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We invite you to an unforgettable strings music experience where you will be surrounded by the glow of candle lights while live music fills the air in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Cathedral. Led by VSO’s Concertmaster, Nicholas Wright, this evening evokes the serene beauty and noble character of
This unique event starts with a mindful yoga practice, infused with the healing power of acupuncture to help restore balance, release tension, and deepen your sense of calm. All skill levels welcome. Enjoy a 45-min yoga flow to awaken the body and calm the mind, followed by 20 min savasana
Learn from the local legends Dicky's Dumps as we wrap battle some delicious dumplings alongside delicious drinks by FUNK right in the heart of downtown Vancouver! Pearl Lam and Dickson Li founded Dicky's Dumps in 2018 out of a desire to create meaningful work that combines a love of community,
Vancouver might be a "no-fun city", but we're not! Queue Friendly Fridays: A Friendly Comedy Show. Located at FriendsQuarters, Vancouver's Friendliest Co-Working Space, and at the very convenient friendly time of 7pm, we take the joy, prosperity, and good vibes of your week... and we add hilarity. Featuring some of
In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating, thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series, this immersive event will have you on the edge of your seat as you and your team work to uncover the truth. Extended run, now
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
Celebrating 10 years of love, culture, and inspiration – and our grand finale! After a decade of dazzling couples and redefining the wedding experience, Swank Wedding Show returns for its 10th and final year, going out with a bang! Known as Vancouver’s only fusion wedding showcase, Swank brings together the
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to produce and present the world premiere of Tracey Power’s House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, March 8, 2026. Set in the 1960s during the height of the Canadian folk music revival, House of Folk: A
NOW EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2026! Gather your closest (and hungriest) friends to sift through Chef Maribelle Moore's 4-course mystery infused with delicious food-based puzzles. They say never play with your food, but those people never had to solve a murder... TICKET PRICES (not including taxes & fees): Individual Ticket: $165
Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season. The Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13
When Tony learns of his wife Margot’s affair, his jealousy takes a lethal turn. He concocts the perfect murder, devises an alibi, and waits to strike. Tension builds as Tony, Margot, her lover, and a mysterious figure from the past become ensnared in a high-stakes maze of deception, blackmail, and
Step into a world of ‘spectacle and unease’ with Play On Words Productions’ gritty reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’ Pippin, February 26th-March 7th at the Jericho Arts Centre Set inside a decaying nightclub suspended between life and death, Pippin is the story of one young man’s search for the secret to