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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
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,