Metro Vancouver events calendar for June 2016. Best festivals, concerts, fun things to do, weekend street fairs, kids activities, and free entertainment in Vancouver, BC.

June 1, 2016

Wed

Vancouver International Childrens Festival

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver | Granville Island | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Kids

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Opera Opulenza: Cavalleria Rusticana

Opera Opulenza is excited to present the story of Cavalleria Rusticana, a journey through Old World beauty, brutality, love, betrayal and death.

Richmond | Minoru Chapel | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music

Forbidden Fruit

An evening featuring Fruit Beers, Fruit Wheat Beers, Belgians, and Sours from 20 BC Craft Breweries!

Vancouver | Devil's Elbow Ale and Smoke House | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

The Lumineers - The Cleopatra World Tour

An amalgam of heart-swelling stomp-and-clap acoustic rock, classic pop, and front-porch folk, bring their world tour to Vancouver.

Burnaby | Deer Lake Park | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Wild Wednesdays

Discover your wild neighbours and explore Green Timbers Park.

Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre at Green Timbers Park | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Brand New

on tour With mewithoutYou & Greater Pyrenees

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm | Show

Vancovuer Police Museum speaker series - Dissecting the history of the City Morgue

We bring our 2016 Speaker Series, “Behind Locked Doors”, well and truly home, with a presentation on a locked door concealing the beating heart of the Vancouver Police Museum.

Vancouver | The Vancouver Police Museum | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture

Opera Opulenza: Cavalleria Rusticana

Opera Opulenza is excited to present the story of Cavalleria Rusticana, a journey through Old World beauty, brutality, love, betrayal and death.

Richmond | Minoru Chapel | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Lamb of God

Having travelled the globe with countless world tours and millions of albums sold, all-the-while overcoming countless hurdles ranging from personal demons to vocalist Randy Blythe’s 2013 trial in Prague.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:25 pm | Music

Jake Touzel

Jake Touzel with Special Guests Cale Michael and Kazhmer.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Induction

EDAM's next choreographic series will introduce three new works: by Amber Funk Barton, Anne Cooper and Tom Stroud/Peter Bingham.

Vancouver | EDAM Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

June 2, 2016

Thu

Healthy Kids Preschool Fair

Parents with preschoolers, come and take part in free activities!

Burnaby | Bonsor Recreation Complex | 9:30 am to 12:00 am | Kids | Free

Vancouver International Childrens Festival

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver | Granville Island | 10:00 am to 7:30 pm | Kids

Farmers’ Market: Granville Island

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Granville Island, Triangle Square | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Cider House Rules

Lamplighter Public House is celebrating Vancouver Craft Beer Week and the arrival of summer by transforming its patio into a popup BBQ for one special night.

Vancouver | The Lamplighter Public House | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Free Guided Canoe Trips on Deer Lake

Environment Week Event.

Burnaby | Deer Lake Park | 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Transporting Expo 86: Bikes, Beers and Bali. Featuring a special musical performance by Gamelan Bike Bike.

The Museum of Vancouver continues to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Expo 86 with a celebratory evening of presentations and musical performance that recall Expo's central theme: transportation.

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | History

Brand New

on tour With mewithoutYou & Greater Pyrenees

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm | Show

Square One Presents: NINETY

Square One invites you to join their fifth annual CD release.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre/ Performance Centre | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Jenn Williamson: Discovering Your Artistic Voice

Discover your artistic voice from a Langley artist whose own creative path has been unconventional.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

TODDCast Podcast Cheap Thrills Volume 4 ft. Todd Kerns

The TODDCastPodcast Cheap Thrills Volume 4 at The Roxy Cabaret featuring The Age Of Electric's & Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirator's bassist Todd Kerns

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

June 3, 2016

Fri

Energy Connections 2016

Learn about sustainable energy products, services, and opportunities. Discuss your plans and mechanisms for action. Join our Renewable Energy Strategy talk.

Vancouver | Pinnacle Hotel | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Clay Sculpture Workshop: Language of Space and Form with Keith-Rice Jones

Master clay artist Keith Rice-Jones explores geometric forms in his Monumental Sculptures exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Vancouver International Childrens Festival

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver | Granville Island | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Kids

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Vancouver Craft Beer Week

Bigger & better than ever with more beer, more food, more days, and for the first time ever a full music line-up!

Vancouver | PNE Centre Grounds | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Doors Open Richmond 2016 Kickoff

This celebration, held at one of Richmond’s most treasured heritage buildings, includes live music, light refreshments, children’s crafts and community displays.

Richmond | Minoru Chapel | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market

You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!

North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Swim: Friday Movie Night

An evening where kids get to do their three favorite things - Swim, Eat Pizza, and watch a movie.

Coquitlam | City Centre Aquatic Complex | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Family

Square One Presents: NINETY

Square One invites you to join their fifth annual CD release.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre/ Performance Centre | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Solo & Duo Show

Encore Dance Academy

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Kay Meek Centre Fundraising Gala - The Second City

Don’t miss the kick-off party to the summer!

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Making Weight Loss Sustainable

Trying to lose weight?

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop | Free

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

City and Colour with Shakey Graves

City and Colour, acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green, has announced a Canadian tour for 2016.

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Goh Ballet: Peter and the Wolf

The Goh Ballet features annual performance showcases with original choreography created specifically for our students allowing them opportunities to exhibit their talents.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm | Dance

New Works @ Night: Project Soul

Audiences won’t want to miss the opportunity to witness these incredible dancers as they imaginatively push themselves outside their physical and creative boundaries.

Vancouver | The Annex | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance

DIRTY RADIO With Guests The Life Times, Imur and Savemeboots.

Vancouver electronic music trio play a hometown show.

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

The Sadies and Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet

Canadian rock band returns to Vancouver.

Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Maz Jobrani: I'm not a terrorist but I've played one on TV

Maz Jobrani is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour which first aired on Comedy Central.

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Comedy

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Induction

EDAM's next choreographic series will introduce three new works: by Amber Funk Barton, Anne Cooper and Tom Stroud/Peter Bingham.

Vancouver | EDAM Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

12 Minutes Max

12 Minutes Max showcases five eclectic contemporary dance works each lasting 12 minutes or less

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Dance

Booty Work

A monthly party at the Fox

Vancouver | The Fox Cabaret | 10:30 pm to 2:00 am | Music

June 4, 2016

Sat

5th Annual Aging in Place Conference

Join us for our 5th Annual Aging in Place Conference, supporting healthy, active aging!

Surrey | Cloverdale Recreation Centre | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking Lot | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Farmers’ Market: Trout Lake

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Trout Lake | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Thomas & Friends Party

All aboard! Come out and spend time celebrating what Thomas and his friends teach us.

Vancouver | Kerrisdale Community Centre | 9:15 am to 10:30 am | Kids

Hats Off Day

Hats Off Day is a huge, one-day extravaganza featuring a colourful main-street style parade with real local flavour, followed by a big street party.

Vancouver | Hastings Street | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm | Family

Landfill 50th anniversary open house

Where does your garbage and green waste go after it's picked up? Join us for a fun-filled day at the Vancouver Landfill and find out! Vancouver Landfill 50th anniversary open house

Delta | Vancouver Landfill | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Clay Sculpture Workshop: Language of Space and Form with Keith-Rice Jones

Master clay artist Keith Rice-Jones explores geometric forms in his Monumental Sculptures exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Doors Open Richmond 2016

The 9th annual Doors Open Richmond is a free weekend-long, city-wide public celebration of heritage, culture and arts.

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Vancouver International Childrens Festival

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver | Granville Island | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Kids

Doors Open Richmond 2016 Bus Tours: Chinese History Bus Tour

Discover the richness and importance of Richmond’s Chinese Canadian stories with a tour of historic and contemporary sites.

Richmond | Of the Richmond Cultural Centre, off Minoru Blvd | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | History

Doors Open Richmond 2016 Bus Tours: Works On Wheels Infrastructure Bus Tour

Get a behind the scenes look at some of Richmond’s most fascinating Engineering and Public Works projects.

Richmond | Of the Richmond Cultural Centre, off Minoru Blvd | 10:00 am to 12:30 am | Active Life / Health

Walk Richmond - Britannia Shipyard

This leisurely group walk begins at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.

Richmond | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Marpole Community Day

Join us for free rides and games, stage performances, food, silent auctions and community tables!

Vancouver | Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

DreamClub Beach Party

DreamClub Beach Party is all about community and creating awesome experiences everyone can enjoy; bringing people together to connect and create an amazing day.

Vancouver | Kits Beach | 11:11 am to 10:11 pm | Active Life / Health

Doors Open Richmond 2016 Bus Tours: Harvest Power Bus Tour

Visit Harvest Power’s composting site and see how yard trimmings and food scraps are transformed into renewable energy, soil, mulch and natural fertilizer products.

Richmond | Of the Richmond Cultural Centre, off Minoru Blvd | 12:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Panorama School of Dance - It's About Time - Ridge Matinee

Join Panorama School of Dance as we follow our dancers through their day in this years performance called “It’s About Time”

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Dance

Doors Open Richmond 2016 Bus Tours: European History Bus Tour

Richmond’s European past and present come together to showcase Swiss, Ukrainian, British and European Muslim connections in the community.

Richmond | Of the Richmond Cultural Centre, off Minoru Blvd | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | History

Doors Open Richmond 2016 Bus Tours: Works On Wheels Infrastructure Bus Tour

Get a behind the scenes look at some of Richmond’s most fascinating Engineering and Public Works projects.

Richmond | Of the Richmond Cultural Centre, off Minoru Blvd | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Active Life / Health

655 Richmond's 58th Annual Ceremonial Review

655 Richmond RCACS will be hosting their 58th Annual Ceremonial Review at Minoru Arena

Richmond | Minoru Arenas | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Vancouver Craft Beer Week

Bigger & better than ever with more beer, more food, more days, and for the first time ever, a full music line-up!

Vancouver | PNE Centre Grounds | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

Imagineers Party

Do you love to build? Why not come to a party dedicated to testing your engineering skills?!

Vancouver | Kerrisdale Community Centre | 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm | Kids

Encore Extravaganza

Encore Dance Academy

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Dance

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

BC Pole Fitness Championships

Tantra Fitness is proud to present the BC Pole Fitness Championships 2016 on June 4th at the Annex.

Vancouver | The Annex | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Sports

On Broadway

155 singers, dancers and actors, a live 6 piece band and one energetic Musical Director with a passion for putting on a show.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

Goh Ballet: Enchanted Forest

Goh Ballet children's division presents Enchanted Forest at the Vancouver Playhouse

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Dance

Juno Reactor

The legend returns to Vancouver - come and indulge your ears, eyes, body and feet to the soundscapes of one of the true pioneers of both industrial and the global psytrance sound and movement.

Vancouver | The Hindenburg | 4:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Panorama School of Dance - It's About Time - Fleetwood Show

Join Panorama School of Dance as we follow our dancers through their day in this years performance called “It’s About Time”

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Dance

Hug-a-Thon

Hello Lovely People!!! Are you ready to be part of one of the greatest, once in a life-time event???

Richmond | Panda Market | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Charity / Fundraising | Free

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

BC Pole Fitness Championships

Tantra Fitness is proud to present the BC Pole Fitness Championships 2016 on June 4th at the Annex.

Vancouver | The Annex | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Sports

Encore`s Entourage

Encore Dance Academy

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Music in the Café 2016

Music soothes the soul and we’ve got the perfect prescription. Intimate, acoustic performances by local talent playing everything from jazz to folk to contemporary.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Lobby Café | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Oneyedjacks

Oneyedjacks with special guests Andre Chrys and Vinny Rambles

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Zajac Nights - A World In A Night

Zajac Nights offers you an incredible event held at Vancouver Terminal City Club.

Vancouver | Terminal City Club | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Islands with guests Honus Honus (of Man Man/Mister Heavenly) at Biltmore Cabaret

Indie rock band, on tour to support their new release "Taste".

