BC Events

Did you know international students in B.C. are at high risk of overdose due to toxic drug supply? Join us for this free workshop to learn about harm reduction, overdose awareness, naloxone administration, and other safety measures for you and your friends, including where to test drugs for fentanyl. Ongoing dates from November to February!

The SweetGrass Clan Blessing Bag Campaign is a deeply rooted initiative that seeks to extend a helping hand to our relatives living on the streets and facing hard times in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) of Vancouver. Our hearts are guiding us to gather essential items like socks, food that can be kept for a long...

Double your donation at the Burnaby Hospital Foundation!

Nominations end January 19

January 1 to 31 | Across BC

Until February 2nd | Across Greater Vancouver

Until March 20 | Participating grocers in Western Canada

Observing the Growth of Life – Art by Shuyu Yin Curator: Tiehan Wu Opening Reception: Saturday January 13th, 3-5pm Exhibition: January 8 – February 29, 2024 Presented by Lipont Gallery and curated by scholar Wu Tiehan, the Observing the Growth of Life – Art by Shuyu Yin Exhibition will open on January 13, 2024. This...

January 19 & 20 | South Okanagan Events Centre & Penticton Outdoor Rink

Join us for an in-person beading workshop and learn how to make your own beaded pendant! Two-spirit artist Oliver (he/they) will teach participants the basics of flat-stich beadwork. Participants will be given a teardrop pattern to work on with the colors of transgender flag. All materials will be provided. Please note that this workshop is...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap from January 20, 2024 – January 19, 2025. The exhibition is an exploration of the life and legacy of Clutesi, whose actions have left an indelible mark on the...

Saturday, January 20 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

BOOM X is a mind-blowing, one-man show, covering the music, politics, and culture of Generation X in an explosive and engaging multimedia performance. The larger-than-life show, created and performed by Toronto-based Dora and Gemini award-winning writer, director, performer, musician and entertainer Rick Miller, is the second part of a trilogy of solo multimedia performances, which...

The untold story of Canada’s queer Wild West. Punks and jockers. Fairies and working women. Fierce Two Spirit warriors. Join award-winning storyteller Glenn Tkach to discover the erased history of how a nation was built. With queer people right at the heart of it. Glenn’s award-winning walking tour – The Really Gay History Tour –...

Forest Explorers – Preschool Program at the Ecology Centre Join us for our brand new preschool age programs! Discover the secrets of temperate rainforest, read stories, go on a forest walk and take home a craft for later. Suitable for children ages 2 to 5 with an adult. These programs run both inside and outside,...

Wednesday, January 24 | 7pm | Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver

DanceHouse and The Cultch present the North American premiere of The Mirror from Australia’s genre-defying contemporary circus company, Gravity & Other Myths, January 24-27, 2024 at the Vancouver Playhouse. The athletically-charged work breaks down the barrier between audience and performer, inviting audiences on their quest for authentic human connection in an increasingly disconnected digital age....

The Pacific Agriculture Show brings together thousands of people to network, explore, learn, and celebrate the important work local farmers, producers, and suppliers do every day. There’s plenty to do, see, and explore that the entire family will enjoy! This includes: – A petting zoo – Free ice cream – Face painting (on Saturday only)...

This magical introduction to theatre invites the littlest ones – from 18 months to 4 years old – to follow a path of seaside treasures into a huge tent made of sheets. The immersive experience fills the space with gentle music, lively characters, and anticipation, as the story unfolds. Children and their parents will be...

Thursday, January 25 | 7pm | Abbotsford Centre

Massey Theatre Presents International Guitar Night, January 25, 2024. For the 24th annual tour, International Guitar Night presents three IGN favourites and one exciting newcomer. Luca Stricagnoli (Italy) the amazing acoustic rock interpreter will be returning for the 4th time. Thu Le (Vietman) whose nylon string artistry stretches from classical to contemporary was on the...

“If music be the food of love, play on!” Shakespeare’s classic love story of mistaken identity gets a modern twist this winter at Bard in the Valley! With live music, multi-media projections, and a host of colourful characters, this fun adaptation by of Twelfth Night: Or What You Will seeks to answer the age-old question...

Put on your thinking caps in this immersive, hands-on exhibition and explore how STEAM can create a positive future, today!   Interactive exhibits and full-body experiences allow kids to practice social-emotional flexibility and self-direction through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & design and math) collaboration in this exciting exhibition. Be an empowered force for change and...

THE LISTENING LOUNGE SERIES The Listening Lounge Series is a casual cabaret-style experience that brings a variety of musical genres to hungry, curious ears. Gather around a table to meet new people or connect with old friends, enjoy a small plate of nibbles and your favorite beverage to start the weekend off right. ABOUT THE...