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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
A West Van crew. An East Van gang. One wild holiday romance in the middle of a dance battle and a housing crisis. It’s East Van Panto: West Van Story – where love gets weird and the rent’s still too darn high! When a freak atmospheric tsunami strands West Van
re:Naissance is thrilled to present IndieFest: a performing arts festival reinvigorating traditional forms of storytelling with emerging technologies and experiential productions, taking place from Nov. 20-29 this fall. In its sixth year, IndieFest continues to expand artistic practice and nurture up-and-coming voices, bringing people together across mediums, sectors, and lived
‘Tis the Sitcom is an improvised version of a never-before-seen sitcom about a group of friends living in the big city navigating festive dilemmas – complete with commercial breaks, seasonal TV moments, and plenty of laughter. Each performance creates a brand new sitcom on the spot, giving audiences the feeling
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
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