ENCHANTED EVENINGS CONCERT SERIES with Ian Cromwell, Nimkish & Kristina Lao

Join us on Friday August 18th from 5:00pm to 11:00pm as we celebration from the space in-between art | food | music | Dance during this immersive experience featuring the fearless lyricism from the multitudes of Indigenous rising star Nimkish, the alternative punched-up funky interpretations of rock and pop classics from Ian Cromwell and Kristina Lao's softly articulated Brit-lilt vocals, socially-charged storytelling.

What is included in the ticket:

• Admission to the Garden
• A specially curated menu from our friends at Kam Wai Dim Sum
• A delicious dessert by The Dessert Club
• Access to a 45-minute musical performance by Ian Cromwell
• Access to a 45-minute musical performance by Nimkish
• Access to a 45-minute musical performance by Kristina Lao
• Art and Dance Performances
• Special activation by Elliott Slinn

Born in Vancouver and raised across Canada, Ian Cromwell has one true home: the stage. A classical violinist by training, Ian has spent more than 20 years performing with classical ensembles, symphonies, quartets, and as a solo performer. His charismatic performances have made him a repeat performer at events such as the Science World ‘Science of Cocktails’, and Car Free Day Vancouver

Ian’s love and deep passion for music winds its way through alternative, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B to take the form of punched-up funky interpretations of rock and pop classics.

To fully immerse in the multitudes of Indigenous rising star Nimkish is to honour the past, look ahead to the future, and bask in the resplendent present all at once. The Vancouver-based marvel-in-the-making is fearless in her lyricism, confronting anti-Indigenous racism and colonial violence alongside other hard subjects like anxiety, grief and heartache. To the great tradition of singer-songwriters healing through their music, Nimkish brings a bright-eyed aim to flourish in all she has experienced.

Her lyrics give affirmation to past pain while living in the moment. To some it may sound like escapism, to others it may sound like moxie-driven R&B-pop pulsing through the club.

Kristina Lao is a mixed race, interdisciplinary Artist-Advocate from Hong Kong. Passionate about socially-charged storytelling, her softly articulated Brit-lilt vocals float pensive melodies over breath-catching choruses.

Influenced by Paul Simon, Regina Spektor, and Tracy Chapman, Lao is a fierce advocate for positive social change and artivism. She is currently writing with engineer and producer Karl Dicaire (Big Wreck, Danko Jones, Mother Mother)

For more information please email us at events@vancouverchinesegarden.com

Re-imagined during 2022, the Enchanted Evenings Concert Series provides a safe, inclusive, creative space and platform for local BIPOC artists featuring a diverse range of musical genres reflecting the rich cultural mosaic of Vancouver’s arts & culture scene.

Supported by Haywood Capital Markets, Giancarlo and Odette Tognetti Foundation and Sablok & Sablok, Notaries Public. Garden bar drinks provided by local distillery Strait and Narrow

Ian Cromwell - Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve cover)

Nimkish - YSB (feat. ASCXNSION)

Kristina Lao - Paper Boats (Lyric Video)