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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the […]
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 […]
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 is an emotionally charged and thought-provoking play. It explores the profound connection between two wounded souls, Danny and Roberta, as they negotiate their struggles and […]
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 […]
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 age-appropriate and led by Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers. Drop-in activities run from 10am to 3pm; lectures and activities that require reservations are available on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
