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SUMMARY:Public Disco Block Party: Granville Island
DESCRIPTION:Public Disco\, the Vancouver non-profit bringing underground electronic music into public space since 2017\, opens its 10th season with a free\, all-ages two-day block party beneath the Granville Bridge. Friday is curated by Brendocha\, moving through salsa\, dembow\, guaracha\, and Latin tech\, with guest selectors from Montreal\, roaming salsa lessons\, and live dance performances. Saturday shifts into disco and house\, curated by 2flowers\, with groove-led sets that build steadily through the evening.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/public-disco-block-party-granville-island
LOCATION:Lot 55\, Old Bridge Street (behind Granville Island Brewing Co)\, 1411 Railspur Alley\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 4G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Live Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Me & The Forest
DESCRIPTION:Me & The Forest\, centered on the former\, is the first in a trilogy that invites you to connect with nature like never before. Using massive (up to 13-feet tall!) puppets and immersive audio\, this interactive experience lets you converse with the wonders of the natural world — alongside hundreds of fellow explorers. Boca del Lupo\, Vancouver’s trailblazing performance company\, joins hands with Korea’s legendary ArtstageSAN\, hosts of the Chuncheon World Puppet Festival. Together\, they promise an unforgettable experience in Ron Basford Park at the water’s edge on iconic Granville Island. Marvel at ArtstageSAN’s larger-than-life puppets in one of Boca del Lupo’s renowned experiential productions\, where the audience is drawn into direct conversation with an ancient West Coast conifer.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/me-the-forest
LOCATION:Ron Basford Park\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids Stuff,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Children's Festival Activity Village
DESCRIPTION:From toddlers to tweens\, our child activities allow kids of all ages to get creative or just have some fun in our Activity Village. Spend the day being creatively playful in our Activity Village. Explore a variety of activities for children such as face-painting\, crafts\, storytelling\, music\, and more! Your In-person show ticket includes access to the Activity Village! See website for a detailed schedule. \n  \n 
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/vancouver-international-childrens-festival-activity-village
LOCATION:Granville Island\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Educational Events,Festivals,Kids Stuff,Learning,Live Music,Outdoors,Performing Arts,Visual Arts,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Children's Festival
DESCRIPTION:Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 25 to May 31 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages! The 2026 Festival will feature circus arts\, puppetry\, theatre\, dance\, and music shows plus lots of arts activities created just for children. \nEach show ticket includes an Activity Village wrist-band. With over 15 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-4
LOCATION:Granville Island\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Educational Events,Festivals,Kids Stuff,Learning,Live Music,Outdoors,Performing Arts,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103638
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SUMMARY:Heidelberg Materials Granville Island Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us – rain or shine – at the annual Heidelberg Materials Granville Island Open house for plant tours\, giant sandbox\, face painting\, live music\, prizes\, and more!
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/heidelberg-materials-granville-island-open-house-2
LOCATION:Heidelberg Materials\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids Stuff,Learning,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T193401Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin
DESCRIPTION:In playful conference-show Kevin\, two facetious former teachers take on school. With infectious energy\, they unpack the many reasons why the school system fails to fulfill its promise of offering every child the same opportunities for success. Presented by Théâtre la Seizième\, May 21–23 at Waterfront Theatre. English surtitles every performance.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/kevin
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Books & Ideas: Suzanne Simard in Conversation with Robert Moor
DESCRIPTION:Renowned forest ecologist Suzanne Simard joins the Vancouver Writers Fest with a new trailblazing work of environmental nonfiction. When the Forest Breathes is an emboldening declaration that when we take responsible steps\, reversing the effects of climate change is within reach. She speaks with Robert Moor\, the bestselling author of On Trails and the new book In Trees\, which explores how trees—from the mightiest sequoia to the tiniest bonsai—can teach us to grow wise.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/books-ideas-suzanne-simard-in-conversation-with-robert-moor
LOCATION:Lindsay Family Stage (formerly Granville Island Stage)\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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SUMMARY:La Convivialité
DESCRIPTION:Why does critical thinking stop at the threshold of spelling? It’s because we were all taught to stop asking ourselves: “why?” Belgian theatre company Chantal & Bernadette brings its hit show La Convivialité to Théâtre la Seizième. Presented over 400 times\, this pop and subversive show led by a joyful duo of linguists shakes up the dogmas surrounding written norms… and with them\, centuries of status quo. Presented in French\, May 19–20 at Waterfront Theatre.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/la-convivialite
LOCATION:Waterfront Theatre\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103638
CREATED:20260428T231428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231428Z
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SUMMARY:West Coast Fiddle Summit
DESCRIPTION:Experience a vibrant mix of Canadian fiddle traditions – Québécois\, Celtic\, Scandinavian\, and West Coast style – alongside bluegrass\, swing\, and even a bit of dancing throughout the afternoon… Performed by the West Coast Youth Summit participants!
