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Get ready for all the wit, wagers, and fascinating morbidity—but with all-new questions and even more fun! Test your expertise on everything from true crime and forensics to local history and museum facts. We’re loading up the prize table with incredible loot for the winning team, funniest answers, and mini-game
Vancouver singer, songwriter, and performer Victoria Raskin will bring her ambitious new production Victoria Raskin Live to Performance Works on Granville Island on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7 PM. An evening of music, dance, theatre, and immersive storytelling, Victoria Raskin Live is
The Cultch presents: Burnout Paradise -- Equal parts celebration, chaos, and cardio. Melbourne’s inventive theatre collective Pony Cam takes the stage in the most unconventional way. Four performers mount four treadmills. As they sprint, sweat, and juggle life’s endless to-do lists, they tackle an escalating series of everyday tasks—cooking pasta,
‘Tis the Sitcom is an improvised version of a never-before-seen sitcom about a group of friends living in the big city navigating festive dilemmas – complete with commercial breaks, seasonal TV moments, and plenty of laughter. Each performance creates a brand new sitcom on the spot, giving audiences the feeling
Get ready for the hottest ticket in town: The Smoke Show is back by overwhelming demand for its highly anticipated Fall 2025 season, following a string of 15 sold-out performances in the Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025. The Smoke Show is an immersive 360-degree experience that will leave
Made in the 604 is bringing you a festive night filled with flavour! Vancity Foodie Fest is a holiday market where every vendor is all about food! Think artisan chocolates, sauces, preserves, baked goods, spices, and savoury bites. Discover new local favourites, stock up for the season, and treat your
Grad School Improv perform a theatrical genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month at Little Mountain Gallery (LMG). Known for hits like Point Grey's Anatomy, English Baywatch, and Murder on the West Coast Express, GSI creates incredibly unique shows, riveting stories, and hilarious scenes. It's always a good
The Wedding Party is coming to Vancouver! After success in Toronto, Secret City brings its hit dinner-theatre escape room to Glowbal. This immersive mystery blends puzzles, performance, and a three-course meal. With 7 actors and room for 48 guests, you won’t just watch the story, you’ll become part of the
Authentic T-Shirt Company is opening up their Vancouver showroom for a massive 2-day Black Friday Event! Shop savings on premium apparel, outerwear, and accessories from top brands you know and love — including DryFrame®, OGIO®, Eddie Bauer® and more. Prices starting from just $5 on a wide variety of styles
The Got Craft Holiday Market, returns next month with TWO festive weekends on November 22 + 23 and November 29 + 30 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver. This year’s markets will feature 100 local makers and small shops, food trucks, hands-on workshops (learn to make pencils using
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
Step into the world of Yixing teapots with a family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee! Join us for a short, interactive tour that invites curious visitors of all ages to take a closer look at the unique shapes, intricate details, rich symbolism, and artistic expressions found in Professor Lee’s