The Roots of our Gardens
2024-08-25 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, V6J 3J9, Canada
A collaboration between UBC ACRE (Centre for Asian Canadian Research and Engagement), Afro Van Connect Society (by Black Space Media), the Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
THE ROOTS OF OUR GARDENS: TOUR & CHAT
Explore food, land and culture through the Backyard Garden at the Museum of Vancouver and the Fare Farm Garden at the Vancouver Maritime Museum!
Both gardens engage with issues of food security and culture, specifically for racially marginalized communities and histories. The Backyard Garden focuses on food grown by Chinese immigrants to Canada while the Fare Farm Garden is focused on the Afro-Indigenous community—both focus on culturally relevant food.
The program will include a tour of both gardens and the food grown there, the history and background that shaped the projects, and how they are used as spaces for food justice and cultural connection. After the tour, folks will gather inside for further discussion about the gardens and the issues they connect to.
Please note that the garden tours will take place outdoors and with some walking between the two museums. Dress for the walk and the weather! If you anticipate any accessibility concerns, please contact us at programs@museumofvancouver.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.

Disney Trivia at Moose's Down Under
2024-08-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Moose’s Down Under Bar & Grill, 830 W Pender, Vancouver, V6C 1J8
How many sisters did Ariel have? What city do sisters Elsa and Anna live in? Do you know the answer to these and more? Book your table for Disney Trivia at Moose’s Down Under on August 28th for your chance to win!
Trivia starts at 7pm, so make sure you arrive for 6:45pm to guarantee to spot! Trivia will last for four rounds of Disney magic, with two mini games for a chance at free drinks!
Dress in your Princess best or most wicked for your chance to compete for the crown!
Bookings are essential – call 604 683 3300 to secure your table.
Teams must be no larger than 6 to be eligible to win. There is no cost to join, but we ask for a minimum spend of $15 per person. Come early for the appetizer special, and enjoy $11 double Long Island Iced teas all night!

2024 TAIWANfest Vancouver: Hope Talk
2024-08-31 12:00 - 2024-09-02 18:00
How did the Hokkien people survive abroad four hundred years ago, when the Europeans began arriving in Asia? What does it mean to be Hakka today, around the world? How does Spanish flamenco dance reflect the souls of the Taiwanese?
Join TAIWANfest in exploring the historical connections between Taiwan and the world. With a series of talks from Taiwanese professors, writers, musicians, and more, open your minds and discover new sides to culture that you’ve never considered before!
Historian Fabio Lee will take us back to the 17th century, tracing through the daily lives of the Hokkien people as they interacted with Europeans. Writer Vivian Chang will share stories that will break through stereotypes of Hakka women around the world, following the migration of the Hakka community through Asia to contemporary tales of today. Lead singer of Taiwanese band Lilium, I-Shuo Lin, will share the intricate craft of creating a new era of Taiwanese songs that incorporates traditional and contemporary sound. Mother and daughter Lian Ho and Hsueh Yu-Hsien will dialogue about how flamenco forged their life path and taught them about community.
Travel through time and be inspired by TAIWANfest Hope Talks. More info on our website: https://vancouvertaiwanfest.ca/.

Vinicola Portugal Wine Festival
2024-09-03 08:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the diverse terroirs and rich traditions of Portugal at the third annual Vinícola Portugal, a boutique wine festival of 70 meticulously selected wines, showcasing the best from the North to the South of Portugal.
During the event, guests will have the opportunity to experience the depth of Portuguese wines, from the bold reds of the Douro Valley to the crisp whites of Vinho Verde, all while engaging with producers and learning about the unique stories behind each bottle. There will also be a Snack Bar by Arc Iberico, featuring delicious bites such as an assortment of Iberian cured meats and other eclectic snacks.
Wineries this year includes: Soalheiro, Luis Seabra, Lua Cheia, Symington, Graham’s, Quinta da Foz, Niepoort, Mateus Nicolau de Almeida, Casa Ferreirinha, Sanguinhal, ODE Winery, Quinta da Costa do Pinhão, Geographic Wines, Boutique Portugal Wines, Marcio Lopes, Pedra Cancela, Herdade do Rocim, Bojador, Cartuxa, Fita Preta, Esporão, and Hugo Mendes.
After the tastings, attendees can bring some of their favourites home, courtesy of an exclusive pop-up wine shop on-site by Sutton ​Place Wine Merchants.
Tickets are $65+ and on sale now online.

