Arts and Culture
Goodbye to Vancouver
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Pacific Arts Market is official closing the Gallery on June 30th.
Come join us for a farewell event as we bid adieu to the beautiful city of Vancouver! It's been a wonderful and amazing 5.5 years. This event is our chance to show our appreciation to our supporters and all of our wonderful artists. At this event you will find great deals on artwork crafts and display materials so don't miss out! We hope you will join us for a toast. The great news is that we are continuing business on Vancouver Island! This includes Pop-Up events and our NEW location. Date and Time: June 28th 1 pm - 5 pm Location: Pacific Arts Market (1450 West Broadway) Cost: Free or by donations *Everyone who donates to the event will receive a free gift bag and a lot of gratitude! |
Vancouver Mural Festival
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VMF is an independent, non-profit arts organization dedicated to artistic and cultural development in our city. We create experiences that connect people through art.
Vancouver Mural Festival is an annual outdoor celebration of public art designed to connect, reflect and celebrate our diverse communities through art and live events. Explore the creative side of Vancouver’s great outdoors and discover your new favourite murals, artists, performers, communities, neighbours and more! Festival Features:
Locations: Various locations around Vancouver Email: [email protected] |
"I'm Seeing Things" Screening + Afterparty
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Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey into the depths of addiction and the triumph of recovery with Ty Javos presenting... "I'M SEEING THINGS" - a free film anthology showcasing powerful independent works such as "A Cast of Shade," "Violent Skin," "LOVER," and many more!
Prepare to be moved and inspired as these films delve into the complexities of addiction and the human spirit's resilience. Admission is free, so gather your friends and loved ones for an afternoon of thought-provoking cinema. Following the screening, continue the conversation and connection at our Afterparty & Mixer starting at 4:00pm at Honey Brew Bar. Dress to impress and mingle with fellow film enthusiasts in a relaxed atmosphere. Don't miss out on this unique event blending art, storytelling, and community. See you there! Dates and times: June 23 / 2 pm Location: The Cinematheque | 1131 Howe St Cost: Free |
Pop-Up Poetry
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Enjoy poetry readings in unexpected locations around Vancouver. The event features poetry readings by Kevin Spenst and Celeste Snowber. The exact location of each reading is announced a week before the event.
Other Events at Pandora's Collective:
Upcoming Dates:
Email: [email protected] |
Talaysay Tours
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Take a tour led by Indigenous guides who are sharing their culture and knowledge with the world. The tours provide land-based learning experiences featuring indigenous culture and unique Indigenous stories from ancestors and descendants, as well as ancient and contemporary histories.
Details:
Hours: 6 days per week (Office closed on Mondays) Location: 334 Skawshen Rd, West Vancouver Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-800-605-4643 Phone: 604-628-8555 |
Accessible Pricing Nights at The Improv Centre
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Enjoy improv and live comedy? The Improv Centre hosts accessible pricing nights on Thursdays, called Thursday Presents: Friday Jr. Why not start your weekend early? The host calls the shots in this fast-paced show that proves that “Friday feels” can start on Thursday!
Details:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-738-7013 Dates and Times:
Cost: Tickets are pay-what-you-can, starting at $10 |
Contemporary Art Gallery
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The Contemporary Art Gallery is artist-driven and audience-centered, championing art and ideas that invite us to transcend the familiar, reimagine the possible, and explore new ways of understanding ourselves, one another, and the worlds around us. The Gallery strives to be Open, Responsive, Connective, Engaged, and Equitable.
Check out current exhibits Cost: Free Hours: Tuesday - Sunday | 12 pm - 6 pm Email: [email protected] Location: 555 Nelson St., Vancouver |
Events at Vancouver Public Libraries |
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The Vancouver Public Library holds weekly events at its various branches around the city, including events tailored to children, families, and people wanting to learn new skills. VPL also offers online workshops.
Upcoming Events Include:
Location: Online and in-person at VPL locations around Vancouver Cost: Free registration with VPL card |
Beaty Nocturnal
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Enjoy a night at the Beaty Museum! The Beaty Nocturnal event is all-ages and admission is by donation/pay-what-you-can. This gives all members of the Vancouver community an opportunity to check out the exhibits.
