The 2026 Sound of Dragon Music Festival’s opening concert The Jade Emperor‘s Great Race is inspired by a Chinese legend of the 12-year zodiac cycle. To measure time, the Emperor held a race, awarding the first 12 animals to arrive with a corresponding year. The order was: Rat, Ox, Tiger,
The Sound of Dragon Society presents the 7th annual Sound of Dragon Music Festival on April 2 to 5, 2026. As Vancouver’s biennial celebration of Asian sounds, the festival redefines Chinese music with ground-breaking cross-cultural programming, presenting Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (Taiwan), PhoneNX Ensemble (Toronto), 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu
Spring Salmon Eggs-travaganza! Spring is a time for new beginnings for many animals—and salmon are no exception. After spending 3 to 4 months developing inside their eggs, many species of salmon are now hatching and preparing for their journey. Discover the challenges salmon face and learn how you can support
Get closer to the blossoms than ever before! "The Cherry Best Selfie" by Coca-Cola is a pop-up experience at David Lam Park that welcomes guests to capture the cherry best selfie. Visitors can expect to see a close-up view of the cherry blossoms and get a taste of cherry, with
As part of the 2026 Sound of Dragon Music Festival, Strum, Bow, Roar presents three Vancouver ensembles: 88 Strings, Vancouver Erhu Quartet, and Multicultural Wind Ensemble. While using instruments within the same family, either plucked, bowed, or wind, they bring together musicians and traditions from different cultures. Reflecting Canada’s multicultural
We're celebrating Fremont's FIRST birthday! Join us for a swim and birthday treats at our Fremont Village location on Saturday, April 4th from 10AM-1PM. Experience our advanced swim curriculum Enjoy a 25-minute class, ages 2-12 Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels available Get to know the swim instructors on-site Spots are
This holiday-themed run offers a 5km/10km Big Bunny Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1-3km Little Bunny Run/Walk (1pm) around scenic Jericho Beach Park. Run with the local bunnies, enjoy a DJ, take part in the Gnubees Egg Hunt (1-3km participants only) with prize giveaways, activities and more. The Big
Burlesque meets whodunit in Murder! By Pasties, an interactive murder mystery where the audience helps solve the crime. When beloved but fading burlesque chanteuse Maxine Midnight is found dead, the mystery unfolds live onstage. Performers take the stage to music chosen at random, while suspects, weapons, and locations are revealed
The 2026 Sound of Dragon Festival’s closing concert Encounter: Taiwan/Toronto/Vancouver is planned for Saturday, April 4, at 8:00 pm at The Annex, 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver. This concert brings together visiting musicians from Taiwan’s Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra and Toronto’s PhoeNX Ensemble to collaborate with Vancouver musicians. In addition,
Easter Sunday Brunch is back at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier! Join us in the Pinnacle Ballroom on Sunday, April 5 from 10AM–2:30PM for our festive Easter Brunch Buffet — featuring chef-carved prime rib, maple glazed ham, a full omelette station, fresh seafood, hot brunch favourites, and a dessert
Cougar Stand-Up Comedians: Amber Harper-Young (Yuk Yuks/Just For Laughs Originals) and Nancy Ho (CTV/Crave) entertain, then facilitate Speed Dating between Sophisticated Women and Younger Men! Held at the Cozy ANZA Club in Mount Pleasant-this unconventional evening is sure to bring laughs and lighthearted connecting between singles. Buy tickets early if
The Cultch presents: On Native Land, a new musical that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate characters—a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter—whose paths converge in a powerful tale of identity, land, and love. A dive into the heart of contemporary Indigenous narratives, On Native Land is a