Annual International Mail-in Art Exhibition
This annual exhibition makes exhibiting on a global scale a more reachable goal for international artists! Each year the Federation encourages artists to submit work on a thin 8" x […]
This annual exhibition makes exhibiting on a global scale a more reachable goal for international artists! Each year the Federation encourages artists to submit work on a thin 8" x […]
Can you spot a fake? Get your ticket to the Vancouver premiere of The Credeaux Canvas and find out! Our mission is to entertain even the most skeptical theatregoers! Set […]
Penguins Peaches and Izzy are the Zoo’s main attraction: two male penguins who put on daily shows to visitors’ delight. But when other penguin couples lay eggs and go on […]
Starry nights, food fights, and cabin competitions – just a few of the staples of a great week at camp! Will our campers have the greatest summer of their teenage […]
The Granville Island secure bike lock-up is on the road again from May 18th to September 30th! Located on Old Bridge Street, right behind the brewery, roll your bike (e-bike, […]
Come explore the inner workings of a concrete plant on Granville Island! There will be a live band, face painting, a giant sand box, and much more. We will also […]
Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 27 to June 2 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all […]
Experience the captivating work of Iranian-Canadian artist Negar Jazbi at the Circle Craft Store on Granville Island, June 1-2. Specializing in fashion accessories, Negar combines craftsmanship, design, and technology to […]
QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 is welcoming summer with Varied Editions, a group exhibition now running at Malaspina Printers that showcases the diversity and queerness of the printmaking community. Varied Editions […]
Lights Up Theatre Schools students aged 4 to 16 perform their end of year shows on Granville Island for parents and friends. 9 schools perform 'The Future is NOW' written […]
Boat for Hope benefitting Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC, is a fun-filled water expedition where children with disabilities and complex health care needs live out their favourite pirate […]
Les Grande Dames is an assemblage of figures depicting women as distinct entities. Artist Debra Sloan's objective has been to add her visual voice to those who have been and […]
Come by Arts Umbrella on June 8 to explore all the creative programs we have to offer for the upcoming year. We will have in-house experts at the ready to […]
Public Disco kicks off their 2024 Summer Series on Granville Island with a free, all ages block party! The event features DJs playing feel good dance music, food trucks, a […]
Come see some of the funniest performers from around Vancouver bring Cards Against Humanity to life! Using the hit party game as inspiration, the comedians will create twisted and hilarious scenes for your comedy pleasure just in time for summer vacation.
Bring your dad to The Improv Centre on Father’s Day for a special afternoon that’s all about him! Treat him to a brew on our waterfront patio, and then sit back and enjoy this hilarious improvised laugh fest that’s going to be fun not only for dads, but for the whole family!
Meet the photographers and artists of 100 for the Ocean at Waterfront Theatre on June 23rd. Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier will lead a discussion on conservation and storytelling, highlighting […]
The 39th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival offers a balance of free and ticketed performances from June 21 to June 30, 2024. Granville Island will be the hub […]
Join the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC) for an enchanting journey across Latin America through the voices and rhythms of CANTO VIVO, their community choir. Savour early twentieth-century Buenos […]
Canada Day, July 1st, is one of the busiest (and most fun!) days of the year on Granville Island! It falls on Monday this year. Many of our tenants host a variety of celebrations, promotions and family-friendly activities, a full summary of all events happening listed below. Ferry Ballet - False Creek Ferries | 8am-9:30am False […]
Celebrating its 14th year, the Indian Summer Festival in Vancouver, running from July 4-14, 2024, promises an extraordinary exploration of arts and culture under this year’s evocative theme, PARADOX. This July, ISF has curated 13 joyful gatherings, spotlighting over 80 artists, and events that span music, dance, visual arts, XR adventures, cultural dialogues and artsy […]
Have you ever thought you could write a movie better than the actual writer could? Get your chance with Summer Blockbuster! In this show, our improvisers recreate some of your all-time favourite movies, explore genres, plotlines, cinematic tropes and bring all sorts of characters to life in hilarious ways! Hans Gruber, but a cake decorator? […]
This is our annual exhibition dedicated to abstract and semi-abstract art. In a visual explosion of colour, texture, lines and layers, artists explore the abstract realm with dynamic compositions.
Experience collaborative relief print for a two- day Workshop led by artists Ryan O’Malley and Cassie Normandy White at New Leaf Editions. Dates: July 13 – 14, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Location: New Leaf Editions Price: $300 + Taxes per person Capacity: Limited to 12 participants Workshop This workshop will feature individual and […]
In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works is thrilled to announce the return of All Over the Map, a vibrant series of free outdoor dance performances on Granville Island. […]
Vancouver Community Gamelan in association with Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) and Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, presents: Show on Earth: Wallace Line and Deep Time An intercultural shadowplay, featuring Ali and Alfred Russel Wallace's Journey into Deep Time. Inspired by Balinese wayang (shadow puppetry). Based on a true story. Gamelan gendèr […]
The CCBC is proud to host an immersive VR viewing of Dance:Craft, our collaboration with Joe Ink about craft materiality and dance. The event will occur on July 27&28 at CCBC on Granville Island. It will feature a panel discussion about the VR film. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dancecraft-vr-tickets-940710589697?aff=oddtdtcreator