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Throughout history, women have been silenced, sidelined, and pathologized by a simple label: “crazy” Batshit is a wildly theatrical, darkly comic, and deeply intimate reckoning with the myths and misconceptions of female madness. It draws on personal stories, in-depth research and pop culture, tearing apart the labels used to control
Step into an adults-only night of science, seduction, and curiosity at Science World! Explore the museum with hands-on exhibits, cheeky Sex Ed Trivia, and dazzling live pole performances that celebrate movement, confidence, and connection. Test your knowledge on anatomy, kinks, toys, and myths in a fun, inclusive environment with trivia
Cosmic Adventures |Tracy Drain | Aerospace Engineer Discover the marvels of our cosmic backyard through the eyes of the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore it. Aerospace engineer and National Geographic Explorer Tracy Drain works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop, test, and operate the complex machines that uncover
Love and nurturing exist across all species, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities, discover how birds travel
Willowbrook is the Sweet Spot this Family Day long weekend, serving up endless sugar and smiles! Get a fun, family caricature portrait and snap a pic at the candy-inspired photo-op. Then spin the oversized gumball machine for a chance to win sweet prizes. Each spin is $5 with 100% of
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to produce and present the world premiere of Tracey Power’s House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, March 8, 2026. Set in the 1960s during the height of the Canadian folk music revival, House of Folk: A
This Valentine’s, don’t just go out for lunch. Press pause on life… and come back to each other. Join Jeanell Greene, Marriage Coach and Relationship Rebuild Expert, for a heartfelt, joy-filled Valentine’s experience created especially for couples who want more connection, more laughter, and more us time — not just
Join us for an elevated Lunar New Year Sip & Paint experience led by Vancouver-based artist Justine Crawford. In this guided session, guests will create their own Lunar New Year–inspired artwork featuring a floral lantern and moon motif. This celebratory evening includes an exclusive wine tasting of limited-edition 2026 Haywire Wine, available at Foo Hung
This compelling play by Tai Amy Grauman offers a powerful and poetic journey through pivotal moments in Métis history. This intimate, 50-minute performance follows two souls as they traverse seven important moments in Métis history—beginning with the birth of Métis nations on the plains, through the fur trade and the
Love and nurturing exist across all species, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities, discover how birds travel
O.Dela Arts, in partnership with The Dance Centre presents the eighth annual Matriarchs Uprising Festival, a celebration of contemporary dance by Indigenous women from Canada and Australia, offering 6 unique programs of live performance February 18-21, along with artist-led Talking Truths circle conversations, dance masterclasses, community workshops and the IndigiDance
Be immersed in the heart of the Pacific Ocean with UPU, a dynamic and electrifying theatre experience bringing the ocean’s rich voices to life. This acclaimed theatrical work consists of the upu (meaning ‘words’) from 23 poets, including young activists, Poet Laureates and literary prize winners. Spanning decades and cultures,