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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
The Richmond Museum presents the 18th annual Doors Open Richmond on June 7–8, 2025. Visitors can explore over 50 sites highlighting the city’s diverse culture and heritage, including art studios, historic locations, farms, and religious organizations. Highlights this year include: learning about growing sustainable local crops at KPU Farms, exploring
The New West Craft Indigenous Market is back! Join us Saturday, June 7 from 11AM to 5PM at Westminster Quay & River Market in New Westminster for a meaningful celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community. 70+ Indigenous vendors Live music, DJ, drumming & dancing NEW this year: A fun
Saturday Night Laughs is Main Street's newest comedy show! Featuring some of Canada's top touring headliners, all on one show. Plus, one of the best craft beer selections in Vancouver hosted at Portland Craft Beer & Restaurant. Get your early bird tickets and save $5 while supplies last!
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
The 2025 LiterASIAN Festival arrives with the theme of "Origins," an exploration of heritage and resilience that reflects two significant milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop (ACWW) and the recent centennial of the Chinese Exclusion Act. This year’s theme is particularly poignant as it connects ACWW’s
The Pleasant is hosting a Curated Art and Fashion Pop Up, featuring Vancouver designers and artists in a boutique market environment. Original designs in ceramics, clothing, paintings and jewellery. A beautiful way to find out what is being created here in the city.
Join us for ConnecTra Society's 14th Annual Abilities Expo: How to Thrive in 2025 as we celebrate 25 years of empowering the disability community. This year's event is themed "Your Wellness, Your Way," focusing on inclusive wellness, community connection, and accessible innovations. Explore over 45 exhibitors, attend inspiring presentations, and
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global
Join us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-timer, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It's a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and be inspired by the power
Stone's Throw Productions, in association with Pacific Theatre, brings you a fresh take on Hamlet, Shakespeare's classic tragedy. 25 years ago, the queen of Denmark gave birth to a baby girl in a country that desperately needed a male heir. Hamlet, born a woman, is forced to disguise herself as
HAPPINESS IS... OPENING EVENT | JUNE 12TH | 5-8PM What is happiness? Is it a fleeting feeling or a lifelong pursuit? Is it found in the rhythm of the everyday, the colors of memory, or the quiet moments of reflection? Through the distinct yet complementary visions of Kimberly Blackstock, Todd
Dancing on the Edge, recognized as the cornerstone of Vancouver’s contemporary dance season, presents its 37th annual festival, featuring an impressive lineup of established and emerging dancemakers at the Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodward’s, on stages June 12 to 21, 2025. Spotlighting a wide range of eclectic world and