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Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2026
2026-07-17 10:00 - 2026-07-19 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, V6R 1B5
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 Fiona Black. “Get ready for Vancouver’s most passionately curated festival that is all about spreading love and positive musical vibes.”

Dark Science - Summerween Session
2026-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Vancouver Police Museum & Archives, 240 East Cordova street, Vancouver, V6A 1L3
An After-Hours True Crime & Forensics Experience
This summer, the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives is unlocking its doors for an exclusive event. Dark Science – Summerween Session is an after-hours interactive exploration of forensic sciences, true crime, and summertime Halloween.
With special guest, prestigious BC Coroner Laura Yazedjian who will be presenting a deep-dive exploration into the infamous Salish Sea severed feet case.
This isn’t your average event. It’s an interactive, 2.5-hour plunge into the gritty reality of modern forensics, hosted by museum staff and real experts, in the city’s most authentic, macabre setting.
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Agenda:​
6:00 – Doors Open
6:30 to 7:00 – Fingerprinting or Entomology
7:00 to 8:00 – Laura Yazedijan’s presentation, Q&A, and museum exploration
8:00 to 8:30 – Blood Spatter or Fingerprinting+ (for those who are a little squeamish)
8:30 to 9:00 – Presentation on the Paul’s family cold case or Presentation on BC unidentified homicide victims

Preloved Clothing Market by Trovey
2026-07-18 11:00 - 15:00 | 120 w 3rd, 120 w 3rd Ave, Vancouver, V5Y 1E9
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 endless digging of traditional thrift stores, attendees can easily shop quality-vetted racks that make it simple to elevate a wardrobe without the environmental footprint. It is a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where you can connect with independent resellers, support the local circular economy, and enjoy a unique weekend activity. Join us to find your next favourite piece and celebrate a more mindful way to refresh your closet.

Synchronized Swimming: Free trial class for kids!
2026-07-18 15:00 - 15:45 | Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 E 22nd Ave,, Vancouver,, V5M 2Y3
Come try Artistic Swimming (aka synchronized swimming) a combination of dance, gymnastics, and swimming, at a FREE class for kids ages 7-11 who can swim 1 lap unassisted in deep end of pool.
Registration required at https://pwasc.ca/try-it-landing/
We also offer Beginner Summer camps and year long programs starting in the Fall.
Visit www.pwasc.ca to register!

Contemporary Romance for a Swoon-worthy Summer
2026-07-20 17:30 - 20:00 | vancouver public library central branch, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, V6B 6B1, Canada
What’s not to love about the huge surging interest in romance books and ebooks? With #RomanceRecs, #BookTok and #FriendsToLovers hashtags influencing reader behaviour find out what’s hot in the world of romance at the library.
Join us for a sweet summer social hangout with workshops, author readings, meet and greets with local romance authors and more! Bring your favourite books to discuss and recommend to the community.
This event features local Mother-Daughter romance authors Jody Holford (AKA Sophie Sullivan) and Kalie Holford, Lily Miller, Lindsay Maple, Hunter Snow, Sara Blaydes, Sophie Sullivan, Anthony Nerada, and Julia Jarret. Joining as well will be moderators Amy Pelletier (Perfect Match) and Courtney and Lauren from River City Reader Events.
In partnership with Perfect Match Bookshop (Vancouver’s first romance bookstore).

Lansdowne Centre Drive-In Summer Series Wednesdays
2026-07-22 20:30 - 23:00 | Lansdowne Centre, Lansdowne Centre Unit 314 – 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, V6X 2X9
Drive-In Summer Series 2026: A classic summer tradition, drive-in movie theatres offer a unique outdoor movie experience, allowing audiences to watch films on a large outdoor screen from the comfort of their vehicles while tuning in to the movie audio through their car radios. As traditional drive-in theatres have become increasingly rare across Metro Vancouver, these events provide a nostalgic blend of big-screen entertainment and community connection for families and movie lovers.
To help preserve this beloved summer tradition, Lansdowne Centre launched its Drive-In Summer Series in 2015. Over the years, the free outdoor movie nights have become a highly anticipated seasonal event for Richmond residents and beyond, offering a unique opportunity for families and friends to gather and enjoy films under the stars.
This summer, the series is returning with seven themed movie nights featuring a variety of genres, from musicals to blockbusters and family favourites. Both drivers and pedestrians are welcome to attend, with a designated pedestrian viewing zone available on-site.
Lansdowne Centre has shortlisted two films for each screening night and is inviting the public to vote for the movies they would most like to see on the big screen.
Public Voting
Vote here: https://lansdowne-centre.com/drive-in-summer-series/
Screening Details
Dates: July 22–September 2, 2026
Time: Wednesdays, showtimes start at sunset
Cost: Free
Location: Northwest parking lot at Lansdowne Centre

Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival
2026-07-23 10:00 - 22:00 | Fort Langley Village
Get ready for four days of world-class music, art, and community! Now in its 9th year, the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival returns July 23–26, 2026 to the unique and charming Village of Fort Langley.
This four-day hybrid festival offers the best of both worlds:
• Thursday – Sunday: High-profile ticketed concerts including a big band jazz concert, soulful tribute to Amy Winehouse, a Grammy nominated vocal jazz artist concert and a two-night Cool Blues Show
• Saturday & Sunday: Two full days of FREE live music, art activities, and cultural experiences for the whole family across the Village including two outdoor stages, a Mardi Gras Strolling Parade, strolling bands, art exhibits and more
Don’t miss this award-winning celebration of jazz, blues, art and culture in B.C.’s most charming historic setting.

After Dark: Sparks and Rec – Outdoor Edition
2026-07-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, V6A 3Z7, Philippines
Spend a summer evening at After Dark: Sparks & Rec – Outdoor Edition. Sip, stroll, and explore as the Ken Spencer Science Park comes alive with live music, outdoor science experiences, and relaxed summer vibes. Enjoy performances from talented local musicians before heading indoors for electrifying science shows and spectacular displays where sparks fly.
Event Programming:
Robyn Froese — Award-winning folk and acoustic artist Robyn Froese brings her heartfelt songwriting and powerful vocals to the Outdoor Stage, providing the perfect soundtrack to a summer sunset.
Sam Chimes — Experience the energy of live looping artist and DJ Sam Chimes as he creates music in real time, blending jazz, hip-hop, and Afrobeats into an interactive performance.
Stephen Hamm: Theremin Man — Discover the fascinating sounds of the theremin with Vancouver music legend Stephen Hamm, whose unique electronic performances transport audiences into new dimensions of sound.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Food, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
This is a 19+ event; government-issued ID is required for entry. Tickets are limited, and all sales are final.

All Over The Map
2026-07-24 12:00 - 2026-07-26 13:00 | vancouver public library central branch, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, V6B 6B1, Canada
All Over the Map – Outdoor Dance Performance Series
Experience dance that celebrates diverse cultures and styles through a free outdoor dance performance series at two iconic locations: Picnic Pavilion on Granville Island and the rooftop of the Vancouver Public Library, Central Library. From high-energy contemporary movement and street dance to the beautiful storytelling of Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and even juggling, everyone is invited to enjoy these captivating, family-friendly performances from all over the map.
Event Dates:
Friday, July 24 at Vancouver Public Library, Central Library | 12pm
Sunday July 26 at Picnic Pavilion, Granville Island | 1pm & 3pm
Performing Artists: Arno Kamolika & Akshaya Surve, Jes Hanzelkova, Joanne Park, and Satya Mari & Max Hanic
Friday, August 14 at Vancouver Public Library | 12pm
Sunday, August 16 at Picnic Pavilion, Granville Island | 1pm & 3pm
Performing Artists: Bryn Bridgen, Linnea Goldstrom & Piper French, Jayden Gigliotti, Mario Matias, and Sruthi Purushothaman & Remya Rajiv
Free for audience of all ages
Picnic Pavilion, Granville Island (267 Old Bridge Walk)
South Terrace on Level 8, Vancouver Public Library, Central Library (350 W Georgia St)
Learn More: https://www.newworks.ca/

Wild Animal Survivor
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Pitt River Regional Greenway, 11208 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 1Z1
Become a coyote and try to survive a self-guided obstacle course. Do you have what it takes to find food, water, and shelter while escaping the dangers that lurk?
Presented by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
Activities designed for ages 6+
All ages
Free
Drop by anytime

BizKids Summer Market
2026-07-25 11:00 - 17:00 | The City of Lougheed Shopping Centre, 9855 Austin Rd, Burnaby, V3J 0A7
The next generation of young entrepreneurs are taking over the summer with fresh ideas you don’t want to miss! The Summer Market fosters practical skill development for local youth ages 7-16 by experiencing a full entrepreneurial process. From idea generation and business planning to budgeting, branding, customer engagement, and sales, these participants are taking charge to achieve their business goals. Come support your local youth!

