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Celebrating Pixar 1995 – 2010 with Films, Talks, Music and Trivia Join us as we celebrate the achievements of Pixar’s early years with a run of 11 extraordinary films that have left an indelible imprint on children either side of the millennium — and their parents! Our line up includes
Join VFS in-person over Spring Break for a series of two-day workshops exploring the creative industries! Creative Break features two-day workshops led by experienced professionals in Film Production, Acting, Animation, Makeup Design, Sound Design, and Foundation Visual Art & Design. You will learn about British Columbia’s booming creative economy, get
Calling all lads and lassies, laced in green! Gastown is hosting a FREE street party in celebration of all that’s Irish, with shamrocks, shenanigans, and a whole lot of Guinness. The cobblestone streets of Gastown will host the only St. Patrick’s Day street closure in the city, with a full
Welcoming the world-renowned gong musician Mike Tamburo on his first visit to Vancouver BC to share his knowledge and transformational sound meditations. Sound Meditation with Mike Tamburo | March 20, 7-9pm | $60 + fees Enter a timeless space of listening as multi-instrumentalist Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+
Please join us on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 from 7 to 9:30pm for our magical, Night Quest event at Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Wander down forest trails decorated with glowing animal lanterns and meet friendly forest creatures who will delight you with nature tales. Approx. 2km trail,
Do you hear it? Can you feel it? Festival host The Long Table Society and Burnaby’s creative community bring you StrideFest 2025, a celebration of creativity and connection. Enjoy visual art displays and installations, live music, poetry, artist demos, workshops and more. With accessible and free family-friendly programming and exhibits
A marketplace for the curious, the macabre, and the magical—come explore the extraordinary! Featuring: Haunting Photography & Paranormal Equipment Intriguing Clothes, Art & Jewelry Unforgettable Taxidermy & Curiosities Spiritual Tools & Witchy Homewares Glass Works & Ritual Decor Cottage-Core Charm & Delectable Treats And much more!
SheBiz is dedicated to creating an inclusive space where women of color can not only grow their businesses but also thrive with confidence, grace, and style.
College Night is back, Warriors fans! Join us on Saturday, March 24th, as the Warriors take on the Georgia Swarm. Enjoy high action lacrosse, $6.99 beers, live music from Black Pontiac, giveaways, and the world’s largest flip cup game! Tickets start at only $25!
Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts (VIVA) Alliance announces the launch of a new venue, Medias Res Gallery, with the opening of an inaugural exhibition by Hangama Amiri. Henna Night II / Shabe Keena II, on view from March 27– May 2, 2025, marks the artist’s first solo exhibition in British Columbia.
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