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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition from October 2-12, 2025. This year’s lineup will feature more than 435 screenings, unique VIFF Live performances, VIFF Talks with top international creatives, a robust Artist & Industry program, and many more celebrations of film culture. The 2025 edition’s expanded festival
Portuguese singer recognized as a standout voice in contemporary and traditional fado, blending Brazilian bossa nova and pop. Carminho was born to sing. The daughter of the renowned fado singer Teresa Siqueira, listened to her mother while she was still in her pregnant belly. Though Carminho tried to avoid her
Signals Creative Tech Expo 2025 returns as an essential destination for storytelling with immersive and interactive technology. Co-presented by DigiBC and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), this year's expo from October 3-12 explores our connection to land, history, and human rights while confronting issues from authoritarianism to AI ethics.
Truth is scarier than fiction! Step inside the former Vancouver morgue at the Vancouver Police Museum and discover the horrifying history that haunts its halls. This isn't your average Halloween ghost tour; it’s an immersive journey into the dark history of Vancouver, through a building where over 20,000 bodies were
Paint a ceramic tile and add to our ever-growing Mural-Map of Vancouver! Guided by ceramicist Aakansha Ghosh, participants reflect on routes, passageways, and landmarks that shape their personal map of Vancouver, and paint their response on small ceramic tiles. Add your tile to our Mural-Map to leave your mark! Join
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Superflux Beer Company! Join us for a weekend filled with special beer releases, traditional food, live entertainment, and festive games.
Arts Umbrella’s iconic Splash Art Auction – presented by Nicola Wealth and co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, O.B.C. – returns for its 43rd year on October 4, continuing its legacy of changing young lives through the power of art. Hosted by Fred Lee and Gloria Macarenko, the
Spend the day shopping local with 50+ small businesses and makers, from handmade goods and art to cozy fall treats and gift-worthy finds. Whether you’re restocking favourites or discovering something new, there’s something for everyone. As always, admission is free, the vibes are high, and pups are welcome! BONUS: The
October 4 & 5. Come feel the softness of Scotties Ultra Soft Facial Tissue; the Scotties you know but even softer. Relax in the Scotties Ultra Soft, cozy Pacific Centre lounge and enjoy free product samples. Visit between 12-4PM when Scottie, our canine mascot, will on-site for photos.
Satellite is a free, outdoor ambient music concert series and stargazing event in Elm Park. For this iteration, join Patchbay and APT POP for a special viewing of the Harvest Moon featuring original spoken word and storytelling performances! We’ll gather just outside the Elm Park Fieldhouse beginning at 7pm, where
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