Commerce, Culture Connection

Vancouver Visual Art Foundation is excited to host “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to Me” exhibition by the Collingwood Business Organization.

About the exhibit:

In partnership with Art Vancouver, the Collingwood Business Organization is dedicated to helping students and youth across the Lower Mainland access opportunities they need to succeed. In their latest initiative, “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to Me” features a one-of-a-kind art project for students in the Lower Mainland to submit works related to EDI. The Collingwood team leading this initiative consists of students Luke Montalbano, William Wang, Michael Scherk, and Angela Guan, as well as teacher sponsor, Sylvia Lau. The team hopes that this project will help shed light on the social issues facing our society today in the eyes of the next generation.

The Art @ Bentall gallery is free for the public to visit. For more information about the artists or the gallery, visit the VVAF website on the LEARN MORE button below.

Spring is here and the Food Trucks are back!

Bentall Centre is bringing some of Vancouver’s favourite food truck vendors to the downtown core this spring and summer. You will find a daily rotation of the best local eats including Le Tigre, Crack On, Indish Foods, Kyu Grill and The Brownie Bakers. From Asian fusion to loaded breakfast sandwiches, there’s something for everyone on the Burrard Benches at 555 Burrard Street.

Upcoming Schedule:

Tuesday, May 17th – Le Tigre https://www.letigretruck.ca/ and The Brownie Bakers https://thebrowniebakers.com/

Wednesday, May 18th – Crack On (10-2pm) https://crackonvan.ca/

Thursday, May 19th – Kyu Grill https://www.kyugrill.com/

Friday, May 20th – Crack On (10-2pm) https://crackonvan.ca/ and Nami Vietnamese http://www.namivietnamese.com/

Tuesday, May 24th – Le Tigre https://www.letigretruck.ca/ and The Brownie Bakers https://thebrowniebakers.com/

Wednesday, May 25th – Indish https://www.indishfoods.ca/

Thursday, May 26th – Kyu Grill https://www.kyugrill.com/

Friday, May 27th – Crack On (10-2pm) https://crackonvan.ca/ and Nami Vietnamese http://www.namivietnamese.com/

Open Studio with Tafui McLean

In the fall of 2021, three artists — Jonas Jones, Sol Hashemi, and Tafui McLean — were selected for the VMF Residency Program, an experimental project that examines the opportunities and barriers of utilizing vacant retail spaces for low-barrier temporary artist studios. As we approach the conclusion of their six-month residency, we invite you to Tafui McLean’s studio in The Shops at Bentall on Thursday, May 19th, between 4 and 7pm.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Spring Paint Nights!

Art From The Heart is a paint night workshop and experience intended to inspire and connect.

Come prepared to step outside of your comfort zone and get creative whether you’re attending with friends, a loved one or taking yourself out on a date! You’ll learn something new, have a good time and leave with a work of art you created all by yourself! All levels are welcome! Beginners encouraged.

Our intention is focused on creating a one of a kind experience instead of being the perfect artist. The paint night will run up to 2 hours in length, while you are guided through a 16×20” canvas painting. Dress to make a mess!

For more details about availability and pricing, visit the Art From The Heart website on the LEARN MORE button below.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Spring Paint Nights!

Art From The Heart is a paint night workshop and experience intended to inspire and connect.

Come prepared to step outside of your comfort zone and get creative whether you’re attending with friends, a loved one or taking yourself out on a date! You’ll learn something new, have a good time and leave with a work of art you created all by yourself! All levels are welcome! Beginners encouraged.

Our intention is focused on creating a one of a kind experience instead of being the perfect artist. The paint night will run up to 2 hours in length, while you are guided through a 16×20” canvas painting. Dress to make a mess!

For more details about availability and pricing, visit the Art From The Heart website on the LEARN MORE button below.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Attention: four-legged Vancouverites (and families)!

Join us on Saturday, May 28, from 1-7pm, at Bentall Centre’s Rooftop Dog Park, the ”Bark Park” to celebrate furry friends and dog lovers. The event will feature photo ops, dog portraits, local pet vendors and North Point Brewing beer garden with live DJ! A portion of onsite beverage and retail sales will be donated to the BC SPCA.

For more details about Bark Park, visit the event website on the LEARN MORE button below. RSVP for your chances to win some prizes for you and your pup!

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Calling All Cyclists!

HUB Cycling’s Go by Bike Week is back May 30-June 5!  This spring, they’re bringing back their popular in-person Celebration Stations across Metro Vancouver where participants have a chance to win awesome prizes and get free bike checks and snacks!  Join us on the Burrard Benches for the Celebration Station on June 2 from 12-2pm for live music, giveaways, and more! 

For more details about Spring Go By Bike Week, visit the HUB Cycling website on the LEARN MORE button below.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Get Ready for Summer with Mid-Day Music on the Dunsmuir Patio

Stop by the Dunsmuir Patio Wednesday-Friday from 12-2pm for free outdoor concerts by talented local musicians. Grab your lunch from the daily rotation of food trucks on the Burrard Benches and enjoy our sun-soaked dining area.

June Lineup

June 8 – Nikita Afonso

June 9 – Evan Kennedy

June 10 – Julia Nicholson

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.

Build your weekly yoga practice with Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:00am, join Danny Williams of Mindful Movement Health for 90 minutes of guided yoga in the Art @Bentall Gallery. These yoga classes focus on alignment of the body, mind, and spirit and are accessible and beneficial to all skill levels. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis and are by donation. Please bring your own mat. 

For more details about Mindful Movement Health, visit the website on the LEARN MORE button below or email/call Danny at [email protected] or (604) 715-0928.