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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
When their world tour turns out to be yet another battle for the recognition they long for, these vulvas must choose whether or not to keep the dream alive. Praised for their physical comedy, Pulsive Party uses song, dance, and their signature campy humour to ignite conversations, encourage empowerment, and share
I want to wander with you through the tangled mess of life and the art it births. We get to peel back the layers of an artist’s soul, where every scar tells a story, and every triumph feels hard-won. This show does not shy away from the real stuff. We
Welcome to the **Art opening - Labyrinth ** at Luppolo Brewing Co.! Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 between 6:00 PM - 8:00PM for an evening of creativity and inspiration. Explore the contemporary ink drawings by Chrissy Cheung to intice your muse. Chrissy Cheung is a local visual artist
Join us to mark one of nature’s wonders – the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer habitats in the south. Join a bird walk, watch bird banders work their magic, or try other activities to get a glimpse into the
Join us for our Wings Over Iona event at Iona Beach Regional Park on Saturday, September 14 from 9 am to 1 pm to mark one of nature’s wonders — the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer habitats in the
Got Craft Markets is thrilled to announce the return of the Bits + Bobs SALE, an unique discount and warehouse sale event taking place on Saturday, September 14th from 11-4pm at the Heritage Hall on Main Street in East Vancouver. Tickets available online in advance and at the door for
The Dance Centre presents the 23rd annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House. From ballet and contemporary to Vogue, flamenco and Mexican folk dance, the Open House offers an opportunity to sample an exciting range of dance styles in an afternoon of free classes and events. This edition features artists and
A solo storytelling-based play about moving back to the USA and to the family that hates you. What it's like being an actor in a part of the world that doesn't see it as a viable job option: rural Washington. Under the passive aggressive rain cloud that is the PNW
This annual event at Gateway Theatre celebrates the timeless tradition of family, heritage, and cultural beauty, with a unique focus on passing down traditions through generations. Lantern play is part of the tradition of Mid-Autumn and families will kick off the festivities by crafting beautiful lanterns by hand and enjoying
Two monologues: I Miss the War by Matthew Baldwin and Oh! by David John Phillips. 1967. London, England. Sodomy decriminalized! Sort of. Jack, aging tailor to the chorus boys of the West End, remembers the liberating terrors of the Blitz. 2022. Toronto, Canada. Kinky puppies frolic. Matt, a service bottom
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its highly anticipated return to Vancouver for a limited engagement from September 10 to 15, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable