An afternoon of musical storytelling spanning more than three centuries. Led by Harold Birston and the Festival Amateur Orchestra, this engaging program travels from the elegance of Handel’s Baroque masterworks to the passionate rhythms of Piazzolla, the rich colours of Respighi, and the unforgettable melodies of Ennio Morricone’s Cinema Paradiso.
The Young Artists Festival concludes with a celebration of virtuosity, collaboration, and orchestral colour. Jonathan Crow joins the Young Artists Festival Orchestra for Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons, one of classical music’s most beloved and vivid masterpieces. Mozart’s radiant Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra features Nicholas Wright and Jacob
Are you ready to unleash your inner Broadway star? Join us at our musical theatre open mic events with live piano accompaniment! Whether you want to sing your favourite showtune or just enjoy the show, we can’t wait to share in our love for musical theatre. Performance sign-up is first-come,
Soul of Vietnam Victoria 2026 | Food Vendors – Live Performances – International Fashion Show Soul of Vietnam is a free, family-friendly cultural festival celebrating Vietnamese heritage, community, and creativity in Victoria, BC. The festival returns as a vibrant celebration where culture comes alive, communities connect, and everyone is invited
You don’t have to wait until October to celebrate the communal spirit of Halloween. If the heat of the summer is becoming a horror show, join us for our first Summerween Film Festival. Cool down with some spine-tingling films that will make you want to grip onto the edge of
Think Prohibition was just a US thing? Think again. Join Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours Founder and Chief Storyteller Will Woods as he serves up the dirt on one of the strangest social experiments in BC history, and how its vibrations still resonate in Vancouver today. From tales of powerful mob
The Firehall Arts Centre is excited to welcome back to its stage award-winning powerhouse Krystle Dos Santos and her dynamic band in A History of Motown from Wednesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 29, 2026. A History of Motown takes audiences on a deep dive through the legends, hits, and
Vancouver, your summer just got cheesier. From August 20th-23rd the Armstrong Cheese Truck is bringing the cheese Canadians crave, backed by more than 120 years of unforgettable cheese pulls to the streets of Vancouver. Stop by for samples of Armstrong's Cheese Grilled Sandwich and Cheese & Mac, two comfort food
Calling all bookworms, BookTok scrollers, book club regulars, and casual readers! From August 20 to September 20, Guildford Town Centre invites shoppers to get lost in something good at The Book Corner, a pop-up featuring 1,000+ books across children’s, young adult, adult fiction, bestsellers, BookTok favourites, hidden gems, and more.
The free Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta returns to Concord Pacific Place on Saturday, August 22, bringing a full day of dragon boat racing, live local music, cultural programming, food trucks, and family-friendly activities to Vancouver's waterfront. The one-day celebration will feature the city's top dragon boat teams competing before
Join us for the 15th edition of Vancouver’s favourite vintage motorcycle celebration! Whether you ride, restore, or simply admire these classic machines, everyone is welcome. What to Expect:. 🏍 Vintage motorcycles on display, from rare classics to restored beauties 🎨 Access to our Riders Choice exhibit 🍔 Hot Dog Food
The 23rd annual Richmond Maritime Festival welcomes all to Steveston on Aug. 22–23, 2026 to explore the rich nautical culture of the community. The free, family-friendly event will feature a vibrant lineup of workshops, puppet shows, and live entertainment. Spotlight performers are the Naden Band, the 35-member ensemble of the