Event

Two marionette puppets from Wonderful Joe are on stage, with one resembling an elderly man wearing a floral tie and cardigan, and the other a bearded man in a red jacket, alongside a puppet dog lying on a table.
Culture

Ronnie Burkett’s Wonderful Joe Brings Puppetry Mastery to Vancouver

A few blocks from Commercial Drive, where storefronts have slowly shifted from long-standing family businesses to sleek cafés and boutique shops, Ronnie Burkett’s Wonderful ...
A group of women participate in the Women’s Memorial March, with one woman wearing a woven cedar hat and holding a drum, singing during the gathering.
Community

Downtown Eastside Marks 34th Women’s Memorial March

On February 14, 2025, the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March will move again through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside streets. Beginning at noon at the intersection ...
Front view of Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House and Princess Market on a bustling street. Cars pass by in the foreground, while individuals gather near the entrance, emphasizing the community-oriented nature of the space.
Community

Banana Beat Celebrates 20 Years With a Special Fundraiser

For over 20 years, the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (DTESNH) has provided essential support to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, offering nourishment, dignity, and a sense ...
An aerial view of people gathering on a busy street corner in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, showcasing street activity and daily life against an urban backdrop.
Order

Save Our Streets Forum Addresses BC Safety and Public Concerns

On January 23, 2025, Vancouver will host a forum addressing public safety challenges across British Columbia. Organized by Save Our Streets (SOS), a coalition ...
Culture

HOLD ON LET GO 2025: A Celebration of Boundaries Broken

As the air turns crisp in early February, Vancouver’s artistic heart will beat louder than ever with the return of HOLD ON LET GO, ...
An aerial image capturing Vancouver Hastings Crossing neighbourhood with densely constructed new and historical buildings
Culture

The Crossing Pop-Up Brings Creativity to Downtown Eastside

Downtown Vancouver is set to buzz with creativity and community spirit as The Crossing Pop-Up @ 130 West Hastings Street launches a four-weekend series ...
Culture

All Bodies Dance Project Premieres Constellations

Prepare to experience an evening of dance unlike any other. The All Bodies Dance Project (ABDP) is set to debut Constellations, a powerful production ...
Culture

Hamburger Soup Art Show Brings Indigenous Art and Workshops to Vancouver

December 7-8, 2024 | The Vines Den | 825 E Hastings St., Vancouver, BC Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside will come alive with art, culture, and ...
Dr. Gabor Mate is standing in a semi-darl soft light, giving a lecture
Culture

2024 Sterling Prize Lecture: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma and Healing

Dr. Gabor Maté, renowned for his pioneering work on trauma and its profound connection to health, has been named the 2024 recipient of the ...
Image captures people looking at the visual arts presented at Eastside Culture Crawl in Vancouver, BC
Culture

Eastside Culture Crawl 2024: Vancouver’s Ultimate Art Experience

For nearly three decades, Vancouver’s Eastside has been a hub of creativity, where art flourishes in all its forms. From painters and sculptors to ...
A poster highlighting the details of the upcoming Heart of the City Festival in Downtown Eastside Vancouver and featuring First Nations musician
Culture

Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival Marks 21 Years of Culture and Resilience

The 21st Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival returns this October (October 30-November 10, 2024), reaffirming the vibrancy, strength, and enduring spirit ...