Guests will find hundreds of Canadian and BC artisans presenting their wares at Western Canada’s largest craft fair.
There’ll be fabulous fashion, fine jewellery, clay work, metal, glass, and more — individually hand-crafted items — items that make for the most special gifts for friends and family (and for oneself of course!).
The One of a Kind Show is Canada's finest craft show, bringing innovative artists, craftspeople, and designers together to share their unique creations with the rest of the world. With a proud focus on homegrown talent, our shows bring together the best of Canada, for a personal shopping experience like no other. Our vast selection, on-site perks and endless show features make us 'destination shopping' at its best.
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is one of Vancouvers signature events. Produced over three weeks each January, the PuSh Festival presents groundbreaking work in the live performing arts: theatre, dance, multimedia, and music.
The Chutzpah! Festival is a dynamic annual performing arts festival featuring exciting and eclectic music, danceand theatre artists from across Canada and around the world. Chutzpah! continues to expand, opening up the Festival to include more lower mainland venues in its festivities.
February/March 2012
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Hyack Festival Association
205 Sixth Street New Westminster BC V3L 3A1 604.522.6894 Fax 604.522.6094 www.hyack.bc.ca
May 18 to 27, 2012
The Hyack Festival Association coordinates major festivals and events on behalf of the City of New Westminster. The 2012 event calendar is highlighted by the 41st annual Hyack Festival in May and the 22nd annual FraserFest in July.
Hyack Festival Week - May 18-27,2012
Hyack International Parade - May 26, 2012
FraserFest - July 21-22, 2012
Christmas Parade of Lights - December 1, 2012
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2012 Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
At Concord Place, Creekside Park & the Waters of False Creek (Next to the Main Street Skytrain Station) Vancouver BC 604.688.2382 www.dragonboatbc.ca
Jun 15 to 17, 2012
Our Festival was created to showcase Vancouver’s cultural diversity and to promote racial harmony among Canadians. At the heart of our Festival is dragon boating — the fastest-growing team sport in North America and a sport that’s fun to do and fun to watch.
Visitors to our Festival will see dragon boat races, experience spectacular food, entertainment, and arts and children’s programming that reflect Vancouver’s cultural diversity.
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29th Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
PO Box 2299 Sechelt BC V0N 3A0 604.885.9631 For information call Toll Free 1.800.565.9631 www.writersfestival.ca
Aug 4 to 7, 2011
Canada's longest-running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, the Festival features established literary stars, and exciting, new voices. Readings in the open-air cedar pavilion set amidst the beautiful gardens of Sechelt's historic Rockwood Centre. A Festival of bookish delights!
Discover arts and culture at your doorstep with a great line-up of musical acts, performance artists, and interactive art activities! Visit pomoartsfestival.ca for a complete event listing.
Once again, we invite you to enjoy chamber music played in a setting that seems to have been made for it: the intimate and idyllic atmosphere of the School of Music in Madeira Park.
ArtsConnect presents its 12th annual Studio Tour in Port Moody, City of the Arts.
Why Attend Artwalk?
Why not! This self-guided tour is a great way to explore the creative talent of local artists. It also gives you a chance to talk to them in an informal and sometimes unusual setting. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for that special piece of art for yourself or someone on your gift list. Remember, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are just around the corner.
Featuring a wide variety of expertly-crafted items by some of BC's finest artisans, don't miss this special opportunity to do your Christmas shopping early! With hourly door prizes and a GRAND PRIZE...don't miss it!
Come and visit 32 European countries all in just one day! Enjoy 15 hours of family fun including non-stop stage entertainment, folk music, dancing, costumes, ethnic foods & beverages, Children's Tent, MarketPlace, Beer Garden, and an evening Dance. Tickets are only $7 per person and children under 12 are free.
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Surrey Children's Festival
Surrey Arts Centre & Bear Creek Park Surrey BC For Tickets: 604.501.5566 Information: 604.501.5598 www.surreychildrensfestival.ca
Jun 26 to 28, 2010
The only arts based festival for children the south side of the Fraser River. Children can engage in arts activities: world dance, imaginative play, storytelling, circus arts to name a few….
A celebration of music, dance, theatre and visual arts.
Featuring Jim Byrnes, Ashley MacIsaac, UHF (Ulrich, Henderson, Forbes), Children's Day, a large art market on the beach and much, much more.
Every Saturday from May to October; 8:30am-1pm
Farmers & Crafters gather on grassy site at the corner of Carson & Kinchant in Quesnel. Fresh local produce, baking, honey, canned goods, flowers, herbs and much more!
Arts councils and schools across BC participate in this week long celebration with performances, art walks, exhibitions, workshops, and public art projects.
Visit local galleries, attend local performances,
and discover the undiscovered . . .
Presenting: As You Like It,The Merchant of Venice, Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses and Richard III in open-ended theatre tents against a backdrop of mountains, sea and sky.
The BC Cultural Crawl is a self-guided tour of community-initiated events: music, theatre and dance performances, visual arts, festivals, museum and heritage exhibitions, culinary arts, community art walks and more.
Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival
202-1398 Cartwright St Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 3R8 604.681.6330 www.writersfest.bc.ca
Oct 18 to 23, 2011
Presenting a world of words on Granville Island!
The Vancouver International
Writers & Readers Festival presents acclaimed Canadian
and international writers for six days of events for
readers–discussions, interviews and performances, in
intimate venues on Granville Island, and special events
throughout the year.
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Copper and Fire Arts Festival Summer Arts Event
Britannia Mine Museum Britannia Beach BC 1.800.896.4044. www.bcmm.ca
Aug 7, 2011 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bring the family and friends to the Britannia Mine Museum's signature event of the year. With the recent transformation of the Museum, this event will be highlighted with all the new exhibits and on site activities.
~ Live music
~ Local artists and artisan exhibitions
~ Fun activities for kids of all ages
Come see this exciting art event at the must-see attraction along the Sea to Sky Highway.
Visit www.BritanniaMineMuseum.ca for up to date event information.
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Pentastic Jazz Festival
113-437 Martin Street, Box 386, Penticton BC 250.770.3494 Toll Free 1.866.599.3494 www.pentasticjazz.com
Sep 9 to 11, 2011
The Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival returns to Penticton for its 15th year. The weekend following Labour Day, Penticton plays host for three days of hot jazz. A leading Jazz Festival in the Pacific Northwest, it is the largest event of its kind throughout the region. Hear the great sounds of Dixieland, Swing, Blues and Zydeco. Dance lessons and demo on Saturday. As always, the ever-popular Gospel music will be served up on the Sunday morning. Come early, stay late....it's a party!
Tickets and packages are available for advance purchase by calling or visiting our web site for reservations.