Donald Margulies’ Time Stands Still focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts […]
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 […]
The dynamic world premiere of Accumulation is a transcontinental performance project by Co.ERASGA Dance, in collaboration with participating artists from the United States (New York), Canada and France. Body, dance, movement, sound, costumes, sculpture, and visual objects were all components in the making of this unique live performance event. Accumulation is a creative venture that speaks to the challenges […]
The Improv Centre presents a live stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Lukas Purm featuring international headliners, touring pros and hottest talent from across Canada as seen at JFL, CBC, Netflix, House of Comedy and more!
From Scrooges to Grinches and Krampuses to Hans Grubers, there’s something inherently funny about holiday cynics who begrudgingly give in to seasonal merriment. Back to the Holidays is an homage to Back to the Future and A Christmas Carol, and explores holidays of the past, present, and future through the lens of an eccentric scientist who is tasked with helping […]
Step into the enchanting realm of nature. Unlock the secrets of ancient forests, bask in the phenomena of the physical world, and revel in the vibrant symphony of wildlife. Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and VVJ present The 2nd Annual Supernatural Kiki Ball that honours the natural world and where life & energy storm the scene. […]
A “Once Upon a Time” tale re-imagined for twice as much fun! Not your traditional Snow White, this clever twist on the beloved fairy tale is a two-actor take that’s irresistibly playful and oh-so smart. With lightning quick switches, the duet morphs into 14 characters, retelling (along with a song or three!) the story of Snow White, all […]
International Comedian & Weird-Lil’-Gremlin, Amica Hunter (of A Little Bit Off), gets under your skin and crushes your funny bone in this hilarious, captivating, and sometimes-unsettling-comedy about skeletons, and the […]
The moms are back in the creative kitchen and ready to turn the “season of giving” into the “season of forgiving.” Enjoy a theatrical feast flavoured with big Santa belly […]
Poor Hansel and Gretel ... they're all grown up and hoping to strike it rich as social influencers. Unfortunately, nobody's following them. Their parents are sick-and-tired of paying for everything, […]
The Sketch Show with No Name makes its return to the stage at The Improv Centre! UNSS have assembled a team of Vancouver comedians with hilarious ideas for a glorious […]
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 […]
Whether it was the best, worst, or most middling year of your life, this show will be a therapeutic “thank you” or “**** you” to 2023! Come and share with […]
What better way to bid 2023 a fond farewell than with libations and laughter? Come join us for an evening full of fun and frivolity. Our three showtimes make ringing […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Improv Centre is bringing improv troupes from around the world to perform for Vancouver audiences! Degrees of Error – Bristol, England Dad's Garage – Atlanta, Georgia, USA Glass Clown – […]
After coming into some money thanks in part to his government job with Expo 67, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, Orin and his family are living well on […]
Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 71 books for children. His books are available in over forty countries throughout the world. With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, he explores important and timely subjects. It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. Mermaid’s new show […]
When a non-descript University’s development plans involve the destruction of all “degenerate" and "unnecessary” clubs and societies, one Frat-star and his house of "Himbos" must team up with a "Theatre […]
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” […]
This is a storytelling show about the childhood of comedian Julie Kim. Julie was born to parents who immigrated from South Korea. Julie lived with her family in a small […]
Welcome aboard the good Ladyship at the "NEST" May 2-4th for an uproarious journey through the high seas of hilarity. Her Ladyship is an all-female Vancouver-based sketch comedy group. Back […]
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.
