This exhibition explores the persistence of time, continuum, lifecycles in nature, the infinite ebb and flow of matter, and the personification of water as source. Artist Valerie Durant reflects on mortality, aging, and the human condition, touching on themes of loss and human fragility. The painterly images, incorporate analog and digital processes, including scans, reversals, […]
One lucky improviser is looking for love in The Bachelor-ish! Inspired by the hit reality series The Bachelor, a charming singleton will embark on a whirlwind romantic journey, meeting a cast of eccentric contestants—created entirely by suggestions from the audience! From dramatic limo entrances to heartfelt one-on-one dates, family meetings, and the all-important final rose […]
Arts Umbrella's Expressions Festival brings inspired, cutting-edge performances, and innovative showcases centered around celebrating their talented young artists. The 2025 line-up includes: Seasaw The Forests Wild Newsies JR Between The Lines L.O.V.E Tickets can be purchased at the following link: Arts Umbrella Expressions Festival Tickets
Upstart and Crow partners with New Leaf for a fascinating, hands-on, two-day workshop in which attendees can transform a short poem into print form. You’ll learn the essentials of letterpress, including inking and printing techniques, how to set your own type, and how to operate the press yourselves. The end result will be a broadsheet with your chosen, […]
Gala Benefit Concert, Hopes and Dreams is a fundraiser whose proceeds will be benefiting the traumatized children of Odesa, Ukraine, Vancouver's sister city. The headliners will be Luba Goy, a well-known comedienne and TV personality and the Dovbush Dancers, one of the best Ukrainian dance groups in Canada. Visit the tables outside the theatre for […]
Fashion Revolution celebrates sustainable fashion with interactive workshops and stations. Participants will be able to join a T-shirt upcycling workshop, where they will learn how to recover yarn from old knitwear and transform it into embroidery and crochet coasters, promoting textile recycling. A mending and repair workshop will teach hands-on techniques to extend the life […]
The 41st annual Vancouver Sun Run will take place in the streets of downtown Vancouver on Sunday morning, April 27th. In 2024 the Vancouver Sun Run attracted 45,000 participants – runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair participants. Already Canada’s biggest and best run, we are looking at over 47,000 participants in the largest post pandemic run […]
The 2025 Works on Paper Exhibition, hosted by the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), invites artists worldwide to explore the creative potential of paper in response to evolving technology and growing environmental awareness. Open to all, the exhibition challenges artists to work with commercially defined paper as a substrate, showcasing its versatility in mediums such […]
Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery will be celebrating Print Day in May on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10am to 2pm on Granville Island! Print Day in May is a global celebration where printmakers all over the world share their love of printmaking on the first Saturday of May. Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery will be […]
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 […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
