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
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
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!
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 Dance Centre’s Discover Dance! noon series features Voirelia Dance Hub in De/Formed Revival, a contemporary dance work inspired by Renaissance art and sculpture. Three expressive, finely honed dancers trace a journey of transformation, using the metaphor of sculptures coming to life to explore how we can release the past
Begin the New Year with VFS. Discover the on-campus student experience at a world-leading creative arts school. Join us for our first Open House of the year on Saturday, March 2! This is your opportunity to explore VFS’s world-class production centres to see where the magic happens, meet award-winning faculty
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
Renowned Canadian poet and our 2024 Writer in Residence, Evelyn Lau, will be giving a public talk on March 6 in the T Building Gallery from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Evelyn is a lifelong Vancouverite who has authored 14 books – two bestselling memoirs, a novel, two short story collections and