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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 to have a chick, these two pine for parenting life. With the help from the Zoo Keeper, dreams do come true. The Papa Penguin Play […]
“HANDCUFFED” is a compelling story that captures the descent of a young hero dealing with severe bouts of addiction and whose life is about to unravel to the point of no-return.
This is a storytelling show about the childhood of comedian Julie Kim. Julie was born to parents who immigrated from South Korea. Julie lived with her family in a small apartment above their convenience store in a low-to-lower-class neighbourhood in Toronto. Julie tells some stories that pertain to money, theft, food, disordered eating, gender, beauty, […]
Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 71 books for children. His books are available in over forty countries throughout the world. With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, he explores important and timely subjects. It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. Mermaid’s new show […]
asses.masses is a custom-made video game about labour, technophobia and sharing the load of revolution, designed to be played from beginning to end in a live theatre. This is gaming as performance; an immersive, cheeky, and highly original work. Brave spectators take turns at the controller to lead the herd through a post-Industrial society, where […]
A “Once Upon a Time” tale re-imagined for twice as much fun! Not your traditional Snow White, this clever twist on the beloved fairy tale is a two-actor take that’s irresistibly playful and oh-so smart. With lightning quick switches, the duet morphs into 14 characters, retelling (along with a song or three!) the story of Snow White, all […]
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 curated by Guest Curator Elamin Adbelmahmoud, featuring topics ranging from Blackness as a portal, and witchy novels, to the precariousness of our modern state 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 […]
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.
