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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 Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation for the Visual Arts presents the 2024 VIVA Awards to Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill and T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss in a special award ceremony on March 26, 2025 at Emily Carr University. Each artist will receive $15,000 in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the arts
The best way to cap off the work week. Fridays at DD Mau, enjoy a roster of DJs spinning tunes to get your weekend started, a delicious feature with Dicky's Dumps (shrimp & scallop dumplings bathed in Vietnamese green curry, pickled onions, chili oil), plus tasty and refreshing happy hour
With cyber threats on the rise, Vancouver’s demand for skilled professionals is surging. This free event is a rare opportunity for aspiring tech professionals and those without an IT background looking to make a career change. All are welcome to join! Why attend? Hear from top cybersecurity professionals who are also instructors in
What happens when you're queer at a Christian university infamous for its policies against LGBTQ+ students? Gay on God’s Campus is a new play in progress, created by the cast and based on the true stories of LGBTQ+ students at Trinity Western University. This co-production between Dark Glass Theatre and
Vancouver, get ready! The BC Gin Festival is back, bringing an unforgettable night of craft gin, cocktails, and celebration! Join us on March 29, 2025 in Yaletown, Vancouver for an immersive experience where gin lovers and distillers come together to support the arts and indulge in BC’s finest spirits. Sample
There was only one. Her voice was undeniable. Her fire was unstoppable. Her triumph was unlike any other. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set
Get ready, Vancouver! On Sunday, March 30th, we’re turning the seawall into a runway for Walk Like an Icon—a one-of-a-kind, themed community walk in Yaletown! What makes it special? It’s FREE and open to everyone! Walk for a cause, supporting Dress for Success, a charity dedicated to helping women break
Canadian writer and performer Ins Choi returns to the Pacific Theatre stage to share his songs and stories found at the intersection of his faith and art. Told with whimsy, humour and heart, the creator of Kim’s Convenience riffs on Bible stories, his creative process, and growing up in a
The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present A History of Motown by soul songstress Krystle Dos Santos from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 13, 2025. Experience the soulful sounds of Motown in a mesmerizing concert starring the multi-award-winning Krystle Dos Santos. A History of Motown takes audiences of
Get ready for a night of big laughs at Bradley Sakawsky's Pro Comedy! Vancouver’s own Bradley Sakawsky brings together the city's best comedic talent for a show full of unique perspectives and unforgettable comedy. Show at 7:30 PM, Doors Open at 7:00 PM Tickets Available at the door $14.95
Dust off your boots and giddy up for a wild night at Rogers Arena! The Vancouver Warriors are bringing back fan-favorite Country Night on April 4th, as they face off against the Albany Wirewolves. If you missed it last time, now’s your chance to experience the high-energy atmosphere, country-themed fun,
The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival presents: The Glamorama Gala. Get ready to get glam at the Vancouver Playhouse! Come dressed up in your eleganza and enjoy an extravagant evening of opulent performances by headliners Scarlet Delirium (Port Coquitlam, BC) and Bee Bee Sanchez (Portland, OR), as well as captivating striptease