Vancouver events and happenings. Giving you the goods on what to do, straight from the street.
The Dance Centre presents the 23rd annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House. From ballet and contemporary to Vogue, flamenco and Mexican folk dance, the Open House offers an opportunity to sample an exciting range of dance styles in an afternoon of free classes and events. This edition features artists and
A solo storytelling-based play about moving back to the USA and to the family that hates you. What it's like being an actor in a part of the world that doesn't see it as a viable job option: rural Washington. Under the passive aggressive rain cloud that is the PNW
The Filipino son of New Zealand comedy brings his latest show CHAMPORADO back to Vancouver for his Vancouver Fringe Festival debut. What actually matters in life? What should we really care about? And what do these questions have to do with a breakfast chocolate rice pudding? New Zealand-Filipino comedy veteran
This annual event at Gateway Theatre celebrates the timeless tradition of family, heritage, and cultural beauty, with a unique focus on passing down traditions through generations. Lantern play is part of the tradition of Mid-Autumn and families will kick off the festivities by crafting beautiful lanterns by hand and enjoying
Are you afraid of ghosts? The ghosts of Vancouver want to communicate with you but sometimes it is a challenge to crack their coded messages. Compete in teams of 2 to 6 players, complete challenges, collect clues and then report back to find out your score and even win prizes!
Two monologues: I Miss the War by Matthew Baldwin and Oh! by David John Phillips. 1967. London, England. Sodomy decriminalized! Sort of. Jack, aging tailor to the chorus boys of the West End, remembers the liberating terrors of the Blitz. 2022. Toronto, Canada. Kinky puppies frolic. Matt, a service bottom
Get ready for non-stop laughter with Canadian comedian Kim McVicar, returning to her hometown for a series of side-splitting performances at the Vancouver Fringe Festival! Recently named one of the "Top 9 Female Comedians to Watch" in 2023, Kim is a rising star you don’t want to miss. From her
From now through October 31, Metropolis at Metrotown – B.C.’s largest shopping centre – welcomes locals and visitors alike to embrace all that the fall season has to offer through unparalleled shopping, festive displays, exciting contests and more. Be inspired by a one-of-a-kind piece by local twig artist, The Wizards
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its highly anticipated return to Vancouver for a limited engagement from September 10 to 15, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable
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
Experience the nostalgia of the iconic Stardust Roller Rink at Guildford Town Centre. Reimagined as Skate Stardust, this 1,690-square-foot roller rink features a vibrant graffiti wall, neon lights, and a DJ booth, transporting visitors back to the golden era of roller skating in the 90s. This initiative celebrates community history,
Get ready for non-stop laughter with Canadian comedian Kim McVicar, returning to her hometown for a series of side-splitting performances at the Vancouver Fringe Festival! Recently named one of the "Top 9 Female Comedians to Watch" in 2023, Kim is a rising star you don’t want to miss. From her