The Light Bringer
2024-09-04 18:30 - 19:30 | NEST, 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!”
Freedom, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected.
A true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South, how she discovers her own place in the world, and what sacrifices she must make.

A Man Walks Into a Bar (Vancouver Fringe Festival)
2024-09-05 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Ballet BC, 1286 Cartwright St., Vancouver, V6H 3R8
New-on-the-scene Vancouver theatre collective presents its inaugural production:
“A Man Walks Into a Bar” by Rachel Blair, presented by Curious Cats Theatre Collective, at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, 2024
Curious Cats Theatre Collective presents its inaugural production, “A Man Walks Into a Bar” by Rachel Blair, Finalist for the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Play.
About the play: A woman, with the help of a man, nervously sets out to tell us all a joke: A man walks into a bar and meets a waitress. The two begin to act out the joke for the audience and lines between the performers and characters blur. Ownership of the story becomes a competition as the man and woman unpack every word and movement, catching each other out on their assumptions and contradictions as they inch towards a dark and dangerous punchline.
Starring Sandra Medeiros and Matt Loop; Directed by Maryth Gilroy and Karen Hamm
September 6-15, 2024 | Venue 7, Ballet BC, 1286 Cartwright St., Granville Island
(Vancouver Fringe Festival)
Showtimes: September 6, 7:00 pm; September 7, 10:30 pm; September 8, 1:45 pm;
September 10, 5:15 pm; September 11, 8:45 pm; September 12, 5:15 pm;
September 13, 10:30 pm; September 14, 8:45 pm; September 15, 3:30 pm
Admission: Visit https://www.vancouverfringe.com/events/a-man-walks-into-a-bar/
Age Rating: 14A; Content Warnings: Mature Language
*A Man Walks Into a Bar was first produced in 2015 by Circle Circle Productions in the Toronto Fringe Festival.
**A Man Walks Into a Bar is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.MQlit.ca
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Portraits of Solitude
2024-09-05 17:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Red Gate Revue Stage – Granville Island, 1601 Johnston St, Vancouver
Have you ever felt lost in a labyrinth of existential questions, fears, and possibilities? Have you ever questioned your place as an artist in this ever so uncertain world? Have you ever wondered if your houseplants are trying to kill you in your sleep?
Portraits of Solitude is a one act absurdist dramedy about Amara, a writer during COVID-19 lockdown, attempting to finish her novel. The voices in her head and the character from her novel come alive to have a chaotic conversation discussing everything from Amara’s personal fears and existential crisis to the state of the world to what it means to be an artist in the modern world.
Written and directed by Sunny Mohajer and starring Alethea Sholomenko, Tanya Jade, Marnie Mahannah, James Cowley, Siobhan Connors, and Pat Moonie, this play will have you in stitches with its relatability, snappy wit, and heartfelt dialogue.

Kim McVicar: Female Comedian
2024-09-05 18:30 - 19:30 | The Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Get ready for non-stop laughter with Canadian comedian Kim McVicar, returning to her hometown for a series of side-splitting performances at the Vancouver Fringe Festival! Recently named one of the “Top 9 Female Comedians to Watch” in 2023, Kim is a rising star you don’t want to miss.
From her acclaimed hour-long special Female Comedian, streaming on AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Dish, and Spotify, to her engaging live shows, Kim masterfully blends observational humor with crowd interactions for a unique, memorable experience.
Catch her live at The Revue Stage—Kim McVicar’s comedy will have you laughing long after the show ends!

A Tale of Heartbreak
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Granville Island Picnic Pavilion, 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, V6H3RP
A comedy clown show that embraces loneliness and longing. Join the one-woman powerhouse, Ouzla the Okay, in this interactive story full of physical humour, unexpected guests, and puppetry. Fun for the whole family, relatable to adults everywhere.
Some clowns can tell a story that both breaks your heart and uplifts your spirit. Ouzla the Okay, from Oregon, USA, is just that type of clown. This benign trickster plays games with the difficult emotions that might otherwise feel scary. Hopscotch with low self-esteem? Let’s do it.
Hilarious and surprising, this is a show about loneliness, longing, and pizza.
Show runs Sep. 5 at 7pm, Sep. 6 at 7pm, Sep. 7 at 230pm, and Sep. 8 at 230pm and 7pm.
Tickets are sold through the Vancouver Fringe Fest. Visit them through event link, at their box office, or call 236-978-4919.

