It is 1899 in Chicago and L. Frank Baum is putting the finishing touches on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but putting dreams on paper is elusive business, and Baum is struggling with some definite plot problems: no title and no ending! Like the cyclone in his story, Baum’s housekeeper, Bridgey, and a little girl […]
Who run the world? Girls! Join The Fictionals at The Improv Centre on Wednesday, March 15 for the annual Ladies Against Humanity special! Some of the funniest women from around Vancouver will bring Cards Against Humanity to life! Using the hit party game as inspiration, the improvisers will create twisted and hilarious scenes for your […]
Dundarave Print Workshop invites you to attend its first group show of regional artists this March. We will be displaying work incorporating printmaking mediums from selected artists in the Pacific Northwest in relation to the show theme Connection. The exhibition aims to showcase the printmaking talent in the region and to build relations among the […]
A transformational experience in self expression and creativity, disguised as a sculpture workshop. Every child is a fully self expressed artist up until the moment that they decide they are not, and that’s when the practice stops. This course is about giving your adult self the opportunity to practice and play and to create whatever […]
“Bloom” marks the coming of spring to the Federation Gallery on Granville Island! This exhibition features beautiful floral artworks from Federation members and living Ikebana installations created by members of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Rolling Opening Event: Tuesday, March 21, noon – 4pm
Hundreds of small artworks make up this annual favourite at the Federation Gallery. All artworks are small in stature but mighty in execution and content! With different media, subjects and styles, you will be visiting a trove of gems! Select artists include: Elizabeth J. Austin, Chris Block, Sunny Cho, Dione Dolan, Donna Konstantin, Sharon Ferreira, […]
The Turkish-Canadian Society (TCS) is proud to present the annual concert of the Turkish Choir Ensemble Vancouver, celebrating 100 years of the Turkish Republic. Our concert will consist of Turkish Folk Music and Turkish Classical Music. We have revised the program after the massive earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on February 6th. A portion of […]
FEAST! Vancouver is an unparalleled culinary event featuring some of the top Canadian chefs, in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. Events include: Expert Classes: an educational culinary experience for you to learn tips and hacks from the very best artisans; Collaborative Dinners: Each dinner is a unique culinary collaboration between a BC chef and […]
At Soumak Boutique, we are so excited to be running our first Traditional Turkish Ceramic Painting (underglaze) Workshop to help you take that leap into learning how to paint ceramic in 2023! The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making has developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Using a different type of […]
Circle Craft has brought back their popular meet the artist pop-up event. Kicking off this weekend is long-time ceramic artist and teacher Charmian Nimmo. Clay has always been a sort of freedom for her, turning mud into something beautiful or useful still gives her a big thrill. A lover of nature and animals, Tuxedo Cat […]
The North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a dynamic community of young musicians from North Vancouver, Canada. The Ensemble brings raw energy and a whole new style to the Vancouver music scene. What started as Celtic is now a spirited no-boundaries exploration of music that inspires all those who participate. This ensemble, comprised of musicians from […]
Join us Saturday and Sunday April 29-30th for a delightful showcase of coop member Elaine Brewer-White's playful ceramics at the Circle Craft Store! Elaine's unique creations bring joy and fun to any space, and we're thrilled to host her Pop Up event. Be sure to catch her live clay demonstration, and explore her range of […]
This Red Dress Day Project in Ron Basford Park is a collaboration between Chepximiya Siyam/Chief Janice George and Granville Island. Chepximiya has used fabric in a two-dimensional design that evokes missing women, who should, in life, fill all three dimensions of the dress. The installation was done by visual display artist, Kamila Gougain. Red Dress […]
The concept for this tango immersion week is to delve deeper into the dance, the culture, and the music; to be able to come to a heightened place of understanding and confidence in our individual dance. We will be breaking down the building blocks of tango: the walk, the embrace, the musicality, and the pause, […]
Carousel is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of the internationally lauded solo play Alphonse. Hailed as “unmissable” (BBC Edinburgh), “a celebration of the imagination” (The Scotsman), and “a modern classic” (Toronto Star), Alphonse is a heartwarming tale of a missing child who meanders along a country road, weaving an intricate web of stories, as everyone is […]
Celebrate the mesmerizing sounds of Carnatic music with an evening of intercultural collaboration at the Waterfront Theatre. The concert will take place on May 5, 2023, and feature the renowned Carnatic flautist Raman Kalyan, along with The Offering, multi-talented ensemble led by Curtis Andrews and featuring Shruti Ramani, Jared Burrows and Robin Layne.
One of Circle Craft's newest member artists, Martha Casey-Knight will be popping up at Circle Craft this weekend with her ’a little gritty but pretty' ceramic business Hell Wench. Each piece unique in design, never entirely symmetrical and exploding with personality! Come meet Martha at Circle Craft May 6th and 7th and see her fabulous […]
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!
One of Vancouver’s most important legal events and a valued tradition, The Lawyer Show is a fundraiser for Touchstone Theatre, a cherished cultural institution and registered charity. Featuring a cast of local lawyers, the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propel an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.
We are excited to have Milklady Soap Co. Pop Up in-store from Thursday May 11 to Saturday May 13, with their eco-friendly palm oil-free soaps and new dishwashing and shampoo bars. Made in small batches with natural colourants found in plants, algae, and clay, this artist's soaps are not only gorgeous to look at but […]
Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a Concrete Plant! Heidelberg Materials is celebrating over 100 years on Granville Island! Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a concrete plant during our Annual Open House! Join us for live music, big trucks, plant tours, face […]
Caravan World Rhythms presents, in collaboration with Gamelan Gita Asmara, presents two days of shimmering and mesmerizing music and dance from Bali and beyond! The evening will be co-directed by Balinese artist-in-residence Putu Swaryandana, and joined by acclaimed Balinese dancer Shoko Yamamuro. Music groups “Only a Visitor” and Zhambai Trio will open the show each […]
Did you leave Mother’s Day to the last minute again this year? Remind the rest of your family why you’re Mom’s favourite by bringing her to the Improv Centre on Granville Island this Mother’s Day. Give her what every mother is hoping for this holiday: afternoon margaritas and comedy! This high energy, improvised laugh-fest is […]
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.
