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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Duck Pond, a vibrant, full-length contemporary dance-circus hybrid, is a cheeky re-imagining of the world's most romantic ballet, Swan Lake, with mesmerizing acrobatics, burlesque, and slapstick comedy sequences. The performance merges Tchaikovsky's timeless score with contemporary percussive tracks and dance beats, balancing physical daring with delicate artistry for a result that
Welcome back to UBC Botanical Garden’s Annual Lunar New Year Market, celebrating the Year of the Snake. All are invited to experience the cultural traditions and connect with the Asian Garden, with something for everyone of all backgrounds to enjoy. Our market will feature over 40 local makers and food
Join us for a day filled with wedding inspiration, beautiful displays, and top vendors to help you plan your dream wedding. Whether you're looking for the perfect dress, stunning decor ideas, or delicious catering options, the Swank Wedding Show has everything you need. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
Join us for this cosmic countdown to start your year! Enjoy an afternoon of intercultural fusion at Gung Haggis 2025 with food, music, readings, and scotch! This year's schedule of events include: - A menu with the now world-renowned haggis wonton - More readings, more music, and more fun! About
Prepare to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind sensory journey that blends live music, fluid art creation, and curated scents into a transformative experience. The Canvas of Light and Sound brings together the mesmerizing live oud performances of Ahmed Maher, a Vancouver-based musician renowned for his fusion of traditional Middle Eastern
Join us for Yoga and Entrepreneurship, a Futurpreneur event designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Held at Laura O Reillys Yoga at the Quay Studio, this unique session combines yoga-based stress management techniques with actionable strategies to boost creativity, focus, and resilience. Discover
The Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is a vibrant event that brings together some of Chinatown’s top bars and restaurants for a friendly competition, showcasing their extraordinary mixology excellence. We’re proud that our iconic neighbourhood boasts one of the city’s highest concentrations of Michelin-starred establishments and acclaimed culinary talent. Taking place alongside
The Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause — the first documentary on menopause — is screening at VIFF Centre, Vancouver on February 1st! Join us for this powerful and groundbreaking film, and be part of an essential conversation aimed at raising awareness and breaking the silence around menopause. Whether you’re
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the VPMA! Join us for a FREE Family Day at the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives on February 1st. Enjoy free admission all day and celebrate the Year of the Snake with us! Highlights: Lion Dance Performance (1 pm to 2 pm): Witness a
Western Canada’s largest holistic wellness event returns to Vancouver. This year’s event is set to spotlight trends in holistic health, sustainability, and wellness technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore interactive booths from close to 200 exhibitors, offering a wide range of products and services—from natural skincare to the
Fifteen years after Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life, a knock at that same door. Nora has returned – but why? And what will it mean for those she left behind? Tony-nominated playwright Lucas Hnath follows Nora back into the dollhouse as she confronts her husband,
This Lunar New Year, two local favourites, La Mezcaleria and Dickyʼs Dumps, are joining forces to create a unique collaborative dining experience. On Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, the spotlight will be on a specially curated menu celebrating the vibrant flavours of Mexican and Chinese cuisines.