Cultural Calendar

Welcome everyone to 2018. I hope this year finds all of you well! Start your new year off right by attending some of the many events and activities taking place around the city. Don’t let the chilly, cold weather keep you from attending an art gallery opening, a theatre play, a documentary screening or a…

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Time flies, doesn’t it? The festive season is back already, and there are so many indoor and outdoor holiday events to attend. Catch a short film from Italy, watch illuminated lanterns at the PNE and Yaletown, and usher in the new year in style at the many New Year’s Eve parties happening around town. There…

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It’s cold out there, so warm yourself up at the many indoor activities happening these days. There are film festivals, dances, live performances, inspiring evenings, holiday markets and many other events and festivals going on around town. Here are few to check out and add to your calendar! * * * Eleventh Biennial Dance In…

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I hope everyone is having a great November so far. The weather may be cold and wet, but there is still much to see and do this month. Honour our veterans and fallen soldiers at a Remembrance Day ceremony, get cultured at an art exhibit, attend a movie festival, watch some live performances and, for…

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“By the pricking of my thumbs,” as William Shakespeare once wrote, “Something wicked this way comes!” It is Halloween once again and there are many haunted houses to visit, ghosts to see, and pumpkin-spiced lattes to drink. But if you’re not into the spooky season, that’s okay: there are many other cultural events to check…

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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! There is indeed much to be thankful for in this diverse city, with plenty of events, festivals, conferences, talks, shows and exhibits happening this month. With autumn in full swing, there is a lot to see and do. Why not check out some of the events below?  …

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Autumn is here! Looking for interesting ways to kick off the crisp autumn season? There are many events, festivals, art exhibits, plays and conferences to check out around the city. Consider letting out your inner art critic at Z Gallery Arts’ latest exhibit, Intimacy. Perhaps later, lay out your lederhosen and attend the celebratory Oktoberfest…

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Autumn begins this year on Sept. 22, bringing with it falling leaves, cooling temperatures and shorter days. But while the days of summer may be over for now, the events continue! From art gallery openings and literary readings to movie nights and youth fests, there are plenty of festivities, celebrations, exhibits, conversations, roundtables and performances…

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I hope everyone made amazing memories and had plenty of fun in the sun this summer! Although fall is just around the corner, there’s still a little bit of sunshine left to enjoy. There are plenty of cultural festivals, film fests, art exhibits, roundtables and playgrounds to visit. Here are some cultural events happening around…

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The long summer is here! There are so many places to see and things to do: art gallery exhibitions, music festivals, theatrical productions, film screenings and cultural celebrations are just a sampling of the many events and festivals happening around town. Make the most of your summer, and I’ll see all of you in seven…

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Kids are out of school, the weather is getting warmer and there are plenty of events and festivals all over the Lower Mainland to check out. Bring the family to Canada Day festivities at Canada Place, listen to poetry in the park, try some food and drink at an outdoor carnival, and enjoy live musical,…

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Summer is finally here, so go out and enjoy what the city has to offer. There are plenty of events, both indoors and outdoors, for you to check out. From festivals and pop-up markets to art exhibitions and theatrical plays, there is something for everyone. Also, Father’s Day is on June 18, so why not…

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It’s June, and summer is right around the corner! The weather is warm and sunny, the smell of outdoor barbecues is in the air and there are plenty of indoor and outdoor festivals and events around the city. Attend a film fest, art exhibit, dance workshop and more! Here is a sample of the events…