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Time	Event	Venue	Cat.	Size	Age
12:00pm	Stand Up Comedy Open MicUntil Sep 20 TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR When 12:00 PM Where Comedy After Dark, 117 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S5 Tags Comedy Listed by Eventbrite — Vancouver directory, This Week In Van · Confirmed	Comedy After Dark	Comedy	Regular	Not listed
5:15 pm	Telling Stories of Nature in Times of Darkness In this talk, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author Ed Yong shares how he became a birder. After becoming burnt out from years of pandemic reporting, Yong turned to birdwatching to help improve… When 5:15 PM Where UBC Old Auditorium, 6344 Memorial Rd., UBC, Vancouver Tags Audience - All, Audience - All Students, Audience - Alumni, Audience - Community, Audience - Faculty and Staff - Vancouver, Audience - Graduate Students, Subject - Equity, Subject - Learning And Research - Sustainability, Type - Lecture Listed by Georgia Straight listings, UBC events calendar · Confirmed	UBC Old Auditorium	Talks	Regular	Not listed
6:30 pm	EMEFE with Small Town Artillery & The Royal Sundowners Join us for EMEFE with Small Town Artillery and The Royal Sundowners. Doors 6:30pm Tickets: see below 19+/No Minors EMEFE are a horn-driven dance party from Brooklyn NY, bringing ten-piece funk… When 6:30 PM Where Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St · Mount Pleasant Age 19+ Listed by Fox Cabaret calendar · Confirmed	Fox CabaretMount Pleasant	DJ / Party	Regular	19+
7:00 pm	Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour With CMAT · Rock / Alternative Rock · The Looking Out Foundation amplifies the impact of music by empowering those without a voice. From neighbourhood to nation, we fund causes and organizations that… When 7:00 PM Where Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Tags Alternative Rock, Rock Listed by This Week In Van, Ticketmaster Discovery — Vancouver · Confirmed	Rogers Arena	Music	Major	Not listed
7:00 pm	Ninajirachi - I Love My Computer and It Loves Me Tour With MGNA Crrrta · Dance/Electronic / Amapiano · No Minors! Must be 19 & older with valid government ID to attend. When 7:00 PM Where Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St · Downtown Age 19+ Tags Amapiano, Dance/Electronic, Electro Pop, Pop Listed by This Week In Van, Ticketmaster Discovery — Vancouver · Confirmed	Commodore BallroomDowntown	Theatre	Big	19+
7:00 pm	Randy Feltface: Gimmick Comedy When 7:00 PM Where Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St · Downtown Tags Comedy Listed by This Week In Van, Ticketmaster Discovery — Vancouver · Confirmed	Vancouver PlayhouseDowntown	Comedy	Big	Not listed
7:00 pm	Katie Boyle Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy and shame! Her new, widely acclaimed dark comedy, Roe v… When 7:00 PM Where Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway · Grandview-Woodland Listed by Georgia Straight listings, This Week In Van · Confirmed	Rio TheatreGrandview-Woodland	Comedy	Regular	Not listed
7:00 pm	Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards bring their genre-defying chaos to The Cobalt with Friend of a Friend and Karma and the Killjoys. Sep 17 When 7:00 PM Where The Cobalt, 917 Main St · Downtown Eastside Age 19+ Listed by Eventbrite — Vancouver directory, This Week In Van · Confirmed	The CobaltDowntown Eastside	Music	Regular	19+
7:00 pm	VIBE SERIES CREATIVE EVENT When 7:00 PM Where Astoria Pub, 769 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R3 Listed by Eventbrite — Vancouver directory, This Week In Van · Confirmed	Astoria Pub	Community	Regular	Not listed
7:30 pm	WesGhost & Red Leather Timbre Concerts Presents WesGhost & Red Leather – RedGhost Tour With Eurotripp When Doors 7:00 PM · Show 7:30 PM Where Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway · Kitsilano Age 19+ Tags Alternative, Alternative Rock, Rock Listed by Hollywood Theatre events, This Week In Van, Ticketmaster Discovery — Vancouver · Confirmed	Hollywood TheatreKitsilano	Music	Big	19+
7:30 pm	Beckett 26: It's All the Same DreamUntil Sep 20 Beckett 26: It's All the Same Dream Selected works by Samuel Beckett Directed by Gerald Vanderwoude Theatre at its finest-and most delightfully absurd. Gerald Vanderwoude (MFA '92) directs Beckett 26… When 7:30 PM Where Frederic Wood Theatre (THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA), 6354 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Tags Audience - All, Audience - Alumni, Subject - Entertainment - Culture, Type - Fundraiser, Type - Performance, Type - Theatre Listed by Georgia Straight listings, UBC events calendar · Confirmed	Frederic Wood Theatre (THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA)	Theatre	Regular	Not listed
