Events

The Vancouver Art Gallery Presents Transformative Gift of Photographs by Stephen Shore from the Chan Family

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In a Defining Moment for the Gallery, this Donation Creates One of the Largest Museum Collections of Stephen Shore’s Uncommon Places Worldwide  The Vancouver Art Gallery is pleased to announce the completion of a major gift from the Chan Family of more than 800 photographs by ground-breaking American photographer Stephen Shore (b. 1947, New York, NY). This significant donation of Uncommon Places (1973–1981) establishes the Gallery as home to one of the most comprehensive representations of this acclaimed series in the world. On March 27, 2026, the Gallery will present a selection from Uncommon Places as a spotlight within Highlights from the Collection—the Gallery’s … Read more

Milk & Cookies for Canuck Place returns

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MILK & COOKIES FOR CANUCK PLACE RETURNS FOR 2026 BC’s dairy farmers to once again match $30,000 in support of care for children with life-threatening illnesses For the eighth consecutive year, British Columbians have the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of children with life-threatening conditions through Milk & Cookies for Canuck … Read more

Firehall Arts Centre Presents World Premiere of “Canadian Psycho” (March 31-April 12)

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Firehall Arts Centre Presents A Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre and ITSAZOO Productions World Premiere Canadian Psycho Written and Performed by Marlene Ginader Directed by Jenna Rodgers March 31 – April 12, 2026 | Firehall Arts Centre| 280 E. Cordova Street Opening Night: Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30pm Preview Performance: Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30pm Performance … Read more

Chinatown Storytelling Centre and Chinatown BBQ

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Tuesday, February 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this year is extra special! The year of the Fire Horse happens once only every 60 years, symbolizing rapid transformation, fierce independence, and bold action. That spirit will ignite across Metro Vancouver as it celebrates the Lunar New Year with parades, cultural … Read more

IYKYK: DQ’s Viral “Secret Menu” Cupcakes Have Landed in Canada

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You may have seen the viral buzz south of the border about DQ’s Valentine’s Cupcakes, with fans racing to their local stores to try the mini version of the iconic DQ cake. This had Canadians feeling a little left out. Well, now until March 29th, Canadians can get in on the action! Thanks to overwhelming … Read more

The Gallery’s Largest Emily Carr Exhibition in Over Two Decades

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The Vancouver Art Gallery’s Largest Emily Carr Exhibition in Over Two Decades Welcomes Visitors from Around the World That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature offers a timely re-examination of Carr’s enduring influence on how British Columbia’s landscape is seen, understood and represented The Vancouver Art Gallery is proud to present That Green Ideal: Emily … Read more

Fairmont Pacific Rim and Equinox Gallery Present ‘Sampling’

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 Fairmont Pacific Rim and Equinox Gallery Present ‘Sampling’   The exhibition is an exploration of recontextualized visual culture     Fairmont Pacific Rim in continued partnership with Equinox Gallery, is proud to announce the opening of Sampling, a compelling group exhibition of mixed-media works. The exhibition explores the artistic impulse to juxtapose, contradict, and reassemble imagery in … Read more

DanceHouse Presents BC Premiere of ‘Hamlet, Prince of Denmark’

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DanceHouse Presents BC Premiere of Ex Machina & Côté Danse’s —  —Hamlet, Prince of Denmark— A Riveting Collaboration by Robert Lepage & Guillaume Côté Through the expressive medium of dance, this groundbreaking production invites audiences to immerse themselves in the shadowy realm of Hamlet, stunningly reimagined without spoken word DanceHouse, alongside community partners Bard on the Beach Shakespeare … Read more

Vancouver Opera Announces a Powerful 2026-2027 Season

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VANCOUVER OPERA ANNOUNCES A POWERFUL 2026—2027 SEASON OF TIMELESS OPERAS TOSCA, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, & LA TRAVIATA Vancouver Opera announces an audience-inspired 2026–2027 season featuring three iconic works by Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi, with season tickets now on sale. Opening with the white-hot intensity of Tosca in October 2026, followed by Rossini’s effervescent comedy … Read more

Mozart in the Rockies: Così fan tutte Dazzles in Vancouver Opera’s All-Canadian Production

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Vancouver Opera’s new Così fan tutte is a travel‑poster daydream that opens in a 1930s luxury hotel lobby lounge complete with Rockies vistas and vintage postcard backdrops. We meet two sisters, Fiordiligi (Jamie Groote in her stellar company debut) and Dorabella (Alex Hetherington), and two upright Mounties, Ferrando (Owen McCausland) and Guglielmo (Clarence Frazer), in … Read more