Week of Events
Garden Tea Festival 2026: Tea for All
Sip, connect, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and cultures of tea from all across the globe at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The festival brings together tea, art, and culture through immersive experiences. Enjoy calligraphy, traditional music performance, Hanfu try-on, Hatha yoga, tea tastings and more,
Ikebana Spring Show 2026
Vancouver Ikebana Association welcomes you to celebrate spring with its annual Spring Show. More than 50 displays will be exhibited at the Roundhouse Arts & Recreation Centre on Saturday, May 23rd, from 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday, May 24th, from 10 am to 3 pm. Workshops and demonstrations
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -Cooking Workshop: French Terrines
Cooking Workshop: French Terrines
Experience French Basque gastronomy! During this hands-on workshop, you’ll make mini pork terrines with Espelette pepper, learn chefs’ tips and techniques, and enjoy a tasting of an authentic “Grandmother’s Terrine.” A friendly and delicious experience, and you’ll leave with your own creation!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Friday, May 22, 2026
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 -Opening Celebration: The Learning Lab at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre
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May 23, 2026 -Clan of the Painted Lady | Film Screening & Director Q&A
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May 23, 2026 -International Dance League: Vancouver
Opening Celebration: The Learning Lab at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre
On its fifth anniversary, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre is expanding, and we want you to be the first through the door. This 4,000-square-foot immersive experience brings Vancouver’s Chinatown to life—where the past speaks, and the future listens. Building on the Centre’s main floor exhibits, the Learning Lab highlights Chinatown’s vibrant
Clan of the Painted Lady | Film Screening & Director Q&A
In this engrossing documentary, presented for Asian Heritage Month, director Jennifer Chiu reaches into her family’s history to explore the Hakka community — a people, a language, and a culture. Thought to hail from northern China, the Hakka settled in the south of the country, where they were known as
International Dance League: Vancouver
The IDL continues its inaugural season on May 23 at Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver. Tickets are on sale now. The event will feature six of the world’s top dance teams competing in a first-of-its-kind professional league format, where dancers perform not for trophies, but as paid professional athletes with
Sunday, May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026 -Weaving Workshop with Red Cedar Woman
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May 24, 2026 -Echoes of Peace
Weaving Workshop with Red Cedar Woman
Step into a hands-on cultural experience and learn the art of cedar weaving with Red Cedar Woman, an Indigenous-owned and operated company dedicated to sharing authentic, traditional craft. In this intimate workshop, you’ll be guided by Jessica Silvey—an accomplished self-taught weaver of Coast Salish, European, and Portuguese descent, from the
Echoes of Peace
Chinese Folk Songs and Traditional Melodies for Asian Heritage Month Step into a rare and intimate live music experience this spring in the heart of Vancouver. Echoes of Peace brings together the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and award-winning guest artist Ginalina for an afternoon of beautifully reimagined Chinese folk songs.