Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Chinatown Storytelling Centre 168 E Pender St, Vancouver
The Polygon Gallery: Star Witnesses
The Polygon Gallery 101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver
Splash 2025 Art Collection Exhibition
Pendulum Gallery 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Stronger Together: Free Concert by VSO Musicians
Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, SFU Woodwards 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glowbal 590 W Georgia St 590 W Georgia St, VancouverWeek of Events
Awaken Canada: Flyover in Vancouver’s Newest Flight Journey
Soar above Baffin Island, through the sails of the historic Bluenose II, and over the Prairies with Awaken Canada, the newest immersive flight journey by Flyover, debuts in Vancouver on June 28 (just in time for Canada Day long weekend). Awaken Canada will become the attraction’s anchor experience, celebrating Canada’s
The Polygon Gallery: Star Witnesses
The Polygon Gallery presents Star Witnesses, a group exhibition by Monika Szewczyk that assembles works by a constellation of renowned artists whose insightful observations of the cosmos bring new understandings of exploratory and migratory movements on Planet Earth. The title gestures toward each artist’s precise vision, honed at the technical
A Doll’s House
A seemingly perfect life unravels as Nora, a charming wife and mother, grapples with a shocking secret. Hidden debts and societal expectations force her to confront a harsh truth—she's been living in a carefully crafted dollhouse, yearning for freedom. In a daring move that shakes the very foundation of her
Splash 2025 Art Collection Exhibition
From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery will showcase the Splash 2025 Art Collection, featuring 92 captivating pieces of artwork donated by acclaimed and emerging Canadian and international artists. This rare public preview is an invitation to connect with the bold, thought-provoking creativity that defines Splash – an
GAME ON! Art Show
Join us for GAME ON! This FREE art event celebrates video games in all their glory, from arcade games to expansive multiplayer worlds. Who doesn’t love a good game? Featuring over 25 local artists, on display until October 10. Friday, September 12, 7 pm - 11 pm Opening reception, artists
Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
Spark Animation Festival
Spark Animation is the largest celebration of animation in Western Canada and British Columbia's only Oscar-accredited festival. Join us for 4 days of celebrating the best in the world of animation with film screenings, panels, networking, career fair and artist alley! Highlights include screenings of Kid Koala's "Space Cadet," "Kpop
BC Culture Days
Culture Days takes place from September 19th - October 12th, 2025! Thousands of free events are presented in hundreds of communities across Canada, welcoming millions of participants to create, share, and celebrate a life enriched by arts and culture. Culture Days encourages the public to discover and champion the importance
Richmond Culture Days
Richmond Culture Days returns this fall from September 19 to October 12, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the city’s diverse arts and culture scene. This three-week event features free or pay-what-you-may activities, including hands-on workshops, open studios, behind-the-scenes tours, and demonstrations led by Richmond’s vibrant artists and
Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
Pop Up Dances Festival 2025
Pop Up Dances Festival returns this September, bringing movement and music to unexpected stages across the city. From grand staircases to alleys and garages, this fan-favourite site-specific dance series brings three days of movement back to the Vancouver Public Library and Granville Island! Find Pop Up Dances Festival on Friday
ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire Festival
ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl is a festival celebration of Indigenous culture and community presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)—on whose territory the Chan Centre and UBC are located. The festival is a family-friendly accessible gathering that also features musical performances by Indigenous artists from across
Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
Vitality: Iconic Images, Hidden Stories
Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs, capturing daily life in Chinatown, Strathcona, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful
Monday, September 15, 2025
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September 15, 2025 -Stronger Together: Free Concert by VSO Musicians
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September 15, 2025 -The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Stronger Together: Free Concert by VSO Musicians
VSO Musicians present Stronger Together, a free concert celebrating solidarity and artistry.
