Arts and Culture

The Vancouver experimental-rock six-piece shares three local artists to add to your rotation, from maximal noise-rock to immersive alt-rock

A masterpiece of a farce comes to the Arts Club Theatre.

Summer’s finally here! Now SPF is a verb, swimsuits are underwear and your calendar is jam-packed.

North Vancouver's Polygon Gallery mounts first survey of lauded street photographer Greg Girard’s 50-year career, running from July to October this year.

"Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change" is now on view at the VAG until November 15.

What Vancouver Canadians outfielder and 2023 Toronto Blue Jays ninth-round pick Sam Shaw is listening to, streaming and watching before first pitch.

Catch a free screening of the first episode of the docuseries on May 7, 2026.

Symphonies, soccer games, concerts, big questions about the universe and more happening this spring in Vancouver.

A milestone year of documentary filmmaking unfolds across Vancouver as the Doxa Documentary Film Festival blends international premieres with powerful Canadian voices.

Back for its 20th anniversary, VIBF returns with “the bright, the brilliant, the colourful, the dazzling.”

Here’s what ’90s punk icon (and one-time Vancouverite) Bif Naked has on her pop culture radar.

Our Vancouver arts and culture picks for March and April 2026. Said the Whale! Wine! Spongebob burlesque! Violin-accompanied beatboxing!

From Jessie Reyez on repeat to "The Wild Robot" tears, plus a West Van festival and a family YouTube rabbit hole as she gears up for Milano Cortina 2026.

The free, community-built pop-up at Kingsgate Mall turns flops into art and relief.

Here’s your go‑here, do‑this guide to being a fun person this February.

After more than two decades of pushing boundaries, PuSh returns at a moment when art feels essential.

The Chinatown-centric documentary featuring the family behind the 52-year-strong parade will screen in celebration of Lunar New Year in Vancouver.

Sometimes the funnest night out is a funny night out. Stay up late yukking it up at these comedy hot spots.

Jokes Please and its affable host Ross Dauk continue to prove that when the world feels heavy, a small room full of laughter can still lift it.

A Vancouver-made pop track, HBO's hottest comedy and a classic Julia Roberts flick make up part of Cwaine's pop culture diet.

Editor's Pick

From a “last” movie night at The Park to Riverdance, Ramy Youssef and a county-fair parody, these are the 2025 culture picks we’re still talking about.

Hit up the ATM for some cash and then: time for some drag

Artist Lizz Miles once had her work featured on Hotel Vancouver's spring window display. Now, Vancouverites can take a smaller piece of her art home at the hotel's holiday pop-up market.

From diving platforms and ballet studios to Canada’s Drag Race stage, two local artists prove the city’s drag scene is as fearless and multifaceted as it gets.

The Orpheum’s nice and all, but live music is alive and well in plenty of other dark rooms around town.

The Vancouver International Black Film Festival returns December 5 to 9 with 35 films and an expanded hybrid program.

Unique pop-ups, handmade goods and festive European charm abound at Vancouver’s holiday markets this December.

New year, same you—but with better plans. RSVP your way into 2026.

Feel the groove at these Vancouver dance parties—whether DJ sets, emo throwbacks or a little line-dancing is your speed.

The campy, kooky holiday tradition is back for its 13th year running with 'East Van Panto: West Van Story.'

The Hallmark leading man is also in the restaurant business; in between these two busy gigs, here's what he's watching, reading and streaming.

One of the world’s most ancient games is suddenly so hot right now.

What Lab’s two-night fundraiser mixes smashed art, avant-garde performances and heartfelt community energy—plus a few surprise wrestlers.

The fearless punk rocker shares her life on screen and on stage with an intimate acoustic set and audience Q and A at the hometown screening of "Bif Naked: The Documentary."

Maza Hobbies makes Vancouver (and Toronto) more fun with a passport to new workshops in the city, including rug tufting and cake decorating.

Cold hands, warm plans. Brave the chill for the coolest happenings this side of sweater weather.

Vancouver film stars and stalwarts Osgood Perkins, Mike Flanagan, Sean Baker, Zach Lipovsky and Finn Wolfhard are among the investors re-upping the historic theatre.

The week-long film festival celebrates the Celtic roots of Samhain in the lead-up to Halloween.

Photographer Goran Basarić has been capturing panoramas of Vancouver's Seawall for three decades. Eleven of his best shots showcase just how the city has changed over the years.

Work from more than 90 Canadian artists is up for grabs at this year's auction, all in support of Arts Umbrella.

Local genre-defying psychedelic cumbia and salsa ensemble Empanadas Ilegales describe their dream Vancouver day.

SFU’s new Gibson Art Museum combines a trio of existing galleries into something greater than the sum of its parts.

Film producer Geoff Manton shares his tips for stretching a budget, charming your crew and keeping blood sugar up on late-night shoots.

Looking for fun this fall? We've got you covered with this rundown of the best comedy, drag, music, theatre and more.

Vancouver standup comic and writer Joanne Tsung shares her top spots for shows (and post-show cravings).

The 44th edition of the long-standing international film festival includes 270+ films across 10 venues, including world premieres by local filmmakers.

Budding artists can submit their work until September 1.

The fourth annual festival at the Chan Centre continues to build connection through Indigenous music, film and storytelling.

The Vancouver-based author of "Other People’s Secrets" and "She’s a Lamb!" shares her favourite music, podcasts, TV series and books.

Nine ways to ensure an iconic experience at the city’s signature summer event.