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/west-coast-fiddle-summit
LOCATION:Chain & Forge – public event space\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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CREATED:20260306T053141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T053141Z
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SUMMARY:BMO Day of Music
DESCRIPTION:Now preparing for its 7th edition in 2026\, BMO Day of Music has grown into a vibrant\, large-scale community celebration that offers free\, accessible performances and activities throughout the 12-hour long fest. Over 1\,000 student\, amateur\, and professional artists perform concerts of classical music\, jazz\, dance\, and world music in downtown Vancouver venues for diverse audiences. To encourage musical education\, the VSO School of Music offers free music classes and instrument demonstrations for people of all ages. Stages on Granville Island include The Revue Stage\, Zameen Art House\, Arts Umbrella\, and more.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/bmo-day-of-music
LOCATION:The Revue Stage\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T230000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T225148Z
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SUMMARY:Live From The Riviera
DESCRIPTION:Live From The Riviera is a three-night outdoor music festival presented by UV\, Alimentaria Mexicana & Paradise Cultural Society at Ocean Artworks on Granville Island. From May 8–10\, 2026\, the festival hosts internationally acclaimed electronic and dance artists including Nick León (Friday)\, Lovefingers B2B Tornado Wallace (Saturday)\, and Egyptian Lover (Sunday)\, with Vancouver supports from ZDBT\, Si Hay Perreo\, Dane and Kozue. The intimate covered venue features a visually immersive DJ booth\, an exterior patio with food and michelada bar service from Alimentaria Mexicana\, and wine curation from Bar Tartare\, all set against the working waterfront of Granville Island. Tickets are available via Resident Advisor. \n19+ event. Licensed bar service. Amplified live electronic music.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/live-from-the-riviera
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks – Covered outdoor public space & pavillion\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Live Music,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260428T225707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T225707Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Ideas: The Next Bestsellers
DESCRIPTION:These three remarkable new novels follow women who take a stand\, rebel against conventions\, and take gripping personal risks to protect their communities\, their families\, or mother nature. Hear Y.M. Abdel-Magied (At Sea)\, Tara Gereaux (Wild People Quiet) and Liz Johnston (The Fall-Down Effect) in conversation with Tara McGuire.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/books-ideas-the-next-bestsellers
LOCATION:The Revue Stage\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Festivals,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260324T192644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185237Z
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SUMMARY:The Earring Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore a dazzling range of styles and unique designs at The Earring Show\, back for 2026. This in person event brings together earring lovers and trendsetters under one roof. Whether you are searching for bold statement pieces or subtle everyday styles\, you are sure to find something you love. \nArrive early for the best selection\, as many of the most popular earrings sell out quickly. \nOpening Reception: May 7\, 7pm
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/the-earring-show-2026
LOCATION:Craft Council of BC Shop & Gallery\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260306T053838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T053838Z
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SUMMARY:Print Day in May
DESCRIPTION:Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery will be hosting Print Day in May on Saturday\, May 2nd\, from 10am to 2pm at Island Plaza on Granville Island! Print Day in May is a global celebration where printmakers all over the world share their love of printmaking\, and Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery will be marking the occasion by hosting a free to the public\, pop-up postcard printing event just outside DPW’s front doors! With a selection of pre-carved designs to choose from\, and the help of our printmakers\, visitors will be able to print their very own postcards to take home. This event is open to anybody who stops by 1640 Johnston Street\, from 10am to 2pm\, on May 2nd\, 2026.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/print-day-in-may
LOCATION:Dundarave Print Workshop\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Educational Events,Learning,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20250619T204622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T030500Z
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SUMMARY:Choose-Day
DESCRIPTION:Make your mind up with this audience favourite. A night where our audience gets to pick the who\, what\, and where of our scenes by drawing cards\, shouting suggestions and writing inspirations! It’s all up to you – Happy Choose-Day! \nChoose your price tickets are either $10-$15-$20! You pick how much you pay!
