Serbian Days
2025-08-30 12:00 - 2025-08-31 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Saint Sava Church, 505 E 63rd Avenue, Vancouver, V5X 2K3
Experience Serbia at Serbian Days Vancouver! For decades, we have been the most attended local Serbian event, where we present our community, religion, history and culture to all of our neighbours in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Serbia is well-known for its grilled meats, homemade specialties and strong spirits. Expect to feast on cevapi (barbecued pork sausages), pecenje (spit-roasted lamb and pork) as well as kolace and torte (homemade pastries and cakes to satisfy your sweet tooth). Whether you’re a newbie to Serbian food, don’t believe in portion control or simply want to have a fun-filled weekend, this Balkan-inspired tasting spree has a lot to offer. Wash it down with a selection of imported Serbian pivo (beer) and vino (wine) and soak up the surroundings as live music and traditional folklore dancing take over the main stage.
For one weekend only, the largest Serbian festival in Western Canada is taking over Vancouver. Saint Sava Serbian Community invites you to enjoy a weekend of exciting performances, live music, fun activities, delicious food, competitions and much more! Come and “Experience Serbia”, by smell, taste, sight and sound!

2025 TAIWANfest: Indigo Dye Workshop
2025-08-30 12:00 - 2025-09-01 18:00 | Downtown Vancouver, 955 Burrard St, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y2
Indigo dyeing is a sustainable art practice passed down for generations in Hakka villages. Taichung’s Watersource Cultural and Educational Foundation presents hands-on indigo dye workshops right here in Vancouver! Learn about local agriculture and harvesting plant dye materials, and get to work creating your own one-of-a-kind dye art. Discover the history of indigo dye in Taiwan’s Toubiankeng area and how the art form has evolved into a community craft. If you like arts, crafts, and culture, you don’t want to miss out!
For more information and other unique cultural programming, visit www.vancouvertaiwanfest.ca.

Vancouver TAIWANfest
2025-08-30 12:00 - 2025-09-01 18:00 | Downtown Vancouver, 955 Burrard St, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y2
Vancouver TAIWANfest returns to Downtown Vancouver this year with the theme “Echoes of the Ocean”, exploring migration stories, diasporic memories, and cultural reconciliation. Discover the untold stories of Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada through live music performances featuring local and Taiwanese artists, Hope Talks on history, interactive exhibitions, indigo dye workshops, an artist market, and more.
By linking Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada, 2025 Toronto TAIWANfest reimagines multiculturalism as a living, evolving story shared across the seas.
Learn more about our programs at www.vancouvertaiwanfest.ca.

2025 TAIWANfest: Artist Market
2025-08-30 12:00 - 2025-09-01 18:00 | Downtown Vancouver, 955 Burrard St, Vancouver, V6Z 1Y2
TAIWANfest Artist Market features local and international creators who are experts in their craft. Blending tradition and innovation, this year’s market also invites artisans all the way from Japan, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan. From intricate crochet pieces and handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and handmade charms, the market aims to elevate small businesses right in the very heart of downtown Vancouver.
Join us in celebrating our local talent, and treat yourself to a little memento of a weekend well spent with your friends here at TAIWANfest.
For more information and more creative programming, visit www.vancouvertaiwanfest.ca.

Prophecy Presents: A Cocktail Saloon⁠
2025-08-31 19:00 - 2025-09-01 01:00 | Prophecy, 801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, V6C 1P7
Save a horse, ride a cocktail bar. Saddle up for an elevated country-inspired soirée – where classic western style meets high-style glamour. This isn’t your average country party… it’s Nashville’s finest with a Prophecy twist.⁠
Step into your best boots and enjoy live soulful country tunes & flash tattoos, a whiskey bar featuring premium pours & crafted cocktails, a photo booth to capture your saloon-ready look, and more. ⁠
Dress Code: Nashville Finest – polished boots, statement hats, and a touch of sparkle encouraged.⁠
Ready to let the good times roll?

Vancouver Fringe
2025-09-04 16:00 - 2025-09-14 22:30
Vancouver Fringe is back! With over 600 performances, 400 artists, and 85 shows, come on down to Granville Island from September 4th-14th to see the best of independent theatre.

