"There’s not another event like it on the summer calendar in Vancouver.” – Georgia Straight Our legendary art-filled party always signals the start of ISF season, and we’re back for another smashing festival kickoff! Speaking to our festival theme of inter/dependence are a phenomenal line-up of chefs, artists and musicians. A compelling performance by Nisha […]
Come celebrate summer in the city with our free music stage in the heart of Granville Island. Join us for a day of incredible live music in the Public Market Courtyard at the foot of False Creek. Featuring a diverse line-up of musicians and genres, this afternoon will showcase a roster of fresh talent looking […]
“Individually, rivers are distinct, with their specific sources, discernible shapes, and colours, but when they meet as in this collaboration, they come together in a way that makes it impossible to deconstruct." – Mohamed Assani In nature, the places where bodies of water meet each other create nutrient-rich and totally unique ecosystems. Historically, these estuaries […]
“nothing is ever what it seems, but forever is the theme” - Shabazz Palaces Two visionary artists come together to explore, explode, and break assumptions of the linearity of time. This is an invitation into kaleidoscopic sound worlds, charting pathways from past-present-future. Experience the Afrofuturist hip-hop sonic landscapes of SHABAZZ PALACES (Seattle) and the Indofuturist […]
Now more than ever, it is essential to cultivate joyful and inspired spaces. So who better to wrap up the 13th festival edition than some of the most vibrant young artists in our city! With roots in rich histories, these inventive performers are claiming space and moving artistic expression forward. Start the night grooving to […]