7:30 pm	Ringside Showcase - Vancouver Stand-Up Comedy \| Thursdays Main St Thursday night stand-up at The Main. Vancouver comics, new material and a live roasting panel. $10 tickets online When 7:30 PM Where The Main, 4210 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9 Tags Comedy Listed by Eventbrite — Vancouver directory, This Week In Van · Confirmed	The Main	Comedy	Regular	Not listed
8:00 pm	STELLA STANDINGBEAR - OFF THE REZ TOUR w/ Nastsha Fisher & Mzshellz MODO-LIVE presents. Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D. Required) When Doors 7:00 PM · Show 8:00 PM Where The Pearl, 881 Granville St · Downtown Age 19+ Tags Hip-Hop/Rap Listed by The Pearl shows, This Week In Van, Ticketmaster Discovery — Vancouver · Confirmed	The PearlDowntown	Music	Major	19+
8:00 pm	CFE September 2026 CFE is done- now it's time to celebrate! 🎉 The Roxy is inviting Vancouver's CFE writers to join us for our CFE After Party on Thursday, September 17th. 🎟 FREE ENTRY + VIP LINE ACCESS Contact your… When 8:00 PM Where The Roxy Cabaret, 932 Granville St · Downtown Age 19+ Listed by Showpass Vancouver · Confirmed	The Roxy CabaretDowntown	DJ / Party	Regular	19+
8:00 pm	Wandering Landscapes - Bill Coleman, Benj Rowland, Jeanette Kotowich, Kathleen Nisbet You are invited to a meandering evening of live music and dance featuring the experimental collaborations of two distinct pairings: Bill Coleman & Benj Rowland and Jeanette Kotowich & Kathleen Nisbet.… When 8:00 PM Where The Beaumont Studios, 326 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J0 Listed by Georgia Straight listings, This Week In Van · Confirmed	The Beaumont Studios	Theatre	Regular	Not listed
9:00 pm	Drag show Let's Salseo at Numbers Let's Salseo! Join us at Numbers to celebrate Latin culture, dances and music! When 9:00 PM Where Numbers Cabaret, 1042 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3 Tags Alternative Listed by Eventbrite — Vancouver directory, This Week In Van · Confirmed	Numbers Cabaret	Theatre	Regular	Not listed
9:30 pm	Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the CAMP MIASMA slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Hannah Einbinder, 'Hacks') for resurrection. But when she visits… When Doors 9:00 PM · Show 9:30 PM Where Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway · Grandview-Woodland Listed by Rio Theatre calendar · Confirmed	Rio TheatreGrandview-Woodland	Film	Regular	Not listed

TBA	DESIGN VANCOUVER FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT1 source, unconfirmed When Time to be announced Where Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St · Downtown Listed by This Week In Van · Unconfirmed	Queen Elizabeth TheatreDowntown	Talks	Big	Not listed
TBA	THE ROXY ROLLERS (House Band/Live Music Dance Night)Until Sep 191 source, unconfirmed Late set When Time to be announced Where The Roxy Cabaret, 932 Granville St · Downtown Age 19+ Listed by This Week In Van · Unconfirmed	The Roxy CabaretDowntown	Music	Regular	19+
TBA	TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MASIA1 source, unconfirmed When Time to be announced Where Rio Theatre, 1660 E Broadway · Grandview-Woodland Listed by This Week In Van · Unconfirmed	Rio TheatreGrandview-Woodland	Film	Regular	Not listed
TBA	TriviaProv Calling all trivia lovers!We're mixing two bulletproof nights out - trivia and improv - to bring you TRIVIAPROV! Using your mobile device, you and your fellow audience members will compete in trivia… When Time to be announced Where The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver Listed by This Week In Van · Confirmed	The Improv Centre	Comedy	Regular	Not listed

Ongoing 72 · festivals, exhibitions and runs that started earlier and are still on

Ongoing events
Time	Event	Venue	Cat.	Size	Age
9:00 pm	Andy Stone WarnerUntil Sep 24 Andy Stone Warner hosts a hilariously unhinged night of stand up comedy with some of her favourite LGBT comedians and Allies answering your anonymous questions.These comedians have been featured on… When 9:00 PM Where Little Mountain Gallery, 110 Water St · Mount Pleasant Age 19+ Tags Comedy, Theatre & Arts Listed by Showpass Vancouver · Confirmed	Little Mountain GalleryMount Pleasant	Comedy	Small	19+
7:00 pm	Are You An Improvisor or Impostor?Until Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Six improvisors enter a fast-paced comedy competition, but one is secretly the Impostor! Watch improvised scenes, follow the clues, and help uncover who is eliminating the players. Expect big laughs… When 7:00 PM Where Tru Cafe, 1500 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Tru Cafe	Comedy	Small	Not listed
10:00am	Becoming: The Art of Gu XiongUntil Feb 8, 20271 source, unconfirmed Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong is a comprehensive celebration of the artist's work to date, tracing the evolution of his practice and its defining influences. The exhibition brings together key works… When 10:00 AM Where Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Museum of Vancouver	Art	Small	Not listed
