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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
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
The Dance Centre presents a visionary World Premiere from Co.ERASGA. Eternal Gestures is a trilogy of evocative solo works commissioned from Indigenous Coast Salish-based choreographers Starr Muranko, Michelle Olson and Margaret Grenier, and performed by Artistic Director Alvin Erasga Tolentino. This poetic work uplifts the voices of Indigenous women, asserts
Ashleigh will facilitate a storytelling workshop grounded in Indigenous storytelling traditions and Talking Circle practices. Open to all who are curious about self-expression through writing, poetry, or spoken word, the workshop offers a welcoming, culturally rooted space where participants are gently guided by prompts and invited to share. Centring connection,
Have you ever wondered what a barre class with cats would look like? Wonder no more! Join us in the cat forrest at Catoro Cafe for maybe the most fun barre class of all time! Barre fitness is inspired by ballet and pilates. We use small, repetitive movements to train
A wine bar pop-up at the very chic Fable cafe and showroom. Tasty wine pours paired with a food menu of light snacks and dumplings by Dicky's Dumps, all served on Fable dinnerware. One-night only!
Writing a book is a labour of love that often involves working through complex relationships right on the page. Join four Canadian novelists writing at the intersections of romance, comedy and mental health as they discuss creating lovably flawed characters, share the process of writing second chance storylines and offer
An Iranian-American chef, author, and educator, renowned for her James Beard Award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, which also inspired the acclaimed Netflix documentary series, for the first time in Vancouver. Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat in Vancouver as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for