7 events to check out in Vancouver over the September long weekend
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From festivals celebrating different cultures and local bands, to food fundraisers where history could be made, seven events happening in Vancouver over the long weekend offer diverse opportunities for local fun.
September is starting off on the right note with a long weekend packed full of events—for those who are staying in the city. From festivals celebrating different cultures and local bands, to food fundraisers where history could be made, here are seven diverse events to check out in Vancouver over the extended break.
CHECK OUT TAIWANFEST’S OFFERINGS
The 2023 TAIWANfest will make a mark on Vancouver this long weekend through a variety of events taking place across the city. The lineup of performances includes string ensembles and DJs, with shows set to be staged at the Orpheum and at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square, north of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The lineup of community performances boasts 15 acts, including a comedy show featuring actors from Czech, Chilean and Chinese backgrounds “recreating the everyday landscape of Canada’s wonderful mix of Eastern and Western cultures,” according to organizers. The festival also includes exhibitions at the SFU Segal Building at 500 Granville St., which the curating team says will explore how different cultural heritages impact Canadian culture.
For the readers, there will be a pop-up Taiwanese book store at 700 Granville St., between West Georgia and Robson streets. If that doesn’t satiate your hunger for culture, check out one of the festival’s featured foods, Taiwanese style hot dogs, which will be sold outside the art gallery as well.
Flavours range from the vegan “dry noodle in sauce” hot dog to one containing deep-fried pork belly.
A full breakdown of the robust festival offerings is available on vancouvertaiwanfest.ca.