"Vessel" an art show by Justine Crawford
2024-09-05 19:00 - 2024-09-09 17:00
“Vessel” is a solo art show at Slice of Life Vancouver. It will feature new paintings, drawings, and clay pieces by tattoo artist and illustrator Justine Crawford, centred around the exploration of vessels. These works will draw inspiration from the motifs on bowls and vases (particularly ones in her family home), and feature a mix of bold linework and soft & delicate shading. The opening night is September 5th from 7-11pm, and the event is free to attend!

Yes!? AND?!
2024-09-05 19:30 - 2024-09-15 20:30 | Arts Umbrella, 1400 Johnston St. Granville Island, Vancouver, V6H 3S1, Canada
Fortunately, they got away! Unfortunately, they’re lost! Fortunately, if they work together, they will be safe! Unfortunately, something has gone seriously wrong! Fortunately, “endlessly inventive” improviser David C. Jones is here to create a potentially saucy and curiously deadly adventure WITH YOUR HELP!
Captain Harry Derriere has been asked to steal a star ship from the Canadian Space Agency however the group of passengers cannot remember why. The trip is off to a rocky start unless they can dump their emotional baggage and take on the jobs of the bridge crew. Space entities, nefarious nebulas and mutiny will plague the journey, and not everyone will survive.

Jersey Boys
2024-09-05 19:30 - 2024-10-20 22:00 | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6H 3J3, Canada
The Arts Club Theatre Company is set to ignite the stage with its 2024–2025 season opener, Jersey Boys, at the historic Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Transport yourself back in time to experience the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons—a journey through fame, fortune, and the timeless music that defined a generation.
This Tony and Grammy Award–winning musical brings to life the captivating true story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, a band that rose from the streets of New Jersey to international fame. For the Arts Club, Jersey Boys is more than a celebration of a legendary quartet; it’s a testament to the company’s commitment to producing Broadway-calibre productions on the West Coast.

James Roque - Champorado (Vancouver Fringe Festival)
2024-09-05 20:30 - 21:30 | Red Gate Revue Stage – Granville Island, 1601 Johnston St, Vancouver
The Filipino son of New Zealand comedy brings his latest show CHAMPORADO back to Vancouver for his Vancouver Fringe Festival debut.
What actually matters in life? What should we really care about? And what do these questions have to do with a breakfast chocolate rice pudding?
New Zealand-Filipino comedy veteran James Roque serves up an hour of his trademark sweet-and-salty comedy.
“A hilarious, heartwarming stand-up hour” ★★★★ (The Wee Review UK)
“The epitome of slick… a comic at ease onstage” ★★★★ (Chortle UK)
“Exceptional” ★★★★★ (Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe UK)
‘My favourite show of the festival’ (Metro Mag NZ)
Featured on:
Just For Laughs New Faces 2023

QI PAO & TOTALLY 80s
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-15 | Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St,, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R7
Qi Pao is a short play about a young mixed Asian girl who must confront her full Chinese and White self in order to feel whole. It’s a play about self-love, self-acceptance and understanding. TOTALLY 80s is a comedy about a 15-year-old girl in 1984 London who is trying to work up the courage to ask out the beautiful new American girl in school. A play about being yourself and the fear that brings.

Last One Standing
2024-09-06 08:00 - 2024-09-14 20:00 | Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street Granville Island, Greater Vancouver, V6H 3S2, Canada
‘I have told my story… so many times. I think they thought it would make me feel less lonely. Haver you ever felt better by sharing something?’
Last One Standing is an immersive theatre experience for one audience member, a phone and a mailbox.
Listen to the story of your chosen ‘last one standing’ or interact with them – you decide.
“Utterly unique (…) Last One Standing encourages the kind of inner reflection and genuine connection we rarely find time for’ – Orlando Weekly
Last One Standing plays at the Vancouver Fringe Festival on September 6,7,8,13 and 14.

BC Gin Festival
2024-09-06 17:00 - 23:00 | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, V6Z 2W3
Vancouver’s first Gin Festival!
With over 60 of the finest craft gins from British Columbia and around the world, this is the ultimate gathering for gin enthusiasts and cocktail lovers alike. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your gin journey, this festival offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of artisanal gins, all in one vibrant setting.
🍸 Savour Every Sip: Enjoy Unlimited Tastings of Over 60 of the Finest Craft Gins
🤝 Connect with the Artisans: Meet the Master Distillers Behind Every Bottle
🍹 Immerse Yourself in Flavour: Explore Unique Botanical Blends and Complex Tasting Notes

It Never Rained This Much In England
2024-09-06 17:30 - 18:00 | The Nest, 1398 Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
A solo storytelling-based play about moving back to the USA and to the family that hates you. What it’s like being an actor in a part of the world that doesn’t see it as a viable job option: rural Washington. Under the passive aggressive rain cloud that is the PNW in winter. And how nice it is when spring comes.

