Gastown Thursday Nights – June 13th, 2024

Gastown Business Improvement Society

Gastown BIA’s free pop-up music series is back every Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 pm with live music on every block, plus special monthly takeovers. From jazz to slow jams and everything in between, enjoy live music from the comfort of your favourite patio or while walking down the cobblestone

Free

Dancing on the Edge Festival

Various Venues

The Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE) returns for its 36th year this spring from Thursday, June 13 to Saturday, June 22 at various venues across the Lower Mainland including Firehall Arts Centre, Scotiabank Dance Centre and SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, as well as an off-site presentation at

Fall Fun at Metropolis at Metrotown

Metropolis at Metrotown 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby

From now through October 31, Metropolis at Metrotown – B.C.’s largest shopping centre – welcomes locals and visitors alike to embrace all that the fall season has to offer through unparalleled shopping, festive displays, exciting contests and more. Be inspired by a one-of-a-kind piece by local twig artist, The Wizards

Free

Food from our Roots: Newcomer Women Food Business Launch

Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, food, and entrepreneurship! On Thursday, June 20, 2024 for World Refugee Day, come to And-Co event space to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Dream Cuisines women cohort's food businesses! Savour the Flavours, Hear the Stories Enjoy this summer celebration food market

Kärma Sounds at Blue Frog Studios

blue frog studios 1328 Johnston Road, White Rock

Presented by WAVE 98 Vancouver’s Coolest Vibe! Karina Morin of Kärma Sounds, known for her role in Coco Jafro and chart success with Jaï, blends R&B and electro-soul in her new album. With influences like Sade and Prince, she's a dynamic performer captivating audiences in Vancouver and beyond, as featured

Medicine

Vancity Culture Lab 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver

Pi Theatre closes its 2023-2024 season with the Canadian premiere of Medicine from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Vancity Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street). Medicine is a heartbreaking, yet hugely energizing and thrilling journey through one man’s troubled past. It’s a devastatingly funny and moving

$38

Fall Fun at Metropolis at Metrotown

Metropolis at Metrotown 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby

From now through October 31, Metropolis at Metrotown – B.C.’s largest shopping centre – welcomes locals and visitors alike to embrace all that the fall season has to offer through unparalleled shopping, festive displays, exciting contests and more. Be inspired by a one-of-a-kind piece by local twig artist, The Wizards

Free

The Hidden History and Sweet Treats Tour

Outside Old Navy at 708 Robson St 708 Robson St, Vancouver

It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building, all while enjoying a selection

$64 – $69

Family Saturdays: Getting to Know Chinese Folk Instruments

Chinatown Storytelling Centre 168 E Pender St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

On June 15, dive into a cultural adventure of songs and stories featuring the mesmerizing sounds of ancient Chinese instruments. This edition of the Vancouver Chinatown Storyteller’s Family Saturday will spotlight "Getting to Know Chinese Folk Instruments." Experience the captivating tones of traditional instruments such as the erhu, suona, and

Free

Welcoming the Sun

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC

Celebrate Indigenous cultures and fishing history with us at Welcoming the Sun—a FREE, public event on Saturday, June 15th from 12-4pm. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, located in idyllic Steveston Village, will come alive in an uplifting celebration of Indigenous music, storytelling, shops, and more! Supported by

Free