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An award-winning comedy coming to Vancouver Fringe. Vera is contemplating becoming a nun but has never considered celibacy one of her virtues. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers leading to the audience becoming characters from her past and saints in her present. As Vera’s story unfolds,
The 2023 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. Sunday, September 10th in communities across Canada and virtually. Because those with ovarian cancer deserve better outcomes. Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest women’s cancer and the time for change is now. It’s time to step up and make strides to advance progress
Feast of Fields is a wandering gourmet harvest festival that highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you'll stroll across a field, travelling from tent to tent, listening to live music, and tasting
An ABBA Themed DRAG Lunch Is Coming To Vancouver! We're bringing you the ULTIMATE immersive brunch led by our resident Drag Queens to give you all the ABBA vibes and show you the best moves. Think lashes, lipstick and dancing queens! Brush up on your lyrics to Voulez Vous, Dancing
After a successful premiere at Toronto Fringe Festival in 2022 and being awarded "Best Dance Show" at the 2023 Orlando Fringe, FEMMILLENNIAL is ready to hit the Vancouver Fringe Stage. Kylie Thompson is behind the creation of this up-and-coming 55-minute contemporary dance theatre work. A visceral contemporary dance trio weaves
Imagine finding out your mother is in the emergency room. Except you are separated by 12,500 km of ocean and a worldwide pandemic. Based on real events, this is a story of a daughter's relationship with her mother as they navigate their final moments together. Seasoned with humour and moments
From bellydance and Bollywood to contemporary, flamenco, and Latin, the annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House is a chance to sample a wide range of exciting dance styles in an afternoon of open classes and workshops. Participating companies and artists include Flamenco Rosario, TomoeArts, Voirelia Dance Hub, SHIAMAK Vancouver, Performance
Join Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon (RMH BC) for the A Night to Dream Gala on Saturday, September 16 at The Westin Bayshore. Now in its 19th year and in celebration of RMH BC’s 40th anniversary, the iconic event will include fine food and wine, exclusive live and silent
THE COMIC STRIPPERS - 19+ ONLY Saturday, September 16, 2023 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Grosvenor Theatre - Kay Meek Arts Centre 1700 Mathers Avenue West Vancouver, BC, V7V 2G7 Canada (map) $49 + fees https://kaymeek.com/events/comic-strippers-0916 Presented by The Comic Strippers Grosvenor Theatre The award winning improv comedians are back with
Everything is Super Wow is a foot-fueled, slapstick tragedy about bikepacking, dreaming big and giving up in your 30s. A kinetic solo stage journey filled with peppy puppets, original tuneage and awkwardly captivating dance moves. Times: September 9, 2023 @ 1:00pm September 10, 2023 @ 8:15pm September 11, 2023 @
Miss Delta Daggers presents A Vintage Burlesque Bingo at The Cascade Room! Join us for an enchanting evening of vintage glamour featuring Bingo, classic burlesque, cabaret & many other treats with prizes to be won at the end of each Bingo game! DOORS OPEN: 7:30 PM SHOW/GAMES START: 8:00 PM
Senseless Comedy features some of Vancouver's best comedians performing without being able to see or hear the audience, or even themselves! Robbed of their hearing and sight, our comedians are forced to perform without knowing anything happening around them. This month we have comedians from Just for Laughs New Faces,