Country Club
2026-07-25 14:00 - 20:00 | Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, V6R 1B5
It’s country fair vibe with festival energy. Dust off your boots and grab your crew.
Country Club Festival is bringing the wildest country party of the summer to life. One night. Just boots, buckles, and the best time you’ll have all year. With a tequila tasting, mechanical bull, festival food market, a live stage featuring Jojo Mason, Vavo, Danielle Ryan, and Beamer Wigly, this is where the rodeo meets the rave.

Rosé Disco
2026-07-26 14:00 - 20:00 | Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, V6R 1B5
Rosé Disco is an all-day celebration of iconic wines, chef pop-ups, and world-class DJ sets-all set in a pink and white paradise.
Sip through a lineup of rosés that hit just right — from crisp Provence classics to bold new-world blends — each one curated to keep the vibe flowing. Pair it with next-level bites from the city’s top chefs, crafted to match every pour.
Show up in your best pink fit, link your crew, and lose track of time between the music, the sunshine, and the rosé. Every corner’s a photo op — golden-hour glow, glass in hand, vibes immaculate.
ALL PINK. ALL DAY. ALL VIBES

Couples Clownselling 12
2026-07-26 19:30 - 20:30 | 110 Water Street, Vancouver, 110 Water Street, Vancouver
Hunny, this isn’t working, I think it’s time we go to Couples Clownselling!
*Every show sold out in advance, don’t wait to grab tickets!*
Jerry Springer’s got nothing on us!
An evening of domestic blunders, bloopers, and baggage awaits as professional stand-up comedians and their partners take the stage to air out their dirty laundry, while getting the best possible advice from the most (un)qualified, fully (not fully at all) licensed, (non)professionals.
Audiences will also have the chance to write anonymous questions for the couples before the show, just to spice things up. Come for the laughs, stay for the drama as we share a night (and maybe a few fights) you’ll never forget!

The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop | Film and Gaming Social
2026-07-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6B 6B1
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Film Screening
Before the main social event, join us for a screening of The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop (2024).
A documentary about modern board game culture, The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop explores how tabletop gaming has evolved from ancient Mesopotamia to today’s global community of designers, collectors, and competitors. Directed by Simon Ennis, the film features interviews with Dan Corbett, Tom Vasel, Elizabeth Hargrave, Eric Lang, and others, capturing the creativity and personal stories behind the games. From the World Board Game Championships in Las Vegas to independent Kickstarter creators, it offers an engaging look at a growing subculture where strategy, storytelling, and human connection take center stage.
Rating: PG
Runtime: 94 mins
Presented in partnership with Kanopy.
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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Social
Participants are invited to bring their own board games (BYOBG) to our social and recruit others to join in. Board games are a great icebreaker and encourage teamwork around shared interests. At this fun and inclusive event you may want to bring in a brand new game that you haven’t had a chance to play yet or might have some questions that the group can assist with. If you are new to board games or haven’t played in a while, you can also learn some new skills and join in with more experienced players.