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/choose-day
LOCATION:The Improv Centre\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260313T230641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T230641Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Ideas: Melissa Auf der Maur
DESCRIPTION:An acclaimed musician\, photographer\, curator and producer\, Melissa Auf der Maur is best known as the former bassist of rock bands Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins. Her remarkable debut memoir\, Even the Good Girls Will Cry\, is a vivid dispatch from the last analog decade. \nDon’t miss this intimate event with the ’90s Alternative era icon\, who sits down for a conversation with CBC Radio host Lisa Christiansen. Books will be for sale at the event from Book Warehouse\, a division of Black Bond Books\, with an audience Q+A after the talk.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/books-ideas-melissa-auf-der-maur
LOCATION:The Revue Stage
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260416T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T184553Z
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SUMMARY:Proof
DESCRIPTION:Stage 4th’s Proof is a Mandarin production with English subtitles of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play. \nA notebook is found in an old house. Inside is a mathematical proof so extraordinary it could change the field. But who wrote it — the brilliant\, unraveling father who devoted his life to mathematics\, or the daughter who barely completed a few university courses? As the question deepens\, so does the play. Proof becomes more than a mystery about authorship. It is also about inheritance\, love\, pain\, and the fear of becoming the person who shaped you. In the end\, every character is searching for proof of something — truth\, worth\, or love.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/proof
LOCATION:The Revue Stage\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260428T190138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T190138Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:ARTS UMBRELLA’S EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL IS BACK! \nTickets are on sale now! Arts Umbrella’s Expressions Theatre Festival returns to Granville Island this April 25- June 12\, with an exciting line-up of shows in store at the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre. \nThis festival is a celebration of the culmination of a year of work for Arts Umbrella’s talented Pre-Professional Theatre Program and Yearlong Intensive students.⁠\n⁠\nExpressions Festival is presented by RBC.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/expressions-theatre-festival
LOCATION:Arts Umbrella
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260427T221813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T221813Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Umbrella Expressions Festival
DESCRIPTION:ARTS UMBRELLA’S EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL IS BACK! \nTickets are on sale now! Arts Umbrella’s Expressions Theatre Festival returns to Granville Island this April 25- June 12\, with an exciting line-up of shows in store at the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre. This festival is a celebration of the culmination of a year of work for Arts Umbrella’s talented Pre-Professional Theatre Program and Year-long Intensive students.⁠\n⁠\nExpressions Festival is presented by RBC.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/arts-umbrella-expressions-festival
LOCATION:Arts Umbrella
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Kids Stuff,Live Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260402T212235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T181444Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Fashion in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Granville Island for Slow Fashion in Action as part of Fashion Revolution Week! This free\, outdoor public event brings the community together to explore sustainable fashion\, creativity\, and repair. \nWhat’s happening: \n\nMending Workshops: Learn hands-on techniques to repair and extend the life of your clothes. All levels welcome.\nArt Installation: Created by Nicole Dextras.\nCollective Project: Contribute to a community-led art + fashion initiative.\nPanel Conversation: Hear from changemakers in ethical and sustainable fashion.\n\nPut together by Fashion Revolution in collaboration with Dreamstill\, LaSalle College and Granville Island. This event is open to all ages\, fashion lovers\, students\, and anyone curious about slow fashion. Bring an item to mend or just come to learn and be inspired! \nAn immersive art installation will highlight the impact of fashion consumption\, while a connected panel talk on Saturday April 25 will bring together diverse voices to discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry today.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/slow-fashion-in-action
LOCATION:Ocean Artworks – Covered outdoor public space & pavillion\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Learning,Visual Arts,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260313T225258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T225805Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Art Industry: Professional Practices for Emerging Artists with Pennylane Shen
DESCRIPTION:Designed for emerging fine artists of all mediums\, this unique 3-hour seminar offers a comprehensive introduction to navigating the commercial and public art industry. Renowned artist consultant Pennylane Shen will lead the session\, condensing her esteemed 12-week course into a practical guide covering gallery representation\, portfolio presentation\, marketing\, and standard industry practices. Hosted by Opus Art Supplies at Arts Umbrella\, the event provides attendees with complimentary note-taking materials to help strategize their career growth. Doors open at 12:30 PM for a prompt 1:00 PM start\, making this an invaluable opportunity for artists looking to sustainably expand their exhibition repertoire.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/navigating-the-art-industry-professional-practices-for-emerging-artists-with-pennylane-shen
LOCATION:Arts Umbrella
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260306T052408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T052408Z
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SUMMARY:WONDERWALL
DESCRIPTION:WONDERWALL is a heartfelt comedy by Canadian playwright\, James Barclay. This moving piece of theatre blends laughter with tears in a uniquely uplifting way. WONDERWALL had its world premiere production run last year in North Vancouver\, to rave reviews and accolades.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/wonderwall
LOCATION:The Nest
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260313T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T211607Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Ideas: Yann Martel
