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Join Dress for Success Vancouver, a local charity empowering women and gender-diverse individuals into good jobs, financial independence and personal success, to celebrate its community impact at its 13th annual Success Luncheon. Presented by Blueshore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, the Success Luncheon brings together business, philanthropic and
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design. Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring the award presentation and two short films that showcase each recipient’s creative accomplishments and impact on BC’s design landscape.
Explore Yaletown as it becomes a living canvas of light, art, and story with "Sonder: Life in Lights." Inspired by the idea that every passerby has a complex inner life, this free, immersive installation invites you to discover glowing projections that tell subtle stories across the neighborhood's historic streets. Follow
It’s a perfect pairing of theatrical magic and musical merriment to usher in the season of cheer. A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol is a whimsical feast for the eyes, ears and heart. Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS light up the stage with their extraordinary reimagining of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable
Emily Carr University's legendary Student Art Sale returns, teaming up once again with the Indigenous Winter Market for an unforgettable celebration of art, design, and creativity! Explore one-of-a-kind and limited-edition works crafted by ECU’s talented emerging artists, designers, and Indigenous creators. From bold prints to handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, sculpture,
Set in 19th-century New England, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women follows the four March sisters—independent Jo (Kate Besworth), traditional Meg (Elizabeth Barrett), shy Beth (Ming Hudson), and vivacious Amy (Kaitlyn Yott)—as they navigate love, loss, and the difficulties of young adulthood during the Civil War. Guided by their wise and
The 2nd annual Shipyards Christmas Market makes the holidays a little more festive with free admission for everyone. Make sure to visit the European-inspired Shipyards Christmas Market in North Vancouver, where you'll find a variety of free holiday activities, including light displays, entertainment, and photo opportunities with Santa. Stroll the
Amar does 30 minutes of standup in preparation for an album taping! Featuring special guests Alex Carr, Niki Mohrdar, and Erin Purghart. Amar Singh is one of the best comedians in the world at being one of North America’s rising comedic stars. Delightfully absurd and shockingly honest, he is a
Super Weekend is a monthly program for families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming industry to its diverse ecosystem! Did you know that up to 90% of vascular land plants are connected underground by mycorrhizal fungi? These fungi help plants
The Got Craft Holiday Market, returns next month with TWO festive weekends on November 22 + 23 and November 29 + 30 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver. This year’s markets will feature 100 local makers and small shops, food trucks, hands-on workshops (learn to make pencils using
Mechanics of Music presents the Street Sessions this November — a free, all-ages community music series that turns Downtown New West into a musical gathering place. Each session features the Sound Playground, where visitors can try out guitars, drums, and ukuleles, followed by a Group Ukulele Lesson and an Epic
On November 29th, Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre will host Senses Concert, an immersive orchestral experience that blends music, wellness, and community impact. The concert features music by award-winning Vancouver composer Wendy Cheung, performed by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. Unlike a traditional performance, Senses Concert integrates music therapy elements such as guided