GOD THE DAUGHTER/The Vancouver Fringe Festival
2025-09-04 17:00 - 2025-09-14 13:00 | Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St,, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R7
Who’s got time to save mankind? Not GOD THE DAUGHTER; she’s too busy saving herself from the Catholic Church and a world view where girls can only dream of having the top job!
This mostly true, autobiographical tale follows our hero/heroine from being ‘The Second Coming’ to exploring the ins and outs of life as a nun to losing her faith. Making sense of this religion is no easy task! But all is not lost … because as a Catholic in training, you learn a lot and as it turns out, it’s not ALL negative. Expect miracles, laughter, and just enough accordion to make you glad you came.

Summer Finale with Rhythm at Plenty
2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Plenty Kitsilano, 2803 W Broadway, Vancouver, V6K 2G6, Canada
Celebrate the end of summer in style with Plenty’s Summer Finale with Rhythm. Join us for an evening of music, fashion, and community as we toast the season with a curated shopping experience and lively atmosphere.
Expect:
– Live sounds from DJ Jubies
– Exclusive shopping offers on Plenty’s latest collections
– Drinks from Superflux Beer & snacks from Dicky’s Dumps to enjoy while you browse
– A chance to connect with Vancouver’s creative community
Rhythm will be on-site with live screen printing. Take home a free tote (while supplies last), bring in an old Rhythm piece for a refresh, or purchase something new and get it printed on the spot. Whether you’re refreshing your fall wardrobe or just looking for a fun evening out, this event is not to be missed. RSVP or drop in, all are welcome!

A Doll's House
2025-09-04 19:30 - 2025-10-05 21:30 | create new, Stanley Stage 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6H 3J3, Canada
A seemingly perfect life unravels as Nora, a charming wife and mother, grapples with a shocking secret. Hidden debts and societal expectations force her to confront a harsh truth—she’s been living in a carefully crafted dollhouse, yearning for freedom. In a daring move that shakes the very foundation of her world, Nora makes a choice that will change everything.
Upon its debut in 1879, Ibsen’s play quickly generated both acclaim and controversy as one of the first dramatic works to meaningfully address several taboo subjects. Nearly 150 years later, acclaimed playwright Amy Herzog brings relevance to a story that astonished audiences and brought forth a new era of theatre with a thrilling and compact contemporary adaptation.

Flats Fest
2025-09-06 12:00 - 21:00 | 565 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T 0H8, 565 Great Northern Way,, Vancouver, V5T 0H8
Flats Fest returns Sept 6, 12–9 PM at 565 Great Northern Way. Free all-ages festival with live music from Yukon Blonde & more, kids’ zone, food trucks, local vendors, and community fun. Celebrate summer’s final weekend in Vancouver’s South Flats!

Richmond Farm Fest
2025-09-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Garden City Lands, 5555 No. 4 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 3M2
The Richmond Farm Fest returns September 7, 2025, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Garden City Lands. In collaboration with Kwantlen Polytechnic University Farm, the City of Richmond invites you and the whole family to celebrate local farms, fresh foods, and community. Visitors can check out culinary demonstrations by Pursuit Kitchen or enjoy live performances at the community stage before heading to the farmer and artisan market for handmade goods and local produce. Kids of all ages will love the plant labyrinth and hands-on activities inspired by Richmond’s history of farming. This free event also features several food trucks, bringing everyone together over fresh, whole foods.
Learn more at richmondfarmfest.ca

Mortuary Market
2025-09-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Vancouver Police Museum & Archives, 240 East Cordova street, Vancouver, V6A 1L3
Support Canadian artists and vendors in a marketplace for the curious, the macabre, and the magical—come explore the extraordinary!
Featuring;
Regal Beast Restorations
Lemenz
Nessy Naiad
Punk Rock Pastries
Pretty Dead Taxidermy
Ghostly Vancouver Tours
Simply Mean
Hexum Designs
Pretty But Odd
Chrystal Raven Studios
Mark of the Valkyrie
Nomland
Witt T Designs
Lilith’s Craft
Fern Jilly
Haunted Robot Pins
Helen’s Curiosities, &
Underground Botanicals
Entry to the market will be by ($2 suggested) donation.

Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields
2025-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 | UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4
Join us for the 30th Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields at UBC Farm – a three-hour wandering harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks.

