Follow the story of nine-year-old Fiona who comes out as a boy and wants to be called Fin. He has always had a feeling – knowing something was different but […]
The Capture Photography Festival returns for the month of April with Metro Vancouver’s high-profile, not-for-profit celebration of local and international contemporary photography and lens-based art. Capture will once again celebrate and promote photography through a convergence of exhibitions by preeminent cultural institutions and commercial galleries, innovative public installations, and a variety of forums, community events, […]
Pulitzer prize winner, Donald Margulies weaves a story that is funny, relevant, and emotionally gripping. Jessie nominated Jennifer Fahrni returns to the stage as Ruth Steiner, a teacher and respected […]
Each year the Vancouver Writers Fest hosts a whisky tasting event called Whisky & Words—previously A Dram Come True. Please join us at the 2022 Whisky & Words in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest’s youth education outreach programs. Enjoy unlimited drams of whisky from distilleries around the world, including Scotland, Canada, and Japan, as […]
The Vancouver Youth Fiddle Summit is an opportunity for advancing young fiddle ensembles in Western Canada to make and perform great music together. Young musicians from Calgary, Whitehorse, and Vancouver Island will be joining Vancouver's very own North Shore Celtic Ensemble for a musical gathering that will culminate with a public performance at Performance Works […]
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Elena Gabrielle has always been told she's dirrty, not literally, more figuratively and after many of her hilarious dating stories went viral, she is back with a new show talking all things... well dirrty. Expect more hilarious and weird true dating stories, live music, and of course her famous sparkly shoes.
The Craft Council of BC presents year 9 of The Earring Show, an annual fundraiser and juried exhibition where makers showcase wearable art in a whole host of mediums. This year, over 200 pairs of earrings will be on display and for sale at the CCBC Gallery. Opening: May 5, 2022 On view at the […]
Come on down to the Improv Centre this Mother’s Day and celebrate the most loving and important woman in our lives. This high energy, improvised laugh-fest is going to be fun for the whole family.
Moira takes pride in standing up for what she believes in. But after spearheading a protest at school that results in the spring dance being cancelled, she receives cruel messages online and at school. Luckily, her best friends Simon and Connor have her back – until Simon reveals his romantic feelings towards Moira, which she […]
This May, Granville Island Brewing turns 38! To commemorate the landmark anniversary, one of Canada’s original microbreweries will be hosting an unforgettable free birthday party featuring samples from local food trucks, award winning brews, games, and arts and live entertainment suitable for the whole family. The line-up includes pop-up performances by Teon Gibbs & Clear […]
With multiple sprays and fountains, and no admission, the Granville Island Water Park is a Vancouver favourite! The Water Park, which operates from 10am to 6pm, will open May 21st, and will be running full service on weekends, weekdays starting June 20th, and full service, every day, starting July 1st until September 5th.
Visit the Kids Market for Zoo Day! Get to learn all about the wonders of animals with two 30 minute shows at 12:30 and 1:30, plus stay after for a meet and greet with the animals.
This spring, the Youth Singers of Calgary will tour western Canada with a completely immersive, happiness-generating, musical experience. It is about embracing singing & dance to find joy & celebrate […]
Come celebrate dating, relationships, and everything in between in a spicy night fill of laughs, lust, and love! Whether it’s a first date, anniversary, or just another Wednesday, head to […]
Come celebrate dating, relationships, and everything in between in a spicy night fill of laughs, lust, and love! Whether it’s a first date, anniversary, or just another Wednesday, head to […]
Join in on the fun, at our family-friendly special feature where the kids call the shots! Sit back and relax while the kiddos give suggestions, get up on stage, and chime in to help tell wild and whacky stories in this adventure romp.
Come and join our Flash Mobs this June. Dance the elements we are all made of: the air we breathe, the fire our passions light inside us, the earth we […]
Ignite your child’s playful joy at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival! Enjoy spectacular shows from around the world for kids and families of all ages from May 31 to June 12. The 2022 Festival will offer a mix of In-person on Granville Island and Online performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots […]
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 […]
Variety’s Boat for Hope is a day on the water bringing together fun and fundraising while providing a one-of-a-kind boating experience for children with special needs. The event begins with over 450 Variety kids and their families boarding boats docked at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and heading out into False Creek for an action-packed […]
MARJORIE PRIME Five seconds into the future. It's the age of artificial intelligence, and eighty-five-year-old Marjorie - a jumble of disparate, fading memories - has a handsome new companion who's […]
The Performance Works Series features an eclectic mix of nine ticketed 7:30pm performances. Tickets are priced between $37 and $45, including service charges. One of the exciting things about our Performance Works lineup this year are our double bill shows, of which there are four to choose from. There is something for everyone at Performance […]
The 2022 TD International Jazz Festival is thrilled to be offering many ticketed and free events at Ocean Artworks Pavilion this year. These shows will cover a wide variety of genres, and will include late night DJs. The festival is working in collaboration with Full Circle: First Nations Performance to bring many wonderful Indigenous acts […]
Every day is Culture Day on Granville Island! As a premier destination for arts and cultural activities year round, Granville Island looks forward to hosting a number of Culture Days activities this fall. The kick-off day September 24 will feature All Over the Map - a presentation of free dance performances, Vancity Roots and Culture, […]
This annual exhibition is an invitation to artists from around the world to exhibit their most exceptional representational and semi-representational artworks. Juried for excellence, this exhibition features over 60 stunning artworks. The visual arts sector is so often nostalgic for the artists of the past. At the Federation of Canadian Artists, they celebrate greats, not ghosts.
In nîkwatin sîpiy, Grandmother Moon tells the story of two eleven-year-olds, born under the same blood moon, but in different parts of the world. This new play follows their stories […]
It's 1896 and four women begin their studies at Girton, the first college to allow women at Cambridge University. However, unlike their male peers, no matter how hard they study, […]
The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival will be holding two events on Granville Island: Flamenco for Children at 11am and a professional performance at 2pm. Both events take place in the […]
Experience the vibrant flamenco arts outdoors on Granville Island. Flamenco Rosario presents Jhoely Triana with Peter Mole (guitar) and Maria Avila (cante) in a series of short pop-up performances of live flamenco dance and music. There will be three 20 minute performances popping up between noon and 2pm. As an extra treat, Jhoely will briefly […]
The one-hour production welcomes audiences of all ages with live traditional flamenco music dance storylines puppetry and magic. The Karen Flamenco Dance Company will perform traditional flamenco group dances accompanied by live flamenco guitar and singer. This young and innovative dance company will also perform classical and modern pieces along compositions from Bizet Tchaikovsky Mozart […]
AudioPLAY is Carousel Theatre for Young People’s 2020/2021 season of screen-free audio theatre designed to engage and excite – listen in! 'Tis the season to connect with family and friends, even if we have to do it a little bit differently this year. Let's chop, marinate, sauté, dance, sing, create music, and eat a wonderful […]
In this on-line exhibition, the printmakers of Dundarave Print Workshop explore the aesthetics of beauty and pleasure through original printmaking techniques such as etching, collagraph, monotype, relief prints, and more.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