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Music

Melody: A Musical Evening of Ghazals

Come alive to the romance between poetry and music at Melody: A Musical Evening of Ghazals!

Surrey | Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Youn New Democrats The Socialist's Social

In just a few short weeks on Saturday, June 4th youth from across BC will come together in various communities to connect.

Richmond | Boston Pizza Ackroyd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Goh Ballet: Peter and the Wolf

The Goh Ballet features annual performance showcases with original choreography created specifically for our students allowing them opportunities to exhibit their talents.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm | Dance

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Broadway Parade

The Richmond Orchestra and Chorus is pleased to again welcome CBC personality Rebecca Hass as our host for this fun night of music from Broadway.

Richmond | Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

On Broadway

155 singers, dancers and actors, a live 6 piece band and one energetic Musical Director with a passion for putting on a show.

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm | Musical

VanDeca Around The World

VanDeca is proud to present "VanDeca Around The World," our final concert of the 2015-2016 season.

Richmond | Gilmore Park United Chuch | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

VSO Masterworks: Mahler's Tragic Symphony

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler's Tragic Symphony with Eward Gregson's Dream Song.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Marlon Wayans: Scandal-Less

Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director.

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

Diskordanse: Coalesce

In a steampunk meets supervillain world, five stunning dancers tread lightly between fantasy and a possible reality, as they journey through glimpses of one's psyche.

Surrey | Arts Center | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Dance

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Dai Nhac Hoi Thoi Bao Nhac Tinh Lam Phuong

The one and only musical show in Vancouver and it's going to be held at the River Rock Casino Resort

Richmond | River Rock Show Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Induction

EDAM's next choreographic series will introduce three new works: by Amber Funk Barton, Anne Cooper and Tom Stroud/Peter Bingham.

Vancouver | EDAM Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

June 5, 2016

Sun

2016 e-Health Conference

This year’s conference will offer insights into this influence from all the great education and networking opportunities that you’ve come to expect and appreciate from the e-Health conference.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

11th annual Peoples Drug Mart Tri-Cities-Ridge Meadows - Port Coquitlam Walk for ALS

YOUR participation means EVERYTHING, because finding treatments and providing care takes all of us. Team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to help Canadians living with ALS and their families.

Port Coquitlam | Riverside Secondary School, North Parking Lot | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Clay Sculpture Workshop: Language of Space and Form with Keith-Rice Jones

Master clay artist Keith Rice-Jones explores geometric forms in his Monumental Sculptures exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery.

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Doors Open Richmond 2016

The 9th annual Doors Open Richmond is a free weekend-long, city-wide public celebration of heritage, culture and arts.

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Vancouver International Childrens Festival

Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver | Granville Island | 10:00 am to 4:30 pm | Kids

Doors Open Richmond: River Queen Historic Boat Tour

Climb aboard the River Queen for a fully narrated nature and history tour of Steveston’s waterfront.

Richmond | Steveston | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | History

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

World Oceans Day Celebration

Discover and celebrate the world's oceans at this free, fun-filled family festival at Blackie Spit Park.

Surrey | Blackie Spit | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

FCABC Conference & Fire Service Expo

This event showcases products like the largest exhibition of fire service equipment and services in the Pacific Northwest

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

DreamClub Beach Party

DreamClub Beach Party is all about community and creating awesome experiences everyone can enjoy; bringing people together to connect and create an amazing day.

Vancouver | Kits Beach | 11:11 am to 10:11 pm | Active Life / Health

TheMorningAFTER

Hip Hop Brunch Party

Vancouver | The Charles Bar, Gastown | 12:30 am to 6:30 pm | Active Life / Health

莫文蔚私人記者招待會與影展 Karen Mok Private Press Conference and Photo Exhibition

Vancouver | River Rock Casino Resort | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Vancouver Craft Beer Week

Bigger & better than ever with more beer, more food, more days, and for the first time ever, a full music line-up!

Vancouver | PNE Centre Grounds | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

Encore Extravaganza

Encore Dance Academy

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Dance

TomoeArts Summer Patio Fundraiser

Come and enjoy live entertainment, appetizers, drinks and a silent auction... all on a beautiful mezzanine rooftop patio in the heart of Vancouver's downtown.

Vancouver | Guu Garden Izakaya | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents "Calendar Girls" Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

20th Anniversary Celebration & Dinner

This year we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp (WCCCLC).

Richmond | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church. | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Music at the Mansion

Join us for this open rehearsal concert series featuring local musicians and performances from the Rogue Folk www.roguefolk.bc.ca

Vancouver | Aberthau Mansion | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music | Free

VSO School of Music

VSO School of Music Annual Orpheum Showcase Performance over 200 performers on stage at the Orpheum.

Vancouver | Orpheum | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

Tasting Notes

Celebrating the conclusion of the 10th anniversary season, Turning Point Ensemble along with L’Abattoir is presenting a special artistic collaboration - Tasting Notes.

Vancouver | SFU Woodwards | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Project Limelight Presents: #FAIRYTALE

Project Limelight Society presents #FAIRYTALE, featuring 24 young performers, ages 8 - 15, who have worked together to create an amazing show for their friends, family and community.

Vancouver | Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Kids

Jayden Holman

Jayden is clearly a man with a vision and will stop at nothing to make his mark on music today.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Westminster Savings Free Swim

Enjoy a free monthly swim and skate, sponsored by Westminster Savings.

Coquitlam | Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports | Free

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Chris Sigerson Trio at Frankie's Jazz Club

An evening of swinging standards is what you can expect from these fellas.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Sam Cave

Sam Cave is a 20 year old soul singer, songwriter and guitarist from the outback of Australia.

Richmond | Richmond Night Market | 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

June 7, 2016

Tue

2016 e-Health Conference

This year’s conference will offer insights into this influence from all the great education and networking opportunities that you’ve come to expect and appreciate from the e-Health conference.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Tales for Twos | 2 Year-olds

Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun!

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 10:30 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Queewritica

Erotic writing on libido’s continuum. No matter the genre, no matter your level of experience on or off the page, if you’re writing about sex, we want you to come.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Free Guided Canoe Trips on Deer Lake

Environment Week Event.

Burnaby | Deer Lake Park | 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Music in the Café 2016

Music soothes the soul and we’ve got the perfect prescription. Intimate, acoustic performances by local talent playing everything from jazz to folk to contemporary.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Lobby Café | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Acupressure for Promotion of Good Health

Learn acupressure points you can use to improve general good health.

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Workshop | Free

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Nimbus Nights at the Roxy: Annie Becker w/ Rachael Schroeder and Stephanie Ratcliff

Nimbus Nights at the Roxy Presents Annie Becker w/ Rachael Schroeder and Stephanie Ratcliff.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

June 8, 2016

Wed

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

June Luncheon and Fun at Sunset CC

Come with your friends or meet new ones at the luncheon and celebrate Seniors’ Week!

Vancouver | Sunset Community Centre | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Musical

Cambie Corridor coffee chat

Want to chat more about the Phase 3 Focus Areas? Stop by this informal drop-in session to chat with a planner.

Vancouver | Van Dusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Recognized nationally, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honours extraordinary women leaders, while raising much-needed funds for YWCA programs and services that improve the lives of thousands of people each year across Metro Vancouver.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Active Life / Health

BeLive Fitness Vancouver

BeLive is a fitness movement focused on bringing people together through a very unique fitness experience. Vancouvers only fitness rave, featuring high intensity body-weight workouts with powerful beats, all brought together in a nightclub atmosphere!

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports

Exhibition Tour

Discover the stories behind the detailed paintings and textile work of Toronto-based artist Nep Sidhu

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Karen Mok in Concert

Karen Joy Morris better known as Karen Mok or Mok Man-wai (莫文蔚) among Chinese-speaking communities, is a three-time Golden Melody Award-winning Hong Kong actress and singer-songwriter

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 0:00 am | Music

Join Lindy West in lively conversation with The Globe & Mail’s Marsha Lederman.

Join Lindy West in lively conversation with The Globe & Mail’s Marsha Lederman, discussing everything from pop culture to social justice to body image and more.

Vancouver | The Fox Cabaret Night Club | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Plane Without a Pilot

A hard-working Rock Power Trio hailing from “America’s Finest City”; San Diego, California.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Induction

EDAM's next choreographic series will introduce three new works: by Amber Funk Barton, Anne Cooper and Tom Stroud/Peter Bingham.

Vancouver | EDAM Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Falcon Trio

Fabulous Trio that is a mainstay at the Blue Martini, these guys have worked exceptionally hard to make this jazz fest a memorable one

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

June 9, 2016

Thu

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Farmers’ Market: Granville Island

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Granville Island, Triangle Square | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Theatre

Downtown Farmers Market

We’re thrilled to announce that the Downtown Farmers Market at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Plaza | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Market | Free

Cambie Corridor coffee chat

Want to chat more about the Phase 3 Focus Areas? Stop by this informal drop-in session to chat with a planner.

Vancouver | Van Dusen Botanical Garden | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Arts Umbrella Dance Year End Performance

Join us for Arts Umbrella year end dance performance, when we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of all of our young dancers over the past 10 months.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Falcon Trio

Fabulous Trio that is a mainstay at the Blue Martini, these guys have worked exceptionally hard to make this jazz fest a memorable one

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Miles Black Trio plays Ahmad Jamal

As part of Coastal Jazz's "Tribute" series, the Miles Black Trio will perform classic arrangements made famous by jazz piano legend Ahmad Jamal and his Trio

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Unknown Soldiers (Doors Tribute)

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Unknown Soldiers (Doors Tribute)

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Show

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Superheaven With Guests

Philadelphia PA rock band on tour for the first and last time ever in Vancouver supporting their latest release 'Ours is Chrome', along with an all Philly support lineup with Creepoid and The Spirit of the Beehive!

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Kung Fu Vampire & Dirtbag Dan

Kung Fu Vampire & Dirtbag Dan & guests - Look Alive Tour

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

June 10, 2016

Fri

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market

You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!

North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Aly & Fila - Sunset Yacht Party

Sailing around the stunning Burrard Inlet and English Bay

Vancouver | Queen of Diamonds, Edgewater Casino | 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Active Life / Health

David Alexander with special guests Bobby's Cane

The Live Agency and Rednyne Productions presents David Alexander with special guests Bobby's Cane

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Arts Umbrella Dance Year End Performance

Join us for Arts Umbrella year end dance performance, when we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of all of our young dancers over the past 10 months.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Smoota

Smoota with guests Dirty Spells & Iffy South at The Cobalt

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Chuck Ragan

with Ben Rogers in Venue Nightclub

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Couples Night Out in Richmond!

The Ultimate Date Night With A Message!

Richmond | Richmond Pentecostal Church | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vince Mai

Trumpeter/composer Vince Mai marks the online release of his sixth album with music he composed for the 2015 Canadian fIlm "REHEARSAL" with a special live performance.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

What Not To Wear with Waris Ahluwalia

What Not To Wear with Waris Ahluwalia is a curtain-raiser event for Indian Summer Festival 2016.

Vancouver | SFU's Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture

HASSAM What Ever Father Vancouver Stand up Comedy Show

Uno de los mejores humoristas de Colombia Gerly Hassam y su Show “What Ever Father” Una noche para rer hasta el cansancio

Vancouver | Croatian Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Coastal City Ballet: Swan Lake

5th anniversary season with the classic ballet Swan Lake.

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Dance

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Road Trip

The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents this supercharged cabaret at Performance Works on Granville Island,

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

A TRIBUTE TO the BAND

Featuring: Khari McClelland + Rich Hope + Lydia Hol + Dustin Bental + Kalissa Landa and Ashley Grant- Evangeline + Kenton Lowen + Karina Morin + The Paperboys!

Vancouver | Imperial Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Induction

EDAM's next choreographic series will introduce three new works: by Amber Funk Barton, Anne Cooper and Tom Stroud/Peter Bingham.

