Past Programs

  • May 23, 2026, 2:00 pm

    “Clan of the Painted Lady” Film Screening & Director Q&A

    Join director Jennifer Chiu for a special screening of her latest film exploring her Hakka-Canadian heritage, followed by an audience Q&A.

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  • April 11, 2026, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.

    Dream Factory Curators and Crafts

    Explore Dream Factory through an engaging tour led by the show’s curatorial team and drop in for craft workshop.

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  • March 29, 2026, 11:30 A.M. & 1:30 P.M.

    Qingming Festival at the Museum

    Join us or special storytelling performances by Five Blessings Collective and a presentation by the Wong’s Benevolent Association of Canada.

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  • February 21 & 22, 2026

    Year of the Horse at the Museum

    Celebrate at the museum on February 21–22 with a festive weekend of family-friendly activities including treats, drop-in crafts, and cooking workshops.

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  • April 11, 2026, 2:30 P.M.

    Erhu to Cantopop: Five Thousand Springs of Chinese Sound

    Embark on a vivid musical journey spanning thousands of years of Chinese music led by Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble.

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  • Saturday, May 9, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.

    Family Discovery: Roger Lee’s Teapots

    Explore Roger Lee’s collection of Yixing teapots and craft a special card for Mother’s Day!

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    Wednesday, February 4, 7:30 P.M.

    Rainbow Chan Live at the Dream Factory

    One night only: Rainbow Chan Live at the Dream Factory, performing on Ming Wong’s Vast Ocean, Boundless Skies stage — a sonic journey through Cantopop, Chinese folk, and experimental sound.

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    Thursday, January 15, 3 P.M.

    Artist Talk With Shirley Tse: From Stakeholders to Searching for Zero Impact Sculpture

    Join us for in-person talk with artist Shirley Tse that considers the stakes of artistic practice amid overlapping democratic and climate crises.

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    Saturday, December 20, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

    Winter Solstice Festival at the Museum

    Celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival with tangyuan tastings, trilingual storytime, and a special snowy drop-in craft activity!

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    Saturday, January 24, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

    Curators and Crafts: Lunar New Year Records

    Hit play on the new year with a curator’s tour of Dream Factory and craft a paper Cantopop or Mandopop record album with your favourite Lunar New Year song!

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