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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Each winter, when the lakes freeze over, a motley gang of professional wrestlers leaves Winnipeg on a one-of-a-kind wrestling trip through remote Indigenous communities of Northern Manitoba. Wrestling insiders call it the ‘Death Tour’ - both for the physical hardships endured on the road and the emotional toll it takes
Join us for a one-day takeover of Say Hey Cafe & Deli, on Saturday, August 24th, during Light Up Chinatown! We'll be turning the cafe into our version of a Hong Kong-style snack shop, serving our dumplings, street snacks (think rice rolls! siu mai! fish balls!), SPAM musubi, ice-cold refreshing
The 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival takes place Aug. 24–25, 2024, at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the history of Steveston with maritime-themed programming that spans live music, art installations, and more. Children can learn to crochet sea creatures, make origami, and encounter sea-inspired puppets
Visit the historic Chinatown neighbourhood for Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s fourth annual Light Up Chinatown! Festival. Presented by RBC, Light Up Chinatown! is a free two-day festival that features live entertainment. There will also be a dedicated kids' zone, cultural performances, and interactive activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy traditional
A collaboration between UBC ACRE (Centre for Asian Canadian Research and Engagement), Afro Van Connect Society (by Black Space Media), the Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Maritime Museum. THE ROOTS OF OUR GARDENS: TOUR & CHAT Explore food, land and culture through the Backyard Garden at the Museum of
How many sisters did Ariel have? What city do sisters Elsa and Anna live in? Do you know the answer to these and more? Book your table for Disney Trivia at Moose's Down Under on August 28th for your chance to win! Trivia starts at 7pm, so make sure you
How did the Hokkien people survive abroad four hundred years ago, when the Europeans began arriving in Asia? What does it mean to be Hakka today, around the world? How does Spanish flamenco dance reflect the souls of the Taiwanese? Join TAIWANfest in exploring the historical connections between Taiwan and
Celebrate the diverse terroirs and rich traditions of Portugal at the third annual Vinícola Portugal, a boutique wine festival of 70 meticulously selected wines, showcasing the best from the North to the South of Portugal. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to experience the depth of Portuguese wines,
“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” Freedom, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. A true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the
New-on-the-scene Vancouver theatre collective presents its inaugural production: “A Man Walks Into a Bar” by Rachel Blair, presented by Curious Cats Theatre Collective, at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, 2024 Curious Cats Theatre Collective presents its inaugural production, "A Man Walks Into a Bar" by Rachel Blair, Finalist for the Dora
Gastown BIA’s free pop-up music series is back every Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 pm with live music on every block, plus special monthly takeovers. From jazz to slow jams and everything in between, enjoy live music from the comfort of your favourite patio or while walking down the cobblestone
Have you ever felt lost in a labyrinth of existential questions, fears, and possibilities? Have you ever questioned your place as an artist in this ever so uncertain world? Have you ever wondered if your houseplants are trying to kill you in your sleep? Portraits of Solitude is a one