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, scooter, trailer/cargo bike) up to the attendant, who will lock up your bike, give you a claim ticket, then send you on your way to […]
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.
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
Vancouver Pride Society – Granville Island Lounge August 1-4 Ocean Artworks – 1531 Johnston St. Lounge Hours: Thursday & Friday: 5pm-2am, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-2am From Thursday to Sunday, Ocean Artworks will be transformed into a Pride Lounge, featuring nightly events, and programming for all ages during the weekend days. Schedule: One Night Stand-Up - […]
Birdhouse Pride Fest - August 2-4 Building 35 – 1457 Anderson St. Event Hours: Friday & Saturday 9pm-2am, Sunday 3pm-8pm & 9pm-2am The Birdhouse’s Pride Festival will transform Building 35, (the covered parking lot at 1457 Anderson St.) into a dance club for three days of activations on Granville Island. Their other festival site is […]
Canoe Cultures celebrates resiliency by bringing forth the War Canoe as a vessel which carries gifts forward for future generations. Carvers from Squamish and Snuneymuxw First Nations honour the strong cultural connection the canoe has to the lands and the waters. Carvers will be working on their newest design, a cedar strip 6-person war canoe. They […]
Serena Steel's exhibition, q̓emxwéqsem (to tie a knot at the end of your thread), celebrates the intricate art of hand-stitching, embodying meticulous craftsmanship reminiscent of traditional Secwépemc practices such as beadwork and basketry. Each artwork is a deliberate creation that reflects Steel's deep connection to her land and cultural heritage. Through her works, Steel explores […]
New Works proudly presents All Over the Map 2024, a free series of outdoor dance and music performances taking place on Granville Island this summer! This season we are proud to feature eight artists and groups over four performances which will take over the Granville Island Picnic Pavilion on Sunday, July 21, and Sunday, August […]
Lee's Donuts presents: "Lee's Donuts and Friends," a celebration at Granville Island’s Chain & Forge Square on Sunday, August 18th, from 12 PM to 6 PM! Enjoy live performances by Marie Hui + Trilojay, Rumba Calzada, and beats by DJ Lokoboy, hosted by Antonio Somera and Arthur Tiojanco. Don’t miss the breakdance event by Tight […]
Get inspired to go outside to sketch your favourite neighbourhood spots or local heritage buildings and places with VHF’s newest workshop. Join artist Zandro Tumaliuan and immerse yourself in the urban landscape as you learn how to sketch with confidence some of Vancouver’s heritage buildings. This event is perfect for all artists, from beginners to […]
Join us as we welcome Kids in the Hall’s Kevin McDonald for an evening where improv and stand-up fuse together in a one-of-a-kind laugh fest! Kevin will be performing stand-up sets that will inspire our improvisors’ scenes as well as joining the TIC ensemble in the second half of the show!
Building on the theme of creating Paradise wherever we go & in the spirit of our beloved space — we’re thrilled to present our new intimately scaled up experience: ‘Paradise Island: Vol. 1 - An Open Breeze Summer Celebration’ on Sunday, August 25th @ Lot 55 on glorious Granville Island in Vancouver, BC. Expect an […]
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.