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Dates: Third Thursday or each month Hours: 5 pm - 8:30 pm Location: 2212 Main Mall, UBC Vancouver Campus Price: By donation/pay-what-you-can |
AFDS - Cultural Teachings
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The Aboriginal Cultural Worker offers basic cultural instruction to those interested in learning more about our culture.
The cultural program is available to people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as a first step on their road to recovery from:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-697-5662 Fax: 604-336-9049 Location: 384 Main St, Vancouver |
Langara College Theatre Performances
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Langara College offers a captivating selection of mainstage productions and indie shows showcasing Vancouver’s latest up-and-coming talent. Professional directors and designers are hired to work on each production
Langara offers relaxed performances for individuals who may benefit from a less formal experience and casual theatre environment. Adjustments include:
Location: 100 West 49th Ave., Vancouver |
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
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The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is a gallery with a small but exceptional collection of West Coast art. Its collection includes wood carvings, bronze works, paintings, Indigenous masks, gold jewelry and sculptures in other mediums.
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions:
Location: 639 Hornby Street Vancouver Fall Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays |
Capture Photography Festival
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The Capture Photography Festival is a public art exhibition around Vancouver and other communities.
Its vision is to connect Vancouver to the world through lens-based art and provide a voice to traditionally underrepresented groups. Current installations include the Canada Line Art Program and Curl Mapped by Rebecca Bair at the Anvil Centre in New West. Current installations around Vancouver are open to the public. Please see the website for more information. |
Vancouver Art Gallery: Free Nights
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The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts free evenings on the first Friday of each month. The initiative increases access to art for the entire Vancouver community and is in partnership with BMO. This provides all individuals with the opportunity to view the current exhibitions.
Dates: First Friday of every month Times: 4 pm - 8 pm Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St., Vancouver Cost: Free admission Registration: Tickets are limited, registration is recommended to guarantee a spot |
Firehall Arts Centre: Pay-What-You-Can Shows
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The Firehall Theatre Society presents productions, exhibitions, presentations, and artistic performances that connect communities and encourage a greater understanding of Canada’s cultural pluralism. Whether you love theatre, dance, music, comedy, engaging speakers, community events, or visual art, we’ve got you covered.
Current & Upcoming Performances:
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Poetic Justice Readings
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Poetic Justice is a poetry reading event showcasing emerging and established poets. The event features scheduled poetry readings as well as open mic readings.
Online Events:
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Brahm's Tams Drum Circle
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An informal drum jam that promotes "Love of Unity, Rhythm and Community".
This is an unlicensed event and as such to keep it civil some rules have developed over the years. The general rules are:
Note: Marijuana is usually smoked at event, so it may not be suitable for families. Frequency: Every sunny Tuesday night from March through September Location: Third Beach, Stanley Park Cost: Free |
New Chinatown Storytelling Centre
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Explore the vibrant history of Vancouver's Chinatown through interactive exhibits filled with stories from the people who lived, worked, and played there. The Chinatown Storytelling Centre documents and shares the cultural stories of the Chinese Canadian community in Vancouver's Chinatown.
Email: [email protected] Location: 168 East Pender Street, Vancouver Hours: Daily , 10 am - 5 pm *Ticket Prices vary based on availability* |
Tightrope Theatre
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Tightrope Impro Theatre is a company specializing in the art of Improvisation. We produce professional improvised theatre and provide a variety of training rooted in Impro.
Weekly improv shows, improv classes, workshops, and other events. Shows are committed to upholding the values of justice, inclusion, equity, and diversity. Dates: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Cost: $15 - $20 Location: 2343 Main St., Vancouver Class/workshop Email: [email protected] Some shows contain adult subject matter, please see website for more details |
Great Canadian Short Films
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The National Film Board of Canada has a long history of award winning shorts. These are a great source of our history and superb entertainment.
Please click the links below to go directly to those films, or click the button to go to the NFB site and choose your own.
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PHS - InterUrban Art Gallery
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The InterUrban Art Gallery is a volunteer-driven community art venue that honors the Downtown Eastside's historical and cultural legacy. It provides a welcoming and accessible space for low-income artists and locals to exhibit and further their work.
The gallery also offers:
The aim of the InterUrban Gallery is to include the local population and foster cultural exchanges, along with assisting up-and-coming artists. Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-683-0073 Location: 9 East Hastings St., Vancouver Hours:
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CIF Art Grant
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The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.
