• Pride Week Author Talk with Mischa Oak: Rainbow Wisdom

    Richmond Public Library 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, Canada

    In celebration of Richmond Pride Week, Richmond Public Library is inviting readers to connect with author, educator, and advocate Mischa Oak at an inspiring book talk and live Q&A! A long-time advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, Mischa will discuss his recent book Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone, an

    Free
  • Party of 5 Season 3 | A Wine & Skewer Event

    Say Hey Cafe & Deli 156 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC

    We're firing up the binchotan for another season of PARTY OF 5. Five chefs! Five signature skewers! One unforgettable evening of great food, thoughtfully paired wine, good tunes, and great vibes! Each ticket includes all five skewers + two 5 oz glasses of wine, with additional wine available for purchase.

  • Party of 5 S3 | Wine & Skewer Event

    Touski 156 East Pender St, Vancouver

    Now in its third season, we're firing up the binchotan for another round of PARTY OF 5. Five chefs! Five signature skewers! One unforgettable evening of great food, thoughtfully paired wine, good tunes, and great vibes! Each ticket includes all five skewers + two glasses of wine (or n/a option),

    $65
  • Richmond Oval Community Day

    Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond

    Oval Community Day returns to the Richmond Olympic Oval on Sunday, August 9, 2026 for a free outdoor family festival celebrating sport, play, and community. Presented by Go Auto, this annual event invites families from Richmond and across the Lower Mainland to get active, try something new, and enjoy a

    Free
  • Wit and Wonder: International Young Artists Festival Concert

    Pyatt Hall 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, Canada

    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

    $39
  • Richmond Garlic Fest

    The Sharing Farm 2771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond

    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

    $5
  • The Splendour of Strings from Handel to Pat Metheny

    Pyatt Hall 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, Canada

    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.

    $10
  • Summerween: Scary Summer Movie Festival

    vancouver public library central branch 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, Canada

    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

    Free
  • Salmon Sessions Music Festival 2026

    Semiahmoo Fish and Games Club Surrey 1284 184 St, Surrey

    Salmon Sessions Music Festival returns to South Surrey on August 22, 2026, for a full day of live music, local food and drinks, artisan vendors, and community celebration. Featuring performances by Wailin' Walker Band, Generous Thieves, Westwood Theory, Rowan, Three Nines Fine, and more, this family-friendly festival supports local salmon

    $25
  • 2026 BC Z Fest 4 | Fundraiser for AutismBC

    Tsawwassen Mills 5000 Canoe Pass Wy, Tsawwassen, Canada

    Datsun & Nissan Z enthusiasts, we are doing it again this August! All 7 generations of Z cars are welcome to join! 103 Z cars joined us in 2023, 118 in 2024, and 125 in 2025. Will we see more Z cars this year? - Self-organized group ride to the

    Free
  • Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields

    UBC Farm 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver

    Join us for the 31st Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields at UBC Farm – a three-hour wandering harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you will stroll from tent

  • Nikkei Matsuri: Japanese Summer Festival

    Nikkei Matsuri: Japanese Summer Festival
    Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby

    Experience a Japanese summer festival, kicking off with an outdoor dance party for all ages featuring local DJ beats and food vendors in the festive garden. The main festivities offer over 20 performances, including powerful taiko drumming, exciting samurai and ninja shows, and shamisen players from Japan. Taste your way

    Free – $15