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The Dance Centre presents Canadian tap dance artist Danny Nielsen’s In Conversation, a collaboration with renowned pianist/percussionist Kristian Alexandrov which delves into the symbiotic relationship between tap dance and jazz piano. Touching on new takes of old standards, and original music, they will co-create a performance drawing on everything from
Join internationally acclaimed cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist in the intimate and romantic setting of a sunset cruise for an exclusive program of Ian Maksin's soulful original music, as well as music from his collection of over 200 songs in 31 languages! Admission $95 (group rates available) Includes complimentary champaign
OURO Collective celebrates its 10th anniversary with the inaugural biennial OUROFEST from May 25–28, 2024 at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Robson Square, and Q7 Studios. The four-day street dance festival features dance battles and performances by local, national, and youth artists — open to all by donation. Workshops
Lesbian+ Speed Dating at Bevees in Port Coquitlam. Bevees is the newest booze-free establishment in the Tricities. Meet someone new just in time for Spring! A little tired of online dating? Been wondering if you're getting catfished or not? Maybe Tinder has you swiping left? Bumble not buzzing for you?
Comedy play, back for a third run. Join Dave as he hilariously navigates online dating. Starring Jill Zavazal and Bernie Yao, written by Clive Scarff. Playing at the Shamshiri Caveman Restaurant every Saturday night, tickets at Brown Paper Tickets.
The Amar is a comedy club that I, comedian Amar Singh, am starting inside of Little Mountain Gallery. Please don’t tell them that I’m doing this. They think I’m just doing a regular stand-up show, but it’s also the start of my brand new club that’s definitely gonna be better
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
Join us on Sunday, May 26 at the 2024 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, Vancouver’s fun and family-friendly event that brings the community together and raises vital funds for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. When you walk, you make memories matter. You honour people in our lives who have
Vancouver’s Sound of Dragon Society presents the 6th annual Sound of Dragon Music Festival in Vancouver from May 23 to 26, 2024. The festival redefines Chinese music with ground-breaking cross-cultural collaboration through three concerts and free community events. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit soundofdragon.com/festival/2024-festival/.
This exclusive screening is the Canadian premiere, and the only chance to see Gasoline Rainbox on the big screen prior to streaming on MUBI. The special screening will take place on Thursday, May 30, at 8pm PT at VIFF Centre, followed by a virtual Q&A with the directors, The Ross
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
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!