Falling on April 5 this year, Qingming Festival (清明節), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a time to honour ancestors through grave visits and ritual offerings. Join us ahead of the festival for special storytelling performances about the familial connections of this holiday by Five Blessings Collective, followed by a
Join us at Heritage Hall for a two-day pop-up packed with Vancouver’s favourite makers, artists, and small businesses. Expect unique handmade goods, sweet treats, self-care finds, home decor, and gifts you’ll actually be excited to give. ✨First 25 people in line on Saturday receive Market Money to spend on any
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
UBC Comedy Club is bringing headliner Alistair Ogden to campus — a comic who's been featured at Just For Laughs, Canada's Got Talent, CBC, Don't Tell Comedy and more! Opening for him will be four of UBC’s funniest comics performing one last time before they graduate this spring. Grab your
The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival is bringing the flavour back to UBC for two delicious midweek days! Enjoy 22 premium food trucks serving everything from street tacos and gourmet burgers to artisan ice cream and global eats — plus shop 20+ local artisan vendors at the BC Shop Local
Touchstone Theatre and Neworld Theatre present a reading of Christine Quintana's play El Terremoto (directed by Daniela Atiencia). Twenty years have passed since the three Jurado sisters lost their parents, and life just seems to continue on in their East Vancouver home. A birthday party, a failed proposal, and a
Join us for a timely and unflinching conversation with Maria Ressa, one of the most courageous journalists of our time. Named one of TIME’s Most Influential People and one of its Women of the Century, Ressa has spent her career on the front lines of the global fight for truth
The 2026 Sound of Dragon Music Festival’s opening concert The Jade Emperor‘s Great Race is inspired by a Chinese legend of the 12-year zodiac cycle. To measure time, the Emperor held a race, awarding the first 12 animals to arrive with a corresponding year. The order was: Rat, Ox, Tiger,
The Sound of Dragon Society presents the 7th annual Sound of Dragon Music Festival on April 2 to 5, 2026. As Vancouver’s biennial celebration of Asian sounds, the festival redefines Chinese music with ground-breaking cross-cultural programming, presenting Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (Taiwan), PhoneNX Ensemble (Toronto), 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu
Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza! Spring is a time for new beginnings for many animals—and salmon are no exception. After spending 3 to 4 months developing inside their eggs, many species of salmon are now hatching and preparing for their journey. Discover the challenges salmon face and learn how you can support
As part of the 2026 Sound of Dragon Music Festival, Strum, Bow, Roar presents three Vancouver ensembles: 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu Quartet, and Multicultural Wind Ensemble. While using instruments within the same family, either plucked, bowed, or wind, they bring together musicians and traditions from different cultures. Reflecting Canada’s multicultural
We're celebrating Fremont's FIRST birthday! Join us for a swim and birthday treats at our Fremont Village location on Saturday, April 4th from 10AM-1PM. Experience our advanced swim curriculum Enjoy a 25-minute class, ages 2-12 Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels available Get to know the swim instructors on-site Spots are