Carnaval del Sol, the Pacific Northwest's largest Latin American festival, returns for its 17th year with 280+ live performances, incredible street food from 20+ vendors, and new this year - a Sport Plaza with street soccer tournaments! There's something for everyone, from salsa beats on the Main Stage to family
Open Air Atelier is a live art competition and takeover that reimagines Gastown as an open-air art crawl. The event features emerging artists stationed throughout the neighbourhood, each creating original works in real-time while competing for the public’s vote. During these Sundays, visitors can experience art in all its forms,
Until July 13, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches will be broadcast live on a large outdoor screen in Norman MacKenzie Square in Wesbrook Village at UBC Point Grey. UBC Properties Trust invites soccer fans, families, residents and community members to this free public viewing event of the FIFA Club
The Vancouver Folk Festival is bigger, bolder, and more joyful than ever! This year’s lineup is a vibrant mosaic of global artistry and Canadian heart. From the rhythms of Tanzania, Congo, Morocco, South Africa, and Ireland to the voices of PEI, Newfoundland, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, the 2025 roster
Grad School Improv perform a theatrical genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month at Little Mountain Gallery (LMG). Known for hits like Point Grey's Anatomy, English Baywatch, and Murder on the West Coast Express, GSI creates incredibly unique shows, riveting stories, and hilarious scenes. It's always a good
Let nature set the stage. Join Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and the Pacific Spirit Park Society at the free Forest Harmonies event at Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Stroll through the rainforest while listening to local musicians. Explore interpretation stations to learn more about forest music makers such as woodpeckers, wrens
Gastown in Bloom is a vibrant outdoor flower market that brings colour and creativity to the cobblestone streets, an homage to the historic significance of outdoor markets and commerce in Gastown. In partnership with local florists, plant shops, and producers, including Flowerhouse Studios, Floba Flower Boutique and Bita W Florist,
The Steveston Vintage Fair returns this summer to Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office. Discover the vintage treasures, antiques, and collectibles you've dreamed of at this quaint, upscale market in the heart of Steveston. Many new vendors have been added this year! When: Sundays, July
Olympic Village’s hottest Thai brunch and day party is back for another round. Indulge in Chef Nok’s twist on classic brunch items, including Thai tea French toast and a Thai basil omelette, while Rewind DJs bring the vibes with an epic playlist of R&B throwbacks. Drink flights such as boozy
In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works is proud to present All Over the Map 2025, a free outdoor dance series celebrating diverse artists from across cultures and styles. This year’s program features eight artists and groups over four captivating shows at Granville Island’s Picnic Pavilion on Sunday, July
Tired of regular swim lessons? Do you want more than swimming boring laps? Artistic swimming combines the best of dance, gymnastics and swimming, combining athleticism and artistry into one incredible sport. Pacific Wave Artistic Swim Club is offering free 45 minute Try-it classes on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 7:00-7:45pm
The Akofena Afro-Theatre Society presents "Through a Film Darkly" by Joe de Graft, directed by Stephen Yaw Oppong, at the Anvil Theatre, July 24–26 at 7:30 PM and July 27 at 3:00 PM (with a Talk-Back Session following). Admission is free. To reserve a free ticket via Akofena Afro-Theatre Society,