The irresistible animation and fantastical storytelling of Studi Ghibli films are screening this weekend. The characters are both loveable and frightening. These are must-sees!
The Italian Film Festival also kicks off, East Van shows love for Bowie at the Fox, and all ages promoter Trash City Productions are celebrating their 2nd anniversary at The Biltmore.
Here's this weekend's Top 24 events, as picked by our city's #knowfun Selectors at Do604.
Thursday January 5
Anti-SAD Beach Party at The Rio
Opening of Talia Shipman’s Meet Me In The Middle at Back Gallery Project
Being 17 at Vancity Theatre
Ting! with Ganjan at The Waldorf
Midge Ure with Art D’ecco @ Rickshaw
Friday January 6
Italian Film Festival opening gala
T R A S H: A Celebration at the Biltmore
Dead Snow at The Rio
The World Has No Eyedea film screening at The Rickshaw
Creative Mornings with Craig Addy at SFU Woodward’s
Saturday January 7
LOVE! Bowie Dance Party at the Fox
Howl’s Moving Castle at The Rio
There Will Be Blood at The Rio
Opening of Ethan Murley: Traces exhibit at Dynamo
Kristie McCracken at Guilt & Co
Adam Wazonek, Ram Hoss at Cafe Deux Soleils
Sunday January 8
Kristin Bunyan at The Roxy
Kiki’s Delivery Service at The Rio
Arianna at Vancity Theatre
Sister Speak Trio at Guilt & Co
Pancakes and Jam at The Woods Studio
All weekend: Italian Film Festival - full schedule on Do604
Have a great weekend checking out these events! You can always head to our Vancouver Events calendar, powered by Do604, for a full list of our recommended things to see and do in Vancouver.