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Our next Accessible Community Forum will be on Accessible Healthcare in BC to discover our community’s thoughts and experiences navigating healthcare with a disability. Although Canada offers universal healthcare, the accessibility and availability of services are not guaranteed, and people with disabilities are often the people who experience the most
The lines between the macabre and the mesmerizing blur in this immersive experience, unveiling a visceral display that peaks both fears and fantasies. Prepare for an overload of senses as sultry pole dancing, tantalizing burlesque acts, and theatrical vignettes that will set the stage ‘ablaze’. This blend of the eerie
The Drive Canteen and Dicky’s Dumps, creators of some of Vancouver’s most favourite small-batch Chinese dumplings, are partnering for a one-day-only Instant Noodle Bar Pop-Up on Saturday, October 28, 2023. On the menu are two crave-able instant noodle creations from the collaborators. Available from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the
The VPMA in partnership with Northern Paranormal Investigations is excited to bring back Morgue Ghost Tours. Hear horrific tales of murder and intrigue. Learn of the newest discoveries made by NPI within the old morgue and see behind the scenes of the museum. Tours are 40 minutes in duration. Each
It’s 1975 and the Diamond Disco is all abuzz as it’s time for their annual disco-til-you-drop-a-thon. Everyone is ready to boogie to the max to win a MAJOR cash prize…but this disco might be their last! This whodunnit is full of hilarious hijinks inspired by your suggestions. In fact…YOU might
Celebrate Vancouver PRIDE with the Man in the Pink Hat on the Really Gay History Tour! Drag kings, two spirit warriors, and queer church ministers, this walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city. Sundays at 10 a.m. + Extra
You're invited to Rocky Mountain Flatbread for a Family Halloween Dinner. A two-course dinner with lots of spooktacular activities for the kids including A Drinks & Potions Trolley, Halloween Pizza Making, and Face Painting with Living Magic. P.S. Halloween Costumes Very Encouraged!
Join Doaa Magdy, filmmaker and founder of Vancouver’s first BIPOC horror film festival, Horror in Seconds, and Kayla Black, an emerging filmmaker, as they screen footage they have prepared for the upcoming festival and discuss their filmmaking process. You are also encouraged to attend Doaa’s 60 Second Horror Filmmaking workshop
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
Dare enter Vancouver's Haunted (Brew) Hosue maze through 10,000 sq ft of dark brewery corners creeping with live ghouls, undead brewers, and jump scares that’ll leave you fearing for your life! STRANGE DEAD FELLOWS HAUNTED BREWHOUSE is a spine-tingling experience at Strange Fellows Brewing, taking place from October 27th to 31st. Step
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2023 Indigenous Business Award. The spectacular evening will include fine food and wine, live entertainment, and more in celebration of contributions of extraordinary Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across BC. By recognizing outstanding people and businesses, the IBA gives voice to
In-theatre and online features, documentaries and shorts show casing select works from South African's film industry. Be sure to catch our opening film Rise: The Story of Siya Kolisi.