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Neworld Theatre, in partnership with the Climate Disaster Project, in association with the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, and supported by Simon Fraser University, presents the Vancouver premiere of the timely and deeply human work, Eyes of the Beast, on stage June 18 to 21, 2025 at 7:30pm and
Welcome to the 2025 West Coast Conference on Aging, a 2-day educational event on June 19-20 redefining the future of seniors' care. This year’s theme, Wellness, Strength, and Vitality in Aging, will guide two transformative days of learning, collaboration, and innovation. At the forefront of Seniors’ care, this conference brings
Summer kicks off with the 40th anniversary of the Vancouver International Jazz Fest, June 20th to July 1st, featuring 187 performances ranging from pay-what-you-can to ticketed events, including 50 free shows from downtown to Granville Island and the North Shore. Don’t miss opening weekend’s free Downtown Jazz concert series outside
Come join us for a spot of laughter at Original Joe's! Hosted by the hilarious Ben Anna Split, this event promises to be full of contagious laughter and good vibes. Get ready to bust a gut and forget about your worries for a while. Don't miss this warm-up to the
Grad School Improv perform a theatrical genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month at Little Mountain Gallery. Known for hits like Point Grey's Anatomy, English Baywatch, and Murder on the West Coast Express, GSI creates incredibly unique performances, riveting stories, and hilarious shows. It's always a good time
Immanuel Wilkins & Lutosławski Quartet perform as part of the 40th anniversary of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Western Front, 303 East 8th Avenue, in Vancouver. For tickets or festival schedules, please visit coastaljazz.ca. For this special event, saxophonist/composer Immanuel Wilkins joins the
Local firefighters will hit the catwalk and try to snag coveted spots in the 39th annual Vancouver Firefighters Charities (VFC) Hall of Flame Calendar when the VFC and event sponsor Z95.3 co-host the annual Calendar Selection Party! Help turn up the heat and fan the flames for the prospective models by participating
Come join us at Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - East Van as we celebrate Indigenous Day! This event is all about honoring the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities. Enjoy this Drag show filled with wonderful performances, engaging speaches, food, art, and more. Let's come together to
Summer is here and so is our next Made in the 604 Pop-Up Market! Join us Sunday, June 22 at the beautiful @heritagehallvancouver for a full day of local shopping, community vibes, and sunshine-filled fun. We’re bringing together 50+ incredible local small businesses and artisans, everything from handmade jewelry and
Richard Bona Asante Trio performs as part of the 40th anniversary of the 2025 Vancouver International Jazz Festival on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street in Vancouver. For tickets or festival schedules, please visit coastaljazz.ca. Richard Bona is a Grammy-winning musician and one of the
A creative workshop and sound bath hosted by Low Tide / High Tide — a pop-up series by artist Mega McGrath, designed to help you reconnect with your creative vision, clear blocks, and sync with the natural cycles that shape the world around us. Featuring certified sound practitioner and channeler, May Globus. An evening
Build worlds. Explore galaxies. All with LEGO® bricks. Go into the depths of space with fellow LEGO® lovers at the adults-only After Dark: Lift-Off with LEGO® Bricks. Be among the first to explore our brand-new feature exhibition, Artemis Space Adventure with LEGO® Bricks, presented by White Spot Restaurants—on opening night,