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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 Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists invites guests to its annual Brilliance Gala & Auction — an elegant evening celebrating creativity, community, and the transformative power of arts education. Hosted at the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, the gala brings together leading Canadian artists, collectors, and
Join us for this timely talk where acclaimed author and journalist Karen Hao lays out the stakes of the most consequential tech arms race in history—and the role we all can play to ensure that AI benefits everyone. AI is transforming the world at breakneck speed and concentrating extraordinary power
Amour Courtois is a bold and evocative musical project led by French jazz pianist Baptiste Bailly, reimagining 14th-century French songs through the lens of contemporary improvisation. Inspired by the enduring emotional resonance of medieval melodies, Bailly collaborates with Matthew Baker on the baryton and Efren López on the hurdy-gurdy and
From March 4–14, Vancouver International Dance Festival transforms our beautiful city into a hub for global dance that challenges norms and sparks connection. Featuring: WORLD PREMIERES * INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES * STREET DANCE TRIPLE BILL * COMMUNITY GATHERINGS * LOW-BARRIER ACCESS * Join us for live art that transforms, soothes, provokes
Mathnasium Learning Centres, an internationally recognized franchise with more than 1,200 math learning centres worldwide, is partnering with Pizza Pizza, Canada’s leading pizza brand, to celebrate the world of math this Pi Day! On March 14, 2026, participating Mathnasium locations across Canada will host Pi Day parties, inviting families to
River Basin Days is a series of outdoor public programs for families. Join us at different locations around the Fraser River Basin as we explore this incredible watershed! Our staff will guide you through one hour of activities as we learn about the biodiversity of this great river. When we
The Dance Centre and Vancouver International Dance Festival present Canadian choreographer Ame Henderson and Croatian director Matija Ferlin in Show Gone, a new duet which plays with light and darkness to explore the felt experience of endings - political, social and personal ones. The “snap to black” and the revealed
Nature at night is a magical experience. Wander down forest trails decorated with glowing animal lanterns and meet friendly forest creatures who will delight you with nature tales. Register in advance for a designated entry time. Concession is cash only. Presented with Pacific Spirit Park Society All ages | Free
The project "MA" carries profound layers of meaning, blending the Zen concept of "ma," the space between things, with the Farsi word "ma," meaning "us." highlights the delicate balance between sound and silence, presence and absence, as the tar and santur intertwine in a musical dialogue. In "MA", the space
Real home advice from local trusted experts. Newly located at the Vancouver Convention Centre, visitors are invited to get inspired at the BC Home + Garden Show! Kortney Wilson, Home Network TV Host and Designer of Life Is Messy, leads this year’s premier lineup of local and national experts across
Bello Fusion Wedding Show is a premier cultural wedding showcase in Metro Vancouver, created for modern couples planning stylish, multicultural celebrations. Hosted at the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, this curated bridal event brings together top wedding professionals, elegant décor, designer bridal fashion, and culturally inspired ideas reflecting Chinese, South
Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport for Bello Fusion, Vancouver’s most culturally diverse wedding show. This thoughtfully curated experience takes place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, created for modern couples blending cultures, families, and traditions