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Live Music at VPL

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Hear unexpected sounds in familiar library spaces, experience new musical traditions, and enrich yourself culturally and socially with our year-round free concerts. With dozens of performances throughout the year, you’re guaranteed to hear something incredible. Join us and open your ears to the sounds of our city!

Staircase Sounds

These performances provide space for traditional music from communities who have made Vancouver their home, classical music, and other unique musical practices. Concerts will be held on the Grand Staircase, located on Level 8 of Central Library.

Staircase Sounds: Butter Quartet

Saturday, November 9, 12-1pm, Central Library

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Staircase Sounds: Vostok

Saturday, December 7, 12-1pm, Central Library

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Closing Time

This winter concert series invites local musicians working in ambient, drone, soundscape, and other forms of minimal music to fill the resonant space of Central Library’s Promenade with experimental and unexpected sounds.

Closing Time: J.T. Gladysz

Friday, November 15, 5-6pm, Central Library

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Closing Time: Playback Head

Friday, November 29, 5-6pm, Central Library

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Closing Time: Andromeda Monk

Friday, December 13, 5-6pm, Central Library

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