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From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery will showcase the Splash 2025 Art Collection, featuring 92 captivating pieces of artwork donated by acclaimed and emerging Canadian and international artists. This rare public preview is an invitation to connect with the bold, thought-provoking creativity that defines Splash – an
Join us for GAME ON! This FREE art event celebrates video games in all their glory, from arcade games to expansive multiplayer worlds. Who doesn’t love a good game? Featuring over 25 local artists, on display until October 10. Friday, September 12, 7 pm - 11 pm Opening reception, artists
re:Naissance presents The Queen In Me in Vancouver for its final performances —and hometown debut— Sept. 12-13 at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Tickets on sale now! After selling out its world premiere along with Canadian Opera Company in June 2022, Nightwood Theatre, Amplified Opera and Theatre Gargantua are
Step into a serene sanctuary designed to help you melt away tension and restore your inner calm. Melt & Massage is a carefully curated experience that blends gentle movement, sensory indulgence, and deep relaxation. This collaboration between The Beat Studio and Saje Wellness is the perfect antidote to modern stress.
Join us for our Wings Over Iona event at Iona Beach Regional Park on Saturday, September 13 from 11 am to 2 pm to mark one of nature’s wonders — the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer southern habitats. Try
The Dance Centre's 24th annual Open House offers a chance to experience a host of different dance styles, in a day of free classes, showings and events. Participating companies and artists include Co.ERASGA, Claire French/Restless Productions, Vidya Kotamraju, Wailele Wai Wai, and more, with a special guest performance by Poland’s
Come watch the next HOT ONES instalment at Good Co. -- with a special dumplings edition of the hot sauce competition! Come cheer on your favourite challenger, and enjoy a limited-time Dicky's Dumps pop-up menu, available at Good Co Granville for one day only. You can secure your spot with
The Sharing Farm is thrilled to partner with Chefs Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston for its final long table dinner of the season on September 14th. Guests will enjoy a five-course vegetarian feast celebrating the peak of the harvest, brought to life with Devon and Lucas’ playful flavours and hyper-local
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of
VSO Musicians present Stronger Together, a free concert celebrating solidarity and artistry.
Blast off into an adults-only space night at Science World! Explore the cosmos LEGO® style with astronaut suit selfies, rare space artifacts, and glow-in-the-dark creations. Meet villains from the Star Wars™ universe, take part in LEGO building challenges, and catch screenings of To the Moon and Beyond, featuring NASA’s Artemis
Join celebrated author, sailor, and artist R. Bruce Macdonald for an engaging evening exploring the colourful world of nautical language. In his latest book, Sound Like A Sailor – The Book of Nautical Expressions, Macdonald dives into the fascinating history behind the expressions we use every day—many of which have