September 26 edition: Vancouver's secret garden

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— V. 
Associate Editor

FEATURE

See inside Arthur Erickson’s secret garden

Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson might be famed for his luxury modern houses. But his own home was quiet and understated. Up a hill in West Point Grey, the open-concept house is nothing special—except that it faces a beautiful garden. The Arthur Erickson Foundation gave us an intimate tour.

CITY & CULTURE

Pop Eye: Stephen Colbert’s Justin Trudeau interview proves the PM is still a rock star

Trudeau might be underwater in the polls, but Mike Usinger argues the PM has got something Pierre Poilievre can only dream of: charisma.

• Here are National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events happening in the Lower Mainland

• Vancouver Aquarium promises “fin-tastic” fall programming

• Continue your learning journey at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Open 10am to 5pm on September 30—National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.*

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ARTS

Ballet BC will kick off 2024-25 season with Dawn

French and Dutch choreographers join Vancouver’s own Crystal Pite in a triple bill this November to launch Ballet BC’s next season.

• Our picks for what to see at VIFF 2024

• Yaga brings suspense and folklore to Gateway Theatre

• Re:Nassance Opera’s IndieFest turns five this fall

• Twilight in Concert is exactly what it sounds like

• September 26-29, the Interior Design Show Vancouver returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Enjoy new products, designers, and cutting-edge concepts. Plan your visit today!*

• Just Added to VIFF's Lineup: Alex Ross Perry’s Pavements, a prismatic, narrative, scripted, documentary, musical, metatextual examination of the iconic 90s indie band Pavement. Get tickets.*

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VIFF is Here! 10 Days of Spectacular Cinema Await...

The Vancouver International Film Festival’s 43rd edition officially opens tonight with a special screening of Ari’s Theme accompanied by members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Limited standby tickets will be available at the door. Other highlights include Miguel Gomes’ Grand Tour, winner of Best Director at Cannes.

Explore the program.

MUSIC

Country star Riley Green’s North American tour will stop in Abbotsford

Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour swings by A-Town early next year.

• Our Lady Peace will also stop by Abbotsford on its 30th anniversary tour

• Nano Stern’s punk rock background mixes with classical and jazz training and the powerful influence of Chilean revolutionary music at BlueShore at CapU, Oct. 10.*

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FOOD & DRINK

Vancouver restaurants offering dine-in and take-home Thanksgiving options

Want a delicious Thanksgiving meal without spending hours in the kitchen? These local restaurants have got you covered.

• Strange Fellows Brewing is hosting a haunted house

• Heritage Asian Eatery is opening a new Main Street location

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ICYMI

• The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal dives deep on Canada’s best band 

• Beaucoup Bakery is expanding to Britannia Beach

• Check out what’s on at this year’s DTES Heart of the City Festival

• Bard on the Beach announces its light-hearted 2025 season

• Knowledge Barbers has home court advantage

• Where are the Real Housewives of Vancouver now?

THINGS TO DO THIS LONG WEEKEND

COMEDY 
The Improv Centre debuts its new long-form show, Betrayers. (September 26 to November 2 @ The Improv Centre)

MUSIC 
Scottish folk singer Iona Fyfe performs old and new songs in both English and Scots. (September 26 to 27 @ Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Vancouver)

POLITICS
The Little Mountain MLA candidates debate nature and climate ahead of the provincial election. (September 27 @ Creekside Community Recreation Centre)

NIGHTLIFE 
Rent Cheque returns with its monthly all-body amateur strip night. (September 27 @ The Cobalt)

COMEDY 
New York’s Gianmarco Soresi parcels out sharp societal observation. (September 27 to 28 @ Biltmore Cabaret)

THEATRE 
She Planted, You Watered, and I Grow follows a young immigrant struggling with her life and trauma. (September 27 to 29 @ Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver)

VISUAL ARTS
Still/Life creates nine dynamic pairings of thought-provoking artworks. (September 27 to October 5 @ This Gallery)

BOOKS 
Word Vancouver sets up varied events for its main day of programming. (September 28 @ UBC Robson Square) 

FOOD
Party time! Chambar celebrates its 20th anniversary with a big ol’ bash. (September 29 @ Chambar)

MUSIC
Marika Hackman and Art School Girlfriend offer emotionally-affecting indie. (September 29 @ Biltmore Cabaret)

SPORTS
Global women’s rugby competition WXV 1 gets ready to scrum. (September 29 to October 12 @ BC Place)

Want to know what else is happening in Vancouver? Check out our events listings.

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