Soul Aboard: A Floating Festival for Ocean Protection
2025-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Kits Point, 1905 Ogden Ave,, Vancouver,, V6J 1A1
On Sunday, September 7, the tall ship Providence will be the stage for Soul Aboard—a floating, paddle-powered concert in support of the Ocean Legacy Foundation. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind end-of-summer festival, uniting music, sailing, and ocean conservation.
Concertgoers will be treated to the funk-jazz fusion sounds of ZADA—the Ethiopia-born, Whistler-raised songsmith who has graced stages from SXSW to the Kennedy Center—alongside opening act Tommy Van Solo. Guests can paddle up to the floating stage at Kits Point by kayak, SUP, or canoe, or settle in onshore with a blanket to enjoy the show. The concert runs from 5–7 PM; tickets are $20–$30 via Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/afloat.

Burlesque Bingo
2025-09-07 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cascade Room, 2616 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3E6
Miss Delta Daggers presents A Vintage Burlesque Bingo at The Cascade Room! An enchanting evening of vintage glamour featuring Bingo, classic burlesque, cabaret & many other treats with prizes to be won at the end of each Bingo game!
Multiple rounds of Bingo intermixed with burlesque and cabaret pop-up performances by Miss Delta Daggers, Ella Bottom Rouge (visiting from Milano, Italy), and go-go by Ruby Revel.
DOORS OPEN: 8:00 PM
SHOW/GAMES START: 8:30 PM

Splash 2025 Art Collection Exhibition
2025-09-08 09:00 - 2025-10-02 18:00 | Pendulum Gallery, 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6C 3E8
From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery will showcase the Splash 2025 Art Collection, featuring 92 captivating pieces of artwork donated by acclaimed and emerging Canadian and international artists.
This rare public preview is an invitation to connect with the bold, thought-provoking creativity that defines Splash – an impactful expression of how art can inspire and uplift communities. At the same time, art lovers and supporters can start placing bids on the Splash 2025 Art Collection online at splashartauction.com, ahead of the live event.
The Pendulum Gallery is open Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 6pm; Thursday to Friday 9am to 9pm; and Saturdays 9am to 5pm; walk-ins are welcome.
Photo credit: Jamie-Lee Fuoco

Grapes to Glass: Wine Education and Tasting Series
2025-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | UBC Food, Nutrition and Health Building, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Over the course of these sessions, you will taste over a dozen unique wines and tour the UBC Wine Library – home to more than 4,000 unique bottles of wine.
Instructor Jay Martiniuk is a UBC Lecturer in Wine Science and Fermentation, who has worked as a cellar master and winemaker. He earned an MSc in Food Science from UBC, specializing in yeast populations in B.C. vineyards and wineries, and is currently pursuing his PhD.
2025 Session dates: Four Wednesdays – September 10, October 8, November 5, December 3, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

GAME ON! Art Show
2025-09-12 19:00 - 2025-10-10 23:30 | city centre artists lodge, 2111 main st., Vancouver
Join us for GAME ON! This FREE art event celebrates video games in all their glory, from arcade games to expansive multiplayer worlds. Who doesn’t love a good game?
Featuring over 25 local artists, on display until October 10.
Friday, September 12, 7 pm – 11 pm
Opening reception, artists in attendance
Snack and beverage bar
Saturday, September 13, 12 pm- 4 pm
Free button-making workshop for kids. Drop-in, while supplies last.
Mini artist shop, grab goodies from our artists!

The Queen In Me
2025-09-12 19:30 - 2025-09-13 21:00 | SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W Hastings, Vancouver, V6B 1H4
re:Naissance presents The Queen In Me in Vancouver for its final performances —and hometown debut— Sept. 12-13 at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Tickets on sale now!
After selling out its world premiere along with Canadian Opera Company in June 2022, Nightwood Theatre, Amplified Opera and Theatre Gargantua are thrilled to be touring The Queen In Me by interdisciplinary artist Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 (they/he), accompanied by pianist David Eliakis (he/him). Combining comedy, drama, and opera, this electrifying show explores the many ways that race, gender, and sexuality are policed in the opera industry. Through the lens of The Magic Flute’s iconic Queen of the Night, the show reclaims space for the multitudes of women, trans, and non-binary individuals excluded from the stage, daring to imagine bold new possibilities for the future of the art form and beyond.
This all-ages event features a range of dramatic arias from some of the world’s most well-loved operas: Puccini’s La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Turandot, and Manon Lescaut; Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor; Verdi’s Macbeth and Rigoletto; R. Strauss’ Salome; and Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

The Comedy Weekend at PT
2025-09-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Pacific Theatre, 1440 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, V6H1M8
Kick your fall off right with a night of laughter. Join award-winning comedians Charlie Demers, Jacob Samuel, and special guests! – for an evening of classic stand-up in our basement theatre. You may have heard Charlie and Jacob on CBC’s The Debaters, CBC TV, and The Comedy Network.
The comedy will be PG-13.