7:15 pm	Boys ClubUntil Sep 201 source, unconfirmed Award-winning rapper Alick Mac returns with Boys' Club, a 60-minute one-man show blending raw hip-hop and storytelling to tackle misogyny, mental health, and the manosphere. Runner-up as 2025 Nanaimo… When 7:15 PM Where Arts Umbrella (Scott Studio), 1400 Johnston St, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Arts Umbrella (Scott Studio)	Theatre	Small	Not listed
11:00am	Burnaby Central Railway - Miniature Train RidesUntil Oct 131 source, unconfirmed Now in its 33rd year, riding the Burnaby Central Railway is an authentic family railroad experience that attracts riders of all ages from near and far. Easy to board and ride for children and adults… When 11:00 AM Where Burnaby Central Railway, 120 North Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Burnaby Central Railway	Other	Small	Not listed
9:55 pm	Colonial CircusUntil Sep 201 source, unconfirmed An Interactive Clown Comedy Show Where Two Brown Clowns Pretending To Be British Colonizers Take You Through The History of Colonialism. — Tickets: 20 When 9:55 PM Where Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St., Granville Island, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Waterfront Theatre	Theatre	Small	Not listed
10:00am	Common ChordsUntil Sep 291 source, unconfirmed Music becomes a metaphor for life in this joyful collection about the harmony we create together. Filipino-Canadian artist Paulina Constancia creates vibrant, intuitive naïf art inspired by everyday… When 10:00 AM Where The Gallery at Queen's Park, Queens Park, New Westminster Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Gallery at Queen's Park	Art	Small	Not listed
8:00 pm	Discovery PassUntil Sep 26 Maximize your experience at this year's Vancouver Is Funny with our Discovery Pass! For just $39 all-in, you'll get access to Vancouver Is Funny shows at the Biltmore Cabaret, plus surprise… When 8:00 PM Where Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St · Mount Pleasant Age 19+ Listed by AdmitOne — Vancouver · Confirmed	Biltmore CabaretMount Pleasant	Comedy	Small	19+
7:00 pm	DragonflyUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed A one-of-a-kind autobiography in which two actors illuminate the inner life of one trans woman from childhood to the present day. Featuring an all-trans cast in an intimate bookstore setting… When 7:00 PM Where Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Granville Island, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Upstart & Crow	Theatre	Small	Not listed
10:00am	Greg GirardUntil Oct 261 source, unconfirmed The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada's most influential contemporary photographers, from July 10-Oct. 25, 2026. When 10:00 AM Where The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Polygon Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
4:00pm	Her Ladyship Sketch Comedy ShowUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Her Ladyship Sketch Comedy Show performs their hilarious all women sketch comedy at the Improv Centre on Granville Island as part of the Vancouver Fringe Festival. Created and directed by Leanne… When 4:00 PM Where The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Improv Centre	Comedy	Small	Not listed
5:30 pm	Jeff & Grungled Know Frills at Vancouver FringeUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Meet Jeff and Grungled. They certainly know frills, but do they know how to be men? KNOW FRILLS is a duo comedy show about masculinity beyond patriarchy. During a chaotic trip to the local grocery… When 5:30 PM Where Sculpture Grove, 1218 Cartwright St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Sculpture Grove	Theatre	Small	Not listed
11:00am	Jeff Wall: InsideUntil Oct 41 source, unconfirmed About the exhibitionJeff Wall: Inside presents a selection of the artist's work over the past 30 years, with the emphasis on pictures made in the past decade and not previously seen in Vancouver. —… When 11:00 AM Where West Vancouver Art Museum, 680 17th Street, West Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	West Vancouver Art Museum	Art	Small	Not listed
10:25 pm	LIVE IN HELLUntil Sep 21 Your next problematic fave - a comitragic solo show featuring a self-obsessed and definitely NOT sexy She-Devil. Emerging from a comically large Amazon box , she welcomes the audience to her own… When 10:25 PM Where Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, Granville Island, Vancouver Listed by This Week In Van · Confirmed	Performance Works	Theatre	Regular	Not listed
5:00 pm	Other LightUntil Nov 291 source, unconfirmed In a Vancouver premiere, the exhibition Other Light brings together two films by Uzbek artist Saodat Ismailova, Melted into the Sun (2024) and To the Throat of the Sun (2026) in a site-specific… When 5:00 PM Where Western Front, 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1 Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Western Front	Film	Small	Not listed
