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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
All Over the Map – Outdoor Dance Performance Series Experience dance that celebrates diverse cultures and styles through a free outdoor dance performance series at two iconic locations: Picnic Pavilion on Granville Island and the rooftop of the Vancouver Public Library, Central Library. From high-energy contemporary movement and street dance
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... In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in
In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating and thrilling universe of the "Knives Out" film series, this immersive event will have you on the edge of your seats as you and your team work to uncover the truth.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live, local music featuring the Halifax Wharf Rats. A beloved Steveston favourite, the band brings infectious energy with a lively mix of classic rock, Celtic melodies, spirited maritime songs, and pub tunes! Sing along or tap your feet to the jaunty choruses, and
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
Celebrate local garlic, sustainable agriculture, and community at the Richmond Garlic Fest! For over a decade, Richmond Garlic Fest has supported the Sharing Farm’s work of cultivating fresh, sustainably grown produce for community members facing food insecurity. The festival attracts approximately 5,000 visitors from throughout the Lower Mainland. What You’ll
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
Wander through South Granville’s premier boutiques, art galleries, and designer showrooms, discovering a curated selection of exceptional wines and ciders poured at every stop. Unlock exclusive neighbourhood promotions, curated giveaways, and stylish, unexpected surprises at your favourite local spots as you sip and shop. Our public plazas transform into a
An afternoon of musical storytelling spanning more than three centuries. Led by Harold Birston and the Festival Amateur Orchestra, this engaging program travels from the elegance of Handel’s Baroque masterworks to the passionate rhythms of Piazzolla, the rich colours of Respighi, and the unforgettable melodies of Ennio Morricone’s Cinema Paradiso.
The Young Artists Festival concludes with a celebration of virtuosity, collaboration, and orchestral colour. Jonathan Crow joins the Young Artists Festival Orchestra for Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons, one of classical music’s most beloved and vivid masterpieces. Mozart’s radiant Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra features Nicholas Wright and Jacob
Are you ready to unleash your inner Broadway star? Join us at our musical theatre open mic events with live piano accompaniment! Whether you want to sing your favourite showtune or just enjoy the show, we can’t wait to share in our love for musical theatre. Performance sign-up is first-come,
The Steveston Vintage Fair is back this summer! Join us in the heart of historic Steveston Village for five unforgettable Sundays filled with vintage treasures, collectibles, upcycled artisan creations and local charm. Shop the curated collections of vintage vendors and soak in the community spirit. Perfect for collectors, and lovers