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SUMMARY:Vancouver Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Fringe is an annual non-curated performing arts Festival. This year the Vancouver Fringe Festival runs on Granville Island and Gastown\, for over 11 days from September 4 to 14\, 2025. This year’s Fringe features 87 shows with more than 668 performances across 19 venues\, with performers from Canada\, the US\, Mexico\, the United Kingdom\, the Netherlands\, Japan\, China\, and Australia. The Festival also offers free nightly music and entertainment in the all-ages Fringe Bar\, located at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion on Granville Island\, as well as free programming as part of Kids Fringe for kids and their families. Tickets for all shows are now available for purchase at www.vancouverfringe.com.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/vancouver-fringe-festival-3
LOCATION:Granville Island\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink,Kids Stuff,Live Music,Outdoors,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:In the Key of Soul - A Community Event of Pride\, Liberated Joy\, and Creative Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:In the Key of Soul’s evening show will feature works from Adonis Critter King\, Kinfolk Nation\, Shayna Jones & fanny kearse as individuals & as a collective. Workshop participants will grace the stage with their brand new works as first time collaborators! This is not a traditional show; it’s a witnessing over the power of process over perfection; creating an invitation to to co-create & co-perform in a way that’s playful\, soul-stirring & deeply communal. \nWe invite all of our family: Queer folks\, Allies and kin of every creed & color to come and experience this special gathering! \nAll tickets are pay-what-you-can/by donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! \n  \n 
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/in-the-key-of-soul-a-community-event-of-pride-liberated-joy-and-creative-collaboration
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks – Covered outdoor public space & pavillion\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Learning,Live Music,Outdoors,Performing Arts,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 40th annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off summer in the city June 20 to July 1\, 2025. Enjoy 150 free and ticketed events from downtown to Granville Island including world-class performances\, free workshops\, artist talks\, special presentations\, collaborations\, and so much more. This year’s anniversary celebration includes Granville Island Jazz\, a longstanding Jazz Fest tradition with live music scheduled for Ocean Artworks\, Revue Stage and Performance Works.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/vancouver-international-jazz-festival-4
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks – Covered outdoor public space & pavillion\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
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SUMMARY:Public Disco Block Party: Granville Island
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Public Disco Block Parties Presented by 2 Hoots Hard Iced Tea kicks off with a two-day open-air celebration on Granville Island. After a packed debut in 2024\, we’re expanding to a full weekend of free programming with two distinct musical journeys. \nDAY 1 – Saturday\, June 7 \nCurated by G-Luve\, day one traces the legacy of disco through house\, garage\, and beyond – selected by DJs who know just how to craft a sonic journey. \nDAY 2 – Sunday\, June 8 \nDay two of our Granville Island weekender brings new sounds to the Public Disco dance floor\, curated by Brendocha of Gateo. This one’s a celebration of Latinx music and community – highlighting the sounds that move people across continents and generations. \nExpect a full Latin food feature\, first time Public Disco artists\, and the same open invitation to dance\, connect\, and enjoy this rare occasion on beautiful Granville Island. \nABOUT PUBLIC DISCO \nPublic Disco Society is a registered non profit organization that reclaims public space for dance music\, creating inclusive environments where people can gather\, connect\, and celebrate. Rooted in the underground ethos that shaped dance music culture\, our events bring the energy of the club into public spaces – making space for community expression\, cultural connection\, and shared celebration.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/public-disco-block-party-granville-island-2-days
LOCATION:Lot 55\, Old Bridge Street (behind Granville Island Brewing Co)\, 1411 Railspur Alley\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 4G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink,Kids Stuff,Live Music,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T170000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Children's Festival
DESCRIPTION:Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 26 to June 1 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages! The 2025 Festival features circus arts\, puppetry\, theatre\, dance\, and music shows plus lots of arts activities created just for children. Each show ticket includes an Activity Village wrist-band. With over a dozen arts activities\, the Activity Village offers many ways to have fun together as a family.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/vancouver-international-childrens-festival-3
