The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam, with support from the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, present the 5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival, a soul-stirring celebration of Indigenous cultures, creativity, and community, from September 18–20, 2026 at the Chan Centre and
Culture Days takes place from September 18 to October 4, 2026! Thousands of free events are presented in hundreds of communities across Canada, welcoming millions of participants to create, share, and celebrate a life enriched by arts and culture. Culture Days encourages the public to discover and champion the importance
Outback Presents and Chambers Touring are proud to announce that global comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is returning to Canada with his biggest national tour ever. The brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, will hit an unprecedented 31 cities across the country, a first for an international comedian. The tour will
This themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km AND 21.1km (half marathon) Big Pirate Run/Walk (8:30/9am) along The West Dyke and Middle Arm Trail, as well as a 1-3km Little Pirate Run/Walk (10:00am) around scenic Garry Point Park. Run with your ship mates, enjoy door prize giveaways, vendors and more. Starting at
Odihi’s Bigger Ideas Conference™ returns to Vancouver on September 19 for a powerful day of ideas, inspiration and connection. Headlined by acclaimed writer and speaker Ijeoma Oluo, the event brings together a diverse lineup of leaders across entrepreneurship, technology, finance, wellness and the creative industries. Attendees can expect thought-provoking conversations,
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
Got Craft Markets is bringing back its Bits + Bobs Samples and Seconds Sale on Saturday, September 19, giving Vancouver shoppers one day to dig through a curated collection of samples, seconds, discontinued goods, studio extras, and one-of-a-kind finds – with discounts of up to 80% off. Taking place at
Celebrate the diversity of Metro Vancouver at Festivibe 2026, produced by Vibehouse, a free multicultural family festival at The Shipyards Waterfront District. Experience a full day of multicultural performances, international cuisine, artisan shopping inside the Pipe Shop Venue, community organizations, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment on North Vancouver's beautiful waterfront.
Recipes for Connection is a free, drop-in neighbourhood event hosted by Vancouver Design Nerds at Fraser x 27th Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11am to 5pm. See recipe demonstrations by community members and businesses in the neighbourhood: Yare's Mexican Butchery and Little Kitchen Academy. Share your own at the
The Vancouver Coffee Crawl is a week long self guided crawl through 24 participating cafes in Vancouver from September 21-27th. This event aims to bring together coffee lovers from all over the city to explore new cafes, connect with the community, and celebrate the vibrant coffee culture in Vancouver. The
Authors Cheuk Kwan (Have you Eaten Yet?) and Linda Lau Anusasananan (The Hakka Cookbook: Chinese Soul Food from around the World) reunite to share tales of scouring the world for good eats - and just a taste of home - as they recount stories from the Amazon to the Arctic
Join Chef Nada for a welcoming evening inspired by the generosity of Lebanese hospitality! During this hands-on workshop, learn to prepare labneh, traditional tabbouleh, kafta skewers, and a pistachio and orange blossom dessert. Take home the recipes to recreate these flavors yourself!