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Latin American Heritage Month

Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada

For the fourth consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, online workshops, forums, Video mapping and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and its influence in BC and Canada. Latin American […]

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Vancouver Writers Festival

Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Vancouver Writers Fest celebrates their 35th anniversary this year by welcoming audiences back to Granville Island for their flagship Festival from October 17–23. This year's Festival features 80 events, including 6 curated by the 2022 Guest Curator: journalist and 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Omar El Akkad. Youth events can be attended in-person or […]

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Latin Market

Vancouver, BC, Canada

We are growing with our Latin Market Ft Dia de Muertos. Enjoy tacos, tamales, quesadillas, hot chocolate, mulled wine, and more, from over 30 vendors! There will also be workshops, face painting, and live music. We will have a designated area for children and seniors, and there are many surprises that should not be missed! […]

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29th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Secret Lantern Society presents the 29th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year with the Vancouver Morris Men on a sweet little lantern walk. Bring your lanterns to the front of the False Creek Community Centre and follow the big sun lantern to a mystery location! Performances […]

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Hot Chocolate Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival is back again, from January 14 – February 14, with two participants on Granville Island! Their motto: “Hot Chocolate Makes You Happy!” Yes. Yes it does. Visit Kasama Chocolates and A la Mode for their original takes on this drink, perfect for warming up in these cold grey months. But let’s […]

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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is one of Vancouver’s signature events. Produced each January, the Festival expands the horizons of Vancouver artists and audiences with work that is visionary, genre-bending, multi-disciplined, startling and original. The Festival showcases acclaimed international, Canadian and local artists and mixes them together with an alchemy that inspires audiences, rejuvenates […]

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The Lantern City

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Let’s hop into a colourful and bright new year with LunarFest! CMHC is partnering with the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association for this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations, to bring The Lantern City to Granville Island. In the fourth year of this city-wide project, with Granville Island’s support, the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association will be creating […]

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Dine Out Vancouver Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dine Out Vancouver Festival is about community, collaboration, and sharing Vancouver’s culinary story with the world. Along with the Wines of British Columbia, and a host of other Community Partners, Destination Vancouver is proud to continue to showcase Vancouver’s culinary talent as well as the many different culinary and cultural experiences that only a city […]

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LunarFest Vancouver

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brand new this year, LunarFest Vancouver is moving their Lunar New Year Celebrations to Granville Island – Ocean Artworks and will host cultural activities on the weekends, free to the public, from Jan 21-Feb 21. Activities will range from craft workshops to music performances. More information will be posted on their website in the coming […]

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Art, Eat & Sip on Granville Island

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Get set for another extraordinary night of art, eating and drinking on Granville Island. Visit resident artists, local producers of beer and spirits, and taste dishes from several of the island’s finest restaurants, breweries and distilleries. This event is part of Dine Out Fest. Participants will have a chance to meet the artists, chefs, tour breweries […]

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On the Rise – Presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC

Public Market Courtyard Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

On the Rise, presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC-Granville Island, is a free pop-up music concert in the Public Market Courtyard. Come on out on May 20 for an afternoon of music featuring local singer-songwriter Van Lefan; DJ Chip$ and her creative mix of Chinese-language music; and multilingual musicians Sophie Yung and Iris Lee. […]

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.

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Talking Stick Festival – Summer Solstice Celebration with Logan Staats

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Experience an unforgettable evening at “Summer Solstice Celebration with Logan Staats,” where Indigenous art and culture come to life. This captivating event features a diverse mix of ceremony, storytelling, dance, […]

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Blind Pig Festival

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Blind Pig Festival has created a magical space for artists to share their music with the public. With over 80 days of music on Granville Island – bringing a […]

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Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Coastal Jazz returns to Granville Island this summer! As one of Canada's premier jazz festivals, this year's event promises to be an extraordinary experience for both seasoned jazz aficionados and […]

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Indian Summer Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse […]

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Vancouver International Fringe Festival

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +7 more

Pushing the limits of performing arts in true Fringe fashion, Vancouver Fringe returns for 2023 with 85+ blistering new acts from Sep 7 – 17.  From emerging local artists to trailblazing talent from all across the globe, this year will see more theatre, comedy, dance, drag, spoken word and music descend on our doorstep than […]

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Culture Days: Sea of Small Change

Amy Stewart - Abstract Artist Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Step into a realm where creativity and friendship converge, as we proudly present Sea of Small Change, a dynamic group exhibition featuring seven remarkable women artists, each of whom was challenged to create small works: each under 2 feet, in addition to a single larger piece featuring the colour lapis lazuli or ultramarine. This showcase celebrates […]

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Vancouver International Flamenco Festival: Place: Rosanna Terracciano

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Place is a solo trilogy of cities, interpreted by Rosanna Terracciano, with choreography by Myriam Allard (Montréal), Juan Carlos Lérida (Barcelona) and Terracciano: CALGARY: a ghost story of love and hate; NAPOLI: a folk dance of language and seed; and SEVILLA: a lullaby to another life.

