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Each fall, coho salmon complete an epic journey to return to their birthplace, change colour and other aspects of their physical appearance — all to mate and make salmon babies. Get up close and personal with wild salmon and learn incredible facts about their extraordinary lives. Please leave pets at
Who's ready for a pop up market filled with fun, food, and fantastic finds? Join us at the Heritage Hall on October 26-27, 2024 for our @madeinthe604 Pop-Up Market! With 45 local businesses showcasing their coolest stuff, delicious bites from food trucks, and tunes to keep the smiles rolling, it's
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to present the Vancouver premiere of Ridge from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3. Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre and live music, Canadian folk music group The Fugitives
Vancouver Opera is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its 65th season with a dazzling production of Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus. This operatic masterpiece, filled with wit, charm, and unforgettable melodies, will set the stage for an extraordinary season of performances. Die Fledermaus, a comic operetta, is synonymous
Join us in celebrating two new graphic memoirs by Chinese Canadian/American authors. Teresa Wong’s All Our Ordinary Stories and Tessa Hulls’ Feeding Ghosts enlighten us through their pictures and words, exploring multigenerational stories of immigration, identity and family. The event will be moderated by Petti Fong, journalist and author of Alone Together. Presented in
From now through October 31, Metropolis at Metrotown – B.C.’s largest shopping centre – welcomes locals and visitors alike to embrace all that the fall season has to offer through unparalleled shopping, festive displays, exciting contests and more. Be inspired by a one-of-a-kind piece by local twig artist, The Wizards
Experience the thrill of being part of a classic horror film as you interact with the undead in our Night of the Living Dead event! Immerse yourself in the classic film Night of the Living Dead like never before with our interactive movie experience.
Experience the nostalgia of the iconic Stardust Roller Rink at Guildford Town Centre. Reimagined as Skate Stardust, this 1,690-square-foot roller rink features a vibrant graffiti wall, neon lights, and a DJ booth, transporting visitors back to the golden era of roller skating in the 90s. This initiative celebrates community history,
Join us for a Halloween Mystery Night Game for a chance to win exclusive prizes and free candy for everyone! Space is limited so book now – Halloween Mystery Nights starts on October 18th and ends on October 31st. Sign up with your team of 2 to 6 players to
Are you afraid of ghosts? The ghosts of Vancouver want to communicate with you but sometimes it is a challenge to crack their coded messages. Compete in teams of 2 to 6 players, complete challenges, collect clues and then report back to find out your score and even win prizes!
On November 1, the Small Business BC Awards return to Vancouver Convention Centre for an evening of celebration and networking. Raise a toast to BC’s entrepreneurs as we unveil the four winners of our 21st Annual Awards, each receiving a $5,000 cash prize. Join hundreds of small business owners, supporters,
"Eloise in Love" is a monologue play about female love, shamanism, past lives and sex work. It is based on a real-life love story of French sacred prostitute Eloise and German spy Camilla that happened in Paris on the eve of the Second World War. The play features the poems