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The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is excited to introduce a new special exhibit, Raised in Chinatown. Produced in partnership with students from the Langara College Design Formation department, Raised in Chinatown is a special lobby exhibit at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre exploring Chinese Canadian youth culture in Vancouver from the 1910s
In this surreal rom-com, Keaton Chu, Chinese-Canadian kindergarten teacher inherits a farm from his deceased parents and vows to continue the business to honor his family name. Unlucky in love in real life, he begins to pour his heart out into every fruit and vegetable, believing that every life form
Described as “an acid trip struck by lightning” and “the rebellious daughter of goth and ska”, Raincity is a Vancouver-based Rage-Funk band fronted by women on saxophone and vocals. The five members of Raincity combine their eclectic influences including Moon Hooch, Amy Winehouse, Queen, and Rage Against the Machine. Their
First Pick Handmade returns to transform Heritage Hall into a 3,300-square foot Spring Pop Up Fashion + Design Market with an exclusive and sustainable shopping experience on Saturday, March 24 to Sunday, March 26, at 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. Featuring local and
Join us for the 2nd Annual Big Jungle Run taking place at Burnaby Lake Saturday 25th March. Suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs. This themed run offers a 5km/10km Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1km Kids Run/Walk (1pm) around scenic Burnaby Lake Park. Explore
The internationally-renowned Indigenous dance company Dancers of Damelahamid brings its rich and compelling work to the stage for the March edition of The Dance Centre’s Discover Dance! noon hour series. Spirit and Tradition layers vibrant dances, singing, drumming, and projected imagery to immerse audiences in the ecosystems and culture of
Join us for the 8th Annual Big Easter Run taking place at Jericho Beach Saturday 8th April. Suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs. 1-3km kids run includes Egg Hunt. This holiday themed run offers a 5km/10km Big Bunny Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1km
Grad School Improv presents BURRARD ST BRIDGERTON: an improvised spoof of Netflix’s spectacle period romance drama series BridgertoN. Stunning balls, chaste tension, heaving bosoms, GOSSIP! British accents, sinfully delicious desire, strings covers of Taylor Swift?! Join us for some short-form games and our long form tribute to Netflix’s smutty pastel
A national gathering of Latinx theatre artists, Coyuntura is presented by Canadian Latinx Theatre Artist Coalition and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs. The only conference of its kind in Canada, it will feature two days of workshops, assemblies, pitch sessions, dance breaks, and chisme. The full weekend of programs will centre
Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) in partnership with Annex presents: Double Bill: Sharon Minemoto Trio / Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Doors 6:30 pm Show 7:30 pm Venue: The Annex, 823 Seymour St, Vancouver, V6B 3L4 Tickets in advance (sliding scale): $15, $20, $25 Tickets at
Vancouver Chamber Music Society presents Zodiac Trio - performing a thrilling program of music from the American continents that spans from the Latin dances of Márquez to Gershwin and a brilliant arrangement of tunes from Benny Goodman's Orchestra! "Powerful, engaging performance that sparkled with head-spinning virtuosity and soul-penetrating passion." Over
Join Juno-nominated Henry Young and "The Chinese Sinatra" Gary Lee for a delightful afternoon of storytelling and music. Henry's musical genius on the guitar took him to New York as a principal member of Nina Simone’s band. Gary's vocals won him a CBC singing contest and a regular gig