5:00 pm	Other Light - Saodat IsmailovaUntil Nov 29 In a Vancouver premiere, the exhibition Other Light brings together two films by Uzbek artist Saodat Ismailova, Melted into the Sun (2024) and To the Throat of the Sun (2026) in a site-specific… When 5:00 PM Where Western Front, 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1 Listed by Instant Coffee Vancouver · Confirmed	Western Front	Film	Regular	Not listed
6:30 pm	SENSING WORLDS: Somatic Creativity WorkshopUntil Oct 31 source, unconfirmed 4-Week Somatic & Expressive Arts Series - In Person - VancouverFridays September 11, 18, 25 & October 2 Reclaiming the creative-body as the site of wisdom.A journey through movement, drawing, writing… When 6:30 PM Where The Post at 750, 110-750 Hamilton Street, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Post at 750	Talks	Small	Not listed
8:15 pm	Solovela, An Improvised Solo TelenovelaUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed After selling out shows across Canada, Solovela continues its award-winning run at Vancouver Fringe starting Thurs, Sept 10th! Every show is different, all based on a short interview with an audience… When 8:15 PM Where The Nest, 3rd Floor - 1398 Cartwright St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Nest	Comedy	Small	Not listed
9:00am	Splash 2026 Art Auction Collection ExhibitionUntil Oct 21 source, unconfirmed Arts Umbrella's Splash Art Auction returns October 3 for its 44th year, bringing together art, culture and philanthropy. Ahead of the event, explore the Splash 2026 Art Auction Collection at a free… When 9:00 AM Where Pendulum Gallery, 885 West Georgia St, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Pendulum Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
1:00pm	Squamish Nation wool weavingUntil Sep 201 source, unconfirmed Join Spelexilh, Anjeanette Dawson of the S7wx7wú7mesh Nation, for a two-session, beginner-friendly workshop in wool weaving. Create your own piece while learning loom-weaving basics, the history and… When 1:00 PM Where Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Ferry Building Gallery	Other	Small	Not listed
7:30 pm	Tears of the Seawall: An Improvised Romance FilmUntil Sep 21 Tears of the Seawall is a completely improvised (and hilarious) romance movie. Inspired by our favourite Nicholas Sparks films (The Notebook, Dear John, The Last Song), Grad School Improv will create… When 7:30 PM Where Little Mountain Gallery, 110 Water St · Mount Pleasant Age 19+ Listed by Georgia Straight listings, This Week In Van · Confirmed	Little Mountain GalleryMount Pleasant	Film	Regular	19+
9:00 pm	That's gay! comedy at Vancouver FringeUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed After a sold out run last year, Vancouver's favourite queer comedy show That's gay! comedy is BACK at Vancouver Fringe this September! SAT SEPT 12 9PM \| Boys! Boys! Boys!THURS SEPT 17 7PM \| Gender? I… When 9:00 PM Where Little Mountain Gallery, 110 Water St · Mount Pleasant Age 19+ Listed by Georgia Straight listings, This Week In Van · Unconfirmed	Little Mountain GalleryMount Pleasant	Comedy	Small	19+
7:35 pm	The Last Cowboy (Hat Salesman)Until Sep 20 If you can't be a cowboy, you can at least sell cowboy hats. Vancouver comedian An-Te Chu (Just for Laughs Vancouver, Teddy Rocks Festival, Big Fun Festival)'s debut Fringe show is a hilarious… When 7:35 PM Where Studio 16, 1555 W. 7th, Vancouver Listed by This Week In Van · Confirmed	Studio 16	Theatre	Regular	Not listed
7:00 pm	The Samurai and the PrisonerUntil Sep 23 Kurosawa Kiyoshi's latest picture The Samurai and the Prisoner, set during Japan's war-ravaged 16th century, is unlike any other in the auteur's already genre-omnivorous catalogue. — Tickets: $15 When 7:00 PM Where The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8 Tags Film Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Confirmed	The Cinematheque	Film	Regular	Not listed
11:00am	Tāpis: A Love Letter to Our Dog KinUntil Oct 51 source, unconfirmed Conceived by Nehiyaw and Michif knowledge keeper, Elder, and multidisciplinary artist Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐤᐃᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau, the exhibition features nine intricately beaded dog blankets, created by Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐤᐃᐢᑵᐤ… When 11:00 AM Where Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Ferry Building Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
11:00am	Walk With History: ShipyardsUntil Oct 51 source, unconfirmed Walks With History: ShipyardsExperience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home.Uncover the rich history of North Van's iconic… When 11:00 AM Where MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver	Art	Small	Not listed
