• In the Land of Arto [Cinema]

    Alliance Française Vancouver 6161 Cambie St,, Vancouver, Canada

    Grieving the loss of her husband, Céline must travel to Armenia to finalize the legal paperwork of his death. She finds out that Arto, despite years of marriage, had secretly changed his identity. As she slowly discovers and forgives, she rehabilitates a ghost she learns to love again. - In

    $8 – $13
  • Peerless

    Peerless
    Jericho Arts Centre 1675 Discovery St, Vancouver, Canada

    Hilarious. Magnetic. Unhinged. Part of Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2026 Festival: Bloodlines. Peerless follows twin sisters M and L as they spiral through the absurd, high-pressure theatre of elite college admissions. What begins as ambition curdles into obsession, with every choice landing somewhere between strategy and disaster. Fast, viciously funny, and

    $25 – $35
  • Cooking Workshop: French Terrines

    Alliance Française Vancouver 6161 Cambie St,, Vancouver, Canada

    Experience French Basque gastronomy! During this hands-on workshop, you’ll make mini pork terrines with Espelette pepper, learn chefs’ tips and techniques, and enjoy a tasting of an authentic “Grandmother’s Terrine.” A friendly and delicious experience, and you’ll leave with your own creation!

    $75
  • Opening Celebration: The Learning Lab at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre

    Chinatown Storytelling Centre - 168 E Pender St. 168 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T5, Vancouver

    On its fifth anniversary, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre is expanding, and we want you to be the first through the door. This 4,000-square-foot immersive experience brings Vancouver’s Chinatown to life—where the past speaks, and the future listens. Building on the Centre’s main floor exhibits, the Learning Lab highlights Chinatown’s vibrant

  • Garden Tea Festival 2026: Tea for All

    Sip, connect, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and cultures of tea from all across the globe at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The festival brings together tea, art, and culture through immersive experiences. Enjoy calligraphy, traditional music performance, Hanfu try-on, Hatha yoga, tea tastings and more,

    $12
  • Ikebana Spring Show 2026

    Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver

    Vancouver Ikebana Association welcomes you to celebrate spring with its annual Spring Show. More than 50 displays will be exhibited at the Roundhouse Arts & Recreation Centre on Saturday, May 23rd, from 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday, May 24th, from 10 am to 3 pm. Workshops and demonstrations

    Free
  • Clan of the Painted Lady | Film Screening & Director Q&A

    VIFF Centre 1181 seymour st, vancouver, Canada

    In this engrossing documentary, presented for Asian Heritage Month, director Jennifer Chiu reaches into her family’s history to explore the Hakka community — a people, a language, and a culture. Thought to hail from northern China, the Hakka settled in the south of the country, where they were known as

    $12 – $17
  • International Dance League: Vancouver

    Thunderbird Sports Centre 6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, TX, United States

    The IDL continues its inaugural season on May 23 at Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver. Tickets are on sale now. The event will feature six of the world’s top dance teams competing in a first-of-its-kind professional league format, where dancers perform not for trophies, but as paid professional athletes with

  • Weaving Workshop with Red Cedar Woman

    Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver, Canada

    Step into a hands-on cultural experience and learn the art of cedar weaving with Red Cedar Woman, an Indigenous-owned and operated company dedicated to sharing authentic, traditional craft. In this intimate workshop, you’ll be guided by Jessica Silvey—an accomplished self-taught weaver of Coast Salish, European, and Portuguese descent, from the

    $42
  • Echoes of Peace

    Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall St, Vancouver

    Chinese Folk Songs and Traditional Melodies for Asian Heritage Month Step into a rare and intimate live music experience this spring in the heart of Vancouver. Echoes of Peace brings together the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and award-winning guest artist Ginalina for an afternoon of beautifully reimagined Chinese folk songs.

    $13 – $23
  • LES ÉPICURIENS | La Pissaladière

    Alliance Française Vancouver 6161 Cambie St,, Vancouver, Canada

    An authentic Niçoise dish, proudly rooted in tradition. Let yourself be tempter by sun-drenched flavours that herald the arrival of summer during this gourmet workshop. You will learn how to make an authentic pissaladière, a true symbol of Nice's maritime heritage, sure to awaken all your senses. Guided by our

    $80
  • Wearing the Cheongsam

    Chinese Canadian Museum 51 E Pender St, Vancouver

    The cheongsam (Cantonese for “long dress”), or qipao (Mandarin for “banner robe”) is an internationally recognized symbol of Chinese cultural identity and femininity. Originating as a combination of Han and Manchu clothing styles and later influenced by Western fashion, the garment carries layered meanings across generations and diasporas. For Canadian-born

    $15