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Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
McArthurGlen is thrilled to launch a spectacular Summer Concert Series, starting with the Vancouver Pops Symphony! Set in McArthurGlen's luxury plaza, audience members will be transported to a magical Italian piazza, filled with the sounds of a full-piece orchestra directed by Maestro Tom Kuo. The orchestra will be performing popular
The holidays are right around the corner, and to kick off the season, McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Vancouver is bringing back its much-anticipated Sparkle Brighter event for the eighth year on Wednesday, November 16, from 5 - 8 pm. Take part in the lighting of a 52-ft Christmas tree (one of
Join us for the return of the Big Superhero Run on August 16th! This superhero-themed fun run offers a 5km & 10km Big Superhero Run/Walk (6:30pm) and a 1km Run/Walk (5:30pm). The Big Superhero Run tours Richmond's picturesque Middle Arm Trail. The course winds its way along trails lining the
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
Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work, on view from April 12 to June 8, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture, installation, photography, video, and costume, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for
The Steveston Vintage Fair returns this summer to Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office. Discover the vintage treasures, antiques, and collectibles you've dreamed of at this quaint, upscale market in the heart of Steveston. Many new vendors have been added this year! When: Sundays, July
The 22nd Annual Richmond Maritime Festival returns from 11am–6pm on Aug. 23–24, 2025! The beloved nautical-themed event will offer visitors a chance to engage in the rich maritime legacy of Steveston through fun activities, live music, puppet shows, art exhibitions, and more. This year’s edition will feature its largest music
On August 24, we're celebrating a day of sport, fitness, food and fun! Presented by our friends at ASPAC, Oval Community Day offers free admission and activities for all ages and interests. Sports demonstrations and try-its, selfie stations, food and prizes are all in store for this day of fun
In this book talk, Donna will reflect on why she wrote the book, her personal connections with Vancouver’s Chinatown, and the stories that inspired her work. Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History (House of Anansi, 2025) is Donna Seto’s tribute to the neighbourhood and to the perseverance of Chinese Canadians whose
After a very successful show in 2024, Art Spot is back in Vancouver for its 2nd annual Under $100 Art Show! 100 Artists, 1000s of Pieces of Art — ALL UNDER $100! This is a HUGE liquidation sale of original local artwork — and you don’t want to miss it!
Start the new year on ice with a free, family-friendly skate at the Richmond Olympic Oval, proudly presented by Scotiabank! Whether you're a pro on skates or lacing up for the first time, this event is a fun and festive way to welcome 2026.