The Blind Pig Festival has created a magical space for artists to share their music with the public. With over 80 days of music on Granville Island – bringing a constant stream of ever-changing live entertainment accompanied by libations & laughter. Blind Pig Festival is dedicated to supporting live music and emerging artists.
Every Summer Dundarave Print Workshop + Gallery features a salon style show and sale of their members work. As the pieces on the wall sell, they come off and are replaced with more work so the show is ever changing throughout the Summer. There will be original etchings, monotypes, relief prints, serigraphs, collagraphs and more! […]
For the first time, False Creek Racing Canoe Club is offering a fun way for youth and adults to stay active in our Sunset Drop-in or Saturday Drop-in Dragon Boat Sessions! We will be on beautiful False Creek in a safe and fun environment learning the technique of dragon boat paddling during a picturesque sunset! […]
An exhibition and artist talk by Revelstoke ceramist Kaisa Lindfors exploring memory & experience. Lindfors presents a new body of work that includes a series of vessels that are painted and written on using excerpts from her journal – visual and written – juxtaposing the fragile yet long lasting nature of the material against the […]
We are absolutely delighted to have a special Pop Up event with Suzu An Jewelry Thursday Aug 23rd to Sunday Aug 27th! Suzanne Squires’ enamel and resin pieces are true works of art, crafted from fine silver or bronze and each featuring a unique miniature painting with its own story. You won't find jewellery like […]
Claudine Gévry is a multidisciplinary artist who dreams of creating a magical world where the vicissitudes of life are replaced with surprise and delight. Claudine's jewelry is constructed using materials not traditionally seen in the practice such as steel, aluminum, LED lights & upcycled materials. Joining the Circle Craft Cooperative in 2023, this will be […]
A transformational experience in self expression and creativity, disguised as a sculpture workshop. This course is for artists and aspiring artists of all skill and experience levels. Although there is some instruction on technique, the emphasis is mostly on learning to move past the barriers that keep us creatively stuck and to actually ‘see’ like […]
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 […]
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 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 to create small works: each under 2 feet, in addition to a single larger piece featuring the colour lapis lazuli or ultramarine. This showcase celebrates […]
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 hate; NAPOLI: a folk dance of language and seed; and SEVILLA: a lullaby to another life.
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 an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal process at their new studios, followed by a Q & A session with Ballet BC company artists. Open […]
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.
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 over the two days involving more than 30 artists! Pop Up Dances are site-specific performances that celebrate dance in all its forms. From Indigenous Hoop […]
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 & Victoria-based Flamenco dance and music artists including Calle Verde, Liat Har Lev, Los Mozaicos, Peter Mole and Friends, Linda Hayes, Jhoely Triana, Kara Wiebe, […]
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.
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 perfect balance of body, voice, guitar, and percussion—four artists at the height of their craft in complete harmony: Myriam Allard, Hedi Graja, Caroline Planté and […]
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 […]
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 arts in this creative and explorative session. Led by dance facilitator and Ballet BC Outreach Manager, Heather Myers, the workshop is open to all 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 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 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 […]
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.
