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Witnessing the Truth of Residential Schools: Honouring the Children

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

The Reconciliation Wall at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church will feature a cedar house post carved by renowned Squamish Nation artist, Xwalacktun, O.B.C. Bring your family and friends, hear the story of the house post, meet Xwalacktun, see the house post as it is being carved, and help carve some wood off! Hosted by Reconciliation Matters […]

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Latin American Heritage Month Festival

For the third consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, and we are excited to say that Granville Island will be playing host to many events this year, including the art exhibition Perceptions of Mother Earth and Altar des Muertos in Ocean Artworks. Learn about and enjoy Latin American history and […]

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Vancouver Writers Festival 2021

Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Words shape our world: they can delight, inspire, provoke, comfort and unite—as do the authors, journalists and poets who wield them. The Vancouver Writers Festival, which runs from October 18 to 24, encourages readers of all ages to explore the power of storytelling, and books, through dozens of events with local and international writers. This […]

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All Aboard 2021

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

Vancouver Skateboard Coalition and Granville Island presents All Aboard 2021, a two-day family friendly celebration of skateboard community and culture. All Aboard brings together diverse groups within Vancouver including all-women’s skateboard organizations, adult beginner skateboarders, children’s groups, BIPOC and LGBTQ skateboarding community. Following the success of the All Aboard event in 2019 and the limited […]

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Secret Lantern Society Solstice Celebration 2021

The Winter Solstice Lantern Festival is now in its 28th year and celebrates Vancouver’s diverse multicultural heritage, bringing together people from neighbourhoods around Vancouver. This year’s festival will consist of virtual, live-stream, and in-person events. Video and Live-stream Festival Components Throughout December lantern making and other instructional videos will be available on the Secret Lantern […]

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Fantastic Felted Florals Workshop

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

In this two-day workshop, you will learn basic wet felting and needle-felting techniques, which can be combined to make sculptural flowers or objects of your choosing. Artists Christina Norberg and Jessica de Haas will be co-teaching this fun and exploratory workshop. All materials provided, including felting needle, foam, and a variety of merino and corriedale […]

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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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Opus Art Supplies: Events and Demos

Opus Framing & Art Supplies Ltd. Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Opus recognizes the importance of creativity in life, as an activity to enjoy and entertain, and as an outlet for stress. In order to meet your creative needs, they have included a number of free workshops and tutorials on their website to help fill them. Indulge in self-care and calm while learning new things and […]

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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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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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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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