Vancouver | EDAM Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Electric Love Pre-Party @ The Beaumont Studios

Electric Love is very excited to announce our ELFest Pre-Party!!!

Vancouver | The Beaumont Studios Artist Society | 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Aly & File - Official Yacht After Party @ SoundLab

Twisted presents Aly & File: voted number 1 Trance DJ

Vancouver | FiveSixty | 10:30 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

June 11, 2016

Sat

SUMMER SLAM III Revenge of the hits

This is our third Summer Slam, which is an adult tournament specifically geared toward giving house teams (rather than travel teams) the opportunity to face new opponents and gain valuable bouting experience.

Richmond | Minoru Arenas | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Sports

Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking Lot | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Car Trunk Sales

Join us for Bill Copeland Car Trunk Sales.

Burnaby | Bill Copeland Sports Centre | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Environment Week Event. Uncover Your Creeks: Citizen Science

Evergreendelivers the Uncover Your Creeks Program, which encourages Burnaby residents to participate in stream stewardship and the growing movement of ‘citizen scientists’ who are monitoring their streams and watersheds across North America.

Burnaby | Jim Lorimer Park | 9:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

Farmers’ Market: Trout Lake

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Trout Lake | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

2nd Philippine Flag-Raising Ceremony

Save the date! Our 2nd Annual Flag-Raising Ceremony is taking place at the Richmond City Hall Quadrangle.

Richmond | Richmond Richmond City Hall | 9:00 am to 12:00 am

Eco-Centre Open House

As part of Burnaby's Environment Week, join us at the City's Eco-Centre Open House

Burnaby | Eco-Centre | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Active Life / Health

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Walk Richmond - McDonald Beach

Pass along the North Arm of the Fraser River on this Sea Island walk that is a pleasure for airplane and bird-watching enthusiasts.

Richmond | McDonald Beach Park | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

#EATRICH Food Truck Festival

Come out to the Eat Rich Food Truck Festival and enjoy some delicious food, live entertainment and children's activities for you and your family!

Richmond | South Arm United Church | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Food / Wine

Grandview Heights Grand Opening

Come celebrate the official grand opening of Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre!

Surrey | Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family | Free

Unveiling of Circulation

Celebrate the unveiling of two monumental deer sculptures at the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre in South Surrey.

Surrey | Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family

Bard on the Beach: Exploring Shakespeare

Simon Fraser University' Paul Budra delivers in depth explorations of each of the four Shakespeare plays in his lively and engaging style.

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 11:00 am to 12:00 am | Theatre

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

Goldroom High Seas Boat Tour With Guests

Goldroom Presents: High Seas Boat Tour 2016 with Guests Wmnstudies, Can I Live, and Momantix aboard THE ABITIBI BOAT

Vancouver | Plaza of Nations Marina | 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Music

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Kids

Horseshoe Bay 3nd Annual Craft Beer Festival

The third annual Horseshoe Bay Craft Beer Festival

West Vancouver | Sewell's Breakwater | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Food / Wine

Festival Coquitlam's Teddy Bear Family Concert

This promises to be a fun afternoon of music for children of all ages!

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Music | Free

Truck Stop Concert Series: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

Red Truck Beer Co. is thrilled to announce that its Truck Stop Concert Series will be back for another year of great music, great people and of course, great beer.

Vancouver | Red Truck Brewery | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

INDIEKÖR: Coastal Sound Youth Choir with The Salteens

The Coastal Sound Youth Choir is thrilled to announce the return of Indiekör to Vancouver for its fifth year in a row!

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Snow Queen & Dance Showcase 2016 - Lavrova Dance Complex

This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell.

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

The Echos

The Echos with special guests Taboo Queen

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

An Evening of Dance Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary

Flora Pigeau Dance Academy Performance

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Arts Umbrella Dance Year End Performance

Join us for Arts Umbrella year end dance performance, when we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of all of our young dancers over the past 10 months.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Broncho With Guests Winter and Billy Changer

I am the Eggplant and The Cobalt Present Double Vanity Tour 2016: BRONCHO with very special guests Winter, Billy Changer, Dj Grilled Cheese

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

One Left Alive

with Dark Stone, Bridges To Royal

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Julie Blue and Singspiration Presents: Circle of Song

Songs of healing and love embody the heart of singer/songwriter Julie Blue.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Pistolfish with Chelsea's Tail and Flub the Duck

Red Room Ultra Bar Presents: Pistolfish with Chelsea's Tail and Flub the Duck.

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

James Taylor & His All-Star Band

Five-time GRAMMY® Award winner James Taylor has announced 15 Canadian dates to his upcoming North American tour.

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Ellice Blackout

The Live Agency and Live Acts Presents Ellice Blackout and All For The Best with special guests Quantum Council and Inhuman Company at Studio Records.

Vancouver | Studio Records | 7:45 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Rumba Calzada

Raphael Geronimo leads the charge of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms that is Rumba Calzada

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

The Johny Lever Show

Kamal’s Video Palace presents Johnny Lever Live

Coquitlam | The Molson Canadian Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

VSO Season Finale

VSO Season Finale - Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 with Chad Hoopes, violin performing Barber at the Orpheum.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Road Trip

The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents this supercharged cabaret at Performance Works on Granville Island,

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical

Wit by Margaret Edson

Brilliant and exacting, renowned Professor Vivian Bearing approaches her cancer therapy with the same academic rigor she applied to her studies.

Vancouver | Pacific Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Induction

EDAM's next choreographic series will introduce three new works: by Amber Funk Barton, Anne Cooper and Tom Stroud/Peter Bingham.

Vancouver | EDAM Studio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Pop Junkies

Greatest Hits, Rock, Pop, Country

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 10:50 pm | Music

Oliver Heldens

"Who is ready to dance?" - Oliver Heldens in Harbour Event Centre

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Alix Perez, Eprom, Shades, Greazus, RIFI

Alix Perez & Eprom present SHADES at #SUBcultureSaturdays the Vancouver debut of: Alix Perez, Eprom , Shades, Greazus , RIFI

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 11:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

June 12, 2016

Sun

SUMMER SLAM III Revenge of the hits

This is our third Summer Slam, which is an adult tournament specifically geared toward giving house teams (rather than travel teams) the opportunity to face new opponents and gain valuable bouting experience.

Richmond | Minoru Arenas | 8:00 am to 11:00 pm | Sports

Chess Tournament

WPGCC is hosting it’s seasonal Chess tournament! There are eight different sections for the tournament: K (pre-K included) and Gr .1-7.

Vancouver | Aberthau Mansion: Main Floor | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm | Sports

Festival Coquitlam's Grand Parade and Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your teddy bears to watch as the parade marches up to the Teddy Bear Picnic at Town Centre Park!

Coquitlam | Burlington Drive, Town Centre | 9:45 am to 4:00 pm | Family

Great Blue Heron Colony Tour

Environment Week Event.

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Active Life / Health

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests

Explore Michiko Suzuki's elegant printed silk tents at the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby | Burnaby Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Gnome's Sweet Home

Solve mysteries with Sherlock Gnomes, follow the story of Gnomeo and Juliet and build a take-home gnome home at the Gnome Depot at this new whimsical event.

Richmond | Richmond Nature Park | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nature / Animals

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Dance Allsorts: Mandala Arts & Culture

Mandala Arts and Culture is one of the leading Indian classical dance companies in Canada.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse | Performance Centre & Exhibition Hall | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Dance

TheMorningAFTER

Hip Hop Brunch Party

Vancouver | The Charles Bar, Gastown | 12:30 am to 6:30 pm | Active Life / Health

City Opera at Italian Day on The Drive

Please join 100,000 of your best friends for a concert of great Italian operatic repertoire.

Vancouver | Commercial Drive x Grant | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Opera | Free

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

VSO Season Finale

VSO Season Finale - Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 with Chad Hoopes, violin performing Barber at the Orpheum.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents "Calendar Girls" Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

Project Limelight Presents: #FAIRYTALE

Project Limelight Society presents #FAIRYTALE, featuring 24 young performers, ages 8 – 15, who have worked together to create an amazing show for their friends, family and community.

Vancouver | Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Comedy

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Kids

A Wnter's Gift

Dance enthusiasts are invited to A Winter’s Gift, Richmond Arts Centre’s first ever gala-style ballet show with performances from advanced level dancers from the highly popular dance program.

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Dance

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Where Not To Do Bhangra

In association with South Asian Arts and Gastown Cabaret, VIBC presents the city’s hottest South Asian sketch comedy crew and the creators of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Chicken inthrowing down an evening of burlesque and bhangra.

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Arts Umbrella Dance Year End Performance

Join us for Arts Umbrella year end dance performance, when we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of all of our young dancers over the past 10 months.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

We Live Here

Celebrating the 125th anniversary of Coquitlam, Coastal Sound choirs tall to small examine where we live, our history and our hobbies, through the lens of choral music.

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Music

Caravan Palace

North American Tour 2016

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Dave Hartney with Peter James Band

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Dave Hartney with special guests Peter James Band.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

East Meets East - Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble feat. Barvinok Choir and guests

Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble & Barvinok Choir with Beverly Dobrinsky

Vancouver | St. James Community Hall | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Acoustic Night @ Studio Records

The Live Agency Presents Shane T Jolie & Marl Seb Pulse with guests Tommy Vixon (Fox N Flowers EP Release), Megan Betley, Angel Edwards and Veets June 12th at Studio Records.

Vancouver | Studio Records | 7:45 pm to 11:45 pm | Music

Campbell Ryga quartet

Alto saxophonist Campbell Ryga is excited to present this wonderful group of jazz artists performing both original and melodic repertoire with emphasis on the melodic!

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Andrew Brice

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Andrew Brice

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Music

Mystifier

MYSTIFIER is an Extreme Underground Metal pioneer from Brazil, formed in July of 1989 by bassist Beelzeebubth.

Vancouver | The Hindenburg | 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Adia Victoria with guests

Singer-songwriter tours in support of her debut album, "Beyond The Bloodhounds"

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Road Trip

The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents this supercharged cabaret at Performance Works on Granville Island,

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

The Empowerment Project

The Belmont Presents Empower Me adie Campbell's Music Video Release Party

Vancouver | The Belmont Bar | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

June 14, 2016

Tue

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Olympic Day

Commemorating the birth of the Modern Olympic Games, Olympic Day calls to action the need to adopt and maintain healthy active lifestyles while living the Olympic values of Fun, Fairness, Respect, Personal Growth, Leadership and Peace.

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 10:00 am to 2:30 pm | Sports

Tales for Twos | 2 Year-olds

Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun!

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 10:30 am to 11:00 am | Kids

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Cambie Corridor coffee chat

Want to chat more about the Phase 3 Focus Areas? Stop by this informal drop-in session to chat with a planner.

Vancouver | Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Music in the Café 2016

Music soothes the soul and we’ve got the perfect prescription. Intimate, acoustic performances by local talent playing everything from jazz to folk to contemporary.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Lobby Café | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Semi-Professional Show 2016

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Dance

Spiral Dance Recital

For a highly entertaining evening of dance for the whole family, don’t miss Spiral Dance Co.’s Recital 2016

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Film: Grandma

A sharply observed comedy-drama about intergenerational relationships and how our past is never really left behind.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:20 pm | Film

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

The Fictionals presents: Vancouver Improv Fight Club!

The Fictionals Comedy Co. present award-winning improv comedy every Tuesday night at Cafe Deux Soleils.

Vancouver | Cafe Deux Soleils | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

June 15, 2016

Wed

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

I love Yaletown - 3rd Annual Community BBQ

Come down to the Roundhouse’s Turntable Plaza at Davie Street for a community BBQ.