LOCATION:The Revue Stage\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Educational Events,Festivals,Kids Stuff,Learning,Live Music,Outdoors,Performing Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
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SUMMARY:Expressions Festival
DESCRIPTION:Arts Umbrella’s Expressions Festival brings inspired\, cutting-edge performances\, and innovative showcases centered around celebrating their talented young artists. \nThe 2025 line-up includes: \nSeasaw⁠\nThe Forests Wild ⁠\nNewsies JR⁠\nBetween The Lines⁠\nL.O.V.E⁠ \nTickets can be purchased at the following link: Arts Umbrella Expressions Festival Tickets
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LOCATION:Arts Umbrella
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Kids Stuff,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T230000
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SUMMARY:Whisky & Words
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass to the art of storytelling and fine whisky! \nEvery year\, the Vancouver Writers Fest presents Whisky & Words\, an extraordinary whisky-tasting event you won’t want to miss. Delight in unlimited pours of exceptional whiskies from around the world alongside artisanal craft spirits and local brews. \nIndulge in mouthwatering bites and explore rare whiskies and unique experiences at our exciting silent auction. Join us for a remarkable evening filled with indulgence\, community\, and celebration\, all in support of the transformative power of storytelling.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/whisky-words-2
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241223T000306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T000306Z
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SUMMARY:Neko Case: The Harder I Fight\, the Harder I Love You
DESCRIPTION:Singer\, songwriter\, producer\, visual artist\, and writer Neko Case has long been revered as one of music’s most influential artists. In The Harder I Fight the More I Love You\, Case brings her trademark candor and precision to a memoir that traces her evolution from an invisible girl “raised by two dogs and a space heater” in rural Washington state to her improbable emergence as an internationally-acclaimed talent. Case joins the Vancouver Writers Fest in conversation with Aaron Chapman.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/neko-case-the-harder-i-fight-the-harder-i-love-you
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250208T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250209T170000
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SUMMARY:PuSh Festival: OUT
DESCRIPTION:OUT — Ray Young (UK)\nDANCE\, THEATRE\nCanadian Premiere\nPresented with the frank theatre co. \nOUT is a defiant challenge to the status quo that bravely carves out a new kind of space\, reclaiming and celebrating our queer future. This performance dances in solidarity alongside global 2SLGBTQIA+ movements\, breaking down violent histories to imagine something new. Something liberated. Something delicious.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/push-festival-out
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:PuSh Festival: Transpofagic Manifesto — Renata Carvalho (Brazil)
DESCRIPTION:Transpofagic Manifesto — Renata Carvalho (Brazil)\nTHEATRE\nNorth American Premiere\nPresented with Latincouver \nTranspofagic Manifesto is a courageous and thought-provoking work that challenges perceptions of gender non-conforming and transfeminine people. Through a radical expression of empowerment\, Renata Carvalho subverts the obsessive scrutiny of trans bodies\, distilling this gaze and transforming it into art\, literature\, and education.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/push-festival-transpofagic-manifesto-renata-carvalho-brazil
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20250115T033812Z
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SUMMARY:The Goldberg Variations
DESCRIPTION:The Goldberg Variations — Clayton Lee (Canada/UK)\nTHEATRE\, PERFORMANCE ART\nWestern Canadian Premiere \nThrough an unapologetic investigation of desire\, power dynamics and identity\, Clayton Lee explores the fact that each of his past lovers shares an unusually similar appearance. The perplexing crossroads between dominance\, submission\, heartbreak and vulnerability are laid bare in this candid and thoroughly unconventional performance where fantasies are both indulged and deconstructed.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/the-goldberg-variations
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T051349Z
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SUMMARY:PuSh Festival: Lasa Ng Imperyo (A Taste of Empire)
