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Every fake town needs a public forum. This is ours. Mungston is in disarray. The communal bulletin board is overflowing and Assistant Mayor Riley Hardwick is tasked with hosting a town hall to work through a growing pile of flyers, official notices, and local propaganda. Comedians are asked to advocate
Curious about the world beneath you? Bring the whole family to Discovery Day, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Explore BC’s fascinating world of minerals and mining with interactive, hands-on exhibits
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
Worldwide, the Filipino diaspora is the vital engine that powers the beauty, health and promise of our delicate, globally interconnected society. Everything Has Disappeared celebrates and explores the very unique relationship the Filipino diaspora has to the global economy: they are everywhere and deeply involved in our lives as central
The BC Blueberry Council is pleased to invite blueberry growers to an in-person Growers Day focused on connection, conversation, and industry engagement. This session is designed as a relaxed and open forum where growers can come together, share perspectives, and engage directly with the Council and fellow growers.
Join us for a special immersive evening as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. Expect a beautifully curated atmosphere where light, sound, and art come together in a way that feels both intimate and unforgettable. The Canvas of Light & Sound is an experience for those who love
Join a hands-on beading workshop with Métis/Swampy Cree/Ojibwe artist Pam Nowell! In this 3-hour session, Pam will guide you through beading techniques as you create your own piece. You’ll bead a project of your choice, either a striking strawberry or a delightful mushroom. All materials and tools are provided. Pre-registration
Ethọ́s Lab launches its annual Black Futures Month fundraiser and the return of its flagship hackathon event for teens on Feb. 27. Families can experience the type of innovative programming Ethọ́s Lab offers at their weekly programs. Currently on offer is the Gaming Club, which is sponsored by EA. But
Join Richmond Public Library for a full day of festivities as we kick off our celebrations for Black History Month with a number of events and community programs. You will enjoy vibrant music, lively conversation and deep discussion from key and notable figures in our community. Programming will also include
An exclusive community screening of Jon Chiang's Spring After Spring, only at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Join us for a community screening of Jon Chiang’s Spring After Spring at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Winner of Best Canadian Feature at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the film follows the Ho sisters
What do you get when you mix Robbie Burns Day, Lunar New Year, haggis, dim sum, kilts, and dragon dances? You get the one-and-only Robbie Burns Gung Haggis Fat Choy Celebration, galloping back in 2026 — the Year of the Fire Horse! Part Scottish, part Chinese, all Canadian — Gung Haggis Fat
Comedian, sex worker rights advocate, and host of the acclaimed podcast The Oldest Profession, Kaytlin Bailey has officially launched her 2026 tour, The Oldest Profession, with back-to-back sold-out performances. Tickets are now on sale for her one night stop in Vancouver BC LANALOU’S on Sunday, February 1st at 7pm. Blending