The LiterASIAN Festival returns for its 14th annual edition with “Re-Generation,” a timely exploration of how Asian Canadian writers are reshaping literary culture today. Running from May 22 to September 29, 2026, across Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa, the festival brings together leading and emerging voices for a national celebration of
The Cultch presents: Sophie’s Surprise 29th It’s circus. It’s comedy. It’s chaos. It’s Sophie’s 29th birthday party and you’re invited! Featuring world-class circus performers from Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, The 7 Fingers, and more, this is circus and comedy disguised as the best house party of your life. Death-defying
The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society present the 79th annual Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1, 2026. One of the country’s largest and most cherished Canada Day events returns to historic Steveston Village for an all-day celebration. Kicking off with a Kids Bike
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
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
Delve into the gritty history of Vancouver’s West End in the 1970s and ’80s. You’ll discover how its tree-lined streets and low-rise apartment buildings were once a cauldron of social and cultural upheaval. Guided by award-winning author and historian Aaron Chapman, you’ll step inside a world of deceit, vigilante vice
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
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
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
Discover a fresh way to shop sustainably at Trovey, a community-driven resale market celebrating style and conscious consumerism. Designed as the ultimate destination for sustainable style seekers, the marketplace features a hand-picked selection of local vendors offering a premium curation of preloved vintage, designer, and high-street fashion. By skipping the