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The Wedding Party is a groundbreaking mystery experience like no other; weaving escape room puzzles with live dinner theatre for a show-stopping performance. Featuring 9 performers and a three-course dinner service guests will not just be spectators but become an integral part of how the story unfolds. Duration: 120 minutes
SIGMA ACAPELLA is a daring original musical that stares down cultural division and stereotypes in a vibrant exploration of our differences, and what brings us together as humans. With the backdrop of a university setting and told through soaring music, SIGMA ACAPELLA tells the story of opposing forces finding common
Celebrate 30 years of the Eastside Culture Crawl at the 2026 Preview Exhibition, P.A.R.T.Y. – Pushing Art diRectly To You, from November 5–28, 2026 at the Eastside Arts Society (716 E. Hastings St). For the first time, 75 juried artists come together under one roof at the Society's own space,
Discover the incredible engineering hidden in the animal kingdom at The Robot Zoo, presented by White Spot Restaurants. Get up close with eight larger-than-life robotic animals and uncover how nature inspires extraordinary mechanical designs. From a swimming platypus to a squid hunting its prey, explore the science of movement, adaptation,
Press start and journey through the evolution of video games at Game Changers, presented by TD Bank Group. From the simple graphics and sounds of PONG to today’s photorealistic and immersive experiences, explore how gaming has transformed through creativity, storytelling, coding, and technology. Discover more than 140 iconic video games,
The 2026 Fall Series is here! Nine unforgettable shows, community stoke, and powerful stories that will move you from the edge of your seat to the heart of the mountains. Join us in-person around Vancouver Nov 13 – 22 or stream select films worldwide during our extended viewing period from
Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most celebrated vocalists, a modern entertainer bridging classic showmanship with today’s viral music culture. Backed by a powerhouse big band, Dusk will transport audiences to the golden age of swing, blending timeless holiday classics with the unforgettable style of the one-and-only Frank Sinatra. From
Start your holiday shopping with an evening out for a good cause. Making Merry, Willowbrook Shopping Centre’s 11th Annual Charity Shopping Night, takes place Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Langley. Browse exclusive retailer offers, enjoy live music and light bites, pose for a photo with
India's Hidden Wild Cats | Sandesh Kadur, BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer, turns his lens on India's lesser-known felines — from the grumpy-faced Pallas's cat and fish-hunting fishing cat to the elusive clouded leopard. A celebration of India's remarkable wild cat diversity, and the conservation work needed to
Experience the magic of Christmas at Glow — British Columbia’s largest light festival. With a new, fully immersive underwater theme and a dazzling new dancing light show, our milestone tenth season is sure to be our biggest and brightest yet!
Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most trusted authorities on addiction, trauma, and childhood development. For more than a decade, he worked as a physician in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, treating those battling the ravages of addiction. He also dedicated over two decades to family practice and palliative care. The
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