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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
Vancouver Mysteries presents a special edition of The Case of the Hotel Detective this Halloween season. The Case of the Hotel Detective is a collaborative murder mystery with escape room style challenges that will be set up in Room 1313 of the Delta Hotel Vancouver Downtown Suites from October 13
Disney’s FROZEN has touched the hearts of children of all ages! Experience the magic of the beloved animated movie and revel in showstopping favourites such as “Let It Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and delight in enchanting new ones. Arendelle
Fashion and lifestyle brand, Brunette the Label, is popping up with a storefront on Vancouver’s iconic Robson Street. The Brunette the Label Pop-Up is now open until December 15th, offering visitors a chance to shop the inclusive brand’s latest collections of cozy sweaters, sweat sets, and effortless knits as well
Join an immersive workshop exploring the ancestral knowledge and spiritual significance of corn (maize). Across generations and Indigenous cultures, corn has been revered not only as a vital food source but also as a teacher, guide, and symbol of life. Host Rodrigo Galvan: "I am a nomad at heart. My
“The envelope please!” The Jessie Award are back! After a brief hiatus, Vancouver’s most prestigious celebration of professional theatre is back. The 40th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards will take place this fall on Monday, November 3rd. The event will be returning to its roots at the Granville Island Stage,
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
Urban Ink’s TRANSFORM Festival returns, in collaboration with The Cultch, for its sixth year with its biggest and boldest lineup yet, on stage from November 6-8 and 14 & 15, 2025 at the Vancouver Playhouse. The cabaret-style festival features Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists spanning live music, drag, dance, circus, and
Yes Shef, Vancouver’s most anticipated culinary event returns for its 5th anniversary. This one-night tasting, hosted at the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s opulent Star Sapphire Ballroom, brings together many of British Columbia’s top women chefs and their culinary mentees. Guests are invited to explore 15+ stations of unforgettable food and drink,
TOW, the acclaimed acoustic duo from Japan, will embark on their first-ever Canada tour in November 2025 with performances in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Mission. Blending voice, guitar, and accordion, TOW creates music celebrated for its ethereal, cinematic quality. Canadian audiences will have the rare opportunity to experience TOW’s immersive live
“Oscar” tells the story of the spectacular life and flamenco works of dancer, choreographer and maestro Oscar Nieto, brought to life by the professional flamenco dancers he mentored throughout his storied career and the musicians with whom he has shared the stage. “Oscar” features an award-winning cast of five dancers,
Get ready for the hottest ticket in town: The Smoke Show is back by overwhelming demand for its highly anticipated Fall 2025 season, following a string of 15 sold-out performances in the Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025. The Smoke Show is an immersive 360-degree experience that will leave