Lasa Ng Imperyo (A Taste of Empire) — rice & beans theatre (Canada) THEATRE Presented with Boca del Lupo World Premiere In a surprising fusion of theatre and gastronomy, this Tagalog adaptation of A Taste of Empire guides audiences across the layered history of Philippine cultural heritage through a live cooking demonstration. As a dish […]
The Goldberg Variations — Clayton Lee (Canada/UK) THEATRE, PERFORMANCE ART Western Canadian Premiere Through an unapologetic investigation of desire, power dynamics and identity, Clayton Lee explores the fact that each of his past lovers shares an unusually similar appearance. The perplexing crossroads between dominance, submission, heartbreak and vulnerability are laid bare in this candid and […]
Finding the courage to change. In the small upstate New York town of Cranberry, 38-year-old bookstore clerk Kenneth spends his evenings at the local tiki bar with his best friend, Bert. Sipping mai tais isn’t enough when bitter reality hits. Kenneth is suddenly laid off, launching him into a world with challenges he has long […]
Transpofagic Manifesto — Renata Carvalho (Brazil) THEATRE North American Premiere Presented with Latincouver Transpofagic Manifesto is a courageous and thought-provoking work that challenges perceptions of gender non-conforming and transfeminine people. Through a radical expression of empowerment, Renata Carvalho subverts the obsessive scrutiny of trans bodies, distilling this gaze and transforming it into art, literature, and […]
OUT — Ray Young (UK) DANCE, THEATRE Canadian Premiere Presented with the frank theatre co. OUT is a defiant challenge to the status quo that bravely carves out a new kind of space, reclaiming and celebrating our queer future. This performance dances in solidarity alongside global 2SLGBTQIA+ movements, breaking down violent histories to imagine something […]
Singer, songwriter, producer, visual artist, and writer Neko Case has long been revered as one of music’s most influential artists. In The Harder I Fight the More I Love You, Case brings her trademark candor and precision to a memoir that traces her evolution from an invisible girl “raised by two dogs and a space […]
Join Cooking for Change, an inspiring event that celebrates the journey of food from seed to table while addressing the pressing issue of food waste. In Canada, millions of tonnes of food are wasted every year, impacting our environment, economy, and communities. This event brings together chefs, farmers, and food advocates to honour the hard […]
Vessels – Art of the Feminine is a textile project that explores the female form as a vessel, symbolizing both strength and societal expectations placed on women’s bodies. Through sculptural stitched vessels, similar to ancient ceramic pots and urns, the work critiques the pressures of conformity and the historical framing of women’s identities. Each piece […]
"Awaken the artist, explore creativity and fall in love with painting!" Meet and learn from artist and brush designer, Willow Wolfe in Vancouver! Enroll in hands-on art workshops at Opus Art Supplies on Granville Island and learn brush stroke techniques to build or enhance your painting experience in these project-based and spring-inspired classes. Great for […]
After suddenly losing her husband, Dorothy (Susinn McFarlen) makes an unusual decision that shocks her family. She decides to take their RV on a road trip no one sees coming: from Calgary to Burning Man, in Nevada. After all, it’s only a 21-hour drive to a weeklong culture festival and party with no plumbing in […]
The Seventh Fire is an immersive, in-the-round audio performance by Lisa Cooke Ravensbergen that sources traditional, oral Anishinaabe stories and societal roles as a way to evoke ceremony in the everyday. The story follows disconnected sisters Daanis and Nimise, who reconnect on their ancestral territory. Their journey interweaves with that of Nokomis, their grandmother who […]
On April 5, Ballet BC presents three workshops for adults of all levels. Ballet BC artists Kiana Jung, Luca Afflitto, and Kaylin Sturevant will lead workshops in free movement, ballet, and pilates at their Granville Island studio. Proceeds will go towards Take Form, an annual three-show program entirely created, produced, choreographed, and performed by our […]
Come celebrate the release of Mike Bryden's 2nd full-length album, TRY TRY AGAIN. Mike will be performing all new songs at the lovely and intimate Nest Theatre on Granvillle Island, upstairs at Festival Theatre. Mike's shows are a wonderful combination of story-based songs, sweet live drawings, old-school multi-media projections, silly inventions and tons of audience […]
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.
