Name: Divine Threads: Cantonese Opera in Vancouver
Start: 2022-03-23T02:00:00Z

Upcoming Events

Sat 17 Oct 2026, 7pm

The Awakening — World Premiere

October 17, 2026 • 7:00 pm • Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver The Awakening is Vancouver Cantonese Opera’s second original fusion opera, blending the musical and theatrical traditions of Cantonese opera with the vibrant soundscape…

Past Events

Sat 20 Jun 2026, 2pm

Resonant Beauty of Cantonese Opera

This concert style performance highlights the expressive power and poetic elegance of Cantonese opera arias.

Mon 18 May 2026, 11am–1pm

Cantonese Opera Behind the Scenes

Experience the magic of Cantonese opera from behind the curtain! 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Witness a live makeup demonstration as artists prepare for their performances.

Sat 21 Mar 2026, 7pm

Timeless Echoes: Cantonese Opera

Step into Timeless Echoes, where the spell of Cantonese Opera rises like mist and ancient melodies carry you into a world beyond time.

Sat 4 Oct 2025, 1pm

The Awakening: Vancouver Cantonese Opera Workshop

The Vancouver Cantonese Opera presents a special public workshop introducing The Awakening, their new bilingual fusion opera premiering in October 2026.

Sat 6 Sep 2025, 12:30–4:30pm

2025 Surrey Chinese Cultural Festival

A day filled with amazing performances, craft for kid, and vibrant cultural displays. Sat, Sep 6, 2025 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT. Doors at 12pm Location: Clayton Community Centre, 7155 187A Street Surrey, BC V4N 6L9

Sun 18 May 2025, 11am–1pm

Vancouver Cantonese Opera - Behind the Scenes

Sunday, May 18 2025 Brighouse Library, Launchpad Area 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Witness a live makeup demonstration as artists prepare for their performances.

Sat 7 Dec 2024, 1–2:30pm

The Awakening - Echoes of Resilience Workshop

Join us for a special workshop presented by the Vancouver Cantonese Opera in collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Museum.

Sat 2 Nov 2024, 2pm & 7:30pm

Anticipate the REMOUNT OF THE PROP MASTER'S DREAM

November 2nd, 2024 2PM and 7:30PM, at the Vancouver Playhouse A fusion Cantonese opera about the life of a Chinese-Indigenous prop master performed in Cantonese with English subtitles On November 2, 2024 (Saturday), Vancouver…

Fri 23 – Sun 25 Aug 2024

Free Water Sleeve Dancing at Richmond Arts Centre (3 days session: Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

FREE CANTONESE OPERA – WATER SLEEVE DANCING – RICHMOND ARTS CENTRE - ADULTS Explore this dance style found in Chinese operas that uses sleeves as an extension of the hands or are thrown back to reveal sensitive and beautiful hand…

Sat 22 Jun 2024, from noon

Cantonese Opera: Behind The Scenes at Fleetwood

Join us for an all-ages behind-the- scenes look at Cantonese Opera. Learn about the costumes, makeup, hair, and all of the other preparation needed.

Sat 23 Mar 2024, 7pm

The Lioness Roars

Get ready to kick off the Year of Dragon with an unforgettable night of Cantonese opera comedy at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Join us on March 23, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Sat 28 Oct 2023, 1:30pm

Heart of the City Festival 2023

Join our immersive workshop on "The Awakening", an opera-in-development by Vancouver Cantonese Opera, celebrating Chinese Canadian history in a 1939 China town setting, with the iconic Sing Kew Theatre symbolizing resilience…

Sat 21 Oct 2023, 12:30pm

Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza Concert

Experience the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza on October 21, 2023, at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Sun 3 Sep 2023, 2:30pm

Water Sleeve Flashmob Dance Training Camp

Explore this dance style found in Chinese operas that uses sleeves as an extension of the hands or are thrown back to reveal sensitive and beautiful hand movements.

Sat 5 Aug 2023, 12:30pm

Cantonese Opera Extravaganza

Experience the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza on August 5, 2023, at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Sat 15 Jul 2023, 7pm

Legend of the Purple Hairpin

The Legend of the Purple Hairpin is written by Tong Dik Sang, a famous Cantonese opera dramatist. The Legend of the Purple Hairpin eulogizes the theme of love and devotion.

Sat 10, 17 & 24 Jun 2023, 2–3:30pm

Free Virtual Event: Cantonese Opera In The Cloud "The Heavenly Match"

Free Virtual Event: Cantonese Opera In The Cloud "The Heavenly Match" June 10, 17, 24 (Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (PST) Click the link to sign up!

Sat 3 Jun 2023, 11am–2:30pm

Cantonese Opera Behind the Scenes

Experience everything it takes to put on a Cantonese opera performance. From 11am–1pm see detailed preparations including applying the signature Chinese opera makeup, doing hair and putting on the costumes.

Sun 7, Sat 13 & Sat 27 May 2023

Cantonese Opera: Behind the Scenes - May 7, 13, 27

Join us for an all ages behind the scenes look at Cantonese Opera, celebrating Asian Heritage Month featuring: • Signature makeup demonstration • Behind the Scenes presentation • Live performance demonstrating technique

Sat 5 Nov 2022, 7pm

The Prop Master's Dream

Wah-Kwan Gwan (1929-2000) was born to a Chinese father and an Indigenous mother in BC.

Sat 5 Nov 2022, 2pm

The Prop Master's Dream Matinee

Wah-Kwan Gwan (1929-2000) was born to a Chinese father and an Indigenous mother in BC.

Sat 27 Aug 2022, from 3pm

Chinatown Sings!

Join us for a lively sneak preview of two new operas exploring Chinatown's history, including CHINATOWN by City Opera Vancouver and The Prop Master's Dream by Vancouver Cantonese Opera.

Sat 16 – Sun 17 Jul 2022, from 11am

Vancouver Chinatown Festival 20th Anniversary

Artisans & specialty market, cultural performances, food trucks, AR scavenger hunt, family movie night, special access passes & much more. July 16 & 17 Festivities from 11am

Sat 16 Jul 2022, from 10am

Multicultural Connections

Featuring diverse food, music and performances from around the globe

Sat 14, 21, 28 May & 4 Jun 2022, 2–3:30pm