Coinciding with yesterday’s proclamation and flag raising kicking off Pride Week in Vancouver, Forbidden Vancouver has added more dates for its Really Gay History Tour. Taking place on Sundays, at 10am, throughout the remainder of the year, this week The Really Gay History Tour adds tours on August 3, 4, 5, 7. (no tour Sunday…
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Richmond Art Gallery welcomes a playful exhibition from Amy Ching-Yan Lam
Richmond Art Gallery (RAG), in partnership with the Richmond Public Library, presents A Small but Comfy House and Maybe a Dog from April 22 to June 11. The exhibition is Amy Ching-Yan Lam’s first major solo show, guest curated by Su-Ying Lee, featuring sculptures made in collaboration with HaeAhn Woo Kwon, in addition to…
It’s Daytrip Back In Time, at Steveston’s Historic Sites
Staycations and local getaways are a great way to support local businesses. A daytrip to Steveston Village can also include a trip back in time with a visit to the local heritage sites. Relive and learn the history of Britannia Shipyards, London Heritage Farm and the Steveston Museum with costumed guides, engaging exhibits, kid-friendly programs…
Hey Viola! – Coming To Anvil Centre
After a months-long closure due to Covid-19 restrictions, New Westminster’s Anvil Centre is bringing live performance back to its stage. The curtain rises on the premiere of Hey Viola!, a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond, from October 15 – 25, 2020. Set in a cabaret style, this one woman show…
Visit #MOAFromHome
Like most of our cultural institutions MOA is another with their doors closed but their collections remain open to the public to explore online. The museum has assembled a list of #MOAFromHome activities and resources to keep visitors inspired until they can physically visit again. Here are a few of MOA’s suggestions for you to…
RBCM@Home brings the Royal BC Museum to you.
We are privileged to have the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), one of the world’s premier natural history museums, in Victoria. However, for many British Columbians Victoria is still a long trip and visiting the RBMC might not be top of mind when making the trip. With the institution closed due to COVID-19 measures the Museum…
Explore with North Shore Culture Compass
While self-monitoring and social distancing have been added to our lexicon, you can still get outside to enjoy a walk. Take in the sights, or some public art, and you don’t have to stay 6 feet away from it either. To help you find public art of interest, North Van Arts recently launched the North…