Jean-Michel Blais
Juno-nominated pianist and composer Jean-Michel Blais invites listeners into a world of wonder. Praised by Billboard Canada for “making classical piano cool again,” the Montreal artist is often likened to a modern-day […]
Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
Under the direction of Isabel Leong, Vancouver’s Ghibli Jazz Orchestra is composed of 18 musicians who combine their love of Studio Ghibli films & video games with a deep reverence of […]
Tinariwen
10 albums and over 45 years into their storied career, Tuareg musical pioneers and Grammy-winners Tinariwen are returning to their roots. Fierce advocates for their people’s nomadic culture that exists […]
Whale Runway: Indigenous Fashion Night
Experience a one-night-only celebration where fashion, biodiversity, and Indigenous storytelling come together beneath the skeleton of the largest animal on the planet. Join us for an evening of fashion, culture, […]
Elijah Fox
Multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer Elijah Fox brings a richly textured sound that drifts between jazz, impressionism, and psychedelic soul. His 2023 impressionistic piano album Wyoming put him on the map with title […]
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
In September 2026, the jazz world marks the centennial of one of its greatest musicians: John Coltrane. To honour his enduring legacy, luminaries Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves unite for […]
Julian Lage Quartet
Hailed as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation and “one of the highest category of improvising musicians,” (The New Yorker) Julian Lage has spent decades exploring the […]
Who is Heard? Age, Gender, Belonging, and ‘Genius’ Music
This lecture-recital, as part of Dr Judith Valerie Engel’s doctoral degree requirement, explores how ideas of ‘genius,’ meritocracy, and success shape—and often constrain—the careers of contemporary women composers. Drawing on […]
Combating anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia: Toward a Model of Pandemic Anti-racism Education in Post-Covid-19 Canada
Canada is often positioned as a global model of multiculturalism, but what happens when that narrative is disrupted? In this talk, Dr. Shibao Guo will examine how COVID-19 reignited anti-Asian […]
UBC Celebrates Earth Day with Suzanne Simard
Celebrate Earth Day with leading voices in ecology, Indigenous stewardship, law, literature, and music, including author and UBC Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship Professor Suzanne Simard, as she launches […]