7:00 pm	rhymes with rainUntil Sep 281 source, unconfirmed In this duet co-authored and performed by Ziyian Kwan and Shion Skye Carter, two bodies slipstitch between rupture and repair. The artists share select stories and memories through the weft and warp… When 7:00 PM Where Morrow, 910 Richards St. - Unit 204, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Morrow	Theatre	Small	Not listed

TBA	A LIFE IN PLEIN AIR - NEW LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY JUNYI JIUntil Sep 301 source, unconfirmed Opening Sep 5th 7pm. On view Sep 1-29. A solo exhibition featuring the latest works of Richmond-based oil painter Junyi Ji. He captures the beauty of Vancouver's landscapes, inviting viewers to slow… When Time to be announced Where Lipont Gallery, Rm218, 4211 No.3 Rd, Richmond Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Lipont Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Ballet Vancouver Unveils 2026/27 Inaugural SeasonUntil May 16, 20271 source, unconfirmed Ballet Vancouver announces its 2026/27 debut season of three captivating programs celebrating the full breadth of classical and neoclassical ballet, on stage at the Vancouver Playhouse from September… When Time to be announced Where Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St · Downtown Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Vancouver PlayhouseDowntown	Theatre	Regular	Not listed
TBA	Between the LinesUntil Oct 81 source, unconfirmed Angela Rae's debut solo exhibition, Between the Lines, is a body of work that lives in an in-between space: where chaos meets calm, city meets country, and structure quietly gives way to something… When Time to be announced Where West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750-17th St., West Van, West Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	West Vancouver Municipal Hall	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins, September 12, 2026 - January 17, 2027.Until Jan 18, 20271 source, unconfirmed Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art and YVR Art Foundation present Cradled Origins, on view September 12, 2026 - January 17, 2027. This multi-medium showcase exhibition brings together eight… When Time to be announced Where Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Blackbird'Until Sep 201 source, unconfirmed She was twelve. He was forty. He went to prison. She went home to a life that was never the same.Now, fifteen years later, she has tracked him down to his new workplace.Blackbird is an unflinching… When Time to be announced Where Studio 16, 1555 W. 7th, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Studio 16	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	BlockbusterUntil Sep 24 Stop scrolling streamer menus for the perfect movie - we'll make it up for you on the spot!Become a movie studio executive as improvisers bring movie magic alive on stage. Which movies will get the… When Time to be announced Where The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Confirmed	The Improv Centre	Comedy	Regular	Not listed
TBA	Burn BlueUntil Sep 201 source, unconfirmed This year at the 2026 Vancouver Fringe Festival, Burn Blue is a devised, interdisciplinary show about the ocean, Vancouver stream restoration, and the politicization of water. Created by a group of… When Time to be announced Where Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St., Granville Island, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Waterfront Theatre	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	Byte Your Tongue at Vancouver Fringe FestivalUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Conceptually, Byte Your Tongue is a contemporary dance solo set to a soundscape made almost entirely from women's voices. Choreographed and performed by Toronto based soloist Kylie Thompson, it is… When Time to be announced Where The Nest, 3rd Floor - 1398 Cartwright St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Nest	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	DATE or HATEUntil Sep 201 source, unconfirmed Date or Hate is a solo black comedy/storytelling about modern dating, professional ego death, and the isolation of the immigrant experience. — Tickets: 20 When Time to be announced Where Arts Umbrella (Scott Studio), 1400 Johnston St, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Arts Umbrella (Scott Studio)	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	Emily Cowan - Signs of Things to ComeUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed THIS Gallery presents Signs of Things to Come, a solo exhibition by Vancouver artist Emily Cowan. Through meticulously detailed acrylic gouache paintings of houses awaiting redevelopment, Cowan… When Time to be announced Where THIS Gallery, 108 E Broadway (alley), Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	THIS Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Fashionably Late at Vancouver Fringe!Until Sep 211 source, unconfirmed 'Fashionably Late' is premiering at the Vancouver Fringe!Written and performed by Indigenous comedian Savannah Erasmus, this stand up and storytelling show is an unserious run-on sentence about… When Time to be announced Where Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2 Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Revue Stage	Comedy	Small	Not listed
