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The 38th Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off summer in the city with over 140 free and ticketed performances of diverse programming over 10 days. Opening weekend includes free Downtown Jazz outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Festival culminates on Canada Day weekend with shows across Granville Island. Headliners
Join Metropolis at Metrotown for Music Mania, a family-friendly celebration of music! From June 16 to 25, enjoy live performances by a diverse array of musical talent, including School of Rock (the world’s largest and most trusted music school); Vancouver’s Oriental Philharmonic Choir; Clara the Sidewalk Cellist; Royce Rich; and
Almost two hundred teams, five thousand racers, and the new TD Main Stage’s 100% local lineup featuring Dear Rouge and SABAI kick off Vancouver’s summer season at the continent’s flagship dragon boat festival. Races start at 9:00 AM on June 24 to qualify and rank for Sunday’s semi-finals and finals.
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
The Vancouver Police Museum and Archives are excited to re-launch our Sins of the City walking tours! They will take you on a historical journey through Vancouver's grittier past. Choose between two tours: Vice, Dice, & Opium Pipes or Soulfood & Strathcona. These tours are sure to keep you on