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Need to Know, Need to Go: Holiday markets
December 2, 2024By: Abigail Streifel, Peak Associate The weather may be getting colder, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do. Visiting a holiday market or festival is a great way to spend a cold day — you can shop for gifts, admire artwork and decorations, and spend time with friends. Whether you’re celebrating this season or just enjoying winter, consider checking out these markets in the Lower Mainland. Noël Holiday Light Festival & Market Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17905 62 Ave. #17607, Surrey November 28–December 23, 4:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for youth and seniors, free for children six…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Upcoming plays
March 25, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Parifam When: Apr. 4–14, showtimes at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Where: Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver Tickets: $29 The Cultch and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre present the production of this Persian thriller. Main…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: March into this month’s events
March 11, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Jade Circle: a multidisciplinary performance by Jasmine Chen Where: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond When: March 6–17, see website as showtimes vary Brought to audiences in association with Vancouver Asian…
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Need To Know, Need To Go: Evocative exhibits
March 4, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Biber Bahçesi / Pepper Garden When: January 27–March 23 (Tuesday–Saturday from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.) Where: Access Gallery, 222 E. Georgia St., Vancouver Admission: Free This textile exhibit crafted by Turkish artist and lecturer Damla Tamer…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Feb. 26 – Apr. 2024
February 27, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Song from the Uproar: The Lives and Deaths of Isabelle Eberhardt When: Feb. 29 & Mar. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Mar. 3 at 2:00 p.m. Where: York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver Content warning: mention…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Local performances
February 12, 2024By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Into the Woods When: February 1–18, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Where: Studio 58, 100 W 49 Ave, Vancouver Presented by Langara College’s competitive theatre training program, Studio 58, Into the Woods is…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Upcoming performances
January 15, 2024By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor The Firehall presents Pants When: January 17–20, 7:30 p.m. Where: Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova St., Vancouver Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, artistic director of her self-named performance company and experimental dance veteran, uses…
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Christmas craft markets
November 16, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer If you know me, you know that Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year. Sipping hot chocolate, looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family while bundled in warm clothes . . .…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: November
November 14, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival Where: In-person at various locations between Columbia St., 2nd Ave., Victoria Dr., and Waterfront When: November 16–19, 2023, Thursday & Friday 5:00–10:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Free events at BC Culture Days
September 19, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer BC Culture Days brings over 350 community-centred events across the province. The programming artists appointed by the organization are “dedicated to making art that is accessible, approachable, and inclusive to all.” Each event offers a…
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