Vancouver | Turntable Plaza | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Musical

Not2Bad Double Feature with NotBad

What’s better than one of something? Two of something. Not2Bad film premiere

Vancouver | Imperial | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Film

Ill Nino

Ill Nino 15 Years of Revolution! Performing Revolucion Revolucion in its entirety with Bobaflex and Terror Universal

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Spiral Dance Recital

For a highly entertaining evening of dance for the whole family, don’t miss Spiral Dance Co.’s Recital 2016

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

The Flatliners with Together Pangea at The Cobalt - Vancouver

2nd Show Added! Timbre Concerts, in partnership with Levitation, are proud to present Levitation Vancouver 2016: an international and local artist, multi-venue music festival taking place in the heart of downtown Vancouver BC.

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy

Improv Against Humanity

The Fictionals are back at the Rio Theatre on June 15 for more horrible hilarity in Improv Against Humanity!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Show

Ryan Gazzola w/ Matthew Azrieli and Taylor Skelton

The Roxy Cabaret presents Ryan Gazzola w/ special guests Matthew Azrieli and Taylor Skelton.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Not2Bad Double Feature w/ NotBad

What’s better than one of something? Two of something.

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:15 pm to 10:30 pm | Film

Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

June 16, 2016

Thu

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Farmers’ Market: Granville Island

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Granville Island, Triangle Square | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Cambie Corridor coffee chat

Did you attend the Spring Expo, but want to chat more about the Phase 3 Focus Areas? Stop by one of the informal drop-in sessions below to chat with a planner.

Vancouver | Hillcrest Community Centre | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Downtown Farmers Market

We’re thrilled to announce that the Downtown Farmers Market at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Plaza | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Market | Free

The Amazing Nina Simone

The Amazing Nina Simone, a documentary film about the civil rights activist and performer, by Jeff L. Lieberman - a Canadian premier.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Film

Covenant Festival MMXVI

All bands for Covenant Festival II have been announced! All lineup and ticketing information is attached beneath. All bands in no exact order.

Vancouver | The Hindenburg | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Walk Richmond - Railway Greenway Trail

Explore this multi-use cycling/walking trail, which connects several neighbourhoods to the Fraser River Middle Arm and South Dyke/Steveston waterfronts.

Richmond | Britannia Shipyards | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Spiral Dance Recital

For a highly entertaining evening of dance for the whole family, don’t miss Spiral Dance Co.’s Recital 2016

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Throne and Games - A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Rickshaw Festival Launch Party - Levitation Vancouver

Stay tuned for the launch party lineup announcement.

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Plants and Animals

Plants and Animals with guests

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

San Felix

San Felix with Kaslo and Cloudhood

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Levitation Launch Party at The Cobalt with The Flatliners, together Pangea and Youth Decay

Timbre Concerts, in partnership with Levitation, are proud to present Levitation Vancouver 2016: an international and local artist, multi-venue music festival taking place in the heart of downtown Vancouver BC.

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Road Trip

The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents this supercharged cabaret at Performance Works on Granville Island,

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Chicago

The Grammy Award-winning self-proclaimed “rock band with horns” Chicago will be bringing their string of hits to the River Rock Casino Resort.

Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Dead Rivals

The Live Agency Presents Dead Rivals RIVALS with guests Without A Crown, Flowshine and Muscle & Gall

Vancouver | Studio Records | 8:15 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Toddcast Podcast Indie Nights Vol 1. w/ Faceplants & V!dos

Red Truck Beer Presents… The Toddcast Podcast Indie Nights Vol 1. Gastown is ready for some amazing live music and we’re making it happen!

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Food / Wine

Phaeleh

All That Remains - North American DJ Tour: Phaeleh

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

June 17, 2016

Fri

BC Highland Games & Scottish Festival

Get ready for the swirl of the kilts and skirl of the pipes as the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival comes to Town Centre Park.

Coquitlam | Percy Perry Stadium, Town Centre Park | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family

Penjing Workshop & Plant Sale

Join Master Pin Lee and penjing enthusiasts of all levels in a workshop about pruning techniques, summer care, repotting for evergreens, and more.

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Workshop

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Philosophers' Cafe - Communities

Simon Fraser University's Continuing Studies and the Library provide comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on the burning issues of the day. No formal philosophy training required; real-life experience desired.

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library, Welsh Hall East | 10:30 am to 12:00 am | Lecture

Garden Days

This weekend is even more special in 2016 as UBC Botanical Garden celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Vancouver | UBC Botanical Garden | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Malkin Bowl 2-Day Passes- Levitation Vancouver

The main festival grounds are located at Malkin Bowl in beautiful Stanley Park!

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

28th Annual Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

Plan to come down to the waters of False Creek and celebrate with us!

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival | Free

North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market

You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!

North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Science World After Dark: Top Secret

Join us for another adult evening at TELUS World of Science. Mix, mingle and explore science like a kid - without the kids!

Vancouver | Science World | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Covenant Festival MMXVI

All bands for Covenant Festival II have been announced! All lineup and ticketing information is attached beneath. All bands in no exact order.

Vancouver | The Hindenburg | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Killarney Community Art Show

Bringing together all ages from our community, the show creates a vibrant atmosphere that examines the past and present art pieces designed and created by our community members.

Vancouver | Killarney Community Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Westminster Savings Free Swim

Enjoy a free swim at City Centre Aquatic Complex, courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Coquitlam | City Centre Aquatic Complex | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports | Free

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Alpha Blondy

and The Solar System With Special Guests

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Music

Strumming for Stroke: A Fundraising Ukulele Concert Benefitting the Heart and Stroke Foundation

Join us for a wonderful evening of live music, with door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 Draw, health information, and more!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Friction Project with Terry

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Friction Project with Terry

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

LAUNCH! Showcase 2016

The 4th Annual LAUNCH! Festival is a showcase of ground-breaking work by some of Vancouver's best emerging, professional artists.

Vancouver | Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts

Throne and Games - A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Bradley/McGillivray blues band

Bradley/McGillivray blend blues, jazz, Motown and gospel into a hip brand of emotionally charged soul.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Women Of The Underground

Where It's At Entertainment & Cariboo Brewing presents Women Of The Underground - Hip-Hop Showcase

Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub LED Bar | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Dance

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Australia's Thunder From Down Under

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under will be bringing their internationally acclaimed male revue to Hard Rock Casino Vancouver for one night only on Friday, June 17, 2016.

Coquitlam | The Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Show

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Road Trip

The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents this supercharged cabaret at Performance Works on Granville Island,

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical

Chicago

The Grammy Award-winning self-proclaimed “rock band with horns” Chicago will be bringing their string of hits to the River Rock Casino Resort.

Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Rickshaw Friday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver

Holy Fuck, Suuns and Summering

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Imperial Friday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver

Lineup: Com Truise, Shaunic and Special Guests

Vancouver | Imperial | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Cobalt Friday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver

Timbre Concerts, in partnership with Levitation, are proud to present Levitation Vancouver 2016: an international and local artist, multi-venue music festival taking place in the heart of downtown Vancouver BC.

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Whiskey River Gun Club with special guests City Of Fire and Mob Machine

The next show for WRGC!!! June 17 at the Media Club! Its gonna be an amazing show with City Of Fire and Mob Machine.

Vancouver | The Media Club | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

David Ward Band

Music is at the core of all David’s endeavours.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Nikita Afonso

Voted as 2015’s Best Musician in the South Okanagan by Okanagan Life Magazine, Nikita’s music speaks to the heart and touches the soul.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’ | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Ca$tro GUAPO x FIJI

Alexander Gastown x Hyphy presents Ca$tro GUAPO x FIJI (Cmdwn / Toronto) with Marvel and Jolin Ras

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Ummet Ozcan

Harbour Event Centre in Vancouver presents Ummet Ozcan

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Alpha Blondy AFTER party

Go from the Alpha Blondy concert straight to Cabana Lounge on the same street to continue the party!

Vancouver | Cabana Lounge | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Tren Al Sur live @ Paraiso

Paraiso Fridays & VIP Promotions will be hosting a special evening with TREN AL SUR performing live, JUNE 17th at Priv Nightclub.

Vancouver | Prive Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Improv After Dark

Things heat up with this edgy 60 minutes of non-stop, fast-paced no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy

Crash (1996)

Based on the equally polarizing 1973 novel ‘Crash’ by English author J.G. Ballard, David Cronenberg’s adaptation caused an uproar when it was released.

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 11:55 pm to 2:00 am | Film

June 18, 2016

Sat

28th Annual Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

Plan to come down to the waters of False Creek and celebrate with us!

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Festival | Free

BC Highland Games & Scottish Festival

Get ready for the swirl of the kilts and skirl of the pipes as the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival comes to Town Centre Park.

Coquitlam | Percy Perry Stadium, Town Centre Park | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family

Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking Lot | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Daisy Day Festival

Save the date! Come join the fun at the 6th Annual Daisy Day Festival!

Coquitlam | Lebleu Street and Austin Avenue | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Festival | Free

Farmers’ Market: Trout Lake

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Trout Lake | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Penjing Workshop & Plant Sale

Join Master Pin Lee and penjing enthusiasts of all levels in a workshop about pruning techniques, summer care, repotting for evergreens, and more.

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Workshop

Doors Open at Surrey Museum

Start your Doors Open adventure with a visit to the Surrey Museum!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Point Grey Fiesta

Join us for the annual Fiesta Day parade and celebration at Trimble Park.

Vancouver | Trimble Park | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Garden Days

This weekend is even more special in 2016 as UBC Botanical Garden celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Vancouver | UBC Botanical Garden | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

11th annual Peoples Drug Mart Surrey Walk for ALS

YOUR participation means EVERYTHING, because finding treatments and providing care takes all of us. Team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to help Canadians living with ALS and their families.

Surrey | Bear Creek Park | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Killarney Summer Sizzler

Come join us for a community appreciation and family fun event!

Vancouver | Killarney Community Centre | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Sandwiches and Games at Sunset CC

The little ones will create your lunch!

Vancouver | Sunset Community Centre | 11:00 am to 12:30 am | Family

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Malkin Bowl 2-Day Passes- Levitation Vancouver

The main festival grounds are located at Malkin Bowl in beautiful Stanley Park!

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Music

Farmhouse UBC Farm

Farmhouse Fest is about more than just excellent beer, though it is very much about that too.

Vancouver | UBC Farm | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Call for young artists. Young and Queer, here and now.

Vancouver based contemporary dance company MACHiNENOiSY is offering a free 7 day workshop that explores identity, gender and community

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 4:30 pm | Dance

Westminster Savings Free Skate

Enjoy a free monthly swim and skate, sponsored by Westminster Savings.

Coquitlam | Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Sports | Free

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Kids

Relay For Life - Richmond

Richmond is making cancer history by hosting its annual Relay For Life event.

Richmond | Minoru Park | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Greek Heritage Month: A Classical Concert - Piano Flute and Voices of Greece

As we celebrate Greek Heritage Month, The Hellenic Canadian Congress and Pardalis Music Studio is hosting a Classical Concert - Piano and Flute Voices at the Hellenic Community of Vancouver.

Vancouver | The Hellenic Community | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Music

Covenant Festival MMXVI

All bands for Covenant Festival II have been announced! All lineup and ticketing information is attached beneath. All bands in no exact order.

Vancouver | The Hindenburg | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Solstice 2016

Pacific DanceArts presents Solstice 2016, featuring students from Pacific DanceArts, and special guest, Coastal City Ballet.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 6:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Dance

Crashing Angels with Killing Vogue

Magnetized Productions Presents: Crashing Angels w/ Killing Vogue and Destructive Interference at Venue Night Club

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Coastline Pilot

Coastline Pilot is a four-piece, indie rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Lloyd Cole

Live at The Rio Theatre

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

NoRey, Warless, Buckman Coe, Ginger & Moonshine at Fox Cabaret

We will be celebrating the forthcoming release of our new album with a release show at the Fox Cabaret in Vancouver BC!

