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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Every two minutes, someone in Canada receives a cancer diagnosis. While conventional medicine fights the disease, patients frequently feel like a number in a fragmented system. Many turn to evidence-based integrative oncology to survive brutal treatment side effects, but high costs force vulnerable families to choose between financial ruin or
Arts Umbrella’s Splash Art Auction returns for its 44th year on October 3, bringing together art, culture and philanthropy for one of Canada’s most anticipated charitable art auction events. Presented by Nicola Wealth and co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, OBC, Splash – one of Canada’s highest-profile fundraising
Vancouver comedy gets Dark & Dirty! Join host Yumi Nagashima at Little Mountain Gallery for The Dark & Dirty Show — an uncensored stand-up comedy showcase featuring some of Vancouver’s funniest comedians at their rawest. Comics perform the material they can’t do at corporate events, on TV, or in front
Richmond Culture Days returns this fall from September 18 to October 4, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the city’s diverse arts and culture scene. This two-week event features free or pay-what-you-may activities, including hands-on workshops, open studios, behind-the-scenes tours, and demonstrations led by Richmond’s vibrant artists and
On October 4th, lace up your shoes and join the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure! For one powerful day, Vancouver residents are invited to come together to change what the future looks like for someone facing breast cancer and take part in a 1km or 5km walk
Join us at Heritage Hall for a fall pop-up filled with local shopping, community, and incredible small businesses! Browse a thoughtfully selected lineup of vendors featuring handmade products, delicious treats, art, apparel, home goods, curated finds, and plenty of unique items to discover. Event Details: 📍 Heritage Hall — 3102
Celebrate National Taco Day at TacoTime on Tuesday, October 6! Guests can enjoy TacoTime’s signature Taco Tuesday offer of $2.25 tacos while helping more kids get in the game. For every taco sold on National Taco Day, TacoTime will donate $0.10 to the Hockey Canada Foundation’s Assist Fund, which helps
Join us for an opening talk on Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form with curator Paul Gravett. Explore the diversity of comics in Asia by delving behind the scenes of Asian Comics. In this talk, comics historian, journalist, and guest curator Paul Gravett will present an overview of the
When a child with disabilities turns 18, families face a sudden and confusing shift in supports, healthcare, and decision-making. Sponsored by Renaud Law Group (RLG), this free seminar is designed to help caregivers understand these changes, what steps to take, and how to avoid gaps in care and funding. We
Join us for an essential conversation with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor as they discuss their forthcoming book, END TIMES FASCISM – And the Fight for the Living World. Across politics, technology, and culture, a powerful narrative is taking hold: that ecological collapse, social breakdown, and mass instability are inevitable.
This unforgettable production celebrates the remarkable collaboration between the late composer Jóhann Jóhannsson and visionary director Denis Villeneuve. This special performance, Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Cinematic Suites – The Denis Villeneuve Scores, brings to life the evocative musical landscapes of three acclaimed films: Prisoners, Sicario, and Arrival. In addition to those scores,
Come hang out and pregame the Undertale Symphony with a hangout organized by fans, for fans! We'll have themed drinks, an (extremely) amateur drag show, and more. Cosplay encouraged! Any excess profits will be donated to the DTES Women's Centre WHEN: Friday, October 9th, 8:00 - 11:00 PM WHERE: 652