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One of Vancouver’s favourite handmade markets is back this spring. The Got Craft Spring Market returns on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive) in East Vancouver from 10-5pm bringing together 100 Canadian makers, designers, and small businesses for a weekend of
The City of Richmond is proud to present Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru at Garry Point Park from May 2–3, 2026. This free, family-friendly festival invites visitors to enjoy a unique cultural and maritime experience as the world-renowned Kaiwo Maru docks at Steveston’s historic waterfront. One of the largest tall
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
Experience a fresh way to shop sustainably at Trovey, a community-driven pop-up marketplace where the best of Vancouver’s closets come together. Trovey moves away from the "thrift haul" and toward a discovery-led, circular fashion experience, a more curated, thoughtful approach to second-hand shopping. Trovey features a collective of regular Vancouverites
This season, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local small businesses for a pop-up filled with handmade pieces, sweet treats, unique finds, and products made with so much care. From discovering your new favourite vendor to having a little weekend stroll with friends, this is the perfect way to
One of opera’s most enduring love stories, set in the world’s most romantic city, rendered with the most vibrant characters and melodies. Puccini’s masterpiece transports us to the heart of 1890s bohemian life in Paris, where love blossoms amidst dreams, hardships, and the unyielding pursuit of artistic freedom. La Bohème
Vancouver Hong Kong Fair Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 11am–7pm | The Shipyards, North Vancouver www.vancouverhkfair.com Canada’s largest celebration of Hong Konger culture returns on Sunday, May 3, taking over The Shipyards in North Vancouver for its fifth year. What began as a small community gathering has grown into a
Join us for a presentation of Sophie Lui’s video, "Chinatown Stories of Perseverance and Pride", an exploration of some of the history that shaped the community - and a look at the future through the eyes of those who love the neighbourhood. The future of Vancouver’s Chinatown has been the
Space Lab presents the inaugural workshop series Audio 101, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Vancouver. Hosted by owner and experienced industry expert Clint Moroz, the free series is open to women and newcomers who are interested in diving into the world of High-Fidelity music and audio equipment. The workshops aim to
Esteemed novelist Joseph Boyden, acclaimed film director Michelle Latimer and former University of Saskatchewan professor Carrie Bourassa have all made front-page news in recent years for the same reason: each is alleged to have been a “pretendian.” The term “pretendian” has come to refer to someone who claims distant Indigenous
“…the musicians here offer us a moment of poignant emotion.” – La Scena Musicale Partners in life and on stage, the Fedorova & Takser Piano Duo - hailed for their extraordinary chemistry and virtuosity - bring the thrilling sound of two grand pianos to Christ Church Cathedral for a special
Playwright and performer Itai Erdal writes of the day many years ago when his eight-year-old Israeli nephew came home from school with an empty box to be filled with goods for soldiers on the front lines. Inside the box, the boy’s teacher had written: ‘To the soldiers of today from