Vancouver | The Fox Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 0:00 am | Music

Karen Flamenco Snow White

A magic mirror, a poisoned apple, seven little men, an evil stepmother and a beautiful princess will all come alive on stage. The Grimm fairy tale gets a Flamenco makeover in Karen Flamenco’s newest presentation.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection

An evening of fun, nostalgia, and true reflections as legendary comedian Carol Burnett discusses memorable moments from her career.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Show

Throne and Games - A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Bradley/McGillivray blues band

Bradley/McGillivray blend blues, jazz, Motown and gospel into a hip brand of emotionally charged soul.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under

Australia’s hottest export, Thunder From Down Under will be bringing their internationally acclaimed all-male dance revue to the River Rock Casino Resort

Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Show

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Road Trip

The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents this supercharged cabaret at Performance Works on Granville Island,

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Rickshaw Saturday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver

The Night Beats, Morgan Delt, Holy Wave, Froth

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Imperial Saturday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver

LINEUP: Thundercat, Shabazz Palaces, Dada Plan and Nina Mendoza.

Vancouver | Imperial | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Cobalt Saturday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver

Sound & Salt showcase featuring..with Nothing, Culture Abuse, Wrong and Did You Die

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

John Bos Band

Jon Bos Band is a world-class rock and roll outfit designed to make you groove.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Official VIBC Afterparty

A-Town & Beats Without Borders present: Bhangra Heavyweights ft. DJ KSR + Khanvict w/ Decibel’s DJ Gary

Vancouver | FIVESIXTY Largest Multi-Level Club | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Dance

Kasra & Mefjus & The Prototypes

Digital Motion Events 6 YEAR show at #SUBcultureSaturdays: Kasra , Mefjus, The Prototypes

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

W&W

W&W tour schedule #RAVEAFTERRAVE

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Summer Solstice White Party

As the longest day of the year approaches we thought we would kick summer off in style! On Saturday June 18th cabana lounge and Corona present the Summer Solstice White Party.

Vancouver | Cabana Lounge Granville Street | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Improv After Dark

Things heat up with this edgy 60 minutes of non-stop, fast-paced no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy

June 19, 2016

Sun

28th Annual Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

Plan to come down to the waters of False Creek and celebrate with us!

Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Festival | Free

Lafarge Lake Annual Free Fishing Day

Come to Lafarge Lake for a free family-friendly day of fishy fun and prizes during BC’s free fishing weekend - when anglers can fish BC’s waters without a licence.

Coquitlam | Lafarge Lake | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family | Free

Penjing Workshop & Plant Sale

Join Master Pin Lee and penjing enthusiasts of all levels in a workshop about pruning techniques, summer care, repotting for evergreens, and more.

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Workshop

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids

Garden Days

This weekend is even more special in 2016 as UBC Botanical Garden celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Vancouver | UBC Botanical Garden | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health

National Aboriginal Day celebration at Canada Place

This celebration kicks off with a traditional Coast Salish welcome, followed by a variety of Aboriginal performances, including traditional dances, storytelling and more.

Vancouver | Front plaza of Canada Place | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

On My Walk

The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids

Father's Day Open House

All Aboard for Father's Day at the Farm! Treat Dad to an afternoon all about trains at the Historic Stewart Farm.

Surrey | Stewart Farm House | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Call for young artists. Young and Queer, here and now.

Vancouver based contemporary dance company MACHiNENOiSY is offering a free 7 day workshop that explores identity, gender and community

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 4:30 pm | Dance

Levitation Vancouver : Cobalt Sunday Comedown Party + BBQ

Timbre Concerts, in partnership with Levitation, are proud to present Levitation Vancouver 2016: an international and local artist, multi-venue music festival taking place in the heart of downtown Vancouver BC

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 2:00 pm to 0:00 am | Music

Karen Flamenco Snow White

A magic mirror, a poisoned apple, seven little men, an evil stepmother and a beautiful princess will all come alive on stage. The Grimm fairy tale gets a Flamenco makeover in Karen Flamenco’s newest presentation.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Dance

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents "Calendar Girls" Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

SJS Anniversary Boat Party

Its been 4years and this is how we celebrate!

Vancouver | Plaza of Nations Marina | 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Opera On A Sunday Afternoon

Celebrating 20 years of live performances at the Shadbolt Centre!

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Opera

Tempest Storm

Join us at the Rio Theatre for the exclusive Vancouver run of award-winning filmmaker Nimisha Mukerji‘s (65_Red Roses) latest acclaimed documentary, Tempest Storm

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Colours of Dance 2016

We would like to present you with this year's annual show: COLOURS OF DANCE 2016

Richmond | River Rock Show Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Kristin Bunyan w/ The Rowdy Spurs

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Kristin Bunyan with special guests The Rowdy Spurs

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully completed improv training via the Improv Comedy Institute.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Laura Crema Blue Shadows On The Trail CD Release

Vocalist Laura Crema marks the release of her latest recording, a collection of early American folk, country jazz, and original songs.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

2016 Extravaganza Tour: RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons

The “Battle of the Seasons” tour will again be hosted by series judge Michelle Visage and includes an allstar cast of past winners, runners up and fan favorites from each season of RPDR

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

Greek Heritage Month: A Night In Greece

As we celebrate Greek Heritage Month; NGG Production in Association with the Hellenic Congress of BC present "A Night in Greece" - Join us for a night of modern Greek tunes straight from the clubs in Greece.

Vancouver | The Hellenic Community | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Festival

Anime Evolution at the Richmond Night Market

Anime Evolution will be at the Richmond Night Market beside the RiverRock Casino Resort

Richmond | Richmond Night Market | 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Market

For The Love

Green Light Go Productions Presents "For The Love" in Imperial

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Pale Dīan

Snail Productions presents Pale Dīan, Passive, The Intelligence Service

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:15 pm | Music

June 20, 2016

Mon

Unbounce Call To Action Conference 2016

The Unbounce Call to Action Conference is carefully curated to teach you next-level, actionable digital marketing tactics you can utilize the very next day.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Colt Carnival

What better way to end off the school year with an Richmond Secondary School carnival?

Richmond | Richmond Secondary School | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Kids

Chor Leoni: Mane Stage

We’ve invited some special guests down to the Village to entertain you, tantalize your taste buds and teach you a thing or two.

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music

Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Garden Party 2016

Join FWE + 200 of our exceptional women entrepreneurs, supporters, mentors, friends (and their entourage) for some serious fun.

Vancouver | TELUS Garden - 24th Floor | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Business / Finance

Tempest Storm

Join us at the Rio Theatre for the exclusive Vancouver run of award-winning filmmaker Nimisha Mukerji‘s (65_Red Roses) latest acclaimed documentary, Tempest Storm

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Art Song Lab

A queer edition of the week-long program exploring the collaborative fusion of poetry and music.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Chor Leoni: Mane Stage

We’ve invited some special guests down to the Village to entertain you, tantalize your taste buds and teach you a thing or two.

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

JMSN "The Tour" With Guest Snoh Aalegra

From Detroit R&B singer-songwriter and producer, on tour to support his latest release "It Is"

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

June 21, 2016

Tue

Unbounce Call To Action Conference 2016

The Unbounce Call to Action Conference is carefully curated to teach you next-level, actionable digital marketing tactics you can utilize the very next day.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

The 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day: Friendship Centre

Please join us as we celebrate on unceded Coast Salish Territory of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.

Vancouver | Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | Family | Free

Tales for Twos | 2 Year-olds

Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun!

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 10:30 am to 11:00 am | Kids

National Aboriginal Day

National Aboriginal Day events take place from coast to coast and New Westminster is no exception. Join us at Anvil Centre with Spirit of the Children Society for a day of unique programming celebrating

New Westminster | Museum and Archives Anvil Centre | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family

The 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day: Trout Lake

Please join us as we celebrate on unceded Coast Salish Territory of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.

Vancouver | Trout Lake, outside of the Community Centre | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

National Aboriginal Day

National Aboriginal Day Celebration June 21 is the summer solstice and longest day of the year. For generations, it is also a day that recognizes the traditions of Canada's First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities.

Surrey | Bridgeview Community Centre | 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Music in the Café 2016

Music soothes the soul and we’ve got the perfect prescription. Intimate, acoustic performances by local talent playing everything from jazz to folk to contemporary.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Lobby Café | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Art Song Lab

A queer edition of the week-long program exploring the collaborative fusion of poetry and music.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Art Party! Gala Opening Reception

Join us for the Queer Arts Festival’s Art Party!, one of Vancouver’s hottest pride season events. This spectacular gala event features, ravishing refreshments, amazing artwork and queer conviviality.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Exhibition

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Air Stranger

Air Stranger is a group whose musical style emerges from the conjunction of funk and progressive rock.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Jessy Lanza With Guest DJ Taye

Canadian electronic musician, on tour to support her latest release "Oh No"

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

June 22, 2016

Wed

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Ducati Experience Tour at Ducati Richmond

Hosted by your local participating Ducati dealership with support from Ducati North America, the 2016 Ducati Experience Tour will include a Ducati truck and trailer with the vast majority of our amazing 2016 model line-up in tow.

Richmond | Ducati Richmond | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Show

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Call for young artists. Young and Queer, here and now.

Vancouver based contemporary dance company MACHiNENOiSY is offering a free 7 day workshop that explores identity, gender and community

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 4:30 pm | Dance

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | Musical

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Musical

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Youth Curator Tour

Jonathan D. Katz, curator of QAF’s visual art exhibition Drama Queer: Seducing social change, leads a tour of the exhibition for street-involved queer youth.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Art Song Lab

A queer edition of the week-long program exploring the collaborative fusion of poetry and music.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Curator Panel

Renowned curator Jonathan D. Katz and curated artists lead audiences through Drama Queer: seducing social change.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture

Relationship Insights from Byzantine Christianity

Evening Retreat on Relationships: Find God's Presence and Action in your Relationship - Monkish Mediations on Marriage.

Richmond | Eastern Catholic Church 東正天主教會 | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture | Free

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Purple Soul

There are no bands in Vancouver delivering the kind of entertainment that Purple Soul can deliver.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy

Jack Garton

Whether backed by his powerful band the Demon Squadron or solo, armed with an accordion and trumpet, his shows are theatrical, fluid, confessional, and fun.

Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music | Free

Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

June 23, 2016

Thu

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Farmers’ Market: Granville Island

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Granville Island, Triangle Square | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Canada Cup Wheechair Rugby Tournament

Get ready for one the biggest wheelchair rugby tournaments in the world!

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Sports

2016 BCBusiness Top 100 Event

On June 23rd, join Peter Legge as he continues his revealing and insightful interview series with British Columbia’s business legends. This year’s special guest is CEO extraordinaire Christine Day.

Vancouver | The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Business / Finance

Downtown Farmers Market

We’re thrilled to announce that the Downtown Farmers Market at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Plaza | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Market | Free

Coquitlam 125: Neighbourhood Night at River Heights

Celebrate your neighbours, your surroundings and your history – join us at Neighbourhood Nights!

Coquitlam | Riverview Park Elementary School | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Beautiful Disaster at The Roxy Cabaret

The Live Agency and Rednyne Productions Presents Beautiful Disaster with Special Guests Poolsharks, Tigerchild and Stuck on Planet Earth.

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Mad Hatter's Strawberry Tea and Tour

Join members of Surrey Art Gallery Association for an exhibition tour and strawberry shortcake!

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Art Song Lab

A queer edition of the week-long program exploring the collaborative fusion of poetry and music.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Queerotica

A soirée of erotic literary readings to tantalize and titillate.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

Laughter Zone 101 Comedy Showcase

A showcase of new comics coming to the stage for the first time. Come out and cheer them on. They are a really funny bunch.

New Westminster | Lafflines Comedy Club | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

Throne and Games - A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

Supper Club with Little Roman Newton

Music & Dancing from Little Roman Newton Band, performing songs in Cantonese, Mandarin & English.

New Westminster | The Starlight Casino | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords is a New Zealand-based comedy band composed of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Live At the Bolt

Small Stage with Ballet BC

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Atrium | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Jim Byrnes

Re-joining jim byrnes for this concert is Special Guest Babe Gurr.