TBA	Fashionably Late! A comedy show about the stress of getting dressedUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Written and performed by Savannah Erasmus, this stand up and storytelling show captures the joy and anxiety of getting dressed.Expect multiple costume changes throughout the show, as she shares her… When Time to be announced Where Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2 Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Revue Stage	Comedy	Small	Not listed
TBA	Hot Off The PressUntil Sep 271 source, unconfirmed Hot Off The Press celebrates all forms of printmaking, showcasing everything from linocuts to screen printing to risographs to giclees. Expect everything from the traditional to contemporary. Discover… When Time to be announced Where One More Life Gallery, 2111 Main St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	One More Life Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay-Hazel Wilson, May 14-October 12, 2026Until Oct 131 source, unconfirmed The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay-Hazel Wilson, on display from May 14 to October 12, 2026. — Tickets: $26 When Time to be announced Where Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Museum of Anthropology at UBC	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Ickoholics AnonymousUntil Sep 21 Ickoholics Anonymous is a one-woman musical comedy cabaret returning to the stage after an award-winning Australian season in 2024. The show explores modern dating, internet culture, and the… When Time to be announced Where Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2 Listed by This Week In Van · Confirmed	Revue Stage	Theatre	Regular	Not listed
TBA	Ickoholics AnonymousUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Ickoholics Anonymous is a one-woman musical comedy cabaret returning to the stage after an award-winning Australian season in 2024. The show explores modern dating, internet culture, and the… When Time to be announced Where Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2 Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Revue Stage	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	Jana Sterbak: Dimensions of IntimacyUntil Dec 71 source, unconfirmed As one of Canada's most influential artists, Jana Sterbak has had a significant impact on contemporary art, artists and audiences for almost fifty years. This exhibition presents a selective overview… When Time to be announced Where Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, 1825 Main Mall, UBC, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	LIVE IN HELLUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Your next problematic fave - a comitragic solo show featuring a self-obsessed and definitely NOT sexy She-Devil. Emerging from a comically large Amazon box , she welcomes the audience to her own… When Time to be announced Where Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, Granville Island, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Performance Works	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	Landon Mackenzie: Weather PatternsUntil Nov 231 source, unconfirmed Starting in the shallow tidewaters of Cardigan Bay, Prince Edward Island, and completed on the West Coast, Landon Mackenzie's Weather Pattern series (2021-) balances environmental unpredictability… When Time to be announced Where Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Evergreen Cultural Centre	Art	Regular	Not listed
TBA	Live In Hell by Marita MichaelisUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed When Time to be announced Where Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026 Listed by Instant Coffee Vancouver · Unconfirmed	Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	Love (Manipulated)Until Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Love (Manipulated) is a hilarious, and heartfelt one-of-a-kind romcom that pushes the boundaries of love and heartbreak, with more drama than a telenovela! Coming to the Vancouver Fringe Festival this… When Time to be announced Where Arts Umbrella, 1286 Cartwright, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Arts Umbrella	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	MIA - Vancouver Fringe FestivalUntil Sep 201 source, unconfirmed Every year, Mia asks the internet to hunt her down through a series of riddles and puzzles. But this year, she's left no clues. When longtime fan Eva accidentally discovers Mia's private life, the two… When Time to be announced Where Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2 Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Revue