16th Annual DTES Heart of the City Festival – October 30 to November 10

This year’s theme Holding the Light has emerged from the compelling need of DTES-involved artists and residents to illuminate the vitality and relevance of the Downtown Eastside community and its diverse and rich traditions, knowledge systems, ancestral languages, cultural roots and stories.

CapU Theatre’s 2019-2020 season opens with MACBETH November 14-23 at The BlueShore at CapU

Yes, that is correct. This production of Macbeth is set in a wizarding world not unlike the one a certain boy wizard found himself transported to years ago. The themes of magic, thirst for power and murder set the stage for a production that will be truly spellbinding.

Dance In Vancouver – November 20 – 24

“Dance In Vancouver works on many levels. It’s a great opportunity for local audiences to experience work by local artists; our artists get the chance to build their national and international connections; and the presenters become more informed on our dynamic and diverse dance scene. Over time we have seen significant growth in touring activity and BC dance is now enjoying enhanced visibility on the world stage.” 

‘FADO – The Saddest Music in the World’ Nov. 21-Dec. 14 at Firehall Arts Centre

Acclaimed Portuguese-Canadian playwright Elaine Ávila’s new play, FADO, is a tale of love and ghosts set in the back alleys and brothels of old Lisbon. Part concert and part theatre, the story of a young woman confronting her country’s Fascist past and her own identity is interwoven with the heartbreaking national music of Portugal known as Fado, which means “fate.”