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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
A day of holiday magic, community spirit, and gift-giving made easy—all at the Knights Christmas Market! Hosted at St. Thomas More Collegiate, this cherished community tradition brings together local artisans, bakers, and creators for a one-day celebration of holiday joy, creativity, and connection. Stroll through Gingerbread Lane and marvel at
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to dance in the water? Now’s your chance! Join us for this free Artistic Swimming try-it session — an exciting opportunity for kids to experience the creativity, teamwork and fun of artistic swimming. Led by our passionate and certified coaches, participants will learn
Alex Zerbe, aka The Zaniac, delivers a high-energy comedy performance packed with juggling flaming torches, bowling balls, and flying playing cards. The two-time Guinness world record holder beatboxes, dances, sings, and performs magic, combining physical comedy with skillful tricks and humor. Engaging with the audience, The Zaniac entertains all ages,
Join Dress for Success Vancouver, a local charity empowering women and gender-diverse individuals into good jobs, financial independence and personal success, to celebrate its community impact at its 13th annual Success Luncheon. Presented by Blueshore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, the Success Luncheon brings together business, philanthropic and
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design. Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring the award presentation and two short films that showcase each recipient’s creative accomplishments and impact on BC’s design landscape.
Explore Yaletown as it becomes a living canvas of light, art, and story with "Sonder: Life in Lights." Inspired by the idea that every passerby has a complex inner life, this free, immersive installation invites you to discover glowing projections that tell subtle stories across the neighborhood's historic streets. Follow
It’s a perfect pairing of theatrical magic and musical merriment to usher in the season of cheer. A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol is a whimsical feast for the eyes, ears and heart. Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS light up the stage with their extraordinary reimagining of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable
Emily Carr University's legendary Student Art Sale returns, teaming up once again with the Indigenous Winter Market for an unforgettable celebration of art, design, and creativity! Explore one-of-a-kind and limited-edition works crafted by ECU’s talented emerging artists, designers, and Indigenous creators. From bold prints to handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, sculpture,
Set in 19th-century New England, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women follows the four March sisters—independent Jo (Kate Besworth), traditional Meg (Elizabeth Barrett), shy Beth (Ming Hudson), and vivacious Amy (Kaitlyn Yott)—as they navigate love, loss, and the difficulties of young adulthood during the Civil War. Guided by their wise and
The 2nd annual Shipyards Christmas Market makes the holidays a little more festive with free admission for everyone. Make sure to visit the European-inspired Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver, where you'll find a variety of free holiday activities, including light displays, entertainment, and photo opportunities with Santa. Stroll the
Join us for our Holiday Night Markets at the Pipe Shop, a series of five cozy evenings filled with handcrafted gifts, artisan goods, seasonal treats, and local makers you’ll love discovering. Each night features a fresh mix of vendors, so there’s always something new to explore. Bring your crew, bundle
Choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Eric Cheung premieres his debut full-length work, Contra. Set within an ethereal world, Contra merges dance with interactive technologies, sculpting multi-laser projections and a sound-resonant water installation into an ever-changing environment. Bringing together an exceptional group of artists and collaborators from diverse disciplines, the work features