Vancouver has been called a city of many things: rain, hockey, international flavours, incredible nature and so much more. However, we’re also a phenomenal dance destination! One of the organizations that helps curate this rich cultural environment is DanceHouse Vancouver. They have just announced their 2024/2025 season productions, and you can enter to win tickets!
Le Patin Libre. Photo by Rolline Laporte
DanceHouse Vancouver 2024-2025 Season
Enjoy a season of electrifying, boundary-breaking performances from around the globe, on Vancouver stages from October 2024 through April 2025.
Six diverse companies and choreographers bring an eclectic mix of experiences whose scope includes contemporary dance, tango, circus, ice skating, live music, and more. DanceHouse’s 17th season includes two Canadian premieres, three BC premieres, one Canadian company debut, and the return of an all-time DanceHouse audience favourite. It also boasts the addition of matinee performances offering further accessibility, as well as new season ticket pricing for youth and families.
October 24-26, 2024 The BC premiere of Agustina Videla’s Social Tango Project (Argentina)
Since 2008, DanceHouse has presented vibrant and inspiring companies from Canada and around the world. In addition to the performances on stage, DanceHouse offers a suite of engagement opportunities and a chance for members of the general public and the local artistic community to engage with the presented artists and their work.
The cherry blossoms are here, the tulip festivals are opening, and there’s a whole new month of events to enjoy. Find all the fun things to do around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, on this lovely first weekend of April, listed below:
Support community, culture, and diversity on Saturday, April 27th by shopping locally during Canadian Independent Bookstore Day in Vancouver. Engage with a variety of celebrations at Independent Bookstores across Canada by visiting stores in person or online to show your support.
Art by artist and illustrator Cornelia Li
Independent Bookstore Day in Vancouver
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, and supporters come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada. This year’s event is taking place on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Independent booksellers are an integral part of Canadian culture as they prioritize customer service and provide unmatched value for the book-buyers. Indie bookstores are pillars for the community with staff who are actively involved in their neighbourhoods. By joining the celebration, you advocate for independent businesses, support a flourishing book-selling community, and invest in Canadian culture.
Buy books Participate in CIBD by purchasing books and other items in-person, online, or by phone to show your support and enter to win the annual Contest for Book Lovers. This years prizes include 5 gift cards with opportunity for 4 readers to win $200 each to the independent bookstore of their choice. And, 1 lucky winner will win a $1,000 gift card to their favourite indie bookstore.
Check out bookstore activities Local shops across Canada are planning celebratory activities for the big day including customer giveaways, discounts, exclusive products, author events, and more. Visit the website of each participating location and their social media accounts for details.
In 2023, IndieBookstores was launched as a place for shopping independent bookstores across Canada. The Canadian Independent Booksellers Association established IndieBookstores to strengthen the independent book-selling sector in Canada. The site helps readers find reads from the favourite or yet-unknown Canadian Independent bookstores online. Find an independent bookstores near you to support Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 27th – and any other day of the year!
Experience and explore the 11th annual Capture Photography Festival from April 1 to 30, 2024. Local, national, and international artists will converge in Metro Vancouver to celebrate lens-based art in its forms through public art projects, exhibitions, tours, and panels.
Caroline Monnet, Renaissance, 2018. Courtesy of the Artist and Blouin Division.
Capture Photography Festival
Date: April 1 to 30, 2024
Location: Various Metro Vancouver Locations
Capture Photography Festival begins with a free (donations accepted) Opening Reception on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at The Pendulum Gallery with a special exhibition. On Time explores the relationship between time and photography, challenging the traditional notion that image only captures a single moment in time. Works on display by Sungseok Ahn, Gabi Dao, Pendarvis Harshaw, Brandon Tauszik, Aaron Leon, Anthony Lepore, Diane Meyer, Alp Peker, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez.
The Vancouver Canadians are ready to welcome baseball fans back to the ‘Nat as they defend their 2023 Northwest League title and host a season full of promotional giveaways and championship-caliber baseball!
