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Touchstone Theatre and Neworld Theatre present a reading of Christine Quintana's play El Terremoto (directed by Daniela Atiencia). Twenty years have passed since the three Jurado sisters lost their parents, and life just seems to continue on in their East Vancouver home. A birthday party, a failed proposal, and a
Join us for a timely and unflinching conversation with Maria Ressa, one of the most courageous journalists of our time. Named one of TIME’s Most Influential People and one of its Women of the Century, Ressa has spent her career on the front lines of the global fight for truth
The Sound of Dragon Society presents the 7th annual Sound of Dragon Music Festival on April 2 to 5, 2026. As Vancouver’s biennial celebration of Asian sounds, the festival redefines Chinese music with ground-breaking cross-cultural programming, presenting Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (Taiwan), PhoneNX Ensemble (Toronto), 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu
Easter Sunday Brunch is back at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier! Join us in the Pinnacle Ballroom on Sunday, April 5 from 10AM–2:30PM for our festive Easter Brunch Buffet — featuring chef-carved prime rib, maple glazed ham, a full omelette station, fresh seafood, hot brunch favourites, and a dessert
The Cultch presents: On Native Land, a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love. A dive into the heart of contemporary Indigenous narratives, On Native Land is a
KIND Gardens Vancouver: A 19+ Cannabis & Culture Experience KIND Gardens is back in Vancouver for a one-day, art-forward cannabis experience celebrating plant culture, community, and creativity. This 19+ event brings together leading cannabis brands, local artists, DJs, and lifestyle partners for the premier cannabis lifestyle event. Expect: • Say
Join us for the fifth edition of Food Truck Wars, the largest mobile food competition in British Columbia, from April 10-12, 2026, at the Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds. Presented by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, in partnership with Total Event Co. and BC Shop Local, this 3-day culinary extravaganza offers
Vancouver alt-pop duo Vox Rea are bringing their new live production to Vancouver for a special hometown headline show at The Fox Cabaret! Fresh off international touring and the release of their latest album Art Oracles, the band brings a new live show that's bigger, bolder, and built for the
End of Greatness is a new multidisciplinary performance by friends and longtime collaborators Veda Hille and Maiko Yamamoto. Through songs and stories about moss, mushrooms, sisterhood, parenthood and a few big cosmological ideas, the audience gets swept up on a wild hunt — from the forest floor to the edges
Local legend Amar Singh (Just For Laughs Vancouver, Sirius XM) records his second debut comedy special! Be a part of history as Amar tapes his favourite jokes from the past two years! Featuring opening spots from Vancouver's best comedians who are also Amar's friends :) isn't that nice, man? Amar
Esteemed novelist Joseph Boyden, acclaimed film director Michelle Latimer and former University of Saskatchewan professor Carrie Bourassa have all made front-page news in recent years for the same reason: each is alleged to have been a “pretendian.” The term “pretendian” has come to refer to someone who claims distant Indigenous
“…the musicians here offer us a moment of poignant emotion.” – La Scena Musicale Partners in life and on stage, the Fedorova & Takser Piano Duo - hailed for their extraordinary chemistry and virtuosity - bring the thrilling sound of two grand pianos to Christ Church Cathedral for a special