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The 2024 Vancouver Sevens will mark the 9th time the tournament has visited Vancouver and the second year in a row that the event will feature concurrent women’s and men’s tournaments. Over three days, 24 teams (12 women’s and 12 men’s) — including two Canadian squads taking to their home
Come and celebrate the grand opening of Burb UBC - Canada’s first dispensary on a University Campus, ever! If you’re lucky enough to be one of the first 50 guests through the door, you will receive an exclusive opening gift and attendees can vibe to music from a local DJ
Get ready to unleash the rugby fever at the Rugby Sevens Kick-Off Party at the Bentall Centre on Friday, Feb 23! This free event is packed with excitement, featuring live music, games, a vibrant beer garden, and much more. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, enjoy great tunes, and indulge
The Dance Centre’s Discover Dance! noon series features Voirelia Dance Hub in De/Formed Revival, a contemporary dance work inspired by Renaissance art and sculpture. Three expressive, finely honed dancers trace a journey of transformation, using the metaphor of sculptures coming to life to explore how we can release the past
Begin the New Year with VFS. Discover the on-campus student experience at a world-leading creative arts school. Join us for our first Open House of the year on Saturday, March 2! This is your opportunity to explore VFS’s world-class production centres to see where the magic happens, meet award-winning faculty
Renowned Canadian poet and our 2024 Writer in Residence, Evelyn Lau, will be giving a public talk on March 6 in the T Building Gallery from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Evelyn is a lifelong Vancouverite who has authored 14 books – two bestselling memoirs, a novel, two short story collections and
Renowned Canadian poet and our 2024 Writer in Residence, Evelyn Lau, will be giving a public talk on March 6 in the T Building Gallery from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Evelyn is a lifelong Vancouverite who has authored 14 books – two bestselling memoirs, a novel, two short story collections and
The Firehall Arts Centre is thrilled to present Shay Kuebler’s MOI – MOMENTUM OF ISOLATION from Wednesday, March 6 to Saturday, March 9, 2024. Produced by Radical System Art, MOI – MOMENTUM OF ISOLATION bases its themes around loneliness and isolation to reveal how social bonds and connections are essential
Get ready to experience culture and familial legacy like never before as visionary artist Jasmine Chen unveils her highly anticipated multidisciplinary performance, Jade Circle, at Gateway Theatre. Running from March 6 to 17, this world premiere promises a heartfelt experience through powerful music, captivating movement, and a narrative that seamlessly
Anvil Theatre is pleased to present Frog Belly Rat Bone on Friday, March 8 at 1:00pm and Sunday, March 9 at 3:00pm. Both shows will be followed by a Q&A with the performers. Incorporating beautifully handcrafted puppets and an original pop/rock musical score, ‘Cementland’ comes to life as two enigmatic
Mitch and Murray Productions is proud to present the Canadian premiere of An Intervention from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Performance Works on Granville Island. Written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett and directed by Aaron Craven, An Intervention is a touching and funny play about
Dive into the enchanting world of classical music with the Vancouver Chamber Music Society! Join us for an afternoon of musical brilliance featuring violin virtuoso Stefan Jackiw and pianist extraordinaire Kevin Ahfat. Delve into the depths of chamber music as these two remarkable artists unveil the mysteries of their craft