Join us this July 1 in celebrating Chinese Canadian legacies and culture. From conversations around historical memory, creative crafts, and a special musical performance, there’s something for the whole family! 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. – Drop-in Crafts: Crafts that Cheer! 1 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. – Dream Factory curator’s
The 2026 Vancouver International Jazz Festival features a Marquee performance by Isaiah Collier "Collier Plays Coltrane” on Wednesday, July 1 at 7:30 pm at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. Saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator, and self-described “Sonic Scientist” Isaiah Collier is making some of modern music’s most ecstatic and
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its 2026 season, bursting with soul and bubbling with laughter, featuring Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, on stage July 3-August 22, 2026, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl. From the infectiously joyful spirit of Sister Mary Clarence and her lively choir to
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of shopping, snacking, and summer traditions. Explore a curated marketplace of artisan crafts and plants, sample delicious Japanese flavours, and celebrate Tanabata by tying your wish to our decorations. Kids' activities included. Come dressed in your Yukata or summer kimono!
Get ready to vibe at the Shared Ground Music Festival and Bazaar! This awesome in-person event brings together great tunes, tasty eats, and unique vendors all in one spot. Whether you're into live music, handmade crafts, or just want to soak in the good vibes with friends, this is the
Join a group of like-minded creatives as we gather to celebrate all things fiber arts to build community by sharing skills and promoting sustainability. Do you have a project that you've set aside for far too long that you want to pick up again, or are you stuck with too
Indian Summer Festival presents its 16th annual celebration of South Asian arts with a lineup of evocative mixed programming—including comedy, live music, theatre, literature, and interdisciplinary exchange, from July 9–19, 2026 at various venues across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey. The festival's 2026 theme, Ragas for a Ruptured World, is a
Iconic. Essential. Electric. Part of Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2026 Festival: Bloodlines. A cornerstone of 20th Century theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire traces the unraveling of Blanche DuBois as she arrives in New Orleans to take shelter with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley. Clashing realities, desire, and delusion collide in
The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada’s most influential contemporary photographers, from July 10–Oct. 25, 2026. The exhibition presents more than 160 photographs spanning the past half century, including never-before-seen outtakes from his iconic photobooks, and traces his evolution as an artist.
3:00 - 6:00 pm - Mini Climate Fair and Lightning Talks Drop in and visit local environmental community organizations and speakers in the Alice MacKay room before the film screening. 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Film Screening Join local award-winning directors Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper for a screening of
From July 17–26, 2026, the Eastside Arts Society will present an expanded 6th edition of the Eastside Arts Festival, bringing together local artists and audiences across the Eastside Arts District neighbourhoods, parks, studios, and breweries. A district-wide celebration of the artists, cultural spaces, and creative communities that shape Vancouver’s Eastside,
The 2026 Festival welcomes 35 incredible artists and groups from across Canada, North America, and around the world. “This year’s artists are an incredible collection of unique acts of diverse cultures, styles and genres that promise many interesting mashups on our collaborative stages,” says Vancouver Folk Music Festival Artistic Director