The Vancouver Fringe Festival is an annual non-curated performing arts festival where artists are selected by lottery, helping reduce barriers for independent performers. This year’s festival returns to Granville Island and beyond for 11 days, from September 10 to 20, 2026. The theme, Every Kind of Everything, reflects a season
Ickoholics Anonymous is a one-woman musical comedy cabaret returning to the stage after an award-winning Australian season in 2024. The show explores modern dating, internet culture, and the increasingly specific standards we seem to have for relationships through comedy, music, and storytelling. Lucy Lucia will take you on a journey
Ballet Vancouver opens its 2026/27 inaugural season with a breathtaking triple bill spanning extraordinary artistic range and striking virtuosity in Balanchine’s Apollo & Other Works, on stage September 11 + 12, 2026, at the Vancouver Playhouse. The program will be anchored by internationally acclaimed Principal dancers, Heather Ogden of The
Mark one of nature’s wonders — the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer habitats in the south. Watch bird banders work their magic and try activities to get a glimpse into the life of a feathered world traveler. Please leave
Wings Over Iona is a FREE family event that takes place on September 12th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Iona Beach Regional Park in Richmond. This event marks the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they move from northern breeding grounds to warmer habitats in the south.
Join us at the Vancouver location of Canada’s largest and only festival dedicated entirely to pickles. Picklefest is a celebration of food, fermentation, community and culture. This September, it’s bringing together over 40 local vendors for a day full of live music, crunchy bites, and lasting memories.
Karl Petersen launches his latest novel, Left Unsaid. The event includes readings from the book, Q and A session, and book signing. Doors open 6:30. Mingle, meet the author! Novel synopsis: Gideon's life unravels when his father, Quaker turned evangelical pastor, uproots the family to revive a dying church. When
Explore Richmond’s rich farming and agriculture heritage at the upcoming Richmond Farm Fest. The event returns to the Garden City Lands on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 11am to 4pm. Attendees of all ages can take farm wagon tours, view cooking demonstrations by Black + Blue Executive Chef Jonathan Lee,
Award winning Lilix Media presents FML: Funny, My Life, a comedic storytelling show inspired by real experiences. Hosted by Sarah Alma Angelle, each show features a diverse lineup of artists sharing stories from all walks of life. Think "The Moth" meets Mike Birbiglia. Since debuting in January 2025, FML has
Bring a friend, try something new, and enjoy a full week of adult-only classes while connecting with our amazing community through a small monetary donation. We’ll also be accepting non-perishable food items to give back locally. With tons of exciting weekly classes — from Tap to Ballet, Jazz to Heels,
Join Megaphone Editor Paula Carlson and members of The Shift peer newsroom for an engaging conversation on the ethics of journalism, with a particular focus on reporting from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The evening will also explore the evolving role of print media in 2026 and offer a behind-the-scenes look at
anaiis makes the kind of music that speaks to an innate sense of wonder. Her songs explore transformation, connection, and the possibilities that emerge when we embrace change with curiosity and grace. Her latest album, Devotion & The Black Divine, named one of the top Albums of the Year by