Stage	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	Numbering Our Days: Time at the MoviesUntil Oct 31 source, unconfirmed The Dal Schindell Gallery presents Ron Reed's Numbering Our Days: Time at the Movies. Featuring a series of meticulously constructed video artworks, this exhibition is a playful but powerful… When Time to be announced Where Dal Schindell Gallery, 5800 University Blvd, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Dal Schindell Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Ongoing / Pacific CrossingsUntil Oct 51 source, unconfirmed Displaying vibrant, colourful, dreamy, playful and at times absurd art works, Ongoing / Pacific Crossings highlights the eclectic range of contemporary art practices from Tokyo that examine new… When Time to be announced Where Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Richmond Art Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Sexy Viola Jokes - Vancouver Fringe DebutUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed A whimsical and raunchy musicalstand-up comedy show, Sexy ViolaJokes challenges the serious natureof the classical musical world. Raeconnects solo viola music with heropinions of inner demons, exes… When Time to be announced Where Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2 Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Revue Stage	Comedy	Small	Not listed
TBA	Sound and Story (English and Farsi)Until Nov 291 source, unconfirmed Sound and Story is a free, musical workshop series culminating in a Community Sound Art Showcase. Explore how sound shapes the stories we tell. Three-sessions in English or Farsi form a connected… When Time to be announced Where West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	West Vancouver Memorial Library	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	Splash Art Auction : Preview ExhibitionUntil Oct 21 source, unconfirmed The Splash Preview Exhibition is held annually at Pendulum Gallery and includes painting, photography, sculpture, and print media. The exhibition is a preview of the works featured in Splash Art… When Time to be announced Where Pendulum Gallery, 885 West Georgia St, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Pendulum Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Story Story LieUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Think you've heard it all? Think again. Truth and fiction collide in Story Story Lie. Three Fringe Favourites share embarrassing, unbelievable stories. It's like two truths and a lie with a twist.CAN… When Time to be announced Where Little Mountain Gallery, 110 Water St · Mount Pleasant Age 19+ Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Little Mountain GalleryMount Pleasant	Comedy	Small	19+
TBA	The Book Corner Pop-Up at Guildford Town CentreUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Calling all bookworms, BookTok scrollers, book club regulars, and casual readers! Guildford Town Centre invites shoppers to get lost in something good at The Book Corner, a pop-up launching this… When Time to be announced Where Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152 St, Surrey Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Guildford Town Centre	Talks	Small	Not listed
TBA	The Guys I FckedUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed The Guys I Fcked is the hilarious true story about one woman's journey through inappropriate men to find her forever love set to storm this year's Vancouver Fringe Festival!Get ready to laugh… When Time to be announced Where Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St., Granville Island, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Waterfront Theatre	Comedy	Small	Not listed
TBA	The Last Cowboy (Hat Salesman)Until Sep 201 source, unconfirmed If you can't be a cowboy, you can at least sell cowboy hats. Vancouver comedian An-Te Chu (Just for Laughs Vancouver, Teddy Rocks Festival, Big Fun Festival)'s debut Fringe show is a hilarious… When Time to be announced Where Studio 16, 1555 W. 7th, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Studio 16	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryUntil Dec 281 source, unconfirmed In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience. Set in the captivating and thrilling universe of the "Knives Out" film series, this immersive… When Time to be announced Where Glowbal Restaurant Group, 590 W. Georgia, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Glowbal Restaurant Group	Food & Drink	Small	Not listed
