Pushing the limits of performing arts in true Fringe fashion, Vancouver Fringe returns for 2023 with 85+ blistering new acts from Sep 7 – 17. From emerging local artists to trailblazing talent from all across the globe, this year will see more theatre, comedy, dance, drag, spoken word and music descend on our doorstep than […]
Join Arts Umbrella on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM for an Open House and Registration Fair! This event will take place at 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island and tours will take place at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Questions? Email Student Services at [email protected] or call 604 681 5268.
Show me the funny! The Fictionals and The Improv Centre invite you to get horrible with Improv Against Humanity on Wednesday, September 13! Some of the funniest performers from around Vancouver are bringing Cards Against Humanity to life in #IAHatTIC. Using the hit party game as inspiration, they will create twisted and hilarious scenes for […]
We are selling gently used adult and kids’ books, puzzles, board games, and video games for a fundraiser for False Creek Racing Canoe Club. Come one, come all to check out our great prices on some great reads and help us raise funds for much needed equipment for our programs.
Ballet BC's new classes and workshops program features drop-in classes in ballet and yoga, plus progressive series in ballet, tango, contemporary, Pilates, and creative immersion. Learn from the top instructors in the city and the company's own dancers in the inspiring studio environment they rehearse in each day. Fall 2023 series launch September 20, and drop-ins […]
Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of […]
Step into a realm where creativity and friendship converge, as we proudly present Sea of Small Change, a dynamic group exhibition featuring seven remarkable women artists, each of whom was challenged […]
Place is a solo trilogy of cities, interpreted by Rosanna Terracciano, with choreography by Myriam Allard (Montréal), Juan Carlos Lérida (Barcelona) and Terracciano: CALGARY: a ghost story of love and […]
Go on a Date with Culture and enjoy a variety of live events, demonstrations, and the best of local talent. Makers, Artists & Artisans demonstrate their incredible talents, in unique locations on Granville Island. Celebrate music and community at the Vancity Roots & Reggae Festival, learn about the history of the Dia De los Muertos […]
Ballet BC invites you to an exciting open studio rehearsal as the company prepares for its tour to the Fall for Dance Festivals in New York City and Toronto. Get […]
This 90-minute show features 11 dynamic performers from Vancouver, Cuba, and Mexico. Featuring traditional flamenco and Spanish Latin songs performed in a Cuban style with a Flamenco touch.
The Sprint Development Regatta is a fun canoe and kayak race for youth and adults new to the competitive disciplines of the sport. Come watch our future Olympians as they team up to earn the Development Team title in Alder Bay.
Expect the unexpected as intriguing and exhilarating dances pop up in unusual spaces across Granville Island. In celebration of New Works 30th Anniversary, Pop Up Dances will feature 30 performances […]
A showcase of some of BC’s most acclaimed Flamenco artists including Flamenco Rosario as part of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. We are pleased to present the work of Vancouver […]
With this explosive and visceral show, La Otra Orilla (Montreal) wipes the slate clean and returns to its roots, to the foundations of the art of flamenco. RITE is the […]
Ballet BC invites you to participate in an enriching Movement and Expressive Arts Workshop. Discover the power of the moving body and your own relationship to the language of the […]
Hitting the Vancouver Stage for the first time in over five years, Blue i Radio presents Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, an Apache Dance by John Patrick Shanley. This […]
It’s 1975 and the Diamond Disco is all abuzz as it’s time for their annual disco-til-you-drop-a-thon. Everyone is ready to boogie to the max to win that MAJOR cash prize…but could this disco be their last? This WHODUNNIT is full of hilarious hijinks inspired by YOUR suggestions. In fact… YOU might be the one to solve […]
The Craft Council of BC presents Phase Transition, a mixed-media installation by Jenny Judge. The term phase transition references a physical shifting of material from one phase to another. Judge uses this concept to drip wet paint that transitions and solidifies on its downward journey along a thread. It covers objects and creates new forms […]
On September 30th, all Arts Umbrella students, families, and friends are invited and encouraged to join them for a meaningful day of reflection and education. Activities and talks will be […]
Faro Annie Sullivan's ceramic installation is a physical representation of 103 BC birds, each red or blue listed on the species list. This work is part of an ongoing witnessing of the present state of species and biodiversity within the province. The handmade and pit-fired ceramic birds hang from the ceiling in a flock, hovering […]
Donald Margulies’ Time Stands Still focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts […]
Latino Heritage Month celebrates its 4th year on Granville Island! Join us for events and installations all over Granville Island, celebrating the enriching Latino culture and our connection and influence […]
The Granville Island Turkey Trot is a hallmark event for Granville Island and the Vancouver running community. The annual event brings together runners in a celebration of Thanksgiving, demonstrating our community of running, our gratitude for the sport, and our commitment to supporting others. This scenic and fast 10KM race starts at Granville Island and […]
Introducing AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love), new album release concert tour from the acclaimed cellist and composer, Ian Maksin, who has been known for his unique way of pushing the boundaries of cello and contemporary music. This concert features a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented into virtual orchestra through the use […]
Celebrate the 36th year of the Vancouver Writers Fest! Over 115 authors appearing in-person at over 80 events across Granville Island. Events for students, youth, families, and adults, including events […]
Terra Breads in the Public Market is participating in the Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl. Visit the official website and create your own flaky adventure, and make sure Granville Island Public Market is on your route! Terra Breads presents a limited edition Pumpkin Pie Double Baked Croissant, which will be available for walk-ins, but pre-ordering is […]
The dynamic world premiere of Accumulation is a transcontinental performance project by Co.ERASGA Dance, in collaboration with participating artists from the United States (New York), Canada and France. Body, dance, movement, sound, costumes, sculpture, and visual objects were all components in the making of this unique live performance event. Accumulation is a creative venture that speaks to the challenges […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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, so into the woods they go, hoping for an inexpensive place to stay.
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 night of sketch comedy mayhem. Un-Named Sketch Show is a (Mostly) Live Sketch Comedy show that runs every other month. Emphasizing sharp writing, format experimentation, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
