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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
re:Naissance presents IndieFest, now in its fifth year, from Nov. 15–23, 2024 at various locations around Vancouver. IndieFest celebrates local creatives, amplifying IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists, while pushing for innovation in live performance with genre-defying projects. This year’s theme, “Transformation and Transcendence,” invites audiences to engage with the world in
This holiday season, step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and sin that lurk inside their walls. You’ll enjoy the bright lights and holiday displays on show in our city’s grandest hotel lobbies. Start with a hot chocolate to warm your hands and hearts
Grad School Improv are comedy darlings who perform a genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month. Known for such hits as Point Grey's Anatomy, English Baywatch, and Murder on the West Coast Express, GSI creates incredibly unique shows, riveting stories, and hilarious scenes. It's always a good time
Join us for an interactive storytelling session with award-winning author George Chiang, featuring The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. Based on oral histories shared by Isaac Sing, this captivating tale of friendship and perseverance follows Chen Sing’s adventures in the interior after his railroad-building days. We’ll learn how George turned
Enjoy a free community day by donation at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Embark on a journey of exploration and education at this family-friendly OPEN HOUSE presented by the Vancouver Maritime Museum and The Blue Cabin. Engage in various activities such as listening to enchanting storytelling sessions, colouring crafts, learning about
Join us for a weekend filled with fun, food, and fantastic finds at our Winter Pop-Up Market on November 16-17, 2024! We're bringing the spirit of the season to the Heritage Hall with over 45 local businesses showcasing their coolest items and tunes to keep the smiles rolling! 🎶 BONUS:
The 28th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl is back from Nov 14-17, 2024, featuring over 500 artists, including 90+ new faces. Explore studios, workshops, galleries, and a new pop-up exhibit for home-based artists over four visually-stunning days. One of the most significant cultural events of the fall season, the Culture Crawl
Join us for the 4th Evolve Vancity event, “From Idea to Impact”, a gathering designed to empower entrepreneurs and innovators in Vancouver’s thriving startup ecosystem. This event is your opportunity to connect, gain valuable insights from industry leaders, and take your professional journey to the next level.
Celebrated Bartender and personality, Ryan Chetiyawardana (a.k.a Mr Lyan) is recognized globally for his inventive cocktails and a long list of accolades including World's Best Bar in 2017, 2018, and 2022. With bars in London, Amsterdam, and Washington, Mr. Lyan is coming to Vancouver, mixing up cocktails for a one-night-only guest
Step into a sultry lounge to the smooth sounds of a saxophone for a Date Night with Santa at Metropolis at Metrotown. Sip on a glass of bubbly as you weave through magical displays of festive decor and enjoy an evening at the Met’s new, adult-only holiday event. Friends and
Prophecy's Beverage Director, Jeff Savage - 2019 World Class Canada Winner + Global Runner-up welcomes friends and fellow World Class Winners Kaitlyn Stewart, (2017, Global Winner), Chris Enns (2018, Global Winner), and Keegan McGregor, from Highwayman in Halifax (2024 World Class Global Bartender Winner) behind the bar at Prophecy for an exciting cocktail pop-up. Each World Class bartender will be
Vancouver’s contemporary dance scene takes centre stage in the 14th edition of Dance In Vancouver, presented by The Dance Centre November 20-24. This curated biennial event provides a unique opportunity to experience dance by a diverse and creative community of BC artists. The 2024 edition features performances and showings by