by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
UBC Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Putu Swaryandana, artist-in-residence Michael Tenzer, director Oscar Smith, assistant The UBC Balinese Gamelan ensemble performs the rich and dynamic Gamelan music of Bali Indonesia. The ensemble is made up of a beautiful symphony of gongs, drums, and other percussion, and the music is full of syncopated melodies, layered textures, and unexpected shifts and transitions. […]
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
UBC Jazz Ensemble Director Benjamin Henriques will lead the UBC Jazz Ensemble through a fabulous program of big band classics to contemporary jazz pieces. Image: Takumi Hayashi
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
by Bertolt Brecht Adapted and directed by MFA Candidate Jacob Zimmer Embark on an epic journey into the heart of capitalism, philanthropy, and the struggle for solidarity. Follow Joan Dark, a compassionate soul who strives to do good, Mauler the Meat King, a ruthless businessman who wants out of the market, and a group of […]
There is no better setting than the UBC Botanical Garden to celebrate the arrival of spring. Come hear what the singers have learned this year, how they have developed, and enjoy the awakening of nature with the UBC Opera Ensemble. Selections from the mysterious fourth opera will also be presented. After the concert, enjoy free […]
where code and music meet UBC Music students perform electroacoustic music using computer instruments and audio/video processes. Students control these instruments and processes through gesture tracking of traditional instruments, dance, piano or string performance, or by using webcams, Kinects, Wiis, accelerometers, game controls, custom circuits, Arduinos, iPhones, iPads, or other tablets. Student presentations are for […]
Kutiyattam (“Performing Together”) is the sole surviving form of traditional Sanskrit theatre in India. A UNESCO-inscribed Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it has been preserved over a thousand years in the state of Kerala – forming an ornate blend of performance, costume, and rhythm. The Nepathya Centre for Excellence is one of Kerala’s foremost academies […]
Celebrate Pride at the Museum of Vancouver! This August, we are honouring our local 2SLGBTQIA+ icons and histories and the “living archive” today’s community embodies and represents. Emceed by Shay Dior, prepare to be wowed by drag performances from Continental Breakfast, Count Cupid and Mx Bukuru—who are taking inspiration from queer historical moments and icons […]
Please join us to hear from UBC Creative Writing faculty who are publishing new work this year. Come relax and listen to readings, mingle with students, faculty and staff, and have a drink and a snack. Billy-Ray Belcourt will read from his short story collection Coexistence. Frances Koncan will read from their play Women of […]