Langley | Cascades Casino Summit Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Toots and the Maytals

Toots is one of the true architects of reggae – so much so that “Do the Reggay,” a 1968 single by Toots and his group, the Maytals, is credited with giving the genre its name.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Match Comedy Club

Join us Thursday, June 23 for a night of Comedy in Match featuring Brett Martin, Ryan Williams & Sophie Buddle, hosted by Matt Billon.

New Westminster | The Starlight Casino | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Comedy

Jaclyn Guillou

A treasure that is quietly evolving into one of the premier vocalists of our time - Critical Jazz

Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music | Free

BAS - Too High To Riot Tour With Guests

American rapper, on tour to support his latest release "Too High Too Riot".

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 9:00 pm to 11:55 pm | Music

Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

Life’s Strange Dream

Experience something new at the Life’s Strange Dream. Summer Festival Kickoff!!!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

June 24, 2016

Fri

Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood and Fabric Installations

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery

North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison

North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Art Party!

The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Canada Cup Wheechair Rugby Tournament

Get ready for one the biggest wheelchair rugby tournaments in the world!

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Sports

Saint-Jean Baptiste Day

A celebration of French Canadian culture and heritage with live music, children’s entertainment, traditional Francophone cuisine, and more.

Vancouver | Front Plaza of Canada Place | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Rossi Gang

A British Columbian twist on New Orleans hot jazz, this young quintet brings a raw exuberance to their swinging, greasy party music.

Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:15 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Ingrid Mapson

Ingrid Mapson's caramel tones bring soulful, soothing, sometimes playful renditions of jazz and gospel favorites.

Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Evan Parker - Georg Graewe - Torsten Müller

British saxophonist Evan Parker is an iconic artist who plays with striking dexterity and deep emotional connection.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Queering Selfies

For queer youth, the defence of our identities is wrapped into survival. Self portraiture, a.k.a. Selfies, are a grounding mechanism and an easy route to self compassion and empowerment.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Visual Arts | Free

North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market

You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!

North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Sanctioned Event: Saint Jean Baptiste Day

Join us in in Maillardville for memorable community festivities to celebrate the French-Canadian national holiday, Saint Jean Baptiste Day!

Coquitlam | Mackin Park | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Friday Night Bike Night!

1st Gear Motorcycle Training & School. Let's give Friday NIght a try!

Richmond | 1st Gear Motorcycle Training & School | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Art Song Lab

A queer edition of the week-long program exploring the collaborative fusion of poetry and music.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Lyle Chan’s String Quartet: An AIDS Activist’s Memoir

This new work by acclaimed Australian composer Lyle Chan, is a visceral musical portrait of the peak of the epidemic.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Tiger Army

For the devoted who tattoo the lyrics and "TigerBat" logo on their bodies, Tiger Army is more than a band - it's a way of life. Bandleader, frontman and songwriter Nick 13 has led the So Cal trio with a distinct vision and staunch determination.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

School's Out Pool Parties

Schools out for summer on June 24! Celebrate the end of the school and treat the kids with a pool party at two of our Surrey indoor pools.

Surrey | Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family

Pinoy Classic Rock 2016

A back to back performance with the legends... Mike Hanopol ( Laki Sa Layaw )'and Heber Bartolome ( Tayo'y Mga Pinoy)

New Westminster | Java Jazz Bistro | 7:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Bard on the Beach: Othello

Othello is man blessed with power, respect and love - until lago's evil manipulation leads him to a fatal act off jealousy.

Vancouver | Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Vahagni

Armenian-born Vahagni blends flamenco guitar with jazz, folk and classical with an intuitive ability to cross genres and borders.

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Music | Free

Throne and Games - A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

回家路」音樂生命分享會

由恩雨之聲主辦,列治文門諾會平安堂協辦

Richmond | Richmond Peace Chinese Mennonite Church | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Royal City Swing - Air Steps Workshop

This class will cover the entry, prep, execution, and follow through of one or two air steps depending on complexity and time. In this class all dancers will review the Royal City Swing Jumps, Tricks, Slides and Air Steps Handout.

New Westminster | Sapperton Pensioners Hall | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Larry Fuller Trio Featuring Lewis Nash

A world-class jazz pianist rooted in the hard-swinging traditions of mainstream jazz, Larry Fuller has worked with legendary bassist Ray Brown, drummer Jeff Hamilton and guitarist John Pizzarelli among others.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Bob Liley Jazz Quartet

The Bob Liley Jazz Quintet plays classic bebop jazz from the days when jazz was king.

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival : Joe Jackson

The ever-restless British-born, NYC/Berlin-based singer/songwriter Joe Jackson makes his highly anticipated debut at the Jazz Festival.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Skillet Lickers

Based in Vancouver, The Skillet Lickers have been serving up a simmering stew of country blues, ragtime and old jazz for over a decade now.

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog

New York City-based jazz guitarist Marc Ribot and his Ceramic Dogs come in fangs bared and snapping.

North Vancouver | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Live At the Bolt

Small Stage with Ballet BC

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Atrium | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Jen Kirkman

Jen Kirkman in “I Know What I’m Doing & Other Lies I Tell Myself.” Jen Kirkman is back with a new comedy show that’s based on the theme of her new book “I Know What I’m Doing & Other Lies I Tell Myself ”

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm | Comedy

Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Hiromi

The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson With Guest Alicia Hansen

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:45 pm | Music

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

37 plays in 97 minutes. 1,222 characters and 3 actors to rule them all! Alchemy Theatre is proud to present the most heinous act committed against William Shakespeare and English majors everywhere.

New Westminster | The Columbia | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Battle of the Brush 29: Best of Vancouver

80 Minute Live Painting Competition: 10 Artists | 5 Teams | 1 Winner - Audience Votes Who Wins!

Vancouver | Heritage Hal | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Visual Arts

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

The Black Seeds

Victoria Ska Fest Society presents The Black Seeds, Los Furios, DJ Dubconscious

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical

SplitTRACT with very special guests Opposite Shore, The Lunas and Gravity Pistol

Putting the laughter back into manslaughter, splitTRACT has returned to slay you with a new line-up, massive shredding guitars, bigger drums, and sharp melodic hooks that will gut you like a Saw movie.

Vancouver | The Media Club | 8:45 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Bayou Ramblers and Malleus Trio

Upcoming Events Featuring Malleus Trio and Bayou Ramblers

Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music | Free

Chuck Inglish & Alex Wiley

Alexander Gastown + Hyphy Present: Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids) & Alex Wiley With DJ Marvel + Jolin Ras

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Dr. Strangelove kicking it at The Starlight Casino

BC’s most well-known and loved 6-piece dance band, DR STRANGELOVE is a Vancouver music and entertainment icon.

New Westminster | The Starlight Casino | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Dance

Hey Stewey

Hailing from the Lower Mainland, Hey Stewey offers a unique and refreshing mix of Classic, Contemporary Rock, and Top 40 Dance Music.

New Westminster | The Starlight Casino, Match Eatery & Public House | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival : The Thing

Potent and uncompromising, The Thing’s high-energy immolation of genre renders free jazz, noise and garage rock into “a seething mass of molten bass saxophone, filthy fuzz bass and machine gun snare” (The Quietus).

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

The Suits

The suits will keep you entertained with the greats of R&B, Pop and Jazz. Their sound captivates audiences with an engaging soul experience you don’t want to miss!

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | Music

Throttle #StereotypeFridays - Celebrities

Blueprint & Celebrities Present... #StereotypeFridays with Special Guest WMNstudies & Thomas Maxey

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

First Week of Summer at Bar None

We're kicking off the first week of summer the only way we know how: by bringing some of our favourite people under one roof.

Vancouver | Bar None Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Improv After Dark

Things heat up with this edgy 60 minutes of non-stop, fast-paced no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Evan Parker with Torsten Muller / Meredith Bates / Peggy Lee (Late Night)

British saxophonist Evan Parker is an iconic artist who plays with striking dexterity and deep emotional connection.

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 11:59 pm to 1:30 am | Music

June 25, 2016

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TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Cortex

Cortex takes cues from 60’s freebop and pushes them into uncompromisingly modern territories.

Vancouver | Georgia Street Stage | 3:45 am to 5:00 pm | Music | Free

Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking Lot | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Car Wash & Barbeque at Richmond Secondary School

Come out to RHS to support "Colts to India" at our Car Wash and BBQ

Richmond | Richmond Secondary School | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

City Park Stewards: Mosquito Creek Park

Want to get out into our parks and get your hands dirty while making a difference? Then come join in the fun with the City Park Stewards!

North Vancouver | Mosquito Creek Park | 9:00 am to 12:00 am | Nature / Animals

Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Harana at CityScape Community Art Space

Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Farmers’ Market: Trout Lake

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Trout Lake | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Art Party!

The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Walk Richmond - Iona Jetty

Take a stroll on the jetty and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Baker to the east, the Coast Mountains to the north with Pacific Spirit Regional Park in the foreground and the Vancouver Island Mountains to the west.

Richmond | Iona Beach Regional Park | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Canada Cup Wheechair Rugby Tournament

Get ready for one the biggest wheelchair rugby tournaments in the world!

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Sports

Park Play Palooza and Hazelgrove Park Grand Opening

Join us for Park Play Palooza and the official opening of Hazelgrove Park, East Clayton's newest and largest park!

Surrey | Hazelgrove Park | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family | Free

Unveiling of Water Guardians

Celebrate the unveiling of Hazelgrove's Park playful red umbrella sculpture "Water Guardians" by Susan Point

Surrey | Hazelgrove Park | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Family | Free

Bard on the Beach: Exploring Shakespeare

Simon Fraser University' Paul Budra delivers in depth explorations of each of the four Shakespeare plays in his lively and engaging style.

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 11:00 am to 12:00 am | Theatre

Vancouver Aquatic Centre dock upgrade open house

Come see our designs for the ferry dock and give your feedback. City staff and the consulting engineer will be available to answer your questions.

Vancouver | Seaside Greenway, Vancouver Aquatic Centre | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Business / Finance | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Kristian Braathen Trio

Kristian Braathen With Miles Black keyboards, Jodi Proznik bass.

Vancouver | Granville Island Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:15 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Paul Keeling Ancient Lights Quintet

WCMA-nominated pianist/composer Paul Keeling’s Ancient Lights Quintet digs deeply into earthy, propulsive hard-bop with luminous melodies drawn from classical music and 70’s rock.

Vancouver | Downtown - Robson Street Stage | 12:00 am to 1:15 pm | Music | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Call for young artists. Young and Queer, here and now.

Vancouver based contemporary dance company MACHiNENOiSY is offering a free 7 day workshop that explores identity, gender and community

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 4:30 pm | Dance

Combat Archery Workshop - A Lesson In Practicality Over Accuracy

This workshop will be focused on archery and it's application towards a combat environment. It will be geared towards movement, proficiency of nocking, and general accuracy

New Westminster | Queen's Park Band Shell | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: DAL Richards tribute

For over eight decades, iconic bandleader Dal Richards and his Orchestra dazzled audiences with big band hits from the 30’s and 40’s, swinging dance numbers and brassed-up pop tunes.

Vancouver | Downtown Georgia Street Stage | 12:30 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Huu Bac Quintet with Jou Tou

The Huu Bac Quintet blends jazz and world music seamlessly.

North Vancouver | Civic Plaza | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Music | Free

West End Community Plan open house at the Strawberry Festival

​Join us at the West End Strawberry Festival to learn about the West End Community Plan and the upcoming opening of Jim Deva plaza.

Vancouver | Barclay Heritage Square | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

37 plays in 97 minutes. 1,222 characters and 3 actors to rule them all! Alchemy Theatre is proud to present the most heinous act committed against William Shakespeare and English majors everywhere.

