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Join Dress for Success Vancouver, a local charity empowering women and gender-diverse individuals into good jobs, financial independence and personal success, to celebrate its community impact at its 13th annual Success Luncheon. Presented by Blueshore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, the Success Luncheon brings together business, philanthropic and
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design. Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring the award presentation and two short films that showcase each recipient’s creative accomplishments and impact on BC’s design landscape.
It’s a perfect pairing of theatrical magic and musical merriment to usher in the season of cheer. A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol is a whimsical feast for the eyes, ears and heart. Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS light up the stage with their extraordinary reimagining of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable
Emily Carr University's legendary Student Art Sale returns, teaming up once again with the Indigenous Winter Market for an unforgettable celebration of art, design, and creativity! Explore one-of-a-kind and limited-edition works crafted by ECU’s talented emerging artists, designers, and Indigenous creators. From bold prints to handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, sculpture,
Amar does 30 minutes of standup in preparation for an album taping! Featuring special guests Alex Carr, Niki Mohrdar, and Erin Purghart. Amar Singh is one of the best comedians in the world at being one of North America’s rising comedic stars. Delightfully absurd and shockingly honest, he is a
Super Weekend is a monthly program for families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming industry to its diverse ecosystem! Did you know that up to 90% of vascular land plants are connected underground by mycorrhizal fungi? These fungi help plants
The Got Craft Holiday Market, returns next month with TWO festive weekends on November 22 + 23 and November 29 + 30 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver. This year’s markets will feature 100 local makers and small shops, food trucks, hands-on workshops (learn to make pencils using
Mechanics of Music presents the Street Sessions this November — a free, all-ages community music series that turns Downtown New West into a musical gathering place. Each session features the Sound Playground, where visitors can try out guitars, drums, and ukuleles, followed by a Group Ukulele Lesson and an Epic
On November 29th, Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre will host Senses Concert, an immersive orchestral experience that blends music, wellness, and community impact. The concert features music by award-winning Vancouver composer Wendy Cheung, performed by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. Unlike a traditional performance, Senses Concert integrates music therapy elements such as guided
Choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Eric Cheung premieres his debut full-length work, Contra. Set within an ethereal world, Contra merges dance with interactive technologies, sculpting multi-laser projections and a sound-resonant water installation into an ever-changing environment. Bringing together an exceptional group of artists and collaborators from diverse disciplines, the work features
Featuring: • GRAHAM CLARK • • DANIELLE FLORENCE • • KYLE LUCEY • • ZAWER SULAIMAN • • NANCY HO • • DEVIN ALEXANDER • • COLLEEN THOMPSON • Come laugh in one of Vancouver’s most unique venues — a skateboard shop turned comedy club in the heart of Vancouver's
Come to a Holiday Mahjong Social at Chinatown Storytelling Centre for an afternoon filled with nostalgia, community, and holiday cheer! In collaboration with Lucky Tile Mahjong, enjoy a friendly drop-in game or two of Mahjong. Bring the whole family—there will be mahjong-themed holiday gifts available at Foo Hung Curios and a