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Join us for PCHC Story Feast: The CHAU Veggie Express Story & More on September 10, 2022. This special event will feature CHAU Veggie Express' owner Maria Huynh and Vietnamese-Canadian artist Chrystal Phan. Partake in an afternoon of storytelling, learning, and delicious food. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and
Join us for a New York Tri-State International Film Festival best feature documentary selection about the complex intersection between brain injury and the criminal justice system in Canada featuring Dr. Gabor Mate, MP Alistair MacGregor, subjects and filmmaker on a panel. Musical performance by Derek Amato a musical savant after
Discover the right franchise opportunity for you at the Franchise Canada Show Vancouver, presented by the Canadian Franchise Association, from November 9-10 at The Vancouver Convention Centre! Made up of a diverse and thriving small business community, franchising could be your next career path. Starting a business on your own
In film & TV production, the connection between directors and actors is one of collaboration. While directors provide the overarching vision, actors infuse their characters with depth, emotion, and authenticity. VFS’s 3-day In-Production Bootcamp is your chance to explore this relationship through scene study, live performance, and more while working
Olympic Village’s hottest Thai brunch and day party is back for another round. Indulge in Chef Nok’s twist on classic brunch items, including Thai tea French toast and a Thai basil omelette, while Rewind DJs bring the vibes with an epic playlist of R&B throwbacks. Drink flights such as boozy
Held during Community Inclusion Month in BC, the 21st Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale is a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Experience the incredible work of over 200 artists with diverse abilities, including disabled artists and those who identify as having a disability. This year, we’re proud to
The 5th annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival (#VIBFF25) returns in person and online to amplify Black voices. Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is pleased to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 5 to 9, 2025. #VIBFF25 is proudly
Join us after hours for a festive evening in-store: - 30% off everything - Free gift with $200 spend - Matcha Pop-Up from Idle Hours - Exclusive drinks, plus the first 25 guests get a free drink on us - Boozy sips from A Sunday in August & Superflux -
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
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Over the course of these sessions, you will taste over
Throughout history, women have been silenced, sidelined, and pathologized by a simple label: “crazy” Batshit is a wildly theatrical, darkly comic, and deeply intimate reckoning with the myths and misconceptions of female madness. It draws on personal stories, in-depth research and pop culture, tearing apart the labels used to control
Be immersed in the heart of the Pacific Ocean with UPU, a dynamic and electrifying theatre experience bringing the ocean’s rich voices to life. This acclaimed theatrical work consists of the upu (meaning ‘words’) from 23 poets, including young activists, Poet Laureates and literary prize winners. Spanning decades and cultures,