Vancouver events and happenings. Giving you the goods on what to do, straight from the street.
Vancouver Poetry House presents the 14th annual Verses Festival of Words from April 18–27, 2024, at venues across the city. Canada’s largest spoken word festival brings together generations of poets this year under the theme of “Learning and Remembering.” The program highlights education, lineage, and the passing of knowledge, fortifying
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. With this year’s theme of re(dress) 2024, the festival will include book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dimsum
Vancouver's interdisciplinary rEvolver Festival returns this spring for its 12th annual festival celebrating unconventional live performance featuring an eclectic lineup of genre-busting shows that mash up cabaret, comedy, dance, multimedia, opera, and theatre. Artists from across Canada will gather for mainstage productions, touring shows, staging readings, workshops, community events, and
The Richmond Museum presents the 17th annual Doors Open Richmond this spring from June 8–9. This year’s edition features more than 40 unique sites representing the city’s cultural diversity and rich heritage. Visitors can go behind-the-scenes at each organization or business, through tours and hands-on activities. Select highlights from this
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
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!
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
Grammy award-winning rapper Killer Mike performs with his choir the Mighty Midnight Revival as part of the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton Street in Vancouver. Opening set by DJ Shub. For tickets or festival schedules, please visit coastaljazz.ca.
The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society present the 77th annual Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1, 2024. Taking place across Steveston Village, “Canada’s biggest little birthday party” celebrates the community with a show-stopping parade, live music, family-friendly activities, and much more. Foodies will
Discover your summer soundtrack with Downtown Bellingham's free, all-ages concert series, Downtown Sounds! Join us in the heart of Bellingham on 5 Wednesday evenings from July 10th-August 7th for live music, local brews and bites, games, and activities, and more! Learn more and book your stay now!
Discover your summer soundtrack with Downtown Bellingham's free, all-ages concert series, Downtown Sounds! Join us in the heart of Bellingham on 5 Wednesday evenings from July 10th-August 7th for live music, local brews and bites, games, and activities, and more! Learn more and book your stay now!