Summerween: Scary Summer Movie Festival
2026-08-18 14:00 - 20:00 | vancouver public library central branch, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, V6B 6B1, 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 your seat in the Montalbano Family Theatre. We’re screening everything from kid-friendly skeletons to adult only zombies and secluded country estates that will haunt you long after the lights come back up! Special guest, Doaa Magdy of the Horror in Seconds Film Festival will do a discussion around the film Get Out.
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Schedule
2:00 – 3:30 pm – Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (2008)
Jack Skellington is the King of Halloween. He becomes bored with the same routine every year. He decides to take a walk in the woods. There, he discovers a door leading to Christmastown and decides to spread Christmas joy to the world. When he is back in Halloweentown he shows his friends what Christmas is like, and he suggests doing Christmas this year instead. But things do not go as planned when Oogie Boogie, an evil gambling boogey man, plots to play a game with Santa Claus’ life and creates a nightmare for all the good little boys and girls everywhere. Although Sally attempts to stop him, Jack embarks into the sky on a coffin-like sled pulled by skeletal reindeer.
Rating: PG
Runtime: 76 mins
4:00 – 5:30 pm – Blood Quantum (2020)
The dead are coming back to life outside the isolated Mi’gmaq reserve of Red Crow, except for its Indigenous inhabitants who are immune to the zombie plague. Traylor, the tribal sheriff, must protect his son’s pregnant girlfriend, apocalyptic refugees, and reserve riff raff from the hordes of walking white corpses.
Rating: 18A
Runtime: 98 mins
6:00 – 8:15 pm – *Get Out (2017)
A young black man meets his white girlfriend’s parents at their estate, only to find out that the situation is much more sinister than it appears.
Rating: 14A
Runtime: 104 mins
*Featuring a special introduction and discussion of the film by Doaa Magdy of the Horror in Seconds Film Festival. Doaa will take a critical look at Jordan Peele’s movie Get Out and the commodification of Black bodies.
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Doaa Magdy is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, decolonial educator, and writer. Her art practice subverts the colonial norms of storytelling and aims at highlighting Black joy within the realms of the physical and digital spaces in film, dance, poetry and digital art. They are the Founder of Vancouver’s First BIPOC Horror Film Festival Horror in Seconds, launched in November 2023.

2026 BC Z Fest 4 | Fundraiser for AutismBC
2026-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Tsawwassen Mills, 5000 Canoe Pass Wy, Tsawwassen, V4M 0B3, 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 venue
– Z formation for photos and videos
– Lucky draw door prizes
– Several big prizes from our sponsors
– Flying Lizard Applewood Nissan Z NISMO-GT4 on display
– Complimentary beverages and discount coupons from our sponsors
– People’s Choice Fan Favourite Award
– Happy hour gathering after the event
Sponsors:
Applewood Nissan Richmond – funding, swags & video production
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West Coast Nissan – Nissan & Nismo swag door prizes
https://www.westcoastnissan.ca/
Tsawwasen Mills / Central Walk – venue
https://centralwalk.com/
Dometic – wine tumblers & beverage coolers door prizes
https://www.dometic.com/
Costco Canada – funding, beverages and snacks
https://www.costco.ca/
Nissan Canada – endorsement
https://www.nissan.ca/
Raising funds for AutismBC
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Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-bc-z-fest-4-fundrasier-for-autismbc-tickets-1991021218060

Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields
2026-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 | UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4
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 to tent, sampling food and drink from some of the Lower Mainland’s finest chefs, bakers, food artisans, vintners, brewers, distillers, and other beverage producers. Your ticket covers all food and beverages, allowing you to indulge in the best of Metro Vancouver’s vibrant local food scene.
VIP EXPERIENCE: Elevate your Feast of Fields experience with our exclusive VIP package. VIP guests will enjoy one hour of early access to the entire event site starting at 12 pm, providing a more intimate experience with all food and beverage presenters. Your VIP ticket includes a Feast of Fields Cedar Plate, a guided site tour with a celebratory toast, and access to an exclusive VIP check-in area with concierge services, including purse and coat check.
ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES:
Souvenir cedar plates are available for purchase online in advance or for $10 cash on-site while supplies last.
A silent auction featuring a variety of exceptional prizes, perfect for food lovers and supporters of local agriculture.
Donations to FarmFolk CityFolk are welcome, with charitable tax receipts provided for contributions.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:
We encourage guests to carpool, bike, or take transit.
Bike parking will be available inside the gates at UBC Farm.
Street Parking and Pay Parking lots are available on Campus. Please be mindful of signage. Parking at the University-Hill Secondary School is also available on Sundays.
ABOUT UBC Farm: The UBC Farm is the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems’ main research, teaching, and learning space, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.
Established by students in 2001, the 24-hectare organically managed site includes crop fields, orchards, pasture, Indigenous-led gardens, and forest stands. It is a hub for agroecology research, education, and local food, producing over 200 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as honey.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
All tickets are final sale.
Tickets will not be available at the gate.
This is a rain or shine event; please wear suitable footwear.
No animals are allowed on-site.
All participants 19 years and older with “adult” tickets must bring two pieces of valid ID to receive a wristband for alcoholic beverage sampling.
This is an all-ages event. Ticket holders under 19 will receive a water glass to sample non-alcoholic beverages. Children 5 and under attend free of charge.
For more information or further questions, please contact our Event Coordinator at mvfeast@farmfolkcityfolk.ca.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields and celebrating local food, drink, and sustainable agriculture with you!

