Dear Firehall Friends,
Happy Spring! As the cherry blossoms bloom in the courtyard and around town I am writing to invite you to join us for the annual Firehall Gala and Supper Club. In these times when the world seems increasingly divided, the Firehall team and I are continuing to focus our artistic efforts on ensuring the plays, dance work and music we share continues to celebrate Canadian artists, stimulate greater understanding of cultural differences and similarities while provoking thought, laughter and joy. As we work to strengthen our community and build connections, your support through our Gala and your donations plays a big part in our ability to do so.
We believe it is important to honor those who are making and encouraging positive changes to strengthen the Firehall’s surrounding neighborhood and for this year’s Gala we will be honoring Carol Lee. A businesswoman and relentlessly fierce and vibrant advocate for Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside, Carol has led the way in creating the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, Bob and Michael’s Housing Place, the Chinatown Foundation and much, much more.
I hope you will join us on May 23, 2026, as we celebrate Carol and the wonderful 2025-26 season that the Firehall will wrap up at the Gala. Man-about-town Fred Lee and CBC’s Margaret Gallagher will host the evening once again.
We promise an extraordinary evening with doors opening at 6pm for a tasty reception prior to a great dinner along with tributes, entertainment, drinks, and fun.
I wish you all the best and hope to see you on May 23rd.
Donna Spencer
Artistic Producer
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Celebrating the indefatigable spirit of the Firehall Arts Centre and honouring Carol Lee, a relentless force and advocate for the Downtown Eastside and Chinatown.
Join us on May 23, 2026 at 6pm for an extraordinary evening of tribute, entertainment, food, drink, and fun.
Tickets are $250 with a $125 tax receipt. Patron tables of six can be purchased for $6,000 with a tax receipt of $5,250. Tickets include all beverages, canapés, and dinner.