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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Becoming Vance, 'Canada's Sherlock Holmes' - 1930’s Vancouver, a time of unemployment, widespread poverty, and rampant crime. While many wondered how to provide for their families, one man quietly worked behind the doors of 240 East Cordova Street, hoping to make a difference in the lives of his fellow Vancouverites.
Join us at Heritage Hall on March 31st from 11-6 for First Pick Handmade, a curated local marketplace and exhibition of local + sustainable design featuring 33 designers. Shop Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories, Swimwear, Home Decor, Original Art, Personal Care and Snacks. Meet the makers and find something truly unique. Vendors:
Installation, painting and photography by Daniil Alikov, Pepe Hidalgo, Roy Hoh, Sofiya Mukhachova, Xiangmei Su, Fanny Tang, Wenli Yang, Wu Yang, and Xi Yu. This spring, immerse yourself in the profound and evocative world of art at Lipont Gallery’s much-anticipated 2024 Spring Group Exhibition. From April 3rd to April 10th,
On April 4th, 2024, join us at Creekside Community Recreation Centre from 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT for our next Accessible Community Forum on Accessible Arts and Culture in BC to discover our community's thoughts and experiences navigating arts and culture. This forum will address the accessibility and inclusivity within
The Cultch presents: Parifam Past and present, memories and secrets, swirl and blend in this powerful new play. Detached from family and friends, Parifam Mana draws and paints in her private studio in Montréal—a place where memory and inspiration are in a continuous battle. Parifam‘s world is turned upside down
New Works and Vancouver New Music presents: OSMOSi: 422 Unprocessable Entity by Nancy Lee. Step into the world of OSMOSi: 422 Unprocessable Entity where a delivery app subroutine slowly develops consciousness after a corrupted update. Newly sentient, the performer discovers that the app is shutting down, and must mount a
Lipont Gallery is excited to host the Richmond Art Walk once again, inviting the public to delve into the rich art landscape of Richmond’s Golden Village neighbourhood. This celebrated event, set for April 6-7, 2024, shines a spotlight on the diverse talents of Richmond's artists, offering a unique journey through
Join us for a lively evening of storytelling to celebrate Chinese Canadians in Canada’s national obsession, hockey! Author Chad Soon will launch his co-authored children’s book, The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey, and share Kwong’s fascinating story as the first player of Asian descent in
Keith Alessi shares his exceptional true story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow his true passion — playing the banjo! When faced with a cancer battle, Keith’s secret dream became the key to saving his life. Warm, humorous, and internationally acclaimed, Banjos will inspire you to dust off
Keith Alessi shares his exceptional true story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow his true passion — playing the banjo! When faced with a cancer battle, Keith’s secret dream became the key to saving his life. Warm, humorous, and internationally acclaimed, Banjos will inspire you to dust off
Calling all cannabis enthusiasts and lovers of living your best life – KIND Magazine is proud to bring their renowned events to Vancouver for the first time, and you won't want to miss out! As a leading cannabis media and events company, KIND is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where
New faces, fine tastes: Explore wine and yummy food with your future best friends! 🍷 What’s Grey Ape Club? Welcome to the Grey Ape Club, your new go-to for an elevated wine club experience tailored to millennials and Gen-Zs on the lookout for their tribe. Perfect for meeting new best