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Culture Days on Granville lsland

Go on a Date with Culture and enjoy a variety of live events, demonstrations, and the best of local talent. Makers, Artists & Artisans demonstrate their incredible talents, in unique locations on Granville Island. Celebrate music and community at the Vancity Roots & Reggae Festival, learn about the history of the Dia De los Muertos […]

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Culture Days: Pop Up Dances

Expect the unexpected as intriguing and exhilarating dances pop up in unusual spaces across Granville Island. In celebration of New Works 30th Anniversary, Pop Up Dances will feature 30 performances over the two days involving more than 30 artists! Pop Up Dances are site-specific performances that celebrate dance in all its forms. From Indigenous Hoop […]

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Vancouver International Flamenco Festival BC Showcase

Picnic Pavilion 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC, Canada

A showcase of some of BC’s most acclaimed Flamenco artists including Flamenco Rosario as part of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. We are pleased to present the work of Vancouver & Victoria-based Flamenco dance and music artists including Calle Verde, Liat Har Lev, Los Mozaicos, Peter Mole and Friends, Linda Hayes, Jhoely Triana, Kara Wiebe, […]

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Vancouver International Flamenco Festival: RITE: La Otra Orilla (Montreal)

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

With this explosive and visceral show, La Otra Orilla (Montreal) wipes the slate clean and returns to its roots, to the foundations of the art of flamenco. RITE is the perfect balance of body, voice, guitar, and percussion—four artists at the height of their craft in complete harmony: Myriam Allard, Hedi Graja, Caroline Planté and […]

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Latin American Heritage Month

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Latino Heritage Month celebrates its 4th year on Granville Island! Join us for events and installations all over Granville Island, celebrating the enriching Latino culture and our connection and influence in BC and Canada. With food, art, and performances, including a Latin Market featuring the Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone to […]

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Vancouver Writers Festival

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +4 more

Celebrate the 36th year of the Vancouver Writers Fest! Over 115 authors appearing in-person at over 80 events across Granville Island. Events for students, youth, families, and adults, including events curated by Guest Curator Elamin Adbelmahmoud, featuring topics ranging from Blackness as a portal, and witchy novels, to the precariousness of our modern state and […]

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Granville Island Festive Lights

November 12th until January 3rd, daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking after 6pm, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it […]

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Chutzpah! Festival: FORGE

IE Creative Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Part of the Chutzpah Festival’s exploration of how artists address difficult histories, FORGE is a captivating multi-day performance piece examining how places of trauma are memorialized. Jewish, Queer UK Artist Rachel Mars builds and rebuilds a replica of the replica gate installed at Dachau after the original was stolen, accompanied by a soundscape drawn from […]

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All Aboard Skate Festival + Green Ramp

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

All Aboard is a family friendly event that celebrates skateboarding, culture, art and community. There will be scheduled programming for youth & adults and the return of our Green Ramp! […]

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30th Annual Solstice Celebration

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The Secret Lantern Society presents the 30th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year by joining one of the 3 processions. At 6pm, processions at Leg in Boot Square and Vanier Park will make their way to Triangle Square, where they will join each other and converge in […]

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Labyrinth of Light – 30th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The labyrinth has long been used for meditation, prayer and sites of ritual in various cultures around the world. Created with over 500 pure beeswax candles, the Winter Solstice Labyrinth in Performance Works invites you to warm yourself in a self-guided ceremony intended to help release old attachments and envision new possibilities as the darkest […]

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14th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival

Kasama Chocolate Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +1 more

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 […]

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Dine Out Vancouver 2024

Tap & Barrel Bridges Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +4 more

Dine Out Vancouver Festival is about community, collaboration, and sharing Vancouver’s culinary story with the world. Along with the Wines of British Columbia, and a host of other Community Partners, […]

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asses.masses

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

asses.masses is a custom-made video game about labour, technophobia and sharing the load of revolution, designed to be played from beginning to end in a live theatre. This is gaming […]

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Dear Laila

The Fishbowl Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dear Laila shares the Palestinian experience of displacement and resistance through the story of one family, exposing how war and exile infiltrate the everyday and the domestic. In this intimate, […]

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Sound of the Beast

The Revue Stage - Red Gate Arts Society Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Urgent, intimate, and magnetic, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard gives a performance of profound poetic justice with storytelling, spoken word, and rap. Humour and timing provide sharp contrast to hardened realities. Doughnut […]

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because i love the diversity (this micro-attitude, we all have it)

Behind the Waterfront Theatre on Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC, Canada

A random encounter with a camera on the streets of Tallinn, Estonia made choreographer and dancer Rakesh Sukesh a momentary poster boy for a right-wing news channel’s campaign against immigration […]

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Event Series Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales […]

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Event Series Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Vancouver Lantern Festival Workshops

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales […]

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Lanternfest: Bamboo Workshop

Arts Umbrella Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This gentle light is the fruit of traditional knowledge paired with modern interpretations. Founder of the Bamboo Says brand Huei-Ting Tsai believes that the natural beauty of bamboo can speak for itself.  Whether you are a beginner or an advanced weaver, this is a workshop not to be missed: learn about the weaving culture of […]

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MOTHER CLOUD Spatial Sound Festival

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Strathcona Spatial Sound Society and Lobe are excited to invite audiences to MOTHER CLOUD, a 5-day winter festival that presents new work in spatial sound on a large-scale, omni-directional speaker […]

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Whisky & Words

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Embark on a whisky lover’s dream with unlimited tastings from top distilleries across Vancouver, British Columbia, and the world, featuring the finest spirits from Scotland, Canada, Japan, and more. But that’s not all—engage in the thrill of our vibrant silent auction, where you can bid on unique items and exclusive experiences from the best of […]

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Waterfront Theatre Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +4 more

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 27 to June 2 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all […]

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Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +2 more

The 39th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival offers a balance of free and ticketed performances from June 21 to June 30, 2024. Granville Island will be the hub […]

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Indian Summer Festival

Performance Works Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Celebrating its 14th year, the Indian Summer Festival in Vancouver, running from July 4-14, 2024, promises an extraordinary exploration of arts and culture under this year’s evocative theme, PARADOX. This […]

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