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Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach

Foreshore Park Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join the Parks Canada Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach team to learn all about Southern Resident Killer Whales, the ocean ecosystem, and actions we can take to help protect them. Are you a paddler or boater? Stop by to learn about safe boating around marine mammals. You can find them in the park at the […]

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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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Fools at Play: A Clown Cabaret

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

Come one, come all to FOOLS AT PLAY, a clown spectacular on Granville Island, presented by Axis Theatre Company and Granville Island. A celebration of nonsense, silliness and complete absurdity, this family-friendly Clown Cabaret marks the final showcase of works created and performed by Axis’ CLOWN TURN CREATION intensive participants.

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Canoe Cultures

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

We look forward to welcoming back Canoe Cultures for their third year of programming on Granville Island. Canoe Cultures is an Indigenous lead organization, dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe, and the artists who create them. They present visual and performing arts as their primary means of transmitting Indigenous culture and communicating […]

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Kids on Wheels Zone

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

Kids as young as 18 months are invited to practice riding our balance bikes in a fun interactive riding course! We also provide helmets — kids just need to show up!

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Preschool for Grownups

Lynn Falconer Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A transformational experience in self expression and creativity, disguised as a sculpture workshop. This course is for artists and aspiring artists of all skill and experience levels. Although there is some instruction on technique, the emphasis is mostly on learning to move past the barriers that keep us creatively stuck and to actually ‘see’ like […]

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Arts Umbrella Open House and Registration Fair

Arts Umbrella Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join Arts Umbrella on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM for an Open House and Registration Fair! This event will take place at 1400 Johnston Street, […]

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Ballet BC Move: Fall 2023 classes and workshops

Ballet BC 1286 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Ballet BC's new classes and workshops program features drop-in classes in ballet and yoga, plus progressive series in ballet, tango, contemporary, Pilates, and creative immersion. Learn from the top instructors in […]

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Culture Days: Open Session with Ballet BC

Ballet BC 1286 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Ballet BC invites you to an exciting open studio rehearsal as the company prepares for its tour to the Fall for Dance Festivals in New York City and Toronto. Get […]

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Arts Umbrella National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Arts Umbrella Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

On September 30th, all Arts Umbrella students, families, and friends are invited and encouraged to join them for a meaningful day of reflection and education. Activities and talks will be age-appropriate and led by Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers. Drop-in activities run from 10am to 3pm; lectures and activities that require reservations are available on […]

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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 […]

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