In the beginner Improv class the focus is on building confidence and fostering a supportive environment for exploration through laughter. Through group exercises and games you will be introduced to the foundations of improv such as “Yes, And”, spontaneity, active listening, being present in the moment, self awareness, vulnerability, taking risks, making and accepting offers. This class is all about stepping out of your comfort zone, trusting yourself and failing joyfully. Excludes May 18th for a public holiday.
Let’s move, breath, and laugh together!!!
Louise will guide you through a series of movements and breathing techniques to encourage you to explore your body in a curious and light-hearted manner, while being playful with goats. 45 minutes of yoga, 15 minutes of socializing with the goats.
Saturday mornings 10-11am on:
May: 16, 23, 30
June: 6, 20
July: 4, 11, 18
August: 8, 15, 29
September: 5
(Minimum 4 people registered to run)
Celebrate the launch of Spirit of the Great Bear, a powerful new book exploring one of the world’s last intact coastal rainforests. Featuring a foreword by Paul Nicklen, this special evening invites you to connect with the landscapes, wildlife, and stories that define the Great Bear Rainforest.
Join us at the Brackendale Art Gallery for an inspiring night of storytelling, learning, and visual immersion. Discover the rare spirit bear, gain insight into this unique ecosystem, and experience a curated exhibition of photographs from the book.
Books will be available for purchase, and guests will have the opportunity to meet Jack Plant, get their copy signed, and enjoy the exhibition.
Join Angela Muellers and Paul Chizik for a landscape plein air workshop at Alice Lake. All levels welcome. Paul will demo in oils, acrylic painters are welcome. The course will examine the painting process using composition, value, and color design. Plein painters must understand these steps, so that they can quickly create a design and begin painting. Paul's website www.paulchizik.com
Get ready to giggle, gasp, and grin at the Squishy Squamedy Show; a night of spontaneous comedy that’s as warm and bright as a Squamish summer! Inspired by the spirit of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, this high-energy showcase features performers from our Step Out! improv classes diving into fast-paced games, clever scenes, and off-the-cuff storytelling. Expect sunshine, silliness, and a few delightful surprises as brave locals turn the unexpected into pure comedy gold. More than just a show, this is a celebration of creative courage, connection, and the joy of laughing together. Whether you’re cheering on a friend, curious about improv, or simply in the mood for something fun and fresh, the Squishy Squamedy Show will leave you smiling.
This vibrant event celebrates months of creativity and exploration by our talented young artists. Get ready to be dazzled as we unveil their never before seen final projects, thoughtfully created throughout May and June. Each piece reflects the skills, techniques, and confidence they have built over the year. The Happimess Kids Art Finale is more than just an art show. It is also a fundraising initiative, with proceeds helping sponsor children to attend camp free of charge. Join us in celebrating the joy of creativity, supporting our young artists, and contributing to a meaningful cause that helps make art accessible to more families in our community.
Join us for a special cultural workshop led by Tsawaysia Spukwus, a respected Squamish Nation educator and artist. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to weave a traditional wool headband, using simple techniques and soft, colourful yarn.
Tsawaysia will guide you through traditional techniques and the cultural teachings woven into each piece. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted wool headband, your own loom for future projects, and a deeper appreciation for the stories, values, and knowledge shared through Squamish weaving traditions.Join us for a special cultural workshop led by Tsawaysia Spukwus, a respected Squamish Nation educator and artist. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to weave a traditional wool headband, using simple techniques and soft, colourful yarn.
Create your very own straight bladed carving knife under the expert guidance of Squamish Nation carver and tool maker Matthew Cole. Participants will make and hone the blade in the metal shop from steel. Next comes the handle, which you will make from yellow cedar. The final step is to assemble the two components together and put the finishing touches on your bespoke carving knife. This tool is the foundation of any wood carvers tool box and will be a treasured possession that can be passed down through generations. Matthew is a Capilano-based artist and blade smith known for his traditional carvings, native drawings, and other artworks, including paddles and masks.
Welcome to Squamish Saturday Night Laughs! – the ultimate comedy event that will have you rolling in the aisles. Join us at Trickster’s Hideout, for a night filled with contagious laughter and unforgettable performances. If you like Whose Line is it Anyway you will love this show! Audience inspired comedy. That’s right! These comedians take your suggestions and ideas and turn them into comedy gold!
With a lineup of Vancouver’s best improv comedians from the highly rated Comedy Department, our show is guaranteed to keep you entertained till the last punchline, earning us the prestigious Trip Advisor award in both 2024 and 2025! The Comedy Department is one of Vancouver’s hottest comedy clubs.
Big Kids Improv Camp is a 3-day, 3-night transformative retreat for adults (19+) who like to integrate play with personal growth.
Over the course of the retreat, you'll dive deep into improv workshops led by some of Vancouver's most experienced improv performers and instructors—sandwiched between guided meditations, breathwork, mindfulness, and somatic practices that ground you in your body and the present moment. Bonus: Farm animal play and goat yoga! Facilitators include Louise Robinson, Margret Nyfor, Lauren McGibbon, Andrew Barber, Nina Fields and Laura Sharp.