Melt and Massage: A Luxurious Stress Release Experience
2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Saje Natural Wellness, 1091 Robson Street, Vancouver, V6E 1A9
Step into a serene sanctuary designed to help you melt away tension and restore your inner calm. Melt & Massage is a carefully curated experience that blends gentle movement, sensory indulgence, and deep relaxation. This collaboration between The Beat Studio and Saje Wellness is the perfect antidote to modern stress.
You’ll be guided through a restorative journey that includes:
Self Myofascial Release using ball rolling techniques to relieve muscle tension and awaken body awareness
Light Stretching to promote flexibility, circulation, and gentle release
Aromatherapy to calm the nervous system and elevate your mood with soothing essential oils
Guided Meditation to ground your mind and invite a sense of inner peace
Set in the calming, spa-like atmosphere of the Saje Robson shop with ambient music and luxurious touches throughout, this event is more than just a class – it’s a full-body exhale.
BONUS PERKS:
All attendees will be entered into a fantastic door prize featuring premium Saje goodies
Enjoy 10% off all in-store purchases during the event – the perfect time to treat yourself
Whether you’re seeking to decompress after a long week or simply treat yourself to some much-needed self-care, Melt & Massage is your invitation to slow down, reconnect, and leave feeling refreshed, centered, and deeply nourished.
All levels welcome. No experience necessary – just come as you are and prepare to unwind.

Wings Over Iona
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Iona Beach Regional Park, 5980 Ferguson Rd, Richmond, V7B 0A8
Join us for our Wings Over Iona event at Iona Beach Regional Park on Saturday, September 13 from 11 am to 2 pm to mark one of nature’s wonders — the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer southern habitats.
Try interactive activities to get a glimpse into the life of a feathered world traveler, watch bird banders work their magic, and visit with interesting event exhibitors.
Please leave pets at home.
Look for a Regional Parks tent at the washroom building
Free, all ages
Free shuttle bus available to/from Templeton Skytrain Station and Iona Beach Regional Park. First bus leaves Templeton at 10am with the last bus leaving Iona Beach at 2:30pm. Buses run approximately every 1/2 hr depending on traffic.

Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House
2025-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, V6B 2G6
The Dance Centre’s 24th annual Open House offers a chance to experience a host of different dance styles, in a day of free classes, showings and events.
Participating companies and artists include Co.ERASGA, Claire French/Restless Productions, Vidya Kotamraju, Wailele Wai Wai, and more, with a special guest performance by Poland’s Krakow Dance Theatre.
Free admission | Performance tickets sliding scale $0-$25.

Dicky's Dumps Presents: Hot Ones Dumpling Challenge
2025-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Good Co. Bars (Granville), 965 Granville St., Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L3
Come watch the next HOT ONES instalment at Good Co. — with a special dumplings edition of the hot sauce competition! Come cheer on your favourite challenger, and enjoy a limited-time Dicky’s Dumps pop-up menu, available at Good Co Granville for one day only.

You can secure your spot with a FREE RSVP ticket. We recommend that all ticket holders also make a table reservation. You can email granville@goodcobars.com or visit goodcobars.com/locations to reserve your table.

Doors: 3 PMCompetition: 4 PM
Come early for the best view of the festivities!