Tinariwen
2026-09-04 20:00 - 21:30 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
10 albums and over 45 years into their storied career, Tuareg musical pioneers and Grammy-winners Tinariwen are returning to their roots. Fierce advocates for their people’s nomadic culture that exists in the desert borderlands between Mali and Algeria, Tinariwen’s bluesy, guitar-driven music has found global acclaim over the past two decades for its lively blend of Tamasheq-language politicism, syncopated rhythms and soaring melody. On Hoggar, their tenth album, they now stake their claim as elders of this Tuareg musical tradition, going back to their early years of songwriting with acoustic guitars and communal singing around the desert campfire, while also passing the torch onto a younger generation of featured musicians who can continue to keep the flame of rebellion and defiance alive.
Typically choosing to record their albums among the arid flatness of the Central Saharan desert and tuning into the sounds of nature as they find their melodies, recent years and the political unrest in Mali have seen the band forced to find new locations for their creativity. Founding members of the band have relocated to Algeria and when it came to making their tenth record, they found a new home in a studio set up by younger Tuareg band Imarhan in the southern city of Tamanrasset.
Co-presented with MODO-Live

Wings Over Iona
2026-09-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Iona Beach Regional Park, 5980 Ferguson Rd, Richmond, V7B 0A8
Mark one of nature’s wonders — the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer habitats in the south. Watch bird banders work their magic and try activities to get a glimpse into the life of a feathered world traveler.
Please leave pets at home.
Look for a Regional Parks tent at the washroom building
Free, all ages
Drop by anytime
Presented by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks

Jimmy Carr 2026 Laughs Funny Tour
2026-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Wy, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6G1
Outback Presents and Chambers Touring are proud to announce that global comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is returning to Canada with his biggest national tour ever. The brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, will hit an unprecedented 31 cities across the country, a first for an international comedian. The tour will play coast to coast kicking off in Victoria on September 16, 2026 with 5 additional British-Columbia stops including Abbotsford for the first time on September 17, Vancouver on September 18, Kelowna on September 19, for the first time in Kamloops on September 20 and Prince George on September 21. Tickets go on-sale Friday, December 5 at 10 AM at jimmycarr.com.
Known worldwide for his lightning-quick wit, dark one-liners and unmistakable laugh, Jimmy Carr remains one of the most successful and best-selling comedians on the planet. A master of razor-sharp humour, he has toured to over 40 countries, sold millions of tickets, and continues to be one of the most streamed stand-ups of the last decade. His most recent tour, Terribly Funny 2.0, surpassed one million tickets worldwide and saw him perform 293 shows across 145 cities in a single year—cementing his reputation as one of the hardest-working acts in comedy.
Following his sold-out 2023 tour, Jimmy Carr returns to Canada with his fifth and most ambitious Canadian tour yet, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Alongside time-honoured cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa, Halifax and Winnipeg, this tour will bring Jimmy to new markets he has never performed in before, expanding his Canadian footprint further than ever.
“A comedy hero for our times.”
The Guardian
“Jimmy Carr is a world-class comedian.”
The Independent
A dominant force in UK television, Jimmy has fronted some of the country’s biggest comedy institutions, including Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, as well as Comedy Central’s Roast Battle UK and Your Face or Mine. He is a staple on QI and A League of Their Own, has performed at The Royal Variety Performance three times, and was a judge on all series of BBC1 entertainment series I Can See Your Voice. Most recently, Jimmy hosted the first UK series of Last One Laughing, which has been a viral hit for Amazon and is in production on series 2. His latest series, Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole?, is currently airing weekly on Comedy Central and Paramount+.
In North America, Jimmy is one of the most recognizable UK comedy voices. He became the first British comedian to sign a Netflix stand-up deal, releasing four hit specials—Funny Business, Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits, His Dark Material on HBO, and Natural Born Killer. The latter debuted in 2024, reaching the Top 10 in 29 countries and earning 2.3 million viewing hours in its first week. He also created the Netflix panel show The Fix and has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Jimmy is also a bestselling author whose memoir Before & Laughter was praised for its honesty, insight, and humour, following his earlier book The Naked Jape.

