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Join us in Elm Park for a free marimba quartet concert by 240 Northern Percussion! The 60-minute program features arrangements from a variety of styles and genres for this unique ensemble as well as the history and construction of the marimba. Bring a picnic blanket or camp chair, sit back,
The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre this September. Join North America's premier design platform, where visionary brands converge with an influential community of 25,000 discerning professionals and design enthusiasts. As Canada's definitive platform for contemporary design excellence, establish influential connections and your
A Métis love story. Music plays and ponies dance as the epic story of Marie Callihoo and generations of Alberta’s Métis women unfurls through time. Follow Marie, Iskwewo, Napew, and Mistatim (“horse” in Michif) in intertwined celebrations of love and resilience as the Métis Nation emerges across the plains. Robust
Get ready to dance at the Women's Fall Dance, hosted by North Shore Women's Centre and North Shore Crisis Services Society. Enjoy an evening of dancing, music by DJ Saba, and community connection! Free childminding is available onsite for children (age 12 and under). Tickets: $5 for general admission (limited
Explore VFS’s state-of-the-art production training centre on September 27! Take the first step in your creative career by touring Vancouver Film School’s animation studios, film sets, green screen room, mocap volume, and more! From our award-winning industry production programs to our part-time online offerings, post-graduate degree options, and scholarship opportunities,
Bloop, Bam, Plonk, Crash! Join Patchbay Neighborhood Sound Lab for a fun and free day of sonic exploration. Stop by and play with a mix of microphones, instruments, objects and audio recording equipment to create new soundscapes in the park. Bring a friend (or make one there!) and collaborate on
Join us for Music Day in Canada at Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver! Enjoy a day of incredible live performances by top Canadian emerging artists, special guests, and exciting contests and giveaways. Featuring: Mark Ledlin – Charismatic and genre-bending, blending pop, country, and soul with infectious energy. Annika Catharina – R&B/pop
Be part of the Vitality book launch at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Authors Carol Lee, and Ramona Mar will share their journey curating the book, joined by community voices featured in its pages, telling stories of Chinatown and accompanied by a curated exhibit.
Step into Guildford Town Centre’s newest Halloween attraction, The Maze of Monsters! This interactive, family-friendly haunted maze features animatronics, eerie low-light thrills, and mysterious characters around every corner. The experience lasts approximately 2 minutes—perfect for a quick fright! (Little boos and ghouls under 5 may find it a little too
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition from October 2-12, 2025. This year’s lineup will feature more than 435 screenings, unique VIFF Live performances, VIFF Talks with top international creatives, a robust Artist & Industry program, and many more celebrations of film culture. The 2025 edition’s expanded festival
Portuguese singer recognized as a standout voice in contemporary and traditional fado, blending Brazilian bossa nova and pop. Carminho was born to sing. The daughter of the renowned fado singer Teresa Siqueira, listened to her mother while she was still in her pregnant belly. Though Carminho tried to avoid her
Signals Creative Tech Expo 2025 returns as an essential destination for storytelling with immersive and interactive technology. Co-presented by DigiBC and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), this year's expo from October 3-12 explores our connection to land, history, and human rights while confronting issues from authoritarianism to AI ethics.