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Returning for a second year in a row is Metropolis at Metrotown’s beloved “We Love Moms & Mother Nature” event! On May 10th from 12 - 2pm, BC’s largest shopping centre encourages moms to let loose at a party in their honour. Mothers work hard every day of the year
Shop Local. Support Women. Empower Success. Join us at the inaugural sheBIZ Soirée on May 10th - a dynamic marketplace and networking event spotlighting the most innovative, unique, and inspiring women-owned and women-led businesses in the Lower Mainland. Just ahead of Mother’s Day, this event is the perfect opportunity to
Junction Public Market offers a beautiful spot to celebrate Mother’s Day and create memorable moments together. Junction’s Mother’s Day Market event runs May 10 and May 11 from noon to 5:00 pm and features chocolate tasting, painting workshops, tarot card readings and live entertainment. Admission to the market is free,
Where Music Meets Imagination—A Journey Beyond Sound. Immerse Yourself in Magic Join us at the Vancouver Playhouse for a breathtaking evening with Alessandro Martire and his string quartet. Let his mesmerizing piano melodies take you on a journey through stunning musical landscapes, inspired by the beauty of nature—from the cliffs
Canada’s largest celebration of Hong Konger culture returns Sunday, May 11, to The Shipyards, North Vancouver. With 80+ booths, cultural performances, immersive exhibits, and hands-on workshops, #VanHKFair brings together local and newcomer Hong Kongers and local friends curious to experience the community’s vibrant spirit. It’s a full day of family
Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) presents Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, on stage April 25 to May 11, 2025 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. A fast-paced feminist adventure in the Rolodex era, three female coworkers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their
Deva Premal & Miten – Singing Our Prayers in Vancouver – A Sacred Evening of Music and Mantra Join Grammy-nominated Deva Premal & Miten for a transformative evening of sacred music and meditation on May 13, 2025, at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. Deva and Miten will share the healing
ITSAZOO and Pacific Theatre (with support of Neworld Theatre) present a visceral, unflinching examination of group therapy in the world premiere of Meeting, by playwright Katherine Gauthier, taking place May 14 to June 7, 2025 in a real-life meeting room at the Chalmers Heritage Building (1440 W 12th Ave) –
Unleash your inner daredevil at this 19+ night of science, stunts, and sips - no kids, just curious minds and cold drinks. Hear from extreme athletes, experience the physics of BMX stunt demos, and discover what it takes to push the limits of the body—and mind! Not an extreme sports
Sip and favour the sweetness of spring on Nectarous Day! An annual celebration dedicated to Nectarous Dry-Hopped Sour, a sweet and delicious local craft beer from family-owned brewery Four Winds. On Thursday, May 16th, Four Winds Brewing is hosting Nectarous Day, taking over taps at five iconic Vancouver restaurants. The
Come join us at Original Joe's for a night of fabulous entertainment and celebration of the next generation of drag performers! Get ready to be dazzled by amazing performances, jaw-dropping outfits, and non-stop fun. Whether you're a seasoned drag enthusiast or new to the scene, this event is sure to
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23