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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
One lucky improviser is looking for love in The Bachelor-ish! Inspired by the hit reality series The Bachelor, our charming singleton will embark on a whirlwind romantic journey, meeting a cast of eccentric contestants—created entirely by suggestions from the audience! From dramatic limo entrances to heartfelt one-on-one dates, family meetings,
Catch Viral Comedian Abbas Wahab on his North American Joyride Tour, June 28th at the Biltmore Cabaret! Abbas Wahab is a New York-based, Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured on Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, and is best known most recently for his role as SWAT officer
Renegade Arts Co proudly presents the world premiere of Back From the Dead, an electrifying apocalyptic rock musical hitting the stage at The Shop Theatre from June 11th- June 28th. Set in the desolate remnants of a future North Americanow called the Nowhere, Back From the Dead thrusts audiences into
The Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour will celebrate the depth and breadth of the iconic group's deep catalogue. On the tour fans can expect to hear songs that have never been performed live, deep cuts, and, of course, major hits from their debut album. When: June 30 at
The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society present the 78th annual Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1, 2025. Taking place across Steveston Village, one of the country’s largest Canada Day celebrations will feature a show-stopping community parade, live music, performances by local youth and
Canada Day returns to Granville Island on July 1st with celebrations for the entire family. Located in the new Chain & Forge outdoor event space from 10 AM to 6 PM, with additional activities island-wide, the day includes live music performances and bands, dance classes, kids activities, and an official
Celebrate Canada Day at Junction Public Market on our harbour-view patio with local brews, food trucks, vendors, and great Canadian talent performing at the container stage. Admission to the market is free. Come down and enjoy The Lesley Branton Trio from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and Sam Brigham from
To close out the 40th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Coastal Jazz hosts a day of family-friendly, free programming on July 1, 2025 at Ocean Artworks, 1531 Johnston Street, on Granville Island with sounds ranging from New Orleans-style and Afro jazz, to surf rock and music from a
Summer Market at the Met returns to Metropolis at Metrotown from July 3-6! Located at the centre’s outdoor south Plaza on Central Boulevard, facing the Metrotown Skytrain Station, the free-to-enter market has grown with over 15 food vendors offering a constellation of culinary delights, along with a plethora of family-friendly
Breaking into the industry isn’t just about talent—it’s about access. This inclusive Casting Panel Event, hosted by International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF), connects emerging and mid-career actors directly with casting directors, industry leaders, and peers, creating a space where real opportunities happen. Through a dynamic keynote, insightful panel discussions,
Vancouver Art Book Fair (VABF) returns to the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre from July 4–6, 2025. This year’s program engages directly with recent political shifts and issues like borders, safety, and free speech. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to explore a wide range of publications — from
Borderless Solidarities: 2025 Curatorial Theme With the closures of thought all around us in an era of hardened borders, resurgent strains of authoritarianism and violent expulsions, the urgency to think and live otherwise intensifies. In an unravelling world, we invoke an audacious and unfashionable idea – an insurgent solidarity that