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On August 24, we're celebrating a day of sport, fitness, food and fun! Presented by our friends at ASPAC, Oval Community Day offers free admission and activities for all ages and interests. Sports demonstrations and try-its, selfie stations, food and prizes are all in store for this day of fun
Every Wednesday in August 2025 (Pre-show entertainment by local DJs Mango Sweet at 7:00pm, movies begin at dusk) Enjoy a hit movie on our huge inflatable screen under the stars. Bring your blankets, chairs, and pillows, and we’ll provide the movies: August 6 – Shrek (2001) August 13 – The
Grammy-winning American bassist, vocalist, and composer known for her unique mix of jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and funk influences. esperanza spalding is an artist in constant evolution. Best known as a bassist, vocalist, and composer, her work spans disciplines beyond music. Through dance, therapeutic research, regenerative agriculture, and more, she explores
Black Box Theatre Co. is bringing THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC from August 13 to 30, 2025. This brilliant piece of theatre blends farce and physical comedy with a good old murder mystery. It’s like Agatha Christie meets Monty Python.
Join Kathmandu on Saturday, August 30th, 11 a.m. at Cypress Mountain to make history with the World’s Biggest Hike. This free, family-friendly event is a bold attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people hiking simultaneously. Kathmandu is bringing together over 1,500 participants of all ages and
Experience Serbia at Serbian Days Vancouver! For decades, we have been the most attended local Serbian event, where we present our community, religion, history and culture to all of our neighbours in Vancouver and surrounding areas. Serbia is well-known for its grilled meats, homemade specialties and strong spirits. Expect to
Indigo dyeing is a sustainable art practice passed down for generations in Hakka villages. Taichung’s Watersource Cultural and Educational Foundation presents hands-on indigo dye workshops right here in Vancouver! Learn about local agriculture and harvesting plant dye materials, and get to work creating your own one-of-a-kind dye art. Discover the
Vancouver TAIWANfest returns to Downtown Vancouver this year with the theme “Echoes of the Ocean”, exploring migration stories, diasporic memories, and cultural reconciliation. Discover the untold stories of Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada through live music performances featuring local and Taiwanese artists, Hope Talks on history, interactive exhibitions, indigo dye workshops,
TAIWANfest Artist Market features local and international creators who are experts in their craft. Blending tradition and innovation, this year’s market also invites artisans all the way from Japan, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan. From intricate crochet pieces and handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and handmade charms, the
Streetside Sessions invites visitors to experience Gastown’s historic streets in a new way – by savouring locally roasted coffee while enjoying curated sets from Vancouver-based DJs from communities like TableTutors and bside.radio. Hosted in collaboration with Public Disco, each event brings together small businesses, artists, and the wider community in
Save a horse, ride a cocktail bar. Saddle up for an elevated country-inspired soirée – where classic western style meets high-style glamour. This isn’t your average country party… it’s Nashville’s finest with a Prophecy twist. Step into your best boots and enjoy live soulful country tunes & flash tattoos, a
Vancouver Fringe is back! With over 600 performances, 400 artists, and 85 shows, come on down to Granville Island from September 4th-14th to see the best of independent theatre.