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This full-length contemporary dance work from Montreal choreographer Johanne Gour is an absorbing meditation on our fickle physical body, and the ways in which it works as we expect and ways in which it doesn’t. (Jen Zoratti - Winnipeg Free Press, July 24, 2024.) In My toes striving till the
The 'Mortuary Market', hosted by the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives is the perfect experience to start your spooky season! It will feature vendors specialising in the esoteric, macabre, and spooky. Including; art, jewelry, taxidermy, spiritual tools, glass works, witchy homewares, ritual decore, books, photography, paranormal investigation equipment and more.
Music, innovation and art take centre stage at Flats Fest 2024! Join us on Saturday, September 7th, from 12pm to 9pm at 565 Great Northern Way for a free-to-enter, all ages event that will feature musical performances, an immersive and inspiring innovation zone, children’s activities, an artisan market, food trucks
Celebrate with your family and friends, meet others in the community, and enjoy the exciting flavours of Polish culture and food at the Polish Festival Vancouver, presented by the Belweder North Shore Polish Association. Everyone is welcome! Free Admission. Proudly sponsored by Province of British Columbia and media sponsors Global
How do people of faith transcend incarceration, torture, and execution? “When the Moment Comes” shares the harrowing journey and the heartbreaking stories Bahá’í women and men who were persecuted in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution in 1979. This play is based on the memories of Ruhi Jahanpour, an Iranian
I want to wander with you through the tangled mess of life and the art it births. We get to peel back the layers of an artist’s soul, where every scar tells a story, and every triumph feels hard-won. This show does not shy away from the real stuff. We
Enter if you dare! Join spooky sisters, Gina & Victoria of Haunted History BC, for their first-ever immersive event, Dead of Night- Creepy Campfire Stories, at the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives. There is nothing quite like the gathering in the dark, around a cozy campfire to tell stories about
A comedy clown show that embraces loneliness and longing. Join the one-woman powerhouse, Ouzla the Okay, in this interactive story full of physical humour, unexpected guests, and puppetry. Fun for the whole family, relatable to adults everywhere. Some clowns can tell a story that both breaks your heart and uplifts
Join the party and have a real hoot! Dance to live music, munch at a food truck, and see a live owl. Uncover the mysterious lives of owls and other grassland creatures through fun activity stations. Hunt for prey like a coyote through a grass maze or jump like a
When their world tour turns out to be yet another battle for the recognition they long for, these vulvas must choose whether or not to keep the dream alive. Praised for their physical comedy, Pulsive Party uses song, dance, and their signature campy humour to ignite conversations, encourage empowerment, and share
I want to wander with you through the tangled mess of life and the art it births. We get to peel back the layers of an artist’s soul, where every scar tells a story, and every triumph feels hard-won. This show does not shy away from the real stuff. We
Welcome to the **Art opening - Labyrinth ** at Luppolo Brewing Co.! Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 between 6:00 PM - 8:00PM for an evening of creativity and inspiration. Explore the contemporary ink drawings by Chrissy Cheung to intice your muse. Chrissy Cheung is a local visual artist