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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
Is it love or just chemical? A dark, razor-sharp thriller by Emmy-winning writer of Succession, Lucy Prebble. The Effect dives into the chemical nature of love through the lens of a clinical drug trial. Connie and Tristan enter a study for a new dopamine-regulating antidepressant. They fall in love. Or do
Faye’s Room is the story of Faye Murphy, an autistic lesbian who works at a queer cafe… and happens to have the power to summon and hide in a magical sensory room at will. When she becomes trapped in this room with her least favourite co-worker, son of the founder
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to present the Western Canadian premiere of Between Breaths from Wednesday, November 12 to Sunday, November 23, 2025. Inspired by a true story, Between Breaths is a profound play that sails through the extraordinary life of Dr. Jon Lien – known to many as
OURO Collective is proud to announce the return of OUROFEST, a five-day celebration of street dance performance, music, and culture, running November 13–17, 2025. Now in its second edition, the festival brings together national and international artists, plus artists and audiences from across the Metro Vancouver region for theatre performances,
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
The UBC Farm's community workshops (Fall Series) are now available for registration! The UBC Farm offers a robust lineup of 50-70 workshops year-round covering a range of topics, such as gardening, cooking, baking, food preservation, herbs, plant walks, foraging, arts, wellness, and more. New offerings this fall include Children's Workshops,
The Broadway hit FROZEN is here at Vancouver's Stanley Theatre for an extended winter run. Experience the magic of Arendelle brought to life with showstopping favourites like "Let It Go," "For the First Time in Forever," and "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" plus new songs written for the
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity,
The Polygon Gallery presents the West Coast premiere of Lee Miller: A Photographer at Work (1932–1945) from Nov. 7, 2025–Feb. 1, 2026. This survey exhibition showcases more than 100 images taken during the renowned American photographer’s most intense and productive period: from her time as a highly sought-after studio portraitist,
Get into the holiday spirit at BC’s biggest shopping centre. This wintry season, The Met hosts a plethora of festive activities for all ages to enjoy, including the return of the Met’s beloved Santa Experience; the first-ever, free-to-enter outdoor Holiday Hive Market (Dec 6 & 7); a dance party with
Experience the magic of Christmas at Glow Langley 2025 as they introduce their new theme, "The Magic Toy Shop"! Get ready to immerse yourself in The Magical Toy Shop, where lights sparkle, toys come alive, and holiday wonder fills every corner. Highlights: BIGGER & BETTER Crystal Palace 6 NEW Magical