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The 38th Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off summer in the city with over 140 free and ticketed performances of diverse programming over 10 days. Opening weekend includes free Downtown Jazz outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Festival culminates on Canada Day weekend with shows across Granville Island. Headliners
Almost two hundred teams, five thousand racers, and the new TD Main Stage’s 100% local lineup featuring Dear Rouge and SABAI kick off Vancouver’s summer season at the continent’s flagship dragon boat festival. Races start at 9:00 AM on June 24 to qualify and rank for Sunday’s semi-finals and finals.
Join Metropolis at Metrotown for Music Mania, a family-friendly celebration of music! From June 16 to 25, enjoy live performances by a diverse array of musical talent, including School of Rock (the world’s largest and most trusted music school); Vancouver’s Oriental Philharmonic Choir; Clara the Sidewalk Cellist; Royce Rich; and
Punchbowl Festival takes over PNE Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 29th! Featuring over 50+ vendors sampling over 250+ of the finest summer spirits, beer and cider cocktail creations, wine, and delicious food. Highlights: Over 200+ Spirits, Beers, Cocktails, Ciders & Wines BBQ Showcase featuring a tasty menu by Columbus Meats DJ
Enjoy 25+ local and international rosés, a culinary feast from Vancouver's finest & live DJ Sets from Felix and friends, all while immersed in a party of pink & white. Music by: Felix Cartal Young Bombs My Gay Husband
On June 29th, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre will open “Our Journey Continues: 100 Years After the Chinese Immigration Act”, a new special exhibit dedicated to honouring the multigenerational families who pursued their dreams and turned grievances into success. The exhibit shares the lesser-known stories of families with ancestors who lived
The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island is pleased to announce its family-friendly summer show, Tall Tales: The Quest Is Up To You!, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm from June 30 to August 19, with a special opening night on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30pm and an additional Canada Day
Looking for an exciting and unique event this June for you and the entire family? This Canada Day weekend The Vancouver Gem and Mineral Show is encouraging you to adventure into the mineral kingdom! This three day event organized by CanGems brings together collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts to explore a
Don't miss this beautiful longtable dinner hosted on the schoolyard farm at David Thompson Secondary School in support of Fresh Roots! After a 3-year hiatus, Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society is excited to be bringing back their most anticipated and critical fundraiser of the year: Schoolyard Harvest Longtable Dinner on
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Join us at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on July 9th from 10:30 pm - 4:00 pm where we'll be celebrating Hong Kong’s rich culture and history through music, art, food, games, storytelling and more! Community Days is a quarterly event FREE for BC residents (with ID) aimed at bringing the community together
Brewery & the Beast Tickets are your all-inclusive pass to an exceptional day of food, beverage and live music. Tickets provide guests with unlimited access to the chefs delicious creations, craft beer, cider, cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and live music. There are no tokens or extra purchasing required; just bring