Vancouver events and happenings. Giving you the goods on what to do, straight from the street.
Qi Pao is a short play about a young mixed Asian girl who must confront her full Chinese and White self in order to feel whole. It’s a play about self-love, self-acceptance and understanding. TOTALLY 80s is a comedy about a 15-year-old girl in 1984 London who is trying to
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
Soar above Baffin Island, through the sails of the historic Bluenose II, and over the Prairies with Awaken Canada, the newest immersive flight journey by Flyover debuts in Vancouver on June 28 (just in time for Canada Day long weekend). Awaken Canada will become the attraction’s anchor experience, celebrating Canada’s
Fresh out of the box! Vancouver’s new downtown shopping and entertainment destination, Junction Public Market, opens June 28th at Granville Square (200 Granville St, between Waterfront Station and Canada Place). Find food vendors, artisan shops, and live entertainment – plus a pop-up bar – inside customized shipping containers overlooking the
The Polygon Gallery presents the Canadian premiere of ANTI-ICON: APOKALYPSIS, Martine Gutierrez’s first major solo show in Canada. The exhibition features 17 self-portraits in which Gutierrez transforms herself into a pantheon of influential heroines who have become legendary through depictions in art history, pop culture, and religion. Her exquisite transformations
New-on-the-scene Vancouver theatre collective presents its inaugural production: “A Man Walks Into a Bar” by Rachel Blair, presented by Curious Cats Theatre Collective, at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, 2024 Curious Cats Theatre Collective presents its inaugural production, "A Man Walks Into a Bar" by Rachel Blair, Finalist for the Dora
Have you ever felt lost in a labyrinth of existential questions, fears, and possibilities? Have you ever questioned your place as an artist in this ever so uncertain world? Have you ever wondered if your houseplants are trying to kill you in your sleep? Portraits of Solitude is a one
"Vessel" is a solo art show at Slice of Life Vancouver. It will feature new paintings, drawings, and clay pieces by tattoo artist and illustrator Justine Crawford, centred around the exploration of vessels. These works will draw inspiration from the motifs on bowls and vases (particularly ones in her family
Fortunately, they got away! Unfortunately, they're lost! Fortunately, if they work together, they will be safe! Unfortunately, something has gone seriously wrong! Fortunately, “endlessly inventive” improviser David C. Jones is here to create a potentially saucy and curiously deadly adventure WITH YOUR HELP! Captain Harry Derriere has been asked to
The Arts Club Theatre Company is set to ignite the stage with its 2024–2025 season opener, Jersey Boys, at the historic Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Transport yourself back in time to experience the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons—a journey through fame, fortune, and the timeless music
'I have told my story... so many times. I think they thought it would make me feel less lonely. Haver you ever felt better by sharing something?' Last One Standing is an immersive theatre experience for one audience member, a phone and a mailbox. Listen to the story of your
This full-length contemporary dance work from Montreal choreographer Johanne Gour is an absorbing meditation on our fickle physical body, and the ways in which it works as we expect and ways in which it doesn’t. (Jen Zoratti - Winnipeg Free Press, July 24, 2024.) In My toes striving till the
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
The 'Mortuary Market', hosted by the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives is the perfect experience to start your spooky season! It will feature vendors specialising in the esoteric, macabre, and spooky. Including; art, jewelry, taxidermy, spiritual tools, glass works, witchy homewares, ritual decore, books, photography, paranormal investigation equipment and more.
Music, innovation and art take centre stage at Flats Fest 2024! Join us on Saturday, September 7th, from 12pm to 9pm at 565 Great Northern Way for a free-to-enter, all ages event that will feature musical performances, an immersive and inspiring innovation zone, children’s activities, an artisan market, food trucks
Celebrate with your family and friends, meet others in the community, and enjoy the exciting flavours of Polish culture and food at the Polish Festival Vancouver, presented by the Belweder North Shore Polish Association. Everyone is welcome! Free Admission. Proudly sponsored by Province of British Columbia and media sponsors Global
The Filipino son of New Zealand comedy brings his latest show CHAMPORADO back to Vancouver for his Vancouver Fringe Festival debut. What actually matters in life? What should we really care about? And what do these questions have to do with a breakfast chocolate rice pudding? New Zealand-Filipino comedy veteran
A comedy clown show that embraces loneliness and longing. Join the one-woman powerhouse, Ouzla the Okay, in this interactive story full of physical humour, unexpected guests, and puppetry. Fun for the whole family, relatable to adults everywhere. Some clowns can tell a story that both breaks your heart and uplifts
How do people of faith transcend incarceration, torture, and execution? “When the Moment Comes” shares the harrowing journey and the heartbreaking stories Bahá’í women and men who were persecuted in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution in 1979. This play is based on the memories of Ruhi Jahanpour, an Iranian
I want to wander with you through the tangled mess of life and the art it births. We get to peel back the layers of an artist’s soul, where every scar tells a story, and every triumph feels hard-won. This show does not shy away from the real stuff. We
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!
Enter if you dare! Join spooky sisters, Gina & Victoria of Haunted History BC, for their first-ever immersive event, Dead of Night- Creepy Campfire Stories, at the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives. There is nothing quite like the gathering in the dark, around a cozy campfire to tell stories about
Get ready for non-stop laughter with Canadian comedian Kim McVicar, returning to her hometown for a series of side-splitting performances at the Vancouver Fringe Festival! Recently named one of the "Top 9 Female Comedians to Watch" in 2023, Kim is a rising star you don’t want to miss. From her