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The 2026 Verses Festival of Words is thrilled to return from April 27–May 2, 2026, at Chill X Studio. This year’s theme, Intimate Dialogues, examines how we share connections, consume content, and whisper resilience in the face of global silencing and genocide. The programming focuses on gathering, community, shared learning,
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
For 40 years, Metropolis at Metrotown has been where Metro Vancouver gathers. This spring, the centre is celebrating the community that has supported it every step of the way with a nostalgia-inspired anniversary event running April 13 to June 14. During the two-month celebration, the Met will transform into 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
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... In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in
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... In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in
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 Cultch presents Juliet & Romeo, a humorous and heartfelt duet about love, loss and longevity. With Lost Dog’s unique blend of dance, theatre and comedy, this duet reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived
On the eve of her 16th birthday, Kimberly Levaco (Lisa Horner) is navigating all the usual challenges of a typical teenager—first crushes, family drama, and a new school. She just also happens to look like she’s 72 years old. Despite her rare genetic condition, Kimberly is determined to make the
Royal City Musical Theatre will present Shrek The Musical, on stage April 17 to May 3, 2026 at The Massey Theatre in New Westminster. Bursting with family-friendly fun, Shrek The Musical follows a cast of fairy tale misfits on a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance and inclusivity in this visually spectacular
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
The Birth Standard Prenatal Class is a three day workshop designed to support and empower you through the transition into parenthood—both mentally and physically. Grounded in evidence-based education, this comprehensive course guides you from pregnancy and labour through the early days at home with your baby. Led by Blair Graham