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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
The 25th Vancouver Improv Festival returns to The Cultch October 10-15. Here to celebrate spontaneity and collaboration through the art form of improvisation. This year’s festival features acts from Toronto, New York City, Portland, and more!
posAbilities is proud to present its 19th Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale on October 12 from 10:30am-7:30pm at Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street, Vancouver). October is Community Inclusion month in BC and we welcome you to join us for BC’s largest disability art show! This year, the show features:
The Firehall is pleased to launch its 2023-2024 season with the world premiere of Pedro Chamale’s Peace Country from Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 22, 2023. Peace Country is inspired by playwright Pedro Chamale’s upbringing in Chetwynd, B.C. This new work by Chamale is an examination of intercultural friendship,
Each year, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School visits cities across Canada and the United States in search of talented dancers to join two of our full-time Professional Division programs: the Ballet Academic, and The Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Programs. Virtual auditions are also offered. Join us on Sunday, October 15, 2023
Introducing AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love), a new album release concert tour from the acclaimed cellist and composer, Ian Maksin, who has been known for his unique way of pushing the boundaries of cello and contemporary music. This album unveils a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented
Kander and Ebb's Musical Comedy whodunnit takes the stage, promising a killer blend of laughter and mystery! Get ready for an uproarious evening of laughter and suspense as APPLAUSE! Musicals in Concert presents Curtains, a musical comedy whodunnit with music and lyrics by the Broadway collaborators Kander & Ebb who
The second annual Jade Music Fest returns this October 18-20, taking place in both Vancouver and Richmond. This year, the artist lineup includes international artists from the USA, Australia, and Taiwan, and of course talents from all across Canada! Despite the prominent and growing Chinese-speaking communities in Canada, we rarely
Each Fall, Coho salmon complete an epic journey to return to their birthplace, change colour and other aspects of their physical appearance – all in order to mate and make salmon babies. Get up close and personal with wild salmon and find out wow facts about their extraordinary lives. All
Get ready to step into a world of pink and glamour as we announce the most exciting event for all Barbie enthusiasts! We are thrilled to present the Barbie Themed Brunch and Lunch, a one-of-a-kind extravaganza that will transport attendees into the fabulous universe of Barbie, the iconic doll loved
The Arts Conservatory and Renaissance Academy are bringing back the Gallery of Horrors, a spooktacular Halloween fundraiser! Get ready for a fang-tastic night of fun and frights, all in support of a great cause. Come dressed up in your costume and brave the Haunted House Release your inhibitions on the
Jafelin & Flor de Caña present FLAMENCUBANA! Local Flamenco singer star Jafelin brings a taste of Cuba to town for a lively concert series featuring a fusion of Cuban, Latin, Flamenco, and Spanish music. This performance features International famed Composer Josue Tacoronte and local Flamenco Bailaora Kasandra Flamenco. Five performances
One of B.C.’s most vital and vibrant industries will be honouring its best and brightest this October. The annual celebration of the change makers, risk-takers, cheerleaders and stalwarts of the province’s restaurant sector: the 19th Annual BC Restaurant Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony. The evening takes place at the Italian