DESCRIPTION:Lasa Ng Imperyo (A Taste of Empire) — rice & beans theatre (Canada)\nTHEATRE\nPresented with Boca del Lupo\nWorld Premiere \nIn a surprising fusion of theatre and gastronomy\, this Tagalog adaptation of A Taste of Empire guides audiences across the layered history of Philippine cultural heritage through a live cooking demonstration. As a dish of stuffed milkfish comes to life\, so do the stories within its ingredients\, prompting reflections on how colonial legacies shape today’s global food market.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/lasa-ng-imperyo-a-taste-of-empire
LOCATION:The Nest
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241223T001053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T001053Z
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SUMMARY:Timothy Caulfield: The Certainty Illusion
DESCRIPTION:Telling what’s real from what’s fake should be easy. In today’s world\, that’s far from the case. Bestselling author and Canada Research Chair Timothy Caulfield joins the Vancouver Writers Fest on Thursday\, January 30 to lift the curtain on the forces contributing to our information chaos\, in The Certainty Illusion: What You Don’t Know and Why It Matters.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/timothy-caulfield-the-certainty-illusion
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241217T213358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T211601Z
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SUMMARY:LunarFest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Snake with LunarFest! Join us at Granville Island in February for an artist market\, crafts workshops\, food\, games\, and more. Challenge your creativity with our snake-inspired crafts and learn some fun snake facts. Browse through the artist market for the perfect new year gift. Play a few games with us and have a taste of New Year snacks. Bring friends and family\, and start the year with joy! And don’t forget the stunning Forever Young series of the Lantern City. Start the Year of the Snake with arts and culture! Free admission\, every weekend starting Feb 1 at Ocean Artworks. Learn more at lunarfestvancouver.ca.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/lunarfest
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks – Covered outdoor public space & pavillion\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Festivals,Food and Drink,Kids Stuff,Markets,Outdoors,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20250110T215614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T215614Z
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SUMMARY:PuSh Festival: Géométries de vies
DESCRIPTION:Géométrie de vies (The Geometry of Lives) — Collectif d’Art / STUDIOS KABAKO (Democratic Republic of Congo)\nTHEATRE\nNorth American Premiere \nGéométrie de vies is a vibrant narrative poem linking two young lives on the long road of the displaced through theatre\, song and dance. Crafting a contemporary history\, performers trace curves\, straight lines and broken lines as they strive to uncover sense from the past of a nation scarred by colonization. \nPresented with Vancouver Poetry House
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/push-festival-geometries-de-vies
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20250129T203728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T203753Z
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival
DESCRIPTION:Larger and more creative than ever\, The GVR Hot Chocolate Festival features our region’s best chocolatiers\, pastry shops\, bakeries\, cafes\, and ice cream makers — all joining forces to make the humble hot chocolate hotter than it has ever been before. Granville Island participants include \nKasama (east end of the Island across from the hotel) \nA la Mode (Public Market)
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/15th-annual-hot-chocolate-festival
LOCATION:A La Mode\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink,Kids Stuff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241223T002000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T002000Z
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SUMMARY:Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter
DESCRIPTION:New York Times technology reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac headline the first Vancouver Writers Fest Books & Ideas event with one of the most shocking and defining stories of our time: the $44 billion dollar deal behind Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter—and the seismic political\, social\, and financial fallout that is still rapidly unfolding—masterfully told in Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter. Don’t miss them in conversation with Kathryn Gretsinger.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/character-limit-how-elon-musk-destroyed-twitter
LOCATION:The Revue Stage\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241206T203343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T203343Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Secret Lantern Society returns to Granville Island to host this much loved\, and long-standing seasonal event\, as the annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the longest night of the year. A number of public activities will take place around Granville Island; festivities include a lantern procession\, performances at the Waterpark and Ron Basford Park\, activities and music inside the False Creek Community Centre\, and a labyrinth of light inside Performance Works. Join the Secret Lantern Society as they honour many cultural solstice traditions from around the world.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/annual-winter-solstice-lantern-festival