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: End Times Fascism and The Fight for the Living World
2026-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Join us for an essential conversation with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor as they discuss their forthcoming book, END TIMES FASCISM – And the Fight for the Living World.
Across politics, technology, and culture, a powerful narrative is taking hold: that ecological collapse, social breakdown, and mass instability are inevitable. Klein and Taylor examine how this fatalism is shaping a worldview in which elites prepare for survival while abandoning collective responsibility. From fortified enclaves to fantasies of off-world escape, they trace how fear of the future is being harnessed to justify inequality, exclusion, and authoritarianism.
But this apocalyptic thinking, despite tech-bro billionaire and Christian fundamentalist insistence, can be rejected. Klein and Taylor offer a sharp and necessary framework for understanding this moment and how to fight it. With clarity and urgency, they challenge us to deny the pervasive belief in impending doom, defend human dignity, and imagine futures rooted in collective care, solidarity, and hope that change is possible.
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author of Doppelganger, No Logo, and The Shock Doctrine. At the University of British Columbia, she is founding Co-Director of the Centre for Climate Justice and Associate Professor in the Department of Geography.
Astra Taylor is an award-winning writer, activist, and documentarian, and a cofounder of the Debt Collective. She is the author of The People’s Platform, which won the American Book Award; Democracy May Not Exist, but We’ll Miss It When It’s Gone; and The Age of Insecurity.
Co-presented with the UBC Centre for Climate Justice and Knopf Canada

Jóhann Jóhannsson: Cinematic Suites
2026-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
This unforgettable production celebrates the remarkable collaboration between the late composer Jóhann Jóhannsson and visionary director Denis Villeneuve. This special performance, Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Cinematic Suites – The Denis Villeneuve Scores, brings to life the evocative musical landscapes of three acclaimed films: Prisoners, Sicario, and Arrival. In addition to those scores, the night will also include a suite from the award-winning film The Theory of Everything and a song from Jóhann’s album Orphee.
The suite of music will transport audiences through haunting, emotive soundscapes that have become synonymous with Jóhannsson’s genius. Audiences will be treated to a unique multimedia experience, as the performance is synchronized with compelling film clips and rare behind-the-scenes pictures, offering an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind these iconic works.
As we shine a spotlight on the synergy between Jóhannsson and Villeneuve, expect to be moved by the powerful compositions that heighten the cinematic tension, emotion, and narrative depth of Villeneuve’s films. This remarkable event not only pays homage to Jóhannsson’s enduring legacy but also celebrates the transformative power of music in film.
Join us for a night of cinematic and musical brilliance that promises to captivate and inspire.
Co-presented with VIFF Live

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
2026-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 | The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1
In September 2026, the jazz world marks the centennial of one of its greatest musicians: John Coltrane. To honour his enduring legacy, luminaries Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves unite for a remarkable tribute, revisiting Coltrane’s 1963 collaboration with Johnny Hartman.

Julian Lage Quartet
2026-10-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Hailed as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation and “one of the highest category of improvising musicians,” (The New Yorker) Julian Lage has spent decades exploring the many strains of American music with boundless curiosity and technical mastery. With roots tangled up in jazz, folk, classical, and country music, Lage brings what The New York Times calls “a disarming spirit of generosity” to his playing, approaching tradition as an open field for invention.
A lifelong musician, Lage emerged early as a singular talent. He learned the guitar at age five and was already playing onstage with Carlos Santana at eight. That same year, he was the subject of the short documentary Jules at Eight, showcasing his prodigious talents, performed for the Grammy Awards as a preteen, and later joined Gary Burton’s quartet at just 16. Rather than resting on early acclaim, Lage has continually evolved, recording widely as a leader and collaborating with artists including John Zorn, Fred Hersch, Nels Cline, and Chris Eldridge.
For this concert, he performs music from his newest album Scenes from Above, with bassist Jorge Roeder, drummer Kenny Wollesen, and renowned keyboardist John Medeski. Though conceptualized by Lage, Scenes from Above is not about him as bandleader. Instead, he is firmly rooted as a band member within the quartet, resulting in nine tracks that frame a brilliantly open experience. The four dazzling players give and take space in equal measure as they explore these songs in one space, in real time.
Witness the genius of Julian Lage live in Vancouver for an unforgettable experience.
This event is co-presented with Infidels Jazz as part of the VANJAZZ ’26 Jazz Festival