My toes striving till the tips of your fingers | Vancouver Fringe Festival
2024-09-06 18:30 - 2024-09-14 18:00 | Arts Umbrella, 1400 Johnston St. Granville Island, Vancouver, V6H 3S1, Canada
This full-length contemporary dance work from Montreal choreographer Johanne Gour is an absorbing meditation on our fickle physical body, and the ways in which it works as we expect and ways in which it doesn’t. (Jen Zoratti – Winnipeg Free Press, July 24, 2024.) In My toes striving till the tips of your fingers, As dancers move in unexpected ways, the wheelchair-bound choreographer performs her own part. The audience is pulled into feelings of confinement, and filled with sensations of an unseen world of struggle and of unsuspected mutual aid.

Mortuary Market
2024-09-07 11:00 - 18:00
The ‘Mortuary Market’, hosted by the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives is the perfect experience to start your spooky season!
It will feature vendors specialising in the esoteric, macabre, and spooky. Including; art, jewelry, taxidermy, spiritual tools, glass works, witchy homewares, ritual decore, books, photography, paranormal investigation equipment and more.
Held in the historic 1932 building that once housed the autopsy, morgue and Coroner’s Court, over 20,000 bodies have crossed our threshold!
The market will open at 11am and close at 6pm.
Entry is by donation, we suggest a toonie per person.

Flats Fest 2024
2024-09-07 12:00 - 21:00 | 565 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T 0H8, 565 Great Northern Way,, Vancouver, V5T 0H8
Music, innovation and art take centre stage at Flats Fest 2024! Join us on Saturday, September 7th, from 12pm to 9pm at 565 Great Northern Way for a free-to-enter, all ages event that will feature musical performances, an immersive and inspiring innovation zone, children’s activities, an artisan market, food trucks and more.
Live music kicks off at noon with performances from local artists. Thanks to a site-wide liquor license, attendees can savour the music while sipping their favourite drinks and exploring activations throughout the day. After working up an appetite, attendees can indulge in the diverse lineup of food trucks and food vendors or grab a bite from a local cafe.
Reflecting the creative district that South Flats is, the event will feature a robust Innovation Zone filled with cutting-edge projects and virtual reality experiences from local South Flats organizations. Attendees can shop the Artisan Market featuring artwork, ceramics, candles, skincare, jewelry, and pet goods from local vendors or ponder student art for sale at the Emily Carr University Marketplace. The Kids’ Zone will feature a bouncy castle, craft stations, balloon animals, glitter tattoos, face painting and live performances from a magician, juggler and more.
See you at Flats Fest!

Polish Festival Vancouver
2024-09-07 13:00 - 20:00
Celebrate with your family and friends, meet others in the community, and enjoy the exciting flavours of Polish culture and food at the Polish Festival Vancouver, presented by the Belweder North Shore Polish Association.
Everyone is welcome! Free Admission.
Proudly sponsored by Province of British Columbia and media sponsors Global BC and Fairchild Radio 96.1 FM.

When the Moment Comes (Vancouver Fringe Festival)
2024-09-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
How do people of faith transcend incarceration, torture, and execution? “When the Moment Comes” shares the harrowing journey and the heartbreaking stories Bahá’í women and men who were persecuted in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution in 1979. This play is based on the memories of Ruhi Jahanpour, an Iranian Bahá’í woman, who refused to renounce her faith. As a result, she was imprisoned. Tragically, ten of her cellmates, all women, were executed by hanging on the same day: June 18th, 1983.

