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In this book talk, Donna will reflect on why she wrote the book, her personal connections with Vancouver’s Chinatown, and the stories that inspired her work. Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History (House of Anansi, 2025) is Donna Seto’s tribute to the neighbourhood and to the perseverance of Chinese Canadians whose
Calling all mavens, mavericks, and matriarchs! You're invited to the REGALO Studios Vancouver Trunk Show VIP Reception at Enishi Space. REGALO Studios is Canada's thrilling new women-led mid-luxury fashion brand for the Modern Matriarchy. Expect dramatic doses of Gen X style, and raise a glass with Founder & Creative Director, Caroline
The Dance Centre presents a visionary World Premiere from Co.ERASGA. Eternal Gestures is a trilogy of evocative solo works commissioned from Indigenous Coast Salish-based choreographers Starr Muranko, Michelle Olson and Margaret Grenier, and performed by Artistic Director Alvin Erasga Tolentino. This poetic work uplifts the voices of Indigenous women, asserts
Ashleigh will facilitate a storytelling workshop grounded in Indigenous storytelling traditions and Talking Circle practices. Open to all who are curious about self-expression through writing, poetry, or spoken word, the workshop offers a welcoming, culturally rooted space where participants are gently guided by prompts and invited to share. Centring connection,
Have you ever wondered what a barre class with cats would look like? Wonder no more! Join us in the cat forrest at Catoro Cafe for maybe the most fun barre class of all time! Barre fitness is inspired by ballet and pilates. We use small, repetitive movements to train
A wine bar pop-up at the very chic Fable cafe and showroom. Tasty wine pours paired with a food menu of light snacks and dumplings by Dicky's Dumps, all served on Fable dinnerware. One-night only!
Writing a book is a labour of love that often involves working through complex relationships right on the page. Join four Canadian novelists writing at the intersections of romance, comedy and mental health as they discuss creating lovably flawed characters, share the process of writing second chance storylines and offer
An Iranian-American chef, author, and educator, renowned for her James Beard Award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, which also inspired the acclaimed Netflix documentary series, for the first time in Vancouver. Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat in Vancouver as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for
Unlike any other Sherlock Holmes play, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B follows the iconic duo as they stumble through post-pandemic life, solving crimes with chaotic brilliance. This feminist take is a must-see for fans of Sherlock Holmes, mystery lovers, and anyone looking for a fun night out
Each Fall, coho salmon complete an epic journey to return to their birthplace, change colour and other aspects of their physical appearance — all to mate and make salmon babies. Get up close and personal with wild salmon and find out wow facts about their extraordinary lives. Please leave pets
Climb aboard for a day of fun, performance, and community spirit at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Enjoy drag performances by the dazzling Phyllis Hull, the campy, bearded British drag queen and creative force behind What The Frock Productions. Expect energy, sparkle, and plenty of laughs! Bubble Magic that will amaze
Join us on Saturday, October 18 for Laughter on Pender at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Hong Kong headliner Vivek Mahbubani and comedian–PhD linguist Joanna Sio lead two stand-up sets, one in Cantonese and one in English, exploring how language shapes humour across cultures. Ticket Prices $35 for Non-Members ($30 for