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India's Hidden Wild Cats | Sandesh Kadur, BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer, turns his lens on India's lesser-known felines — from the grumpy-faced Pallas's cat and fish-hunting fishing cat to the elusive clouded leopard. A celebration of India's remarkable wild cat diversity, and the conservation work needed to
Experience the magic of Christmas at Glow — British Columbia’s largest light festival. With a new, fully immersive underwater theme and a dazzling new dancing light show, our milestone tenth season is sure to be our biggest and brightest yet!
Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most trusted authorities on addiction, trauma, and childhood development. For more than a decade, he worked as a physician in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, treating those battling the ravages of addiction. He also dedicated over two decades to family practice and palliative care. The
Join Coastal City Ballet for the Fairy Doll - a heartwarming holiday ballet for the whole family! A charming toy shop Dancing dolls from around the world Midnight magic A story full of wonder, joy and Christmas spirit! Perfect for kids, parents, and anyone who believes in the holiday magic.
Eagles fans! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music with acclaimed EAGLES TRIBUTE, "Take It To The Limit" taking the stage at Genesis Theatre in Delta on November 21, 2026 @ 7 pm! Experience the magic as "Take It To The Limit" brings to life your favorite Eagles
One of Vancouver’s favourite handmade markets is back for the holidays. The Got Craft Holiday Market returns with two festive weekends on November 21 + 22 and November 28 + 29 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver, bringing together 100 Canadian makers for the holiday season. Now in
There’s more to whisky than smooth. What do you notice when you look a little closer? Join Kai Chang, DipWSET and WSET Certified Educator, for a guided exploration of whisky through grain, aroma, texture and flavour. Compare styles, share your impressions and find out what matters to your own palate.
On December 3, 1968, Elvis rocked the world—again! After a seven-year absence from the music business, the former king of rock ‘n’ roll launched a comeback on the biggest stage of his career, with the hope of saving his musical soul. From the creative mind behind Chelsea Hotel and House
Just in time for the holidays, join us as we expand the MONOVA Gift Shop to include local Indigenous artists & artisans selling, sharing, and demonstrating their unique wares. Vendors include beaders, carvers, jewelry makers, wool weavers, and more. All Ages | Pay-What-You-Can Time: 11AM – 4PM Coast Salish Programming
Join us for the St. Andrew’s Ball & Cèilidh 2026 on Saturday, November 28 at the Scottish Cultural Centre in Vancouver. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a ceilidh at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy Scottish food, live music, dancing and
One of this generation’s most influential jazz artists, Kamasi Washington is a composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for his expansive sound, boundary-pushing vision, and dazzling saxophone playing, Washington blends jazz with elements of hip-hop, funk, R&B, and beyond. Across acclaimed works including The Epic, Heaven and Earth, and his latest,
Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS are back, and ready to light up the stage once again with their extraordinary interpretation of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable experience brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s wondrous Christmas Eve journey to life with dazzling masks, 10-foot-tall puppets, a mesmerizing original score, and astonishing stagecraft—all without a