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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
We’re back with another incredible 2-day pop-up at the iconic Pipe Shop in the Shipyards District! With over 50 amazing local vendors, this is your one-stop shop for unique finds, fab gifts, and those “just because” treats. Bring your friends (furry ones too!) and make a weekend of it—free entry,
Wake the Dead: Chapter 3 of our Murder is a Drag series returns on April 5th! Wake the Dead is an immersive murder mystery dinner show with clues to collect and puzzles to solve. Can you solve the murder? The Culinary Experience: This event takes place in downtown Vancouver inside
Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and song at The Songwriter's RoundHouse, hosted by Yaletown Records at the intimate Zameen Art House on Granville Island. This Nashville-style songwriter's round brings together three outstanding Canadian artists—Michael Averill, Diane Barbarash, and Francis Baptiste—for a unique and heartfelt evening of live
The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival presents: The Showpony Soiree. Enjoy an evening of showpony performance finery at the Vancouver Playhouse! Burlesque artists from all over Canada will be celebrating their dynamic spectrum of sexuality and gender expression through comedy, drag, and sensual striptease. Prepare to be entranced by our headliners
Registration is now open for our Future Stars event at BC Place on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Experience a Pedalheads Soccer class on the home turf of the Vancouver Whitecaps! Plus, stay tuned for some exciting NEW ADDITIONS for those familiar with the event. Event details: Who: Kids ages 2-8
Canada’s largest spoken word festival, Verses Festival of Words returns this spring from April 10–20 at Chill X Studio. With the theme of “Amplify,” this year’s Festival will focus on uplifting and creating space for artists with a long history of community building and raising awareness of social issues. In
In film & TV production, the connection between directors and actors is one of collaboration. While directors provide the overarching vision, actors infuse their characters with depth, emotion, and authenticity. VFS’s 3-day In-Production Bootcamp is your chance to explore this relationship through scene study, live performance, and more while working