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The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to produce and present the world premiere of Tracey Power’s House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, March 8, 2026. Set in the 1960s during the height of the Canadian folk music revival, House of Folk: A
When Tony learns of his wife Margot’s affair, his jealousy takes a lethal turn. He concocts the perfect murder, devises an alibi, and waits to strike. Tension builds as Tony, Margot, her lover, and a mysterious figure from the past become ensnared in a high-stakes maze of deception, blackmail, and
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Over the course of these sessions, you will taste over
Get ready to explore exciting career paths and hands-on experiences at the Youth Trades Fair - it's where your future begins! The Building Tomorrow Youth Trades Fair is designed to connect youth with the wide range of career opportunities available within the trades sectors. Representatives from leading trades schools, companies,
The Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists invites guests to its annual Brilliance Gala & Auction — an elegant evening celebrating creativity, community, and the transformative power of arts education. Hosted at the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, the gala brings together leading Canadian artists, collectors, and
Join us for this timely talk where acclaimed author and journalist Karen Hao lays out the stakes of the most consequential tech arms race in history—and the role we all can play to ensure that AI benefits everyone. AI is transforming the world at breakneck speed and concentrating extraordinary power
Amour Courtois is a bold and evocative musical project led by French jazz pianist Baptiste Bailly, reimagining 14th-century French songs through the lens of contemporary improvisation. Inspired by the enduring emotional resonance of medieval melodies, Bailly collaborates with Matthew Baker on the baryton and Efren López on the hurdy-gurdy and
From March 4–14, Vancouver International Dance Festival transforms our beautiful city into a hub for global dance that challenges norms and sparks connection. Featuring: WORLD PREMIERES * INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES * STREET DANCE TRIPLE BILL * COMMUNITY GATHERINGS * LOW-BARRIER ACCESS * Join us for live art that transforms, soothes, provokes
The Birth Standard Prenatal Class is a three day workshop designed to support and empower you through the transition into parenthood—both mentally and physically. Grounded in evidence-based education, this comprehensive course guides you from pregnancy and labour through the early days at home with your baby. Led by Blair Graham
Mathnasium Learning Centres, an internationally recognized franchise with more than 1,200 math learning centres worldwide, is partnering with Pizza Pizza, Canada’s leading pizza brand, to celebrate the world of math this Pi Day! On March 14, 2026, participating Mathnasium locations across Canada will host Pi Day parties, inviting families to
River Basin Days is a series of outdoor public programs for families. Join us at different locations around the Fraser River Basin as we explore this incredible watershed! Our staff will guide you through one hour of activities as we learn about the biodiversity of this great river. When we
NOW EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2026! Gather your closest (and hungriest) friends to sift through Chef Maribelle Moore's 4-course mystery infused with delicious food-based puzzles. They say never play with your food, but those people never had to solve a murder... TICKET PRICES (not including taxes & fees): Individual Ticket: $165