Integration: Creating Art from Life's Chaos
2024-09-07 18:15 - 19:30, 2024-09-09 19:15 - 20:30 | The Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
I want to wander with you through the tangled mess of life and the art it births. We get to peel back the layers of an artist’s soul, where every scar tells a story, and every triumph feels hard-won.
This show does not shy away from the real stuff. We dive into the deep end of transformation—a wild ride from a retreat in Costa Rica to the heart-wrenching reality of saying goodbye to a beloved family member and a chance encounter in the vibrant chaos of New Orleans. These aren’t just stories; they’re the lifeblood of what it means to create when life itself is pulling you apart.
Art rarely comes from a place of ease. It’s born from sleepless nights, raw emotions, and the relentless drive to make something beautiful out of chaos. We’ll explore how life’s darkest moments can spark the brightest creative fires and how an artist’s journey is a testament to persistence, patience, and pliability.
If you’re an artist, a seeker, or someone who lives for the unfiltered truths of life, come with me. Let’s walk this path together, finding meaning in the madness and beauty in the struggle. This is Integration. Welcome to the journey.

Dead of Night: Creepy Campfire Stories with Haunted History BC
2024-09-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Vancouver Police Museum & Archives, 240 East Cordova street, Vancouver, V6A 1L3
Enter if you dare! Join spooky sisters, Gina & Victoria of Haunted History BC, for their first-ever immersive event, Dead of Night- Creepy Campfire Stories, at the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives.
There is nothing quite like the gathering in the dark, around a cozy campfire to tell stories about ghosts, ghouls, and mysterious creatures of the night. Let’s relive our childhood fears together while Gina & Victoria share stories from their recent books, share classic campfire tales and recount spooky urban legends under an eerie moonlight sky.
Tickets are $35.00 and include a behind-the-scenes tour of The Vancouver Police Museum & Archives.

Owl Hoot-enanny
2024-09-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Campbell Valley Regional Park, 20285 8 Ave, Langley Twp, V2Z 1V6, Canada
Join the party and have a real hoot! Dance to live music, munch at a food truck, and see a live owl. Uncover the mysterious lives of owls and other grassland creatures through fun activity stations. Hunt for prey like a coyote through a grass maze or jump like a mouse into a giant straw pile.
All ages
Free to attend
Drop by anytime
Food Truck: beaver tails, poutine, and drinks available for purchase
Park at 20285 8th Ave, Langley

2 Queens. 2 Bars. 55 Years.
2024-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 | NEST, 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
Two monologues: I Miss the War by Matthew Baldwin and Oh! by David John Phillips.
1967. London, England. Sodomy decriminalized! Sort of.
Jack, aging tailor to the chorus boys of the West End, remembers the liberating terrors of the Blitz.
2022. Toronto, Canada. Kinky puppies frolic.
Matt, a service bottom with failing knees, remembers the liberating terrors of the Plague.
Recalling hankies and Polari, busbies and chaps, rent boys and faeries, tea rooms and back rooms, love and death, they each bring the past to the present and celebrate the future. Together, a hundred years of queer history in 55 minutes!
Colin Thomas, Fresh Sheet: “I’m grateful to Phillips … for exploring queer themes… with depth, tenderness, [and] audacity.”

Lip Service 3: Live In Concert
2024-09-08 14:00 - 2024-09-15 17:30 | Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
When their world tour turns out to be yet another battle for the recognition they long for, these vulvas must choose whether or not to keep the dream alive. Praised for their physical comedy, Pulsive Party uses song, dance, and their signature campy humour to ignite conversations, encourage empowerment, and share sexual health information. Join them for a night of original and parody hits alongside fan favourites of songs and moments from Lip Service 1 and 2.

Broadway Across Canada's Come From Away
2024-09-10 | Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B5N6, Canada
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its highly anticipated return to Vancouver for a limited engagement from September 10 to 15, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed, and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

On September 11, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times called the show “An affecting, stirring and unpretentious new musical. Christopher Ashley’s production lets the simple goodness of ordinary people outshine sensational evil,” and Bob Verini of Variety raved, “Superb! Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein have forged a moving, thoroughly entertaining tribute to international amity and the indomitable human spirit.”

Skate Stardust Roller Rink
2024-09-12 11:00 - 21:00 | Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152 St, Surrey, V3R 7C1
Experience the nostalgia of the iconic Stardust Roller Rink at Guildford Town Centre. Reimagined as Skate Stardust, this 1,690-square-foot roller rink features a vibrant graffiti wall, neon lights, and a DJ booth, transporting visitors back to the golden era of roller skating in the 90s. This initiative celebrates community history, providing a space for families and friends to create new memories.
Hours:
Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entry Fee: Free
Skate Rental Fee: $2 with 100% of proceeds going toward the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society.
Age Requirement: 5 years and up. Guests are encouraged to bring their own gear; however, skates and protective gear will be available to rent.
