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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
The Canadian Theatrical Premiere of Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore begins July 25 at Vancouver’s VIFF Centre. This deeply personal, visually immersive feature documentary about trailblazing Oscar®-winning actor and lifelong advocate Marlee Matlin. The film offers a revelatory and raw portrait of Matlin’s life told in her own words and
Johnny Glaze and the iconic Lee’s Donuts team are back for a three-day pop-up at Plenty Park Royal. From Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4, stop by to shop, snack, and experience a limited-time drop of freshly made Lee’s Donuts—including a surprise flavour exclusive to the event (while supplies
Open Air Atelier is a live art competition and takeover that reimagines Gastown as an open-air art crawl. The event features emerging artists stationed throughout the neighbourhood, each creating original works in real-time while competing for the public’s vote. During these Sundays, visitors can experience art in all its forms,
Dicky's Dumps is back with another one-day Snack Bar pop-up in Chinatown! Join us August 16th from 11am-6pm at Say Hey Cafe & Deli (156 East Pender) for a day of incredible eats, perfectly paired wines, and good vibes. Last year's snack bar takeover was just the beginning – this
Perseid Meteor Shower Event: Your Guide to the Cosmos! Join the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and RASC for a special Perseid Meteor Shower Primer Event on Friday, August 8th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This primer event is perfect for the general public and families eager to learn
Colin Mochrie returns to the Arts Club for two unforgettable nights of improv! The legendary Canadian improviser previously appeared on our stages in the mid-1980s productions of She Stoops to Conquer and Taking Steps. Since then, he has become a household name as a core cast member of both the
Pleasant Day Festival is a vibrant celebration of the community, culture, and businesses that make Mount Pleasant unique. Spanning Main Street from 16th to King Edward Ave, this one-day street festival brings the neighbourhood together with live music, delicious food, interactive activities, and more. Presented by the Mount Pleasant Business
Unscripted Sundays is a relaxed, low-programmed event that elevates Water Street’s inherent charm. With minimal infrastructure and maximum flexibility, the event encourages visitors to pause and appreciate the street as a communal space. Visitors can expect a series of informal activations to unfold organically throughout the day. Dates: July 6,
Meet Me in Gastown returns Aug 14, 4–9 PM, with 16 top restaurants, live music from Latin to orchestral pop, and a cocktail patio party. Free, all-ages, and in support of A Better Life Foundation, it’s an evening of food, music, and community in one of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhoods.
Queer people were defined as law-breakers by the Canadian Criminal Code. But the laws were already broken. Join queer storyteller Glenn Tkach, creator of the award-winning Really Gay History Tour, as he delves into the legal history of Vancouver’s queer community. Discover the surprising ways that Canadian law shaped local
Get ready for an After Dark like no other, because for the very first time, we're taking the party outdoors! Join us in the Ken Spencer Science Park for an adults-only summer bash. Groove to live music from BC musicians Ian Cromwell and Lenny Paller, connect with outdoor groups, and
Ever wished there was a night when everyone wore something handmade—and totally understood how amazing that is? Good news, maker friends! You’re invited to Sewjo’s Launch Party — A Frocktail Event! Whether your jam is making a me-made capsule wardrobe, quilting heirlooms, stitching cosplay costumes, designing drag outfits, flipping thrift