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When a child with disabilities turns 18, families face a sudden and confusing shift in supports, healthcare, and decision-making. Sponsored by Renaud Law Group (RLG), this free seminar is designed to help caregivers understand these changes, what steps to take, and how to avoid gaps in care and funding. We
Join us for an essential conversation with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor as they discuss their forthcoming book, END TIMES FASCISM – And the Fight for the Living World. Across politics, technology, and culture, a powerful narrative is taking hold: that ecological collapse, social breakdown, and mass instability are inevitable.
This unforgettable production celebrates the remarkable collaboration between the late composer Jóhann Jóhannsson and visionary director Denis Villeneuve. This special performance, Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Cinematic Suites – The Denis Villeneuve Scores, brings to life the evocative musical landscapes of three acclaimed films: Prisoners, Sicario, and Arrival. In addition to those scores,
Come hang out and pregame the Undertale Symphony with a hangout organized by fans, for fans! We'll have themed drinks, an (extremely) amateur drag show, and more. Cosplay encouraged! Any excess profits will be donated to the DTES Women's Centre WHEN: Friday, October 9th, 8:00 - 11:00 PM WHERE: 652
Presented by The Cultch and Rumble Theatre Produced by Tough Crowd (London, UK) Palestine Comedy Club is a road-movie following six Palestinian stand-up comedians from Haifa, Ramallah, Jenin, Hebron and the Golan Heights as they devise a show exploring the dark humour of Palestinian identity. With no tradition of comedy
Our Acupuncture Sound Bath Fusion is designed to help you slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself. This unique experience combines acupuncture, tuning forks, and a live sound journey featuring crystal bowls, cello, and other instruments performed by musician Jonah. Whether you're navigating a busy season of life, looking
Ocean Entertainment Worldwide, in association with A.J.E. Global Productions, presents eight limited engagement concerts starring Canada's Avery Raquel ~ Live in Concert. Witness the evolution of one of Canada’s most formidable young musical forces. At just 24 years old, Billboard-charting recording artist and multi-instrumentalist Avery Raquel takes the stage
Cellist, vocalist, and composer Kelsey Lu performs at the Chan Centre in support of So Help Me God, their first album in seven years. Following the lush, orchestral landscapes of their acclaimed debut Blood, Lu’s latest work is a powerful meditation on transformation, devotion, grief, and self-discovery—or what they call
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 45th edition from October 1–11, 2026. One of North America's largest and most dynamic film festivals, VIFF's 2026 program features roughly 160 features, 90 short films, and two episodic series representing 76 nations — including 12 world premieres, 6 international premieres, 15 North
Expect a super professional event but not a Rom Com because as Dina says, “Don’t Tell Me What to Do” but whatever she does in the theatre you can be sure It’s a Big Deal. She’s always Tougher Than the Rest and has told us that “You’re Gonna Love This”
If you're exhausted by endless text threads, unavailable people, ghosts (why is that even a related word?!), and the sheer absurdity of modern “dating”, it is time to take your power back! You don’t need another dating app—you need a room full of shrewd women, a notebook, and a place
In September 2026, the jazz world marks the centennial of one of its greatest musicians: John Coltrane. To honour his enduring legacy, luminaries Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves unite for a remarkable tribute, revisiting Coltrane’s 1963 collaboration with Johnny Hartman.