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Get ready for a night of wonder at After Dark: Chillusions — Winter Magic Edition! This 19+ event transforms Science World into a dazzling winter escape where science and magic intertwine. With a drink in hand, explore how illusions bend reality and uncover the science behind the tricks that leave
Get ready for the hottest ticket in town: The Smoke Show is back by overwhelming demand for its highly anticipated Fall 2025 season, following a string of 15 sold-out performances in the Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025. The Smoke Show is an immersive 360-degree experience that will leave
The Broadway hit FROZEN is here at Vancouver's Stanley Theatre for an extended winter run. Experience the magic of Arendelle brought to life with showstopping favourites like "Let It Go," "For the First Time in Forever," and "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" plus new songs written for the
Come down to Rogers Arena for an exciting night of hard-hitting lacrosse action! It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy a night out with family and friends! The Vancouver Warriors take on the Rochester Knighthawks in battle during Wrestling Night, presented by VEGAIN, on Saturday, February 7 at 7:00pm.
Vancouver Mysteries is thrilled to launch the fourth chapter in their popular Murder is a Drag series in Gastown during the 2026 Dine Out Festival. Murder is a Drag: Killer Birthday is a murder mystery set at a surprise birthday party, and the fourth (and final?) chapter in the wildly
Step into an adults-only night of science, seduction, and curiosity at Science World! Explore the museum with hands-on exhibits, cheeky Sex Ed Trivia, and dazzling live pole performances that celebrate movement, confidence, and connection. Test your knowledge on anatomy, kinks, toys, and myths in a fun, inclusive environment with trivia
This Valentine’s, don’t just go out for lunch. Press pause on life… and come back to each other. Join Jeanell Greene, Marriage Coach and Relationship Rebuild Expert, for a heartfelt, joy-filled Valentine’s experience created especially for couples who want more connection, more laughter, and more us time — not just
Join us for an elevated Lunar New Year Sip & Paint experience led by Vancouver-based artist Justine Crawford. In this guided session, guests will create their own Lunar New Year–inspired artwork featuring a floral lantern and moon motif. This celebratory evening includes an exclusive wine tasting of limited-edition 2026 Haywire Wine, available at Foo Hung
Learn from the local legends Dicky's Dumps as we wrap battle some delicious dumplings alongside delicious drinks by FUNK right in the heart of downtown Vancouver! Pearl Lam and Dickson Li founded Dicky's Dumps in 2018 out of a desire to create meaningful work that combines a love of community,
In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating, thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series, this immersive event will have you on the edge of your seat as you and your team work to uncover the truth. Extended run, now
From March 4–14, Vancouver International Dance Festival transforms our beautiful city into a hub for global dance that challenges norms and sparks connection. Featuring: WORLD PREMIERES * INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES * STREET DANCE TRIPLE BILL * COMMUNITY GATHERINGS * LOW-BARRIER ACCESS * Join us for live art that transforms, soothes, provokes
NOW EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2026! Gather your closest (and hungriest) friends to sift through Chef Maribelle Moore's 4-course mystery infused with delicious food-based puzzles. They say never play with your food, but those people never had to solve a murder... TICKET PRICES (not including taxes & fees): Individual Ticket: $165