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The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to open its 42nd season with the world premiere of The Biting School’s Empty-Handed from Wednesday, October 2 to Saturday, October 5. Empty-Handed is a contemporary dance piece that explores the journeys of five cosmic characters through themes of darkness, deception, and greed. Audience
Mary Swanson arrives in Middletown ready to start her family in a normal suburb. But her new neighbours see the surreal in the status quo and the outer bounds of the universe in their local garden patch. As Mary connects to her community via the magic and tragedy of ordinary
The Dance Centre presents the world premiere of Sky Dancers, a spellbinding new work which brings together five outstanding Bharata Natyam artists. Using the framework of the Dakini (Sky Dancer), a Buddhist symbol of the dynamic play of energy in the universe, the choreography expresses both the dancers’ personal voices
Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: Sage and Solace (2768 256th Street, Langley Twp) Cost: $75 Join us for a relaxing and informative workshop: Introduction to Aromatherapy. We’ll explore basic herbology and delve into how essential oils are classified. Next, we’ll dive into the art
Get ready to rock and roll at TradeX on Saturday, October 5th, from 3 PM to 12 AM, as Rocktoberfest takes over Abbotsford for a high-energy celebration of Oktoberfest with a twist! This all-ages event is the perfect blend of Bavarian tradition and rock music, offering an unforgettable experience for
Join Melanie Rowley from @whimzymel for a fun and creative session where you’ll dive into the world of needle felting and leave with your very own felted pumpkin, perfect for Fall décor. Felting wool into beautiful creations is a fascinating process with ancient roots. The textures and colours of the
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2024 Indigenous Business Award. The spectacular evening will include fine food and wine, live entertainment, and more in celebration of contributions of extraordinary Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across BC.
Gentle Hang is a series of events where we hang out, have snacks in a tender, relaxed way in local spaces around Vancouver. Whether its wreath making, stamp carving, listening to a workshop, Gentle Hang creates spaces for connection while we work on something creative. Gentle Hang v4 is a
Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF) returns for its eighth edition October 11-13th! The first and only one of its kind in the country, the festival showcases and supports outsider artists coming from a wide range of backgrounds who challenge the conventions of mainstream art. To better commit to the values
Toronto-based singer-songwriter, Duane Forrest, presents his captivating live music show, "Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World," Combining his own personal connection to Jamaican roots and a deep admiration for Marley's music, Duane takes the audience on a journey through the history, cultural impact, and timeless songs of the reggae
Imagine crafting your own cozy, hand-knit chunky blanket in a serene setting, surrounded by vibrant flowers and friendly farm animals. This 4-hour workshop is all about embracing creativity and enjoying the process of hand knitting, with no needles required! Whether you’re a total beginner or someone looking to try something
Son Of Greg Girard by Thomas Girard in conversation with Angela Fama October 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT Join Massy Books & Thomas Girard for an evening of the book launch of “Son Of Greg Girard” in conversation with Angela Fama, Wednesday October 16th 7-9pm at Massy