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Mitch and Murray Productions is excited to produce and present the North American premiere of Harm from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Studio 16. Audiences are invited into an unsettling world with Harm, a gripping one-woman play by acclaimed British playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell. This suspenseful, razor-sharp
Founded in 2019, StrideFest is a volunteer-led arts initiative dedicated to building community through the arts in Burnaby, BC. Through accessible programming and imaginative placemaking, StrideFest continues to amplify local creative voices and spark meaningful connections across the city. An art installation in a library? Poetry in the streets? Tiny
Hop on over to Willowbrook Shopping Centre's Easter garden and get ready for furry fun while you visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a live bunny yoga session on April 4 in support of Vancouver Rabbit Rescue & Advocacy. Walk-up visits are welcome, but reservations are recommended. Appointment reservations
With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions, the festival brings together restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique
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
The Polygon Gallery presents Tania Willard: Photolithics from March 7–May 24, 2026. The exhibition is Willard’s first since winning the 2025 Sobey Art Award — Canada’s biggest contemporary art prize — and is her largest solo show to date. Photolithics, a portmanteau of ancient words for “light” and “stone,” highlights
Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the city center for 20 years, symbolizing freedom, hope and resistance. Now, Alaa is left wondering…What happened to the horse? Combining
Nate Haller brings the Country Rising tour to Vancouver at The Pearl on March 25 with special guest Mac Rumbolt!
The Enchanted Forest is a magical place Where you can slow down to a snail's pace Experience the forest in a wonderful new way Sniff, sense, spot, spy, and even play Don't forget to look for a mythical gnome The forest is where she likes to roam Plan for an
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
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
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