Dream Factory Curator’s Tour
Date:
Select Weekends
Location:
Chinese Canadian Museum
[51 E Pender St Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9]
Upcoming Dates:
Sat. May 9, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
Sat. June 20, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese) Sun. June 21, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin) Wed. July 1, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese)
Sat. July 11 , 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
Cost:
Included with museum admission
Join curators Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, Yilin Chen, and Bofei Zhang for a special walkthrough of our feature exhibition, Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s–2000s. This immersive, multimedia experience celebrates the golden age of Cantonese and Mandarin pop music and its lasting influence on generations of Chinese Canadians. Discover a uniquely Chinese Canadian pop culture history through the lens of this vibrant era, brought to life by the exhibition’s curatorial team.
Past Tour Dates
- Sat., June 14, 2025 at 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese)
- Sun., June 22, 2025 at 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
- Tue., July 1, 2025 at 1 P.M. (English)
- Sun., July 20, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
- Sat., August 23, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese)
- Sun., August 24, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
- Sat., September 6, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese)
- Sun., September 21, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
- Sat., October 4, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese)
- Sun., October 5, 1 P.M. (English) 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
- Sat., November 1, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese)
- Sun., November 16, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
- Sun., December 14, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Mandarin)
- Sat., December 20, 1 P.M. (English) & 3 P.M. (Cantonese)
Family Discovery
Our monthly Family Discovery programs welcome visitors of all ages!
Turn your museum visit into a memorable experience with our Family Discovery days, with programs designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection across generations.
Our Family Discovery days often feature a vibrant mix of hands-on art-making, interactive story times, special museum tours, and engaging activities that celebrate Chinese cultural holidays and bring the themes of our current exhibitions to life.
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“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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Wearing the Cheongsam: Chinese Canadian Identity Through Fashion
Join author and curator Cheryl Sim for an evening exploring the cheongsam’s enduring symbolism, followed by a Q&A with Mia Wu of Modernize Tailors.
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Family Discovery: Dragon Boat Festival at the Museum
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with a hands-on zongzi cooking workshop and drop-in craft activity.