DESCRIPTION:Yann Martel’s 2001 philosophical adventure\, Life of Pi\, was a runaway global phenomenon—it won the Booker Prize and CBC’s Canada Reads\, spent more than a year on the New York Times bestseller list\, and was adapted to an Oscar-winning film and a Tony-winning play. The Canadian author continued to achieve success with Beatrice and Virgil\, The High Mountains of Portugal\, and now\, his highly anticipated fifth novel: Son of Nobody. \nDon’t miss Yann Martel in Vancouver for one night only at the Lindsay Family Stage (formerly known as the Granville Island Stage)\, in conversation with award-winning writer and educator Aislinn Hunter\, whose most recent book is the bestselling novel The Certainties. Books will be for sale at the event from Book Warehouse\, a division of Black Bond Books\, with an audience Q+A and book signing after the talk.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/books-ideas-yann-martel
LOCATION:Lindsay Family Stage (formerly Granville Island Stage)\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260324T184840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T184840Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing + Wine
DESCRIPTION:Join the Federation of Canadian Artists for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection. Whether a seasoned artist or just curious about life drawing\, this welcoming session invites everyone to sketch\, sip\, and socialize. Featuring model Ann Narky from NOOD Life Drawing\, participants will have three hours to practice figure drawing skills in a supportive studio environment. All skill levels welcome. No prior experience necessary— limited easels and supplies are available.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/life-drawing-wine
LOCATION:Federation of Canadian Artists\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 4B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260324T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T185639Z
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SUMMARY:Art Trivia Night at Granville Island Brewing Taproom
DESCRIPTION:FCA Art Trivia Night\, presented in partnership with Granville Island Brewing\, invites participants to test their knowledge of famous artworks\, iconic artists\, contemporary culture\, and surprising creative facts. Guests can form teams with friends or join one on arrival to enjoy multiple rounds of art-themed trivia in a relaxed brewery setting. The event promises prizes for the winning team\, engaging conversation\, and a lively sense of community on Granville Island. Open to all experience levels\, this evening is perfect for practicing artists\, students\, or anyone who loves a fun and challenging art experience.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/art-trivia-night-at-granville-island-brewing-taproom
LOCATION:Granville Island Brewing Co.\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260313T224806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T224806Z
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SUMMARY:Decked Out: Skateboard Art with Acrylic Markers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Opus Granville Island on March 21 and March 28 from 2:30–4:30 PM for a free skateboard deck art session using POSCA paint markers. \nSkate culture meets studio practice as our team demonstrates how to build bold graphic designs\, confident linework\, and layered colour on a skateboard deck surface. \nThis event is free to attend and open to all. Materials are not provided. You’re welcome to watch\, get inspired\, and learn techniques — or jump in and follow along by purchasing your own POSCA markers and skateboard deck!
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/decked-out-skateboard-art-with-acrylic-markers
LOCATION:Opus Framing & Art Supplies Ltd.\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Kids Stuff,Sports & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260306T051552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T051552Z
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SUMMARY:Franklinland
DESCRIPTION:Sure\, Benjamin Franklin may have been one of the greatest scientific minds of all time\, but that totally did not make him a great dad. What was it like to be the only son of this legend in his own time? Pressure\, much? With contemporary wit and a sharply critical perspective\, this irreverent comedy satirizes Franklin and his prodigious vanity\, poking at the tension that grows between cherished ideals—of family\, of an American republic—and their imperfect reality.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/franklinland
LOCATION:Lindsay Family Stage (formerly Granville Island Stage)\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260306T054804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T054804Z
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SUMMARY:Around the Kitchen Table: Crafting Connections
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores the intrinsic connection between making and communication\, proposing the physical act of creation as a language in its own right. Rooted in gesture rather than speech\, the works consider how knowledge\, memory\, and care are transmitted through the hands—across generations\, cultures\, and stages of life. Shaped as much by lived experience as by material\, each piece positions making as both an intimate and communal act\, where meaning is formed through touch\, repetition\, and shared presence.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/around-the-kitchen-table-crafting-connections
LOCATION:Craft Council of BC Shop & Gallery\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260119T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T210045Z
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SUMMARY:That's gay! comedy
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver’s favourite queer comedy show\, That’s gay! comedy\, is back again for Just For Laughs! Hosted by Erin Purghart and featuring Canada’s funniest homos\, catch That’s gay! comedy on Sunday\, February 22nd at 7pm at the Revue Stage on Granville Island! All are welcome – whether you’re queer\, trans\, straight\, questioning\, or just drink oat milk because you’re lactose-intolerant – you don’t have to be queer to enjoy comedy by some of the city’s best comedians who just so happen to be queer!
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/thats-gay-comedy
LOCATION:The Revue Stage\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103639
CREATED:20260218T215402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T215402Z
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SUMMARY:Ayapacha: Cooking for Change
DESCRIPTION:Cooking for Change is an annual celebration that brings together chefs\, farmers\, and organizations leading the way toward a more sustainable food future. This year’s theme “From Seed to Soul” explores what it means to create a circular food system\, where nothing goes to waste and everything gives back. From soil to plate to compost\, every part of the cycle connects us — to the land\, to each other\, and to a shared responsibility for the planet. Through interactive workshops\, tasting experiences\, live music\, and local partnerships\, we celebrate the creativity and collaboration driving real change.
URL:https://vqytgczlqq0.c.updraftclone.com/event/ayapacha-cooking-for-change
LOCATION:False Creek Community Centre\, Canada\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Food and Drink,Learning,Workshops, Talks & Forums
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