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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
World-renowned meditation master and peace ambassador Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar comes to Vancouver with The Journey Within—a unique pathway to profound peace and personal growth. Founder of the Art of Living, Gurudev has transformed the lives of over 450 million people worldwide. An internationally recognized figure, Gurudev has appeared
The Midlife Syposium is an inquiry into women’s health, longevity and the (peri)menopause journey, and a fundraiser for the BC Women’s Complex Menopause Clinic. Join us on World Menopause Day for an empowering evening dedicated to supporting women through the transitions of perimenopause and menopause — with compassion, community, and
Willowbrook Shopping Centre invites you to its 10th Annual Charity Shopping Night on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This one-night-only event combines festive fun with giving back, with 100 percent of ticket sales and event proceeds supporting local charities. Guests can expect exclusive shopping deals,
Held during Community Inclusion Month in BC, the 21st Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale is a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Experience the incredible work of over 200 artists with diverse abilities, including disabled artists and those who identify as having a disability. This year, we’re proud to
The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to launch its 2025-2026 season with dance/theatre production Vacant Lot by Nelson-based choreographer, director, and SAG Award-winning actor Hiromoto Ida from Wednesday, October 22 to Saturday, October 25, 2025. Based on the Japanese play “SARACHI”, by contemporary Japanese theatre artist Shogo Ota, a long-married
The Dance Centre’s popular and long-running Discover Dance! noon series begins a new season with a performance by the Vancouver-based Bharatanatyam artist Sujit Vaidya. Known for working both within and beyond traditional Bharatanatyam, he will share a stimulating presentation of excerpts from dances passed down through the generations, as well
Something wicked is brewing, and it's not just a few burpees. Paralyzing spells, hexed tread blocks, general dark magic — it’s a whole thing. It’s official: Hell Week has been hexed. Hell Week is eight days of high-intensity workouts designed to push you to your limits. Across the week, participants
Vancouver’s Chinatown is a vibrant cultural hub, and these two locally published titles capture both its striking visual ambience, which draws countless photographers and visitors to its streets, and the rich and diverse histories contained within. Donna Seto’s gorgeous illustrations of the neighbourhood’s historical buildings are collected in Chinatown Vancouver,
The Jiyu No Tori team is excited to bring you another pop up dinner at Modus Coffee! Enjoy an 8-course omakase menu along with a unique alcohol selection of sake, beer and cocktails. The menu will have a focus on oden to warm up the community from the cooler autumn
Join That’s gay! comedy on Friday, October 24th at 7pm for its second rendition of Twink or Treat! Everyone knows Halloween is for the queers, so join us for a night of standup, twinks, treats and more! Hosted by Erin Purghart | Featuring DJ On, Eve Ghostkeeper, Nora Vision, Toddy,
Get ready, Vancouver! One of Canada’s hottest stand-up comedians, Keith Pedro, is bringing the laughs to the West Coast for his highly anticipated Vancouver debut show. Known for his razor-sharp wit, quick crowd work, and unforgettable punchlines, Keith has been lighting up stages across North America, earning acclaim as a