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 an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal process at their new studios, followed by a Q & A session with Ballet BC company artists. Open […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