TBA	The Polygon Gallery: Greg GirardUntil Oct 261 source, unconfirmed The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada's most influential contemporary photographers. The exhibition presents more than 160 photographs… When Time to be announced Where The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Polygon Gallery	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	The Truth and DarersUntil Sep 201 source, unconfirmed In a barn that smells like horse shit, pre-pubescent armpits, and an inflated sense of freedom, six thirteen-year-olds strike up a high-stakes game of Truth or Dare. Fuelled by boredom and impulse… When Time to be announced Where Arts Umbrella (Scott Studio), 1400 Johnston St, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Arts Umbrella (Scott Studio)	Theatre	Small	Not listed
TBA	The Yes FilesUntil Nov 7 The truth is out there... and it's improvised! The Yes Files turns YOUR unexplained encounters into a live sci-fi comedy, X-Files style. UFOs, ghosts, conspiracies, and chemistry that reads all the… When Time to be announced Where Tightrope Theatre, 1330 Napier Street, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Confirmed	Tightrope Theatre	Comedy	Regular	Not listed
TBA	TheatresportsTMUntil Oct 311 source, unconfirmed Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more.It's Vancouver's… When Time to be announced Where The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Improv Centre	Comedy	Small	Not listed
TBA	Transitive and EverUntil Sep 271 source, unconfirmed SCA MFA Graduating Festival and Exhibition, with Wyldie Bracewell, Alex Calcagno, Liz Ellis, marcela oñate-trules, Chris Outten, Taha Saraei, Jaeden Walton, and Boyu Xu When Time to be announced Where SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, 149 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	SFU School for the Contemporary Arts	Festival	Small	Not listed
TBA	TriviaProvUntil Oct 29 Calling all trivia lovers!We're mixing two bulletproof nights out - trivia and improv - to bring you TRIVIAPROV! Using your mobile device, you and your fellow audience members will compete in trivia… When Time to be announced Where The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Confirmed	The Improv Centre	Comedy	Regular	Not listed
TBA	True Story!Until Nov 111 source, unconfirmed There's nothing wrong with oversharing in public, right? Especially when it fuels incredible comedy! In this show, audience members share true stories - from your office win of the week to the… When Time to be announced Where The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	The Improv Centre	Comedy	Small	Not listed
TBA	Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision, on display from March 19, 2026-January 3, 2027Until Jan 4, 20271 source, unconfirmed The Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) presents the world premiere of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision, on display at MOA from March 19, 2026-January 3, 2027. — Tickets: $26 When Time to be announced Where Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Museum of Anthropology at UBC	Art	Small	Not listed
TBA	Vancouver Fringe FestivalUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Vancouver Fringe Festival returns to Granville Island and beyond from September 10 to 20, 2026, embracing every kind of everything. This year, there will be more than 80 shows, two days of free Kids… When Time to be announced Where Granville Island, Vancouver Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Granville Island	Festival	Small	Not listed
TBA	Vancouver Is FunnyUntil Oct 11 source, unconfirmed Join us in September for a month's worth of comedy for Vancouver Is Funny! See your favourite comedians live at various venues in Vancouver with more to be added shortly! Keep your eyes peeled for… When Time to be announced Where Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St · Downtown Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Vogue TheatreDowntown	Comedy	Big	Not listed
TBA	Vancouver's Next Top ImprovisorUntil Dec 19 A crash and burn elimination style improv comedy show where 12 improvisors compete to the best improvisor of the night! When Time to be announced Where Tightrope Theatre, 1330 Napier Street, Vancouver Tags Comedy Listed by Georgia Straight listings, This Week In Van · Confirmed	Tightrope Theatre	Comedy	Regular	Not listed
TBA	White Rock Farmers Market Back April 19-October 11Until Oct 121 source, unconfirmed The award-winning White Rock Farmers Market returns for 2026! Join us every Sunday, April 19-October 11, 10am-2pm, with 170+ local vendors, fresh produce, artisan foods, crafts, live music, and… When Time to be announced Where miramar plaza, 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	miramar plaza	Community	Small	Not listed
TBA	fml: funny, my lifeUntil Sep 211 source, unconfirmed Award winning Lilix Media presents multi-sold out FML: Funny, My Life at the Vancouver Fringe Festival. Featuring a new diverse lineup for each show, FML is a blend of standup and storytelling… When Time to be announced Where Little Mountain Gallery, 110 Water St · Mount Pleasant Age 19+ Listed by Georgia Straight listings · Unconfirmed	Little Mountain GalleryMount Pleasant	Comedy	Small	19+

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