LOCATION:False Creek Community Centre\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Festivals,Kids Stuff,Live Music,Outdoors,Parade and Ceremony,Performing Arts,Visual Arts,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241219T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T212042Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Writers Festival Digital Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the 2024 Vancouver Writers Fest with their Digital Festival\, available online for a limited time! \nFrom December 16 until January 31\, you can experience the magic of the Vancouver Writers Fest with its Digital Festival. This special\, online offering includes a curated selection of 26 full-length events\, professionally recorded and fully captioned for your enjoyment. It’s the perfect gift for any book lover! \nFeatured authors include Rachel Kushner\, Dionne Brand\, Richard Powers\, Anne Michaels\, Tanya Talaga\, Nathan Thrall\, Beverley McLachlin\, Marcus Kliewer\, Dr. Gabor Maté\, Timothy Snyder\, and many more.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/vancouver-writers-festival-digital-festival
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241118T201601Z
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SUMMARY:All Aboard 2024
DESCRIPTION:All Aboard brings together the local skate community with demonstrations\, and provides space for amazing community groups: East Van Skate Club\, Takeover Skateboarding\, Late Bloomers\, The Real Hot Skate Moms\, Queer Skate Vancouver\, and UBC Skate Club. All abilities\, all ages\, all day long! Visit their website for schedules and details. All Aboard also provides a temporary covered mini ramp for the skateboard community into January 2025.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/all-aboard-2024
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks – Covered outdoor public space & pavillion\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Festivals,Kids Stuff,Learning,Outdoors,Sports & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241018T193950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T194011Z
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SUMMARY:Jade Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Jade Music Fest returns with an amazing lineup of 24 artists from Canada\, USA\, Taiwan\, and Hong Kong. Featuring five live showcases\, one concert\, panels\, and more. Through music\, these artists are reconnecting with their heritage and exploring the creative potential of their mother tongues. More information at jmfa.ca.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/jade-music-festival
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241018T200856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T200856Z
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SUMMARY:Jade Music Festival: Panels and Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Jade Music Fest presents panels and workshops for emerging artists and industry insiders. How do underrepresented artists find opportunities in Canadian music festivals? What’s it like touring Asia as a Canadian artist? How does music allow artists to explore their self-identity? Don’t miss out on these free programming November 6th to 9th.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/jade-music-festival-panels-and-workshops
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241105T205901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T205901Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Vancouver Croissant Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Join for the 3rd annual self-guided tour of limited edition croissants at 35 participating vendors around Metro Vancouver. Round up your croissant crew and pick a route; and walk\, bike\, or drive from one limited edition croissant to the next. During the 3-week event you can choose your own flaky adventure and select which participating bakeries and cafés you’d like to visit. \nParticipating Granville Island vendors are:\nA Bread Affair\nA la Mode\nTerra Breads \nPre-orders are highly encouraged as available to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/3rd-annual-vancouver-croissant-crawl
LOCATION:A Bread Affair\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20240919T043034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T043034Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 37th annual Vancouver Writers Fest features over 120 local and international authors in 88 events\, at a week of literary discovery and celebration. Bestselling Quebec author Kim Thúy joins as the Guest Curator\, with six brilliantly curated events for youth and adults. Hear from authors including Gabor Maté\, Carol Off\, Richard Powers\, Yulin Kuang\, Dionne Brand\, Anne Michaels\, Rachel Kushner\, Nita Prose\, Tanya Talaga\, Roddy Doyle\, Ann Cleeves\, Ian Williams\, Jane Urquhart\, Jody Wilson-Raybould\, and many more!
