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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
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.
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
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
Punchbowl Festival takes over PNE Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 29th! Featuring over 50+ vendors sampling over 250+ of the finest summer spirits, beer and cider cocktail creations, wine, and delicious food. Highlights: Over 200+ Spirits, Beers, Cocktails, Ciders & Wines BBQ Showcase featuring a tasty menu by Columbus Meats DJ
Enjoy 25+ local and international rosés, a culinary feast from Vancouver's finest & live DJ Sets from Felix and friends, all while immersed in a party of pink & white. Music by: Felix Cartal Young Bombs My Gay Husband
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 Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island is pleased to announce its family-friendly summer show, Tall Tales: The Quest Is Up To You!, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm from June 30 to August 19, with a special opening night on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30pm and an additional Canada Day
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!
On June 29th, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre will open “Our Journey Continues: 100 Years After the Chinese Immigration Act”, a new special exhibit dedicated to honouring the multigenerational families who pursued their dreams and turned grievances into success. The exhibit shares the lesser-known stories of families with ancestors who lived
The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island is pleased to announce its family-friendly summer show, Tall Tales: The Quest Is Up To You!, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm from June 30 to August 19, with a special opening night on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30pm and an additional Canada Day
