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A story of power, passion, and betrayal, propelled by one of Puccini’s most emotionally charged scores, Tosca delivers opera at its most thrilling. The story unfolds over a breathless 24 hours, as celebrated singer Floria Tosca finds herself caught between the man she loves, and a ruthless chief of police
Cougar Creek's House of Horrors stands as British Columbia’s ultimate haunted destination. This full-scale Halloween experience is back and deadlier than ever. This massive indoor haunted experience packs five bone-chilling world-class haunted attractions, incredible live entertainment, and killer vibes under one roof! Beyond the spine-chilling attractions, the venue offers a
BC Achievement Foundation will celebrate the recipients of the 18th annual Indigenous Business Award at the Indigenous Business Award Gala, on November 4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. This year's theme, Looking Forward, celebrates the vision and determination of Indigenous business leaders building a better future for generations to
Born in Seoul and raised in Queens, Min Jin Lee is the preeminent author of the Korean diaspora. A masterful storyteller who illuminates the complexities of identity, migration, and belonging with great empathy, her novels have been recognized with some of the highest honours in the literary world. Lee made
Discover how an invasive plant can be transformed into handmade paper! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use freshly harvested reed canary grass to make paper pulp from scratch. Learn about the ecology of introduced grasses and how to identify them while exploring the process of cutting, blending, and boiling plant
Delhi 2 Dublin’s 20th anniversary world tour brings a new age of musical and cultural fusion through Subcontinental Pop, where sounds from across cultures meet in a unified, energizing mix that unites dance floors worldwide.
Come wander among the pots. This November, the Burnaby Potters’ Guild opens its shelves for our annual Holiday Ceramic Sale, a weekend filled with things made slowly, thoughtfully, and by hand. Come find wobbly little creatures, beautiful vessels, curious forms, favourite mugs, one-of-a-kind treasures, and all the wonderful surprises that
Presented by The Cultch Produced by Tentacle Tribe (Montreal) Transcending the boundaries between street and contemporary dance in a unique signature, DIRT is a striking piece for five virtuoso performers. Through its raw expression, this creation is a critique of humanity’s conquering relationship with the planet. The quintet mixes puppets
The Shoe Project is back in Vancouver, sharing the written and spoken voices of immigrant and refugee women. Through a pair of shoes, participants tell personal stories of migration, identity, courage and belonging. Through live storytelling, audiences are invited to listen, connect and experience these powerful stories of life in
After hugely successful runs in both Ottawa and Toronto, Pacific Theatre is honoured to bring Ins Choi’s Son of a Preacherman back to Vancouver this fall, running Tuesday, November 10 to Saturday, November 14 at The Revue Stage on Granville Island, before heading to Kamloops’ Sagebrush Theatre from November 18
SIGMA ACAPELLA is a daring original musical that stares down cultural division and stereotypes in a vibrant exploration of our differences, and what brings us together as humans. With the backdrop of a university setting and told through soaring music, SIGMA ACAPELLA tells the story of opposing forces finding common
Kids Night Out is an opportunity for YOU to enjoy a night on the town, while we entertain your little ones at the museum. This two-hour program offers vibrant cultural learning experiences through arts, crafts, games and gallery time – perfect for ages 5 – 11! NOV 12 – Diving