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
The 2024 Vancouver Sevens will mark the 9th time the tournament has visited Vancouver and the second year in a row that the event will feature concurrent women’s and men’s tournaments. Over three days, 24 teams (12 women’s and 12 men’s) — including two Canadian squads taking to their home
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
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
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
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Metropolis at Metrotown! From February 9-24, BC’s largest shopping centre will be transformed into a celebratory hub for the Lunar New Year! With a myriad of live performances, fun workshops, and traditional displays, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! From
Pacific Theatre presents the World Premiere of 'CHILD-ISH' by Sunny Drake Feb 9 - Mar 9, 2024 Adults speak children’s exact words about love, life and the big questions in Sunny Drake’s fresh world premiere. Drawn from interviews with over 40 kids, Child-ish offers insights on everything from the climate
Come experience the world premiere of Father Tartuffe: An Indigenous Misadventure, a new spin on a timeless comedy, playing Feb 22–Mar 24 at the Arts Club Theatre Company’s Granville Island Stage! After coming into some money thanks in part to his government job with Expo 67, celebrating the 100th anniversary
Come and celebrate the grand opening of Burb UBC - Canada’s first dispensary on a University Campus, ever! If you’re lucky enough to be one of the first 50 guests through the door, you will receive an exclusive opening gift and attendees can vibe to music from a local DJ
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.
Get ready to unleash the rugby fever at the Rugby Sevens Kick-Off Party at the Bentall Centre on Friday, Feb 23! This free event is packed with excitement, featuring live music, games, a vibrant beer garden, and much more. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, enjoy great tunes, and indulge
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!