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Lipont Gallery presents CHINESE AND WESTERN PAINTINGS EXHIBITION OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION Opening Reception June 18, 5-7pm Closing Reception July 9, 7-9pm June 18 – July 9, 2024 (closed on July 1st Canada Day) Mon – Fri 10-5, Tue until 8pm Lipont Gallery Rm218, 4211 No. 3 Road Richmond BC
Step into the Granville Island Stage this summer and be immersed in the life and music of Johnny Cash in the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of Ring of Fire, featuring over twenty songs by the legendary artist. Said Ashlie Corcoran, Arts Club Theatre Company Artistic Director, “Ring of Fire
Renowned Ukrainian artist and creator of favorite compositions for millions of listeners worldwide, MONATIK returns with a solo charitable tour named "ART Oborona" in Vancouver. The artist will present new compositions to his fans and revamped "repaired" versions of his legendary hits. From the onset of the war, the artist
The 39th Vancouver International Jazz Festival presents over 150 performances including more than 50 free events from June 21 to 30, 2024. Opening weekend includes Downtown Jazz, a free concert series outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on šxʷƛ ̓ ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square, June 22 and 23. Granville Island will be
Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Flamenco, Latin, Jazz, and Persian influences in Babak Amini’s music project. Immerse yourself in the artistry of guitar-oriented original compositions, expertly performed by his talented professional band. Based in Toronto, Babak Amini is an accomplished Iranian-Canadian musician and composer, renowned for his musical direction and
Summer starts on False Creek; the biggest race on the continent, Vancouver's first public drone show (Saturday 9:30pm), and the city's biggest range of activities kicks start the first weekend of summer. Don't miss: 200+ teams racing every 10 minutes on the water; the TD Main Stage featuring Hey Ocean!
Join us June 22, 2024, at Mount Pleasant Park from 10 am-1 pm, at our fundraiser, Family Fun Day for Inclusion! Enjoy tasty BBQ, cotton candy and popcorn while listening to performances from Anna Katarina, Meredith Louis and the Mayday Youth Club Choir. Activities include games, a silent auction, sensory jar making,
On Saturday, June 22nd, the innovative housing project Bob & Michael's Place is hosting it’s final open house before launch! This is an opportunity to check out and have an exclusive look at the space before residents start moving in this month. Bob & Michael’s Place is a new community
It’s time to party in Vancouver’s oldest residential neighbourhood! Gather your friends and family for a free community celebration like no other, at the Strathcona Blocks Party. Returning to Vancouver on Saturday, June 22 from 12pm to 5pm, the vibrant community will be taking over the 600-900 blocks of East
Who's ready for a pop-up market filled with fun, food, and fantastic finds? Join us at the Heritage Hall on June 23rd for our @madeinthe604 Pop-Up Market extravaganza! With 45+ local businesses showcasing their coolest stuff, delicious bites from food trucks, and tunes to keep the smiles rolling, it's the
Veronica Swift performs as part of the Marquee Series for the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street in Vancouver. For tickets or festival schedules, please visit coastaljazz.ca. Veronica Swift has been ascending to the upper echelon of 21st-century jazz
Guitarist Julian Lage performs as part of the Marquee Series for the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street in Vancouver. For tickets or festival schedules, please visit coastaljazz.ca. Speak To Me, Julian Lage’s fourth album for Blue Note Records