Come see some of Vancouver’s finest improvisors stretch their legs and push comedy to the limits in this fast paced, innovative show. See what happens when the players get to choose the styles that make them giggle. It’s where the improvisors come to play!
Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more. Visit their website for show times and ticket information.
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 as they meet in a forest, and that of their descendants who meet in the present day in what is known as Manitoba. A broken […]
This October, we gathered on Granville Island for the 35th Anniversary Festival. We were overwhelmed by the response to our first fully in-person Festival after three years. The warmth of the audiences and the powerful conversations that took place on our stages were captured on camera so that we could share the magic of this […]
Visit the Craft Council of BC where four artists: Miriam de Langley, Bettina Matzkuhn, Marney McDiarmid, and Yalda Bozorg, unify their drawings and explorations alongside a completed work, offering the viewer a glimpse into their processes. Opening reception is October 6 from 6 – 8pm.
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 Girton girls are denied degrees upon graduation. They leave as “Blue Stockings” — educated and intellectual, but both unqualified for the workforce and unmarriageable […]
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 Picnic Pavilion, located behind the Kids Market. For more information, visit www.vancouverflamencofestival.org.
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.
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 […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, by bringing a series of interactive events that include a combination of artists performances, art exhibitions, online workshops, forums, Video mapping and events to commemorate the rich and fascinating Latin American heritage and its influence in BC and Canada. Latin American […]
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 […]
Spend Christmas with our Favourite Moms! This festive season, the moms are back in the creative kitchen! Enjoy a theatrical feast flavoured with big Santa belly laughs, stuffed with dysfunction, and topped with a soupçon of sarcasm—all served on a platter of naked truth. Using their special recipe of raw humour and humanity, the moms prove […]
We are growing with our Latin Market Ft Dia de Muertos. Enjoy tacos, tamales, quesadillas, hot chocolate, mulled wine, and more, from over 30 vendors! There will also be workshops, face painting, and live music. We will have a designated area for children and seniors, and there are many surprises that should not be missed! […]
ArtPen Studio specializes in combining the beauty of nature with unique design, creating functional and heart-warming wooden products. Member artist Pen Hsuan-Hsing will be popping up in store October 29th and 30th, offering personalization of ornaments and custom-made name products. Come say hello, see all that is new in store and get a head start […]
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.
