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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Be immersed in the heart of the Pacific Ocean with UPU, a dynamic and electrifying theatre experience bringing the ocean’s rich voices to life. This acclaimed theatrical work consists of the upu (meaning ‘words’) from 23 poets, including young activists, Poet Laureates and literary prize winners. Spanning decades and cultures,
The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver is welcoming the Year of the Horse with a two-day Lunar New Year celebration packed with hands-on workshops, live audio theatre, curator tours, and family-friendly activities. The festivities run February 21 and 22 at the museum’s home in the historic Wing Sang Building in
Join us on February 22nd for a special Lunar New Year pop-up right in the heart of Chinatown's parade route. Dicky's Dumps is teaming up with our friends at Say Hey Cafe & Deli to bring you handmade dumplings, culturally-inspired snacks, and steaming hot drinks to keep you warm while
Vancouver's favourite queer comedy show, That's gay! comedy, is back again for Just For Laughs! Hosted by Erin Purghart and featuring Canada's funniest homos, catch That's gay! comedy on Sunday, February 22nd at 7pm at the Red Gate Revue Stage on Granville Island! All are welcome – whether you're queer,
The annual LunarFest Concert returns to the Orpheum with our favourite local musicians and international artists. Join friends, family, and community for a night of music and storytelling that stretches from Vancouver across the Pacific. Featuring the inaugural Pancouver Awards, Taiwanese family theatre troupe Fooderlon Theater, Jade Music Fest artists,
Israeli-born British chef, bestselling author, and culinary innovator known for vibrant, vegetable-focused, Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine that has transformed modern cooking with bold flavours and creative recipes.
We invite you to an unforgettable strings music experience where you will be surrounded by the glow of candle lights while live music fills the air in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Cathedral. Led by VSO’s Concertmaster, Nicholas Wright, this evening evokes the serene beauty and noble character of
This unique event starts with a mindful yoga practice, infused with the healing power of acupuncture to help restore balance, release tension, and deepen your sense of calm. All skill levels welcome. Enjoy a 45-min yoga flow to awaken the body and calm the mind, followed by 20 min savasana
Learn from the local legends Dicky's Dumps as we wrap battle some delicious dumplings alongside delicious drinks by FUNK right in the heart of downtown Vancouver! Pearl Lam and Dickson Li founded Dicky's Dumps in 2018 out of a desire to create meaningful work that combines a love of community,
Vancouver might be a "no-fun city", but we're not! Queue Friendly Fridays: A Friendly Comedy Show. Located at FriendsQuarters, Vancouver's Friendliest Co-Working Space, and at the very convenient friendly time of 7pm, we take the joy, prosperity, and good vibes of your week... and we add hilarity. Featuring some of
In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating, thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series, this immersive event will have you on the edge of your seat as you and your team work to uncover the truth. Extended run, now
Celebrating 10 years of love, culture, and inspiration – and our grand finale! After a decade of dazzling couples and redefining the wedding experience, Swank Wedding Show returns for its 10th and final year, going out with a bang! Known as Vancouver’s only fusion wedding showcase, Swank brings together the