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Latin American Heritage Month

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada +3 more

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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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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Circle Craft Artist Pop Up: Pen Hsuan Hsing of ArtPen Studios

Circle Craft Co-op (Net Loft) Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an extraordinary pop-up event featuring ArtPen Studio's holiday collection, where you'll find fun holiday gifts like Tangram-inspired puzzle sets – the perfect holiday presents! Plus, you'll have the chance to meet the talented artist in person. Don't miss this unique opportunity to shop for handcrafted treasures and connect with the creative minds […]

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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 that are as unique as each one of us.  Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]

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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 that are as unique as each one of us.  Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]

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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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FLEET Studios Open House

Construction of FLEET studios one and two is currently underway on Granville Island. Come visit the team in January, say hello, and learn more about what is happening with FLEET in the coming months. Coffee, Tea, and refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are suggested but not required. To RSVP please email [email protected].

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Sustainable Fashion Showcase in Fashion Revolution Week

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

Join us for an immersive and interactive fashion experience with Vancouver’s leading designers and fashion students in innovation and sustainability. Featuring designs by Nicole Dextras, Ana D’Carvalho, Valentina Valor Ruiz and LaSalle College Fashion students. Presenting a Free Denim Upcycling Workshop, “Stitch & Style: From Jeans to Bags” and a street performance with “Forest Warrior” […]

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Les Dames D’Escoffier Chef Encounters and Culinary ‘Garage Sale’

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

Join this well known, philanthropic culinary & hospitality association on Sunday, April 14th as they facilitate a ‘Chef Speed Dating’ long table, offering young cooks & culinary students a mentorship moment with some of the city’s top chefs. Sign up is on site.  Find your culinary treasures in a pop-up open market offering vintage, collectable […]

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Safe Boating Event

Granville Island Public Marina

National Safe Boating Awareness Week will kick off in Vancouver this Thursday, May 16, with an event at Granville Island that will help boaters, recreational water users and paddlers stay safe on local waterways. The free event will give those planning to hit the water this year the opportunity to tour response vessels and talk […]

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Heidelberg Open House

Ocean Concrete Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Come explore the inner workings of a concrete plant on Granville Island! There will be a live band, face painting, a giant sand box, and much more. We will also be sharing information and answering questions about what Heidelberg Materials is doing to be a sustainable company, not only here in Vancouver, but throughout North […]

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Negar Jazbi Artist Pop-Up Event

Experience the captivating work of Iranian-Canadian artist Negar Jazbi at the Circle Craft Store on Granville Island, June 1-2. Specializing in fashion accessories, Negar combines craftsmanship, design, and technology to create stunning purses. During this pop-up event, she will be in-store conducting live demonstrations and selling her unique pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet […]

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Arts Umbrella Registration Fair

Arts Umbrella Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Come by Arts Umbrella on June 8 to explore all the creative programs we have to offer for the upcoming year. We will have in-house experts at the ready to help you learn more about Art & Design, Theatre, Music & Film, and Dance. And to top it off, we will be able to register […]

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