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/vancouver-writers-festival-3
LOCATION:Performance Works\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Kids Stuff,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20241018T192449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T192449Z
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SUMMARY:Latin American Heritage Month Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Latin American Heritage Month in BC for the sixth year\, Latincouver presents a mix of artist performances\, art exhibitions\, workshops and events in person and online to honor Latin America’s rich culture and its influence in BC and Canada.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/latin-american-heritage-month-festival-2
LOCATION:Lot 55\, Old Bridge Street (behind Granville Island Brewing Co)\, 1411 Railspur Alley\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 4G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Educational Events,Festivals,Food and Drink,Kids Stuff,Learning,Live Music,Markets,Outdoors,Performing Arts,Visual Arts,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20240801T233126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T233126Z
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SUMMARY:New Works: Pop Up Dances Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 21 – from 3:30 – 7pm | Sunday\, September 22 – from 11:30am – 3pm \nGet ready to be surprised as new and captivating dance performances pop up in unexpected places across Vancouver Public Library and Granville Island! Pop Up Dances Festival 2024 brings together a vibrant mix of site-specific performances\, featuring talented artists from diverse backgrounds – from contemporary Indigenous Powwow Dance to street and contemporary dance and more. \nFind Pop Up Dances Festival on Friday (September 20) for an exciting noon-hour performance and artist talk. On Saturday or Sunday (September 21 or 22) join host\, performer extraordinaire\, Joylyn Secunda will lead audiences on a route of 5 locations\, each featuring a site-specific dance performance. The route lasts approximately 60 minutes and audiences are welcome to join us whenever they can along the way. \nPop Up Dances Festival 2024 will feature artists: Kelly McInnes\, Carla Alcántara\, Nyla Carpentier\, Cristina Bucci\, Nasiv Kaur Sall\, Punit Singh\, Alyssa Favero\, and Joylyn Secunda. \nRain or shine\, Pop Up Dances Festival 2024 promises to delight audiences of all ages. Whether it’s the central hub of the Vancouver Public Library or various local businesses at Granville Island\, dance will animate the city in fresh and exciting ways! \nPresented through a cultural partnership with CMHC Granville Island and in partnership with Vancouver Public Library. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/new-works-pop-up-dances-festival-2024
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20240801T233701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T233701Z
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SUMMARY:Design Vancouver Festival
DESCRIPTION:Design Vancouver Festival is a citywide festival featuring design exhibitions\, lectures\, networking events\, walking tours\, open studios and more\, all hosted by Vancouver’s thriving design community. Design Vancouver Festival is more than just an event; it is a platform for designers\, architects\, artists\, and creative enthusiasts to come together\, share ideas\, and inspire one another. The goal of the festival is to cultivate the public’s knowledge and appreciation of design\, and our role in creating a supportive community.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/design-vancouver-festival
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20240906T222939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T223721Z
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Vancouver Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Fringe Festival returns in 2024\, celebrating its 40th anniversary! From September 5th to 15th\, Granville Island comes alive with over 65 shows spanning dance\, theatre\, comedy\, music\, and more. Be sure to visit the Fringe Bar located in Ocean Artworks for food trucks and free entertainment every night. Open from 5pm weekdays and 3pm weekends; click here for their lineup and schedule. \n 
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/40th-annual-vancouver-fringe-festival
LOCATION:Alder Bay\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food and Drink,Live Music,Outdoors,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240804T020000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20240724T234634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T234634Z
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SUMMARY:Birdhouse Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Birdhouse Pride Fest – August 2-4\nBuilding 35 – 1457 Anderson St. \nEvent Hours: Friday & Saturday 9pm-2am\, Sunday 3pm-8pm & 9pm-2am \nThe Birdhouse’s Pride Festival will transform Building 35\, (the covered parking lot at 1457 Anderson St.) into a dance club for three days of activations on Granville Island. Their other festival site is The Birdhouse’s flagship location at 44 West 4th Avenue. The Birdhouse’s Pride Island activation comprises three events – Man Up\, Ricecake\, and Level Up\, all led by local community organizers presenting curated musical lineups\, dance performances and live art installations.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/birdhouse-pride-fest
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T092653
CREATED:20240724T232827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T234741Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Pride - Granville Island Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Pride Society – Granville Island Lounge August 1-4 \nOcean Artworks – 1531 Johnston St. \nLounge Hours: \nThursday & Friday: 5pm-2am\, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-2am \nFrom Thursday to Sunday\, Ocean Artworks will be transformed into a Pride Lounge\, featuring nightly events\, and programming for all ages during the weekend days. \nSchedule: \nOne Night Stand-Up – Aug 1\, 6PM\nFruit Forward Pride – Aug 2\, 5PM\nHotlatch Pride – Aug 2\, 10 PM\nSweet Soul Saturday: Hot Fruit Figure Drawing & Soul Stories – Aug 3\, 4 PM\nGateo Pride – Aug 3\, 10 PM\nGaymers – Aug 4\, 1 PM\nLast Dance: Pride Closing Party – Aug 4\, 8 PM \nVisit vancouverpride.ca/events for tickets & details.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/vancouver-pride-granville-island-lounge
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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