New Westminster | The Columbia | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Theatre

Encore 2016

Spotlight Dance Centre presents june shows Encore 2016

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

Fleetwood Seniors Luau Lunch

Join us for an afternoon of fun and entertainment at the Fleetwood Community Centre

Surrey | Fleetwood Community Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Family

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Tom Wherrett's Evil Three

Vancouver guitarist Tom Wherrett composes beautifully arcing, complex tunes that bridge cerebral jazz and groove-driven post-rock.

Vancouver | Downtown - Robson Street Stage | 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm | Music | Free

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Queer Arts Festival 2016. SongLaunch: World Premieres from Art Song Lab

World premieres of 12 new art songs by poet/composer collaborations created during the Art Song Lab program.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Vancouver Academy of Music

The Vancouver Academy of Music's Dal Richard's School of Swing, is a unique and welcoming program that brings together young to young at heart musicians, and new to experienced players to explore classic big band repertoire.

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Copilots

Renowned for his driving and empathetic drumming with Fond of Tigers, Veda Hille, Inhabitants, and others, guitarist Skye Brooks brings his soaring voice, dream-like lyricism and adventurous song craft to this engaging five-piece indie rock band.

Vancouver | Downtown - Georgia Street Stage | 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Emile Parisien Quartet

French saxophone star Emile Parisien’s “jaggedly restless soundworld” takes influences from Wayne Shorter and Cecil Taylor to Stravinsky and Schoenberg, exploding them outwards in all directions.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Dancing Stars - Urban Dance Company

At Urban Dance Co. dance lessons are life lessons.

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Media Cafe - Reclaiming History: Stories of Japanese Canadian Internment, a double-bill by director Kagan Goh

The Media Cafe Series is back in June and will feature Singapore born filmmaker Kagan Goh. Two of his films, "Stolen Memories" and "Breaking the Silence", will be shown together at the Performance Hall inside Richmond Cultural Centre.

Richmond | Richmond Cultural Centre | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | History

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Greasy G and The Poole Party featuring Jackito!

Driving Latin, swing and afrobeat grooves + greasy Hammond organ = good times!

Vancouver | Robson Street Stage | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Music | Free

It's About Time

Vancouver Circus School Ring Masters Program

New Westminster | Anvil Centre Theatre | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Longhand

Led by iconic West Coast guitarist/composer Tony Wilson, Longhand’s lyrical, deeply emotional music borders on the spiritual.

Vancouver | Robson Street Stage | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

RescueFest 2016 - Party on the Pier!

You're Invited to RescueFest - a community fundraiser hosted by North Shore Rescue and Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Dawn Pemberton

Vibrant, honest, and soulful, WCMA-nominee Dawn Pemberton’s deep musicality and powerful voice beats a soulful path from gospel and R&B, to jazz, funk and world music.

Vancouver | Georgia Street Stage | 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm | Music | Free

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Bollywood Street Party

Bosley's New West and Columbia Square Animal Hospital are going Bollywood to raise money for the New West Animal Shelter.

New Westminster | Queensborough Community Centre | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Gwyneth Herbert Trio

“A remarkably gifted talent” , award-winning composer/lyricist/multi-instrumentalist Gwyneth Herbert is a strikingly original musical adventurer.

Vancouver | Downtown - Robson Street Stage | 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm | Music | Free

Me & Mae

Magnetized Productions presents Me & Mae with The Heels, Ajave Jardine and Tanya Marie at Venue

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Cozy

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Cozy with The Westwinds

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Northcote with Carpenter & Josiah

Hope Is Made of Steel is the third full-length album from Northcote, the moniker of Canadian songwriter Matt Goud.

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Opening Reception for Summer Shows

Celebrate our five summer shows with us on June 24

Surrey | Surrey Art Gallery | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Aberthau Tango Night

Lovers of Tango music and dancers welcome to an evening of Buenos Aires Tango Music in beautiful Aberthau Mansion with hardwood floor, walls, ornate ceilings and stained glass windows.

Vancouver | Aberthau Mansion: Main Floor | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Dance

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Queer Noise

Queer Noise is a program of Canadian media art which combines presentation and dialogue to explore political intention in contemporary queer work.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts

Art Battle 412 - Vancouver, BC Championship Final!

We welcome the winners from all past events throughout mainland BC to compete against each other in the Art Battle BC Finals in Vancouver!

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Performing Arts

Summer Latin Cruises

Summer Latin Cruises With the Best Selection of Latin and Salsa Top 40!

Vancouver | M.V. Queen of Diamonds | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

The Beatles & Abba Tribute Concert

Relive and reminisce, sing and dance to the music of the top bands of the sixties and seventies. This is the ultimate Beatles and Abba platinum hits concert event.

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Passion, Pride & Memory: an evening of Chinese drama and dance

This evening of Chinese drama and dance is brought to the Garden by the highly energetic and multi-talented Canada Chinese Society of Song and Dance Seniors Group, celebrating its first anniversary of performing around the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Bard on the Beach: Othello

Othello is man blessed with power, respect and love - until lago's evil manipulation leads him to a fatal act off jealousy.

Vancouver | Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Flat Earth Society

Billing themselves as "the most unreliable music since 1999", it’s now been ten years since Belgian big band Flat Earth Society last treated Vancouver audiences to their adventurous punk anarchy, orchestral intricacy, and cinematic dynamism.

Vancouver | Georgia Street Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Throne and Games - A Chance of Snow

VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Blues Concert Series

Featuring Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues

Vancouver | Edgewater Casino | 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

Ria Jade | Miss Volcano EP Launch Concert with Barefoot Mountain

Hey everyone! So finally after months of hard work and years of writing, I'm so happy to announce that my EP "Miss Volcano" will finally be out this June!

New Westminster | The Heritage Grill | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music | Free

Falcon Trio

Fabulous Trio that is a mainstay at the Blue Martini, these guys have worked exceptionally hard to make this jazz fest a memorable one

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Larry Fuller Trio Featuring Lewis Nash

A world-class jazz pianist rooted in the hard-swinging traditions of mainstream jazz, Larry Fuller has worked with legendary bassist Ray Brown, drummer Jeff Hamilton and guitarist John Pizzarelli among others.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Live At the Bolt

Small Stage with Ballet BC

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Atrium | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Oliver Jones Trio

with Guest Oliver Gagnon Quartet

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Simply Twisted

Simply Twisted takes music from a variety of genres, including bluegrass, jazz, rock and funk, and blends it to create a foot stomping good time.

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Calm Like A Bomb: A Tribute to Rage Against the Machine w/ Guests

Calm Like A Bomb: A Tribute to Rage Against the Machine w/ Guests The Kombucha Mushroom People - System of a Down Tribute, Feel Good Hits: A Queens of the Stone Age Tribute

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

37 plays in 97 minutes. 1,222 characters and 3 actors to rule them all! Alchemy Theatre is proud to present the most heinous act committed against William Shakespeare and English majors everywhere.

New Westminster | The Columbia | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Summer Salsa Cruise Series 2016

Summer fun starts & ends here, with the Salsa Cruises on the beautiful waters of Vancouver!

Vancouver | MV Britannia | 8:30 pm to 0:30 am | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Soil & "Pimp" Sessions

For a group that calls themselves “death jazz”, Japan’s Soil & “Pimp” Sessions is pretty damn lively!

Vancouver | Performance Works | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Hey Stewey

Hailing from the Lower Mainland, Hey Stewey offers a unique and refreshing mix of Classic, Contemporary Rock, and Top 40 Dance Music.

New Westminster | The Starlight Casino, Match Eatery & Public House | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Peggy Lee's Echo Painting

Coastal Jazz has commissioned Peggy Lee to compose Echo Painting, an original suite of music for an exciting new ensemble.

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Krystie Dos Santos Band

Krystle Dos Santos has taken her experience from the Canadian College of Performing Arts, and transformed it into the beginnings of a career already full of achievements.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | Music

Dave Martone

David Martone is an adroit and distinctive musician/guitarist currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia who denotes his playing style as progressive fusion, as one might want to hear on his most recent recording, “Zone”.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | Music

Mannie Fresh Live

Spotlightconerts & Redmed present legendary artist and producer Mannie Fresh

Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 9:30 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Slynk's Big Adventure - 30th Bday Bash

Twisted presents Slynk's Big Adventure [30th Bday Bash] with Flavours + Doprah Spinfree

Vancouver | FiveSixty Club | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Stem Cells & Bass 2 at #SUBcultureSaturdays

Digital Motion, Hey Look & SHAHdjs present SUBcultureSaturdays Stem Cells & Bass 2

Vancouver | Red Room On Richards | 11:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Improv After Dark

Things heat up with this edgy 60 minutes of non-stop, fast-paced no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy

June 26, 2016

Sun

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: James Danderfer's Hummingbird Brigade

Composer/clarinetist James Danderfer delivers his contemporary big band take on the New Orleans Brass Band tradition, mixing soul, funk and jazz with irresistibly propulsive results!

Vancouver | Downtown - Georgia Street Stage | 3:45 am to 5:00 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Jen Hodge All Stars

Vancouver bassist Jennifer Hodge leads this pack of talented young musicians with a passion for playing raucous, sassy jazz that’s reminiscent of the prohibition era.

Vancouver | Downtown - Robson Street Stage | 6:45 am to 8:00 pm | Music | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Harana at CityScape Community Art Space

Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Dota 2 Tournament

Net8 welcomes you to our first Dota 2 Tournament for Sunday June 26!

Richmond | Net8 ESports Arena | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Youth Learn to Fish

In this 2 hour session you'll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.

North Vancouver | Rice Lake | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Kids

Art Party!

The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Canada Cup Wheechair Rugby Tournament

Get ready for one the biggest wheelchair rugby tournaments in the world!

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Sports

Vancouver Warriors BBQ Fest

Van Warriors BBQ Fest is an annual free-to-attend celebration for local Krav Maga warriors, martial artists, military, law enforcement, gun enthusiasts, and self-defense students!

Richmond | Urban Tactics Krav Maga | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

Greek Day on Broadway 2016

Greek Day on Broadway is the largest one day Greek festival in Vancouver and the grand finale event in a month long Greek Heritage Festival.

Vancouver | Broadway Street | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family | Free

St. Alban’s Strawberry Luncheon with Music

Join us for our Strawberry Luncheon! Enjoy sipping tea, eating strawberries and sandwiches, and listening to music.

Richmond | St. Alban's Anglican Church | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm | Food / Wine

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Only A Visitor

Vocalist/pianist Robyn Jacob’s eclectic avant-pop compositions and adventurous vocal arrangements evoke Bjork and Dirty Projectors.

Vancouver | Downtown - Robson Street Stage | 12:00 am to 1:10 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Cole Birney-Stewart Quartet

Bassist Cole Birney-Stewart’s pulsing and forward-thinking compositions lay out arcing melodies and sinewy rhythmic spines to be artfully interpreted by some of the Vancouver jazz scene’s most gifted creative players.

Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:15 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Universal Gospel Choir

The Universal Gospel Choir, under the direction of Lonnie Delisle, is a community­ based group of singers passionate about raising the roof with their music while inspiring and uplifting the human spirit.

Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Call for young artists. Young and Queer, here and now.

Vancouver based contemporary dance company MACHiNENOiSY is offering a free 7 day workshop that explores identity, gender and community

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 4:30 pm | Dance

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Steve Hill

Last year, Hill took home a JUNO for Blues Album of the Year, plus Maple Blues Awards for Electric Act, Guitarist, Producer, and Entertainer of the Year!

Vancouver | Downtown - Georgia Street Stage | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Music | Free

Vancouver Rose Show

The Vancouver Rose Society presents the Vancouver Rose Show.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden - Floral Hall and Cedar Room | 12:30 am to 4:30 pm | Show | Free

Family Sunday - June Session

Drop in for a Pattern Party! June’s art project includes cutting and pasting patterns from paper and fabric to develop compositions inspired by the collage works of Lyse Lemieux.

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Family

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Brickhouse

For 12 years Brickhouse fans have hummed, sung and even lived the songs that bring them back to gigs time and time again.

