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She Planted, You Watered, and I Grow


She Planted, You Watered, and I Grow tells the story of a young woman who has migrated to Canada, struggling with an estranged relationship with ...

Empty-Handed
10/2 - 10/5/2024


The Firehall Arts Centre presents the world premiere of Empty-Handed, a new work by choreographer Arash Khakpour, from October 2 to 5, 2024. This performance ...

The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong
9/13 - 10/5/2024


Don’t miss out on the hilarious OPENING show of the 2024 - 25 Metro Season — THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Get ready for the Best ...

Fall for Dance North 2024
9/26 - 10/6/2024


Fall for Dance North 2024 marks the festival's 10th anniversary, showcasing a dynamic lineup of Canadian and international dance performances from September 26 to October ...

Middletown
Middletown
9/18 - 10/6/2024


Mary Swanson arrives in Middletown ready to start her family in a normal suburb. But her new neighbours see the surreal in the status quo ...

Sky Dancers
Sky Dancers
10/4 - 10/6/2024


The Dance Centre presents the world premiere of Sky Dancers , a spellbinding new work which brings together five outstanding Bharata Natyam artists. Using the ...

To Perfection
10/2 - 10/6/2024


Delta Stageworks, in association with shameless hussy productions, presents To Perfection, a comedy written by Meghan Gardiner and directed by Renee Iaci. The story follows ...

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2024


Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 43rd edition from September 26–October 6, 2024. This year’s lineup features more than 350 screenings, dozens of filmmaker ...

EARWORM
EARWORM
10/10 - 10/13/2024


Performed in English with select performances in Persian (Farsi), EARWORM , a Nowadays Theatre production in association with Blackout Art Society and Presentation House Theatre, ...

Little Pea
Little Pea
10/18 - 10/26/2024


In this ground-breaking show for young audiences,  Little Pea  (French:  Petit   Pois ) tells the story of a brave little green pea who escapes ...

Social Tango
Social Tango
10/24 - 10/26/2024


In celebration of Latin America Heritage Month, DanceHouse, in partnership with Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, presents the hotly anticipated Vancouver premiere of Agustina Videla’s ...


The Festival Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of the 21st Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival at the Carnegie Community Centre. Co-founders Terry ...


Corporeal Imago presents an engaging performance that intertwines aerial acrobatics, contemporary dance, and visual theater. Their piece Limb(e)s is an award-winning duet that explores the ...

La Llorona
11/1


La Llorona is a special Día de Muertos celebration that brings to life the enchanting story of the Mexican icon La Malinche through a blend ...


The Prop Master's Dream is an innovative fusion opera produced by the Vancouver Cantonese Opera that tells the extraordinary true story of Wah-Kwan Gwan, a ...

The Woman In Black
The Woman In Black
10/11 - 11/2/2024


Your Halloween plans have just been decided — The most chilling night you can have in a theatre. Metro Theatre remounts Bernard Cuffling's acclaimed production, just ...


The Threads of Support & Resilience event is part of the Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival, featuring a community celebration by EartHand Gleaners ...

Yaga
10/24 - 11/2/2024


Yaga, a comedic thriller by Kat Sandler, revolves around a small-town sheriff and a private eye as they investigate a series of murders linked to ...


Chinatown Stories Audio Tour: Roving Conversations Between Intergenerational Pairs invites audiences to explore Vancouver’s Historic Chinatown through the eyes of five intergenerational pairs. This unique ...


Hearts Beat 2024 is a vibrant musical exploration that celebrates the shared traditions of drum, dance, and song between Indigenous and Irish communities. The event ...

The Ridge
10/26 - 11/3/2024


The Ridge is a compelling theatrical piece set in the First World War, presented by Brendan McLeod and The Fugitives. Running from October 26 to ...


Resistance + Responses from the Sid Chow Tan Archives features a new generation of community organizers reflecting on the extensive archive of volunteer-produced video journalism ...


Town Hall: Uplifting or Gentrifying the DTES? features a panel discussion following the City Council's recent motion aimed at addressing issues in the Downtown Eastside. ...

Kin
11/9


Kin features artists AJ Simmons and Kelty McKerracher in an exploration of Flamenco dance integrated with looping technology and live performance. This innovative work seeks ...


The Keep It Raw Cabaret pays tribute to Jay Hamburger, a cherished educator, activist, and Artistic Director of Theatre in the Raw. This vibrant evening ...


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