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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
re:Naissance is thrilled to present IndieFest: a performing arts festival reinvigorating traditional forms of storytelling with emerging technologies and experiential productions, taking place from Nov. 20-29 this fall. In its sixth year, IndieFest continues to expand artistic practice and nurture up-and-coming voices, bringing people together across mediums, sectors, and lived
Vancouver-based artist Thomas Anfield has found a perfect mix of tragicomedy, playfulness, and human truth in a subject he’s painted for over twenty years: the beloved Sock Monkey. In his latest exhibition, Sock Monkey Scenarios, Anfield explores the labyrinthine and tangled conditions of being human through these iconic, anthropomorphic figures.
After a very successful show in 2024, Art Spot is back in Vancouver for its 2nd annual Under $100 Art Show! 100 Artists, 1000s of Pieces of Art — ALL UNDER $100! This is a HUGE liquidation sale of original local artwork — and you don’t want to miss it!
Get ready for all the wit, wagers, and fascinating morbidity—but with all-new questions and even more fun! Test your expertise on everything from true crime and forensics to local history and museum facts. We’re loading up the prize table with incredible loot for the winning team, funniest answers, and mini-game
Vancouver singer, songwriter, and performer Victoria Raskin will bring her ambitious new production Victoria Raskin Live to Performance Works on Granville Island on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7 PM. An evening of music, dance, theatre, and immersive storytelling, Victoria Raskin Live is
‘Tis the Sitcom is an improvised version of a never-before-seen sitcom about a group of friends living in the big city navigating festive dilemmas – complete with commercial breaks, seasonal TV moments, and plenty of laughter. Each performance creates a brand new sitcom on the spot, giving audiences the feeling
Made in the 604 is bringing you a festive night filled with flavour! Vancity Foodie Fest is a holiday market where every vendor is all about food! Think artisan chocolates, sauces, preserves, baked goods, spices, and savoury bites. Discover new local favourites, stock up for the season, and treat your
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
Step into the world of Yixing teapots with a family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee! Join us for a short, interactive tour that invites curious visitors of all ages to take a closer look at the unique shapes, intricate details, rich symbolism, and artistic expressions found in Professor Lee’s
A day of holiday magic, community spirit, and gift-giving made easy—all at the Knights Christmas Market! Hosted at St. Thomas More Collegiate, this cherished community tradition brings together local artisans, bakers, and creators for a one-day celebration of holiday joy, creativity, and connection. Stroll through Gingerbread Lane and marvel at
Authentic T-Shirt Company is opening up their Vancouver showroom for a massive 2-day Black Friday Event! Shop savings on premium apparel, outerwear, and accessories from top brands you know and love — including DryFrame®, OGIO®, Eddie Bauer® and more. Prices starting from just $5 on a wide variety of styles
Alex Zerbe, aka The Zaniac, delivers a high-energy comedy performance packed with juggling flaming torches, bowling balls, and flying playing cards. The two-time Guinness world record holder beatboxes, dances, sings, and performs magic, combining physical comedy with skillful tricks and humor. Engaging with the audience, The Zaniac entertains all ages,