessons and live music. No partner or dance experience required.
Aug. 27, 1 to 4 p.m.
Turntable Plaza (181 Roundhouse Mews)
vanswingsociety.ca/dancing-in-the-street
4) Live Calligraphy in Chinatown’s Classical Chinese Garden
Acclaimed artist Water Poon will conduct a live calligraphic performance in Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden. Poon’s artwork has earned international recognition for his contemporary approach to Chinese painting and calligraphy.
Aug. 26
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden (578 Carrall St.)
5) Booming Voices in Social Spaces
The Woodward’s Atrium will reverberate with the sounds of some of Vancouver’s top vocalists at the free Voices at the Atrium event. The program includes commissioned works by Jordan Nobles and Dean Thiessen and vocal works from the 16th and 17th century.
Aug. 27
Woodward’s Atrium
(333 Abbott St.)