The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
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
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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September 17, 2025 -Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity,
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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September 18, 2025 -Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
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September 18, 2025 -After Dark: Actually, It Is Rocket Science — Space Edition
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September 18, 2025 -Sound Like A Sailor: Book Talk with Bruce Macdonald
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September 18, 2025 -The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity,
After Dark: Actually, It Is Rocket Science — Space Edition
Blast off into an adults-only space night at Science World! Explore the cosmos LEGO® style with astronaut suit selfies, rare space artifacts, and glow-in-the-dark creations. Meet villains from the Star Wars™ universe, take part in LEGO building challenges, and catch screenings of To the Moon and Beyond, featuring NASA’s Artemis
Sound Like A Sailor: Book Talk with Bruce Macdonald
Join celebrated author, sailor, and artist R. Bruce Macdonald for an engaging evening exploring the colourful world of nautical language. In his latest book, Sound Like A Sailor – The Book of Nautical Expressions, Macdonald dives into the fascinating history behind the expressions we use every day—many of which have
The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
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
Friday, September 19, 2025
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September 19, 2025 -Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
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September 19, 2025 -Grad School Improv
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September 19, 2025 -The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity,
Grad School Improv
Grad School Improv perform a theatrical genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month at Little Mountain Gallery (LMG). Known for hits like Point Grey's Anatomy, English Baywatch, and Murder on the West Coast Express, GSI creates incredibly unique shows, riveting stories, and hilarious scenes. It's always a good
The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
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
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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September 20, 2025 -Fall Foodie Pop-Up
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September 20, 2025 -Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
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September 20, 2025 -The Hidden History and Sweet Treats Tour
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September 20, 2025 -Bits + Bobs Samples and Seconds Sale
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September 20, 2025 -Craft Your Own Bamboo Candle Lantern
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September 20, 2025 -Scavenger Loops
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September 20, 2025 -The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Fall Foodie Pop-Up
Celebrate Fall with a day at UBC Farm! Enjoy food trucks with seasonal menu items, shop food artisans to stock up for the Fall, and browse makers with foodie crafts. Plus, enjoy corn hole, a farm tour, children's activities, live music and UBC Farmers' market seasonal produce. See you there,
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity,
The Hidden History and Sweet Treats Tour
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
Bits + Bobs Samples and Seconds Sale
This one-of-a-kind event offers an exciting shopping experience with 40 local makers and creative brands bringing together an eclectic mix of reduced-price items, one-off samples, slight seconds, discontinued products, seasonal merchandise, supplies, and a few surprises. Shoppers can browse everything from clothing, ceramics, paper goods, and art to jewelry, homewares,
Craft Your Own Bamboo Candle Lantern
In this Family Saturdays workshop, you’ll build and decorate your very own bamboo candle lantern, a gorgeous craft that’s as fun to make as it is to display. Lanterns have long been a symbol of celebration and community in Chinatown, and now you can bring one home with your own
Scavenger Loops
Scavenger Loops! Come join Patchbay and EPFC North Collectives during BC Culture Days 2025 for a fun and free exploration of the form of The Loop. What is a Scavenger Loop? A short (5-15 sec) story or sequence that cycles through beginning to end and is created from scavenged sources,
The Perfect Bite | Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
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
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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September 21, 2025 -The Big Pirate Run
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September 21, 2025 -Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
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September 21, 2025 -The Hidden History and Sweet Treats Tour
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September 21, 2025 -Echoes in Wood
The Big Pirate Run
This themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km AND 21.1km (half marathon): Big Pirate Run/Walk (8:30/9am) along The West Dyke and Middle Arm Trail's, as well as a 1-3km Little Pirate Run/Walk (10:00am) around scenic Garry Point Park. Run with your ship mates, enjoy door prize giveaways, vendors and more. Starting at
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity,
The Hidden History and Sweet Treats Tour
It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection
Echoes in Wood
Join us in Elm Park for a free marimba quartet concert by 240 Northern Percussion! The 60-minute program features arrangements from a variety of styles and genres for this unique ensemble as well as the history and construction of the marimba. Bring a picnic blanket or camp chair, sit back,