November 12th until January 3rd, daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking after 6pm, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it […]
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!
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 Rachel Mars builds and rebuilds a replica of the replica gate installed at Dachau after the original was stolen, accompanied by a soundscape drawn from […]
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 the chance to meet the talented artist in person. Don't miss this unique opportunity to shop for handcrafted treasures and connect with the creative minds […]
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 horrors of living in a body. Part stand-up, part storytelling, and part clown, ANATOMICA is an investigation of the inadequacies of different animal body models, […]
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 […]
The labyrinth has long been used for meditation, prayer and sites of ritual in various cultures around the world. Created with over 500 pure beeswax candles, the Winter Solstice Labyrinth in Performance Works invites you to warm yourself in a self-guided ceremony intended to help release old attachments and envision new possibilities as the darkest […]
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 us what made this year unique, fantastic, or a total bust and watch us recreate your experiences (and perhaps even rewrite history)!
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 in the New Year at TIC a must do this season! With scenes based on your best and brightest moments of the past year as […]
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.