An Evening with Zadie Smith
2026-10-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Join us for a captivating conversation with Zadie Smith, one of the most prolific writers of her generation, whose work has helped shape the literary landscape for over two decades.
Two of Smith’s novels, White Teeth and NW, have been named among the best books of the 21st century by the New York Times and Kirkus, the former published when she was just 24. Her latest novel, The Fraud, was named Best Book of 2023 by both the New Yorker and Publishers Weekly, while Dead and Alive, her most recent collection of essays, was included on TIME’s list of must-read books of 2025. Whether writing on class, race, culture, art, or politics, Smith captivates readers around the world with her singular voice.
Smith’s novels have won major awards including the Commonwealth Writers Prize, Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize, and Orange Prize, among others, while her play The Wife of Willesden won a Critics’ Circle Theatre Award. She has been honoured with the Langston Hughes Medal, the St. Louis Literary Award, and the Bodley Medal.
Praised for her “boisterous narrative intelligence; ear for dialogue; [and] chronic absence of boring sentences,” (The Guardian) few writers are as consistently dazzling as Smith. Don’t miss this intimate evening with one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature.

Palace
2026-10-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Palace have been making music together for over a decade. What started out as carefree jam sessions between Leo Wyndham, Rupert Turner and Matt Hodges in an airless studio in North London established a DIY ethos that remains intrinsic to the spirit of the band to this day.
In early 2025, Palace took a career leap releasing the Greyhound EP on their own label, Palace Presents – a collective they’d started in 2016 as a monthly night at The George Tavern in East London, which had quietly grown into something more intentional. A positive and protected space as Leo described it, away from the usual constraints of the music industry.
“Kid” was released in April 2026, together with the announcement of a 30-date tour of the USA and Canada in the Fall of 2026, culminating in a show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
“Kid is about longing for a child an ocean away. It’s the ache we feel for our people when we’re separated from them. It doesn’t feel like a sadness or heaviness, but more an affirmation of that love, a primal release sung into the sunset as the road flies by.”
Join us for Palace’s Chan Centre debut and experience their immersive sound brought to life on our stage.

WWF’s BC Place Climb for Nature
2026-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver BC, V6B 4Y8
Climb BC Place stands with WWF-Canada on October 24th and be part of something spectacular! You can register to climb as an individual or with a team of friends, family, colleagues, or fellow students.
Choose the single bowl (~3,000 steps up and down) or round the stadium twice with the double bowl climb (~6,000 steps up and down).
Register today to climb at wwf.ca/bcplace and join a movement to protect and restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and fight climate change.
The registration fee is $20 for adults and $10 for youth (13-18). Minimum fundraising amounts also apply.

Ghibli Jazz Orchestra
2026-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Under the direction of Isabel Leong, Vancouver’s Ghibli Jazz Orchestra is composed of 18 musicians who combine their love of Studio Ghibli films & video games with a deep reverence of the big bands of the 1940s. Their repertoire consists of compositions by Joe Hisaishi featured in Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away and Princess Monokoke, with all music arranged by members of the band, in a style heavily influenced by big bands, wind ensembles & orchestral music.
This event is co-presented with Infidels Jazz as part of the VANJAZZ ’26 Jazz Festival

An Evening with Min Jin Lee
2026-11-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Chan Centre for the Perfroming Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Born in Seoul and raised in Queens, Min Jin Lee is the preeminent author of the Korean diaspora. A masterful storyteller who illuminates the complexities of identity, migration, and belonging with great empathy, her novels have been recognized with some of the highest honours in the literary world.
Lee made a stunning debut with Free Food for Millionaires, a national bestseller and named one of the top books of the year by USA Today, The Times of London, and NPR. Her follow-up, Pachinko, has become a modern classic. A finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, it was named to both Kirkus Review and The New York Times’ Best Books of the 21st Century, and was on over 75 best books of the year lists.
For this special occasion, which marks Lee’s first-ever event in Canada, Lee discusses her latest novel, American Hagwon. The third book in what will form her diaspora quartet, American Hagwon centers on the Koh family and their all-consuming faith in education as the key to success and security. Writer Roxane Gay praised the new work as “a novel I didn’t want to end” with “grand ambition, fierce heart, and the tenderest hope.”
Gain insight into of one of today’s most celebrated writers as she launches her newest masterpiece.
