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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Finding the courage to change. In the small upstate New York town of Cranberry, 38-year-old bookstore clerk Kenneth spends his evenings at the local tiki bar with his best friend, Bert. Sipping mai tais isn’t enough when bitter reality hits—Kenneth is suddenly laid off, launching him into a world with
Vancouver Mysteries is thrilled to launch the third chapter in our popular Murder is a Drag series in Gastown at the Water Street Cafe during the 2025 Dine Out Festival. In 2024 we started with Dinner Date with Death. Then we all gathered again for two sold-out back-to-back shows of
Vancouver Film School invites you to take the first step in your creative career at our Open House. Explore our world-class production centre in-person! From our award-winning industry production programs to our part-time online offerings, post-graduate degree options, and scholarship opportunities, you will get the full scope of the VFS
King Musu, an African theatre adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, runs from Thursday, February 6 to Saturday, February 8, at the Anvil Theatre in New Westminster. Presented by the newly formed Akofena Afro-Theatre Society and Time Will Tell Arts Society, tickets for this production celebrating African heritage and culture are
The Dance Centre presents the internationally acclaimed BC choreographer Daina Ashbee’s compelling new solo We learned a lot at our own funeral, which examines the notion of death. Performed by the Italian dancer Imara Bosco, the choreography evokes a battle with the self: she challenges gravity, resists the ground, and
Welcome the Year of the Snake at Metropolis at Metrotown with its first-ever Chef Series, a celebration of Asian cuisine, featuring a line-up of some of BC’s most celebrated chefs – including the recent winner of Top Chef Canada. With food an integral element of Lunar New Year celebrations, Metropolis
Make a winning play and catch the big game at The Rec Room! Drinks, fan-favourite food, big screens, prizes and more, there’s no better place to cheer. Get tickets today!
On Wednesday, February 12, BC Technology for Learning Society will host “Share the Love”; a Valentine’s-themed karaoke fundraiser. The event will occur at The Taphouse in Coquitlam from 6-9 pm. $50 tickets include a burger, beverage, and a karaoke song—if you’re so inclined! The venue is open to individuals aged
Celebrate friendship, creativity, and good vibes this Galentine’s Day! Join us on February 13th, 2025, for a fun and relaxing evening of floral arranging, wine, and connection in Port Coquitlam. Here’s what’s included: A guided floral arrangement workshop (all supplies and tools provided) Complimentary wine and snacks to enjoy while
Join us for a curated shopping experience in the heart of downtown Port Coquitlam! ThistleBEA Events is excited to host a Valentine’s Pop-Up Shop, featuring unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisans and beautiful floral arrangements perfect for your loved ones—or yourself. Discover a selection of thoughtful, high-quality items, from artisan-made
Spend Family Day on an outdoor adventure. Enjoy a self-guided walk through the seaside forest then warm up with songs and tales around the campfire. Please leave pets at home. All ages Free Drop by any time
When little Shizu hides in her Otosan’s suitcase and secretly travels to his most dangerous destination The North, her presence is a big surprise and an even bigger nuisance to her gruff, no-nonsense father. Facing snowy owls, white wolves and grizzly bears in the most remote of locations, Otosan and