Local Arts

Ensemble performing at Dances for a Small Stage

Julia Holter, with Nedelle Torrisi and Hannah Epperson, Monday, Sept. 16 at the Biltmore Cabaret, 8 p.m. $13 More info visit biltmorecabaret.com

It’s the screaming I notice first. Not horror-movie-type screaming, just random shrieks of exhilaration coming from the forest. “Are you nervous?” inquires one of the guides. “A little,” I admit.

Actress/singer featured on Netflix hit Orange is the New Black also working on new solo album

Before Vin Diesel was fast and furious, before he was a kick-butt babysitter or a triple-x extreme sports athlete, he was Riddick. That was way back in 2000, with Pitch Black.

Award-winning Pipedream Theatre Project returns to fest with new production

Lights performs at the PNE Sept. 1 at 8:30 p.m. Concert is free with fair gate admission. Reserved seats start at $15. Visit pne.ca for info.

Closed Circuit . Directed by John Crowley. Starring Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall.

There are shows where your favourite characters might be brutally murdered at a wedding for no particular reason - and then there's Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove .

Dubai Fill the Sky CD release, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. at The Media Club, 695 Cambie St., Vancouver. Cover: $10.