The International Young Artists Festival opens with a celebration of chamber music at its finest, spanning more than a century of musical innovation. Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1 reveals a composer capable of breathtaking lyricism and emotional depth, while Haydn’s beloved “Joke” Quartet showcases the wit, elegance, and conversational brilliance
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live, local music featuring the Halifax Wharf Rats. A beloved Steveston favourite, the band brings infectious energy with a lively mix of classic rock, Celtic melodies, spirited maritime songs, and pub tunes! Sing along or tap your feet to the jaunty choruses, and
Celebrate local garlic, sustainable agriculture, and community at the Richmond Garlic Fest! For over a decade, Richmond Garlic Fest has supported the Sharing Farm’s work of cultivating fresh, sustainably grown produce for community members facing food insecurity. The festival attracts approximately 5,000 visitors from throughout the Lower Mainland. What You’ll
Wander through South Granville’s premier boutiques, art galleries, and designer showrooms, discovering a curated selection of exceptional wines and ciders poured at every stop. Unlock exclusive neighbourhood promotions, curated giveaways, and stylish, unexpected surprises at your favourite local spots as you sip and shop. Our public plazas transform into a
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