Vancouver residents will join the rest of Canada and BC in celebrating this year’s Culture Days, Sept. 26 to 28.
Now in its fifth year, the national celebration was conceived in response to the growing recognition that vibrant arts and culture contributes to a healthy and stable society.
Culture Days features free participatory and interactive arts and cultural activities presented by individual artists, groups, organizations, municipalities, and festivals.
There are more than 50 events registered so far for Culture Days in the City of Vancouver. Here is a sampling of what you’ll find happening over the weekend:
TheatreSports Sampler
Vancouver Theatre Sports league opens the doors of their home, The Improv Centre on Granville Island. Enjoy a tour of the theatre and relax on the patio overlooking the waterfront marina and enjoy a drink at the bar & lounge before either of the two TheatreSports shows. Sept. 27 (3 to 5pm) and 28 (1 to 3pm).
Hot One Inch Action
Hot One Inch Action is an interactive art party for everyone, featuring the tiny art of fifty different artists reproduced on one inch buttons. These limited edition buttons are displayed on the gallery wall and the audience is offered the opportunity to buy randomly selected buttons in mixed bags of five for $5. Didn’t get the button you want? Trade for it! Sept. 27 from 7 to 11pm Hot Art West City Gallery, 2206 Main.
Kits House Story Circle
A facilitated story-telling circle about memories about Kits House, hosted by The Vancouver Public Library. Sept. 27 from 1 to 4pm.
Behind The Curtain – Carmen at the QET
Peek behind the curtain to see what happens backstage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This unique opportunity includes detailed tours of the theatre focusing on the legacy of the historic theatre, and a look at the staging, costume design, and background of Vancouver Opera’s production of Bizet’s Carmen. Sept. 27 from 1 to 4pm.
Animate It!
The Reel 2 Real Film Festival offers free animation activities for kids and families at the Mount Pleasant branch of the Vancouver Public Library. Learn how to make your own animated short film using objects and cut-out materials. Sept. 27 from 1 to 4pm.
Sneak Peek of The Nutcracker
Goh Ballet opens their doors for a tour of their heritage building on Main Street and a fifteen-minute glimpse behind the scenes of their production of The Nutcracker. Sept. 28 at 1pm.
