Vancouver events and happenings. Giving you the goods on what to do, straight from the street.
From now through October 31, Metropolis at Metrotown – B.C.’s largest shopping centre – welcomes locals and visitors alike to embrace all that the fall season has to offer through unparalleled shopping, festive displays, exciting contests and more. Be inspired by a one-of-a-kind piece by local twig artist, The Wizards
On June 29th, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre will open “Our Journey Continues: 100 Years After the Chinese Immigration Act”, a new special exhibit dedicated to honouring the multigenerational families who pursued their dreams and turned grievances into success. The exhibit shares the lesser-known stories of families with ancestors who lived
The Polygon Gallery presents From Slander’s Brand from Nov. 10, 2023–Feb. 4, 2024, an exhibition bringing together three monumental works by Hannah Darabi, Rachel Khedoori, and Ron Terada. In response to transformational historical periods — the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the Iraq War of 2003, and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic —
The Dance Centre presents interdisciplinary artist Nellie Gossen’s Returns, an imaginative convergence of dance, labour and garment fabrication: an innovative installation performance, and a month-long artistic enquiry into the standard 30-day retail return policy. Garments are purchased and brought to the studio where they are carefully disassembled, and reimagined into
Presented by Lipont Gallery and curated by scholar Wu Tiehan, the Observing the Growth of Life – Art by Shuyu Yin Exhibition will open on January 13, 2024. This exhibition will display over ten exquisite flower and bird ink-on-rice paper prints by Yin. The famous art critic Mr. Yongnian Xue
Western Canada’s largest boat show returns for its 61st year, led by one of the most experienced boat show teams in North America. With more than 200 exhibitors, and more to come as the event gets closer, the Vancouver International Boat Show is an absolute must for nautical enthusiasts in
The Wellness Show returns to Vancouver celebrating its 31st anniversary as the West Coast's largest showcase dedicated to nutrition, fitness, physical and emotional wellbeing. Produced by New Rave Productions, The Wellness Show takes place February 3 and 4, 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For 2024, The Wellness Show includes
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
Becoming Vance, 'Canada's Sherlock Holmes' - 1930’s Vancouver, a time of unemployment, widespread poverty, and rampant crime. While many wondered how to provide for their families, one man quietly worked behind the doors of 240 East Cordova Street, hoping to make a difference in the lives of his fellow Vancouverites.
The dragon is a symbol of power, nobleness, honour, luck, and success in Chinese culture. Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Dragon and Lion Dance by Wong Kuan Dragon and Lion Dance Association and a traditional tea ceremony featuring Lillian Li, a certified tea artist and the Cultural Experience Specialist
Are you afraid of ghosts? The ghosts of Vancouver want to communicate with you but sometimes it is a challenge to crack their coded messages. Compete in teams of 2 to 6 players, complete challenges, collect clues and then report back to find out your score and even win prizes!
A crowd favourite when it premiered here at The Firehall in 2012 followed by a successful Canadian tour, Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen returns this winter from Saturday, February 3 to Sunday, March 3, 2024. To toast Mr. Cohen’s legacy and their 342 performances of Chelsea Hotel, The