BC Events

On now until February 17 | Vancouver Art Gallery

Labyrinth best describes the work as each piece has a detail or texture that will move your eye through the art like a maze. This is a drawing show! An exhibition showcasing over 25 one-of-a-kind artworks; a progression of Chrissy’s abstractions, over the last decade. Chrissy graduated now over 20 years ago from Concordia University...

Experience the nostalgia of the iconic Stardust Roller Rink at Guildford Town Centre. Reimagined as Skate Stardust, this 1,690-square-foot roller rink features a vibrant graffiti wall, neon lights, and a DJ booth, transporting visitors back to the golden era of roller skating in the 90s. This initiative celebrates community history, providing a space for families...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere of Formline : Calligraphy, The Creative Synergy of Bill Reid and Bob Reid from September 18, 2024 – January 26, 2025. Guest curated by Dr. Martine Reid, the exhibition explores the creative relationship between Haida artist Bill Reid and famed printmaker, calligrapher, and close...

Playhouse features artworks from over 20 Canadian artists and presents the Gordon Smith Gallery as a place to experience stories, meet characters, and transform the spaces we inhabit in order to unveil unseen narratives. The exhibition sets the stage for us to consider ways in which the physical, social, cultural, and imagined qualities of a...

On now until October 31 | Streams across BC

On now until October 31 | Vancouver Aquarium

Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors is in it’s 24th YEAR of scares, frights and fun, making it the longest running, independently-owned scare attraction in the Lower Mainland!! All 5 haunted houses are included in the price of a ticket and there’s only ONE LINE that gets you into all the houses. Houses range from classics...

As the evening shadows lengthen and the crisp autumn air settles in, Fort Langley National Historic Site invites you to step into the past with Grave Tales—an immersive, thrilling experience. Join us on-site or take a guided journey through the historic village of Fort Langley, where the past whispers through every corner. This exclusive after-dark...

Lipont Gallery presents Summer Blue Series – Watercolour Paintings by Fucai Zhao Featuring Vancouver cityscape and landscape watercolours by artist Fucai Zhao. Lipont Gallery is presenting dozens of Chinese artist Fucai Zhao’s recent watercolour paintings to the audience in the Greater Vancouver area for the first time. Zhao graduated from the China Academy of Art...

Geoffrey Farmer: The Sound of Footsteps as Summer Walks Away runs from October 16 to December 14, 2024. The exhibition presents new works by Geoffrey Farmer, featuring cardboard box dioramas with paper cutouts that explore formative events and memories from his upbringing in Dundarave, West Vancouver. Inspired by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung’s (1875–1961) Active Imagination...

Evil and fear lurk in the darkest shadows, for the Halloween season is finally here! Join us for family-friendly chills and thrills this Halloween. Festivities at the Museum run over four days, with spooky activities to chill adults and kids alike. This event typically sells out. Underground Tour: Venture by train into the eerie, shadowy...

As a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, proceeds from the auction play a crucial role in helping us reduce barriers to arts participation for the under-served children, youth and adults in our community. This year, funds raised through the auction will support Place des Arts’ program subsidies and community outreach initiatives, as well as the...

Dovercourt Crypt is our humble haunted house in central Lynn Valley, run by local Halloween enthusiasts and their living dead-icated team of actors and volunteers, in support of the BC Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund and sponsored by LynnValleyLife.com.. Come visit us this Halloween season at the corner of Dovercourt Road and Maginnis Avenue for a...

October 21 to 27 on Global BC

Gary Segal launched the Bring Back Hope Initiative for Ethiopia after meeting Dr. Rick Hodes in order to support Rick’s humanitarian mission and to create hope for the hundreds of spinal cord patients that would otherwise be doomed to suffer an early death without the intervention of Dr. Hodes and Dr. Boachie. The life-saving partnership...

A spotlight on the sensational ladies of song and dance from the golden era of Hollywood All Singing! All Dancing! All Women Who Wow! Classic film scholar Michael van den Bos swings his spotlight onto the sensational ladies of song and dance who lit up movie screens with their powerful and breathtaking talents including Julie...

Join us for the 20th Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale! Date: Wednesday, October 23 Time: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre Held during Community Inclusion Month in BC, this free event is a vibrant celebration of creativity and collaboration in the community. Join us to experience the incredible...

Being skilled at your craft is no longer enough. Annabelle King is a brand strategist with more than two decades of experience. She’s worked at top agencies in Europe and Canada — and has been running a consultancy for 6 years. But it wasn’t until she stopped selling her services — and started selling outcomes...

October 24 to 27 | Vancouver Convention Centre West

Prepare for an extraordinary evening as Science World presents a special edition of Mystery After Dark: Brawl at the Ball. This is a murder mystery evening with a fatal corkscrew TWIST featuring special guests from Boom! Pro Wrestling who will perform short high-octane wrestling matches as part of the mystery. All the while, guests will...

Lipont Gallery presents – Group Exhibition THE JOURNEY – Painting, Ceramic and Installation by andy.c, Claudia Shen, and Xin Wen Featuring Painting, Drawing, Ceramic, Fibre Art, and Installation, by Richmond-based artists andy.c, Claudia Shen, and Xin Wen. The three participating artists know each other and have all sought the meaning of life, the tenacious spirit...

In celebration of Latin America Heritage Month, DanceHouse, in partnership with Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, presents the hotly anticipated Vancouver premiere of Agustina Videla’s intoxicating Social Tango, on stage October 24-26, 2024 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. An exploration of tango and its role as an essential life force in Argentine culture, Social...

Curious or concerned about BC’s new building code changes and what impact they can have on housing in the province? The BC government recently approved single-egress building code changes, allowing small apartment buildings up to six storeys high to have a single exit staircase. This new policy can create opportunities for “missing middle” developments and...