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Join a panel of Vancouver’s best comedians as they roast music videos through the eras, from David Bowie to Nickelback to Sabrina Carpenter! Are the angel wings a metaphor or just there? Is this a Sixth Sense situation? And what's up with Honky Tonk Badonkadonk? Find out at YOUR MUSIC
In partnership with Tourism Richmond, Lipont Gallery is excited to organize and host the Richmond Art Walk again, inviting the public to delve into the rich art landscape of Richmond’s Golden Village neighbourhood. This 3rd edition of the celebrated event, set for August 17-18, 2024, shines a spotlight on the
Transforming Trauma & Healing Through Fascial Maneuvers The main event will be led by Human Garage founders, Garry Lineham, Cynthia Leavoy, Jason Van Blerk, and Aisha Rodrique. It will be a packed day with movement, healing, and connection. We’ll have Human Garage supplements & t-shirts along with various vendors, partners,
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt! Join us for a rib-tickling evening with the hilarious Jiaoying Summers at Vancouver’s York Theatre. After selling out her first show, the Asian-American rising star of comedy is ready to bring the house down TWICE! Don’t miss your last chance to experience
Who's ready for a pop-up market with fun, food, and fantastic finds? Join us at the Heritage Hall on August 18th for our @madeinthe604 Pop-Up Market extravaganza! With 45 local businesses showcasing their coolest stuff, delicious bites from food trucks, and tunes to keep the smiles rolling, it's the ultimate
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