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Come and gather beneath the vast summer sky for an enchanting evening where poetry, story and song will bring us into the power of the present moment. As we sit, facing the twilight over picturesque False Creek, you’ll experience an astonishing tapestry woven from words and melodies. We are honoured
Join us for an evening of groundbreaking music at the Indian Summer Festival, featuring three trailblazing voices in contemporary South Asian music. Weaving classical vocal traditions with daring sound experimentations, these artists are forging new sonic landscapes. Delhi-born, US-based artist Arushi Jain is known for her “heavenly hybrid” of modular
The Polygon Gallery presents the Canadian premiere of ANTI-ICON: APOKALYPSIS, Martine Gutierrez’s first major solo show in Canada. The exhibition features 17 self-portraits in which Gutierrez transforms herself into a pantheon of influential heroines who have become legendary through depictions in art history, pop culture, and religion. Her exquisite transformations
SmallBusinessBC is hosting a free in-person event in Vancouver on July 17th. Attend Build. Grow. Thrive, presented by BCAA, to enjoy: A free day of education and networking featuring local business experts sharing their insights In-Person Networking Live ASL Register now: sbbc.co/BGT
Caravan World Rhythms and Latincouver present a Brazilian Fiesta, featuring an exciting double-bill TIO CHORINHO (Toronto) with FLAVIA NASCIMENTO (Montreal) and Special guests AMARELAS (Vancouver). EARLY SHOW 7:30PM – 10PM. Doors at 7pm. Advance Tickets $25/$20 plus fees. $5 more at the door! Sorry NO MINORS. 19+ Only. ABOUT TIO
Get excited for a pop-up market filled with local small businesses and their unique jewelry, clothing, candles, giftware, and more! Come to Heritage Hall on July 20-21 for our @madeinthe604 Pop-Up Market! It's the perfect place to be, featuring 45+ local vendors with unique items, delicious bites, and lively music
Make new Queer Connections at Meet. Mingle. Mix. For couples, singles, friends...the meetup for everyone. Much like our other games such as Tops & Bottoms, Truth, Dare or Dirty Deed. We've taken the hesitation out of that initial "Hello" and are bringing you fun and unique ways to say "HI".
Stroll along a trail through the rainforest at dusk while listening to local musicians. Explore interpretation stations to learn how nature and music have been connected since the beginning of time. Free, all ages event Drop by anytime Start at the park entrance on 16th Ave, 400 m west of
Join Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and the Pacific Spirit Park Society at our Forest Harmonies event at Pacific Spirit Regional Park on Saturday, July 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Stroll through the rainforest while listening to local musicians. Explore interpretation stations to learn more about forest music makers such
From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, FROZEN, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical is now on tour across North America, and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” FROZEN features the songs you know and love from
In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works is thrilled to announce the return of All Over the Map, a vibrant series of free outdoor dance performances on Granville Island. This year, featuring eight artists and groups over four performances, the event will take place on two dates: Sunday, July
Lipont Gallery is honoured to present PLAY! A Retro-Speculative, an exhibition of oil paintings by Vancouver-based artist Sally Clark. This year, we were pleased to discover a group of oil paintings created by Clark in the late 1970s. These works are astonishing. There's a joy in these paintings that elicits