The following 4 criteria must be met:
Grant Details Cost: $85 per grant Next 2024 Application Deadlines:
Fax: 604-874-7661 Mail to or drop off at:
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Treat Show Comedy
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The Treat Show is the perfect weekend entertainment solution to unwind and have a good laugh. Every Saturday, our lineup features extraordinary improvisers who come together to create a completely new comedy show tailored just for you. These talented comedians boast extensive international experience in the world of improv, and they're thrilled to call the China Cloud their home.
The group also performs at Just For Laughs Vancouver shows! Location: China Cloud, 524 Main St., Vancouver Date & Time: Two shows on Saturdays | 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm Price: $18 or pay-what-you-can Purchase tickets here |
La Boussole
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La Boussole provides a range of enjoyable activities for people of all ages. These activities encourage interactions, learning the French language, and keeping in contact with francophones from all walks of life.
Upcoming Events:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-683-7337 Location: 217 - 312 Main St, Vancouver |
TalkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast
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The TalkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast brings together global experts to discuss and answer essential questions about living with bipolar disorder.
The podcast includes researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts. TalkBD's first episode was released in early 2020 during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, it has become a top resource for people living with bipolar disorder and their loved ones, generating substantial interest and engagement. |
Voices of the Street Podcast
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The 2021 Voices of the Street anthology is titled "INSIDE we are all the same".
The anthology is featured in a special podcast series that includes:
It is curated and hosted by participants of Megaphone's Speakers Bureau. The podcast offers a new perspective on Voices of the Street. |
Bard On The Beach
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Bard on the Beach is an acclaimed Shakespearean theatre festival that takes place at SEN̓ÁKW/Vanier Park. Performances take place in an open-air theatre with the ocean, mountains, and skyline in the background. Enjoy both classic and contemporary productions.
Current features include:
Dates: June - September Location: SEN̓ÁKW/Vanier Park, Vancouver Cost: Ticket prices vary Accessibility: VocalEye live-audio description available |
Jokes Please! - Fridays at Cambrian Hall
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Jokes Please! is a weekly stand-up comedy show in Mount Pleasant. It features comedians from Just For Laughs, Comedy Central, and The Debaters.
Dates and Times: Fridays | starting at 8 pm (doors at 7:30pm)
Door Tickets: $20 |
Free Monthly Poetry Series
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Lunch Poems at SFU is a monthly poetry celebration in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Everyone is invited to lunch on words and feel their souls, just bring your curiosity, open mind, and a love of words.
Dates: Third Wednesday of each month Time: 12 pm - 1 pm Location: Teck Gallery, 515 West Hastings St., Email: [email protected] Note: Some events are held online, check website to confirm details. |
Theatre In Video
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Online access to hundreds of the world’s most important plays, documentaries, interviews, and instructional materials in more than 800 hours of streaming video.
All you need is a Vancouver Public Library card! |
MEC Free Documentary Series
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Watch three Canadian adventurers share their unique lived experiences with wild spaces in this documentary series. The adventurers share their adventures, including:
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The Polygon Gallery
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The Polygon is a gallery that features acclaimed Vancouver photographers, world‐renowned as well as emerging artists, and innovative exhibitions of historic and vernacular photography. It prioritizes the work of artists who reflect the diversity of its community.
The gallery is committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and providing a welcoming, barrier-free space for everyone. Accessibility options and accommodations are available. Hours:
Phone: 604-986-1351 |
We Live Here: West End Audio Tour for Covid 19 Times
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Whether you'd like to walk this 1& 1/2 hour audio tour or listen to the sections from home, these interesting stories about the West End told by various Vancouverites are worth your time.
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E-Books and Magazines from The Vancouver Public Library
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If you have a Vancouver library card, you can access e-books and magazines from around the world - on your computer, tablet, or phone. This means there is no waitlist!
The Vancouver Public Library has compiled a list of popular e-books that are available now. You can also read digital magazines on-the-go with the Libby app. Tip for power users: use the "read the articles" mode to easily view individual articles. |
CBC Canadian Videos
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Take in some music history or just sing along to some of the best on-screen musicals.
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National Arts Centre
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National Arts Centre (website/Facebook)
Stream free theatre, dance, music, storytelling, talks and workshops as part of #CanadaPerforms. |
Virtual Museum Tours
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Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)
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Be sure to also check out our Music & Movies events.