The Holidays are roaring towards us, with many more seasonal activities adding to our picks of the week… Chapel: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is coming to the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building, opening this Friday November 19th, inviting visitors to experience the 34 frescoes adorning the Vatican ceiling in breathtaking, life-sized close-up. Market: The 2021 Vancouver Christmas…
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The 2021 Holidays Bring Back Christmas & Chanukah Craft Markets
The 2021 Holiday season is showing more signs of normality. As we learn to live and adapt to the pandemic, a few of the annual holiday craft markets and fairs are returning for in-person shopping. Explore the Christmas craft markets and support local artisans as they bring us the best of handcrafted, artisanal gifts and…
Experience Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition in Vancouver
For 500 years, Michelangelo’s painted frescos have drawn visitors to the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Now it is our chance to view these masterpieces of artistic genius, right here in Vancouver. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is coming to the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building. Opening November 19th, visitors are invited to experience the…
Imagine Picasso brings the Modern Art Master to Vancouver
After a premiere run in Quebec, Imagine Picasso: the Immersive Experience is now open in Vancouver. Created by Annabelle Mauger and Julien Baron, the pair behind the wildly successful Imagine Van Gogh which ends its Vancouver run October 31st. In collaboration with art historian Androula Michael and award-winning French architect, Rudy Ricciotti, Imagine Picasso projects…
Join the 25th Eastside Culture Crawl in-person or online this November
The Eastside Arts Society in ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Eastside Culture Crawl, and its impact on the Eastside Arts District community over the past quarter century. The 25th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Art, Design & Craft Festival welcomes art enthusiasts to participate in-person or online, over two consecutive weekends, November…
Picks of the Week – October 20, 2021
As we move further into the Spooky Season, the picks of the week add more Halloween fun to our October line up of activities. Hallowed Eves: Playland once again transforms into a Halloween-themed experience as Hallowed Eves welcome guests October 21-24 & 27-31, including thrill rides, creepy décor, scary characters and live performances throughout the park. Hallows’ Eve…
Scare Up Some Spooky Season Fun for Halloween
Halloween 2021 brings a return of some of our favourite in-person Spooky Season traditions that will get the adrenaline pumping with thrills and scares, and sugar-highs Hallowed Eves: Playland once again transforms into a Halloween-themed experience as Hallowed Eves welcome guests October 21-24 & 27-31, including thrill rides, creepy décor, scary characters and live performances…