Long Table Dinner with Nero Tondo at the Sharing Farm
2025-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sharing Farm, 2771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, V7C 1A8
The Sharing Farm is thrilled to partner with Chefs Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston for its final long table dinner of the season on September 14th. Guests will enjoy a five-course vegetarian feast celebrating the peak of the harvest, brought to life with Devon and Lucas’ playful flavours and hyper-local ingredients. The evening begins at 6 PM with a guided farm tour, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM.
ABOUT THE SHARING FARM
The Sharing Farm is a nonprofit community farm on unceded Musqueam territory in Terra Nova Park, Richmond, BC. Each year, it donates over 20,000 pounds of fresh produce to local food security programs—including the Richmond Food Bank, the Musqueam Nation’s free farmers market, and faith-based food initiatives, reaching up to 2,200 people weekly. The farm also runs a CSA program, hosts Richmond’s annual Garlic Festival, and operates a seasonal farmstand.
A vibrant community hub, the Sharing Farm offers events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities that bring people together to connect with the land, sustainable agriculture, and each other. In 2024 alone, it engaged more than 9,000 people through its programs and gatherings.
ABOUT DEVON AND LUCAS
Chefs Lucas Johnston and Devon Latté met at the Acorn restaurant in 2018, instantly diving into and falling in love with the local concept. They ran the restaurant together for five years and along with the best staff in Vancouver, collected a Michelin recommendation along with countless other accolades. They’ve been cooking together ever since and don’t plan on stopping!
Their food is ingredient-forward, relying on strict hyper-locality and seasonal organic vegetables to drive their menus along with sustainably sourced seafood. You’ll also find many wild Pacific Northwest ingredients foraged and preserved by the two chefs throughout the year. Expect unique, punchy and fun flavours! The duo opened Nero Tondo Restaurant in February 2025, displaying an elevated yet fun approach on local cuisine.

Stronger Together: Free Concert by VSO Musicians
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, SFU Woodwards, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6B 1H4
VSO Musicians present Stronger Together, a free concert celebrating solidarity and artistry.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents NDN Giver
2025-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver, V6C 2G3
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity, identity, and the evolving practice of gift-giving within potlatch traditions. Bringing together contemporary potlatch gifts such as prints and mugs alongside archival records of historical potlatches, NDN Giver features select pieces from Amelia’s personal collection as well as works by artists from communities across the coast, including the Haida and Heiltsuk Nations.
For admission information and complete event details, visit: billreidgallery.ca

After Dark: Actually, It Is Rocket Science — Space Edition
2025-09-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, V6A 3Z7, Philippines
Blast off into an adults-only space night at Science World! Explore the cosmos LEGO® style with astronaut suit selfies, rare space artifacts, and glow-in-the-dark creations. Meet villains from the Star Wars™ universe, take part in LEGO building challenges, and catch screenings of To the Moon and Beyond, featuring NASA’s Artemis project.
Join the SETI Institute for interactive sessions where you’ll debate alien life and unravel the mysteries of the Drake Equation and Fermi Paradox. Then, wander through intergalactic galleries, design rovers and habitats, and experience cosmic fun with no kids in orbit. Drinks, food, music, and the entire Science World dome await.

Sound Like A Sailor: Book Talk with Bruce Macdonald
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver, V6J 1A3, Canada
Join celebrated author, sailor, and artist R. Bruce Macdonald for an engaging evening exploring the colourful world of nautical language. In his latest book, Sound Like A Sailor – The Book of Nautical Expressions, Macdonald dives into the fascinating history behind the expressions we use every day—many of which have their roots at sea.
Discover how minding your p’s and q’s originates in how bartenders kept track of pints and quarts on sailors’ tabs, how “going berserk” calls up images of shirtless Vikings, and how the word “footloose” originally referred to an untethered sail flapping around like Kevin Bacon’s legs. Macdonald brings these phrases to life with captivating tales from the high seas and the rich tapestry of maritime history.
Macdonald is the author of four acclaimed books, over 200 published articles, and a skilled artist whose works are held in collections across North America. Whether you’re a sailor, history buff, or simply love a good story, this event promises insight, laughter, and a deeper appreciation for the language that has sailed through centuries.
Don’t miss your chance to meet the author and get your copy signed!

Spark Animation Festival
2025-09-18 18:30 - 2025-09-21 23:00 | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, V6Z 2W3
Spark Animation is the largest celebration of animation in Western Canada and British Columbia’s only Oscar-accredited festival. Join us for 4 days of celebrating the best in the world of animation with film screenings, panels, networking, career fair and artist alley!
Highlights include screenings of Kid Koala’s “Space Cadet,” “Kpop Demon Hunters Song-Along,” over 70 short films + keynote from legendary Oscar-winning director Brad Bird (“The Iron Giant,” “Ratatouille,” “The Incredibles,” “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol).
