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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Step into a world of ‘spectacle and unease’ with Play On Words Productions’ gritty reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’ Pippin, February 26th-March 7th at the Jericho Arts Centre Set inside a decaying nightclub suspended between life and death, Pippin is the story of one young man’s search for the secret to
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
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
With more than 75 participating spots and 16+ ticketed dining experiences, this month-long celebration showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of Burnaby’s culinary scene. From neighbourhood favourites to exciting new additions, the festival brings together restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and food trucks across the city with special prix-fixe menus and unique
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of dumplings and whisky cocktails! Your ticket includes a whisky cocktail* and delicious dumpling creations from each participating dumpling maker. Participating makers: Dicky's Dumps, Chef Warren Chow + Ah Nui Asian Foods, Daan Go Cake Labs, House of Yee Fine Foods, Kam Wai Dim
Join VOKRA on March 2 at the Rio Theatre for a special screening of FLOW, the Oscar‑winning animated film about a solitary cat navigating a great flood and forming unexpected bonds with other animals. The visually stunning, dialogue‑free story has been praised as “a timeless tale of survival to delight
Dancers of Damelahamid presents the 19th annual Coastal Dance Festival, honouring Indigenous stories, song, and dance from across Canada and around the world, on stage March 3, 2026 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, and from March 4-8, 2026, at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC in Vancouver.
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
Entering its 21st year, the Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest), formerly Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF), showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films (narrative, documentary, experimental and animation) by established and emerging women and gender diverse filmmakers from around the world.
Join the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) for the 10th Annual Herstory Fundraising Gala, an inspiring evening celebrating resilience, community, culture, and impact in support of women’s leadership and empowerment. This milestone event brings together leaders, advocates, and supporters for a memorable night of connection, live entertainment, impactful storytelling, a
Flourish is an opportunity to support VCC students in changing their lives with real-world, hands-on education. Alongside 15 tasting stations, brought to you by top chefs and VCC alumni, and local wine, drinks, and dessert, you will have the chance to meet industry and business leaders, government representatives, and other
InspireHealth is the only community organization in B.C. that provides free support for cancer patients and their loved ones’ physical and emotional health - right from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. Every year, thousands of people affected by cancer rely on InspireHealth for care, guidance, and connection. As demand continues