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Village | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Jacques Kuba Séguin: Litania Projekt

Montreal trumpeter/composer Jacques Kuba Seguin’s arresting Litania Projekt moves masterfully between traditionalism and cutting-edge modern sensibilities, marrying neoclassical melodies with Northern European jazz and subtle electronics.

Vancouver | Downtown - Robson Street Stage | 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm | Music | Free

Killarney Pool 10th Year Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate Killarney Leisure Pool's 10th Anniversary and kick start a great summer in Vancouver

Vancouver | Killarney Leisure Pool | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Family

The Lion in Winter

United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Art Salon

Salon with artists and Daily Xtra’s Robin Perelle. Bring your open minds and hearts to reflect on the curated exhibition.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Visual Arts

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Vancouver Academy of Music

The Vancouver Academy of Music's Dal Richard's School of Swing, is a unique and welcoming program that brings together young to young at heart musicians, and new to experienced players to explore classic big band repertoire.

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Music

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents "Calendar Girls" Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Showtime 2016

Boswell Dance Academy - Sunday June 26th for Year End Performances of Showtime 2016

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Dance

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Debra-Jean & the Dreams

From stripped-down crooners and classic country swing, to searing folk ballads, uplifting old soul, sock hop party hits and rock n roll ragers...

Vancouver | Downtown - Georgia Street Stage | 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm | Music | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Queering Selfies

For queer youth, the defence of our identities is wrapped into survival. Self portraiture, a.k.a. Selfies, are a grounding mechanism and an easy route to self compassion and empowerment.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Visual Arts | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Marianne Trudel Quartet featuring Ingrid Jensen

JUNO nominated Montreal pianist/composer Marianne Trudel’s new project “Life Begins Here” is expansive and emotional modern jazz of the highest order.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: André Leroux Quartet

Founding member of the acclaimed Quasar saxophone quartet, Montreal’s André Leroux is a versatile reedsman who brings warm-toned virtuosity to tenor and soprano saxes, flute, and bass clarinet.

Vancouver | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Music | Free

Landmark Events Showcase Festival

Some of Vancouver's best independent talent will be performing in this one of a kind music festival!

Vancouver | Red Room Ultra Bar | 3:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Red Riding Hood's Jumbled Journey

Mi-Cher Dance Academy presents show - Red Riding Hood's Jumbled Journey

Surrey | Bell Performing Arts Centre | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Performing Arts

Kababayang Pilipino Presents: Kawayan

Kababayang Pilipino proudly presents Kawayan. Watch us at the Gateway Theatre on Sunday, June 26th

Richmond | Gateway Theatre | 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Visual Arts

Jazz Vespers Service at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church West Vancouver

This month’s featured guests are the Deborah Lebon Group with Deborah on lead vocals and percussion; Boris Favre on piano and vocals; Craig Robertson on guitar, sax and vocals; Brent Gubbles on bass, and Nick Apivor on percussion.

West Vancouver | St. Stephen's Anglican Church | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Music

Karaoke Fundraising dinner

Richmond Chinese Community Society (RCCS) Karaoke Fundraising Dinner & Dance Party will be held at Continental Seafood Restaurant in Richmond on Saturday, June 26, 2016.

Richmond | Continental Seafood Restaurant | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

Music In The Community: A Community Concert

Kevin Lee, Heidi Braacx and Karina Inkster of The Cranky Molluscs present Music In The Community: an evening of musical entertainment by New Westminster locals!

New Westminster | Holy Trinity Cathedral New West | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: ElkHorn

Featuring members of Pugs & Crows and Brasstronaut, ElkHorn creates compelling music inspired by guitarist/composer Tom Wherrett’s Nebraskan childhood.

Vancouver | Downtown - Robson Street Stage | 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: WDF (Warren Dean Flandez)

This urban infused gospel performance will also feature 20 members of the Topline Vocal Collective choir.

Vancouver | Downtown - Georgia Street Stage | 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm | Music | Free

Surrey Night Market

In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.

Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Be Our Guest Fundraiser

Join Royal City Musical Theatre’s Artistic Team, Board of Directors, Warren Kimmel (Tevye) and other members of the Fiddler on the Roof cast for an amazing evening of great food and music.

New Westminster | El Santo restaurant | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Guenter Schulz Trio

Guenter Schulz is an accomplished guitarist mastering a variety of styles. home in Jazz, Electronica, Country, Rock and Pop.

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Richmond Night Market

Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.

Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016: The Pink Line

A funny and probing new performance exploring racism in Vancouver’s queer community, collectively created by Jotika Chaudhary, Jahanzeb Kazi, Dora Ng, Anoushka Ratnarajah and Johnny Wu, guided by Fay Nass and C. E. Gatchalian.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Theatre

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

37 plays in 97 minutes. 1,222 characters and 3 actors to rule them all! Alchemy Theatre is proud to present the most heinous act committed against William Shakespeare and English majors everywhere.

New Westminster | The Columbia | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Theatre

Panda Market - International Summer Night Market

Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.

Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

VOS Silver Jubilee Celebration Concert

The Vancouver Oratorio Society joins conductors Kemuel Wong and Ellen Ay-Laung Wang in presenting a tribute of praise on its Silver Jubilee with works from a variety of composers as well as a Wing-wah Chan commission.

Vancouver | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Mosaic - A Celebration of Ukrainian Dance

The Dovbush Dancers present MOSAIC, an evening of Ukrainian dance and culture, featuring guests Vostok, Tropak Ukrainian Dance Theatre, The Wheat in the Barley and the AUUC’s Druzhba Dancers!

North Vancouver | Centennial Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance

Skye Wallace & David Newberry with Wishkicker

Skye Wallace is back in Vancouver after a stint in Toronto.

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Busty and the Bass

Busty and the Bass’s deal with their audiences is refreshingly straight up: “we play music, you dance, we all live happily ever after.”

Vancouver | Downtown - Georgia Street Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: André Leroux Quartet

Founding member of the acclaimed Quasar saxophone quartet, Montreal’s André Leroux is a versatile reedsman who brings warm-toned virtuosity to tenor and soprano saxes, flute, and bass clarinet.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Ms. Lauryn Hill

From a young age it was obvious that Ms. Hill possessed extraordinary talents and creativity.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Cannery Row

Cannery Row is a new trio from the west coast of British Columbia.

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

You Won't With Guests Bombadil and Jocelyn Mackenzie

American folk-rock duo, on tour to support their latest release "Revolutionaries".

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Petunia

Imagine that David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby that yodeled or that Tom Waits met Elvis at Woody Guthrie's hobo junction and you have the one and only, Petunia.

North Vancouver | Presentation House Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Kristian Braathen

This jazz trio has been performing together for more than ten years with a sound influenced by Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal and Harry Connick Jr. Leader Kristian Braathen has toured extensively in Canada and the United States with the Russell Jackson Band

Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Marcin Wasilewski Trio "Spark of Life"

A Polish pianist/composer of cinematic and profoundly melodic originals, ECM artist Wasilewski’s superb off-book explorations reinforce his “growing reputation as a visionary improviser”.

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Dub FX with guests GLC Kokanee Live

Kokanee LIVE, Victoria BC Ska Society and the Victoria Ska Fest and the Garibaldi Lift Co (GLC) - Whistler present Dub Fx

Whistler | Garibaldi Lift Co | 9:30 pm to 1:00 am | Music

June 27, 2016

Mon

Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood and Fabric Installations

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery

North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison

North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Intergenerational Horseshoes with Carson Graham

A morning of play and sharing stories

North Vancouver | Horseshoe Club, Mahon Park | 9:00 am to 12:00 am | Nature / Animals

Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Harana at CityScape Community Art Space

Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Art Party!

The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Yoga at HOpe Centre

We invite our community to join us weekly for all levels Yoga practice in the beautiful atrium of the HOpe Center.

North Vancouver | The Robert & Lily Lee HOpe Centre | 11:15 am to 12:15 am | Active Life / Health

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Malleus Trio

High-energy originals, choice standards, and expansive free improv from three of Vancouver’s most in-demand, cutting-edge young talents.

Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:15 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Leora Cashe

West Coast Music (Gospel) nominee Leora Cashe “brings down the house”and “shakes the audience to its core.

Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Call for young artists. Young and Queer, here and now.

Vancouver based contemporary dance company MACHiNENOiSY is offering a free 7 day workshop that explores identity, gender and community

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 4:30 pm | Dance

School's Out Pool Parties

Schools out for summer on June 24! Celebrate the end of the school and treat the kids with a pool party at two of our Surrey indoor pools.

Surrey | Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Family

Chor Leoni: Mane Stage

We’ve invited some special guests down to the Village to entertain you, tantalize your taste buds and teach you a thing or two.

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Donkey Monkey with Eve Risser & Yuko Oshima

At the intersections of drama and delicacy, humour and heaviness is where you’ll find the thrillingly unique, virtually indescribable duo of French pianist Eve Rissler and Japanese/French drummer Yuko Oshima.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Slow Food Story: Wine + Film Night

The Rio Theatre is pleased to present another night featuring a truly fine pairing: Wine + Film!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards Show & Party

The 34th Annual Ceremony will again be held at the beautiful Commodore Ballroom. This year ceremony is being produced by Holding Space Productions who will bring their own special vision to the event.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Show

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Gabriel Mark Hasselbach

The king of kool in Vancouver, always a top notch performance with a nice mix of original and cover material .

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

First International Next Superstar Talent Show

Canada C.Y. Royal Crown Holdings Ltd. presents Talent Show

Burnaby | Michael J. Fox Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Show

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016. A Gossamer Bit: CONTACT Contemporary Music

A Gossamer Bit celebrates the longstanding association between the Toronto based ensemble Contact and lesbian composer Allison Cameron.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

A Brilliant Young Mind

Struggling to build relationships with others, a teenage math prodigy (Asa Butterfield) develops a budding friendship with a young girl (Jo Yang) while competing at the International Mathematics Olympiad.

New Westminster | Massey Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Lecture

Chor Leoni: Mane Stage

We’ve invited some special guests down to the Village to entertain you, tantalize your taste buds and teach you a thing or two.

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: The Jacky Terrasson Trio

French pianist Jacky Terrasson’s boldly physical playing makes him "one of the few post-bop pianists whose amiable virtuosity can recall Oscar Peterson", while echoes of Ahmad Jamal inform his almost impossibly light touch and "sublime sense of space"

Vancouver | The Christ Church Cathedral | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Steve Kaldestad and The Renee Rosnes Trio

Joining Kaldestad is one of the great artists of her generation—pianist/composer Renee Rosnes

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Sarah McLachlan

With over 25 years in the recording industry, Sarah McLachlan is a multi-platinum singer/songwriter best known for her intimate vocals and engaging lyrics.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: The Legendary Downchild Blues Band

with Guest Steve Hill

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

Industry Family Feud 2

Survey Says! Join us for Industry Family Feud 2!

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Wooden Horsemen

Singer and songwriter Steven Beddall leads Vancouver outfit Wooden Horsemen on a charge of electrified folk and blues, laden with introspective and thought-provoking imagery and a sense of timeless nostalgic warmth.

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Polyrhythmics

This hard-driving Seattle 8-piece’s taut, complex grooves and vividly cinematic instrumental imagery is going a long way towards redefining the term “funk” for 21st century audiences.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Mats Eilertsen Trio

Contemporary European jazz of the highest quality; understated and compelling, it is music that makes its point through eloquence and sensitivity.

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

June 28, 2016

Tue

Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood and Fabric Installations

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery

North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison

North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Pocket Gamer Connects: Vancouver 2016

Pocket Gamer Connects Vancouver 2016 features a mixture of full- and half-day tracks - East Meets West: Going Global; Indie Futures; Monetize, Retain, Acquire; Mobile Games University; Show Me The Money; Future Visions; Made in BC.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Harana at CityScape Community Art Space

Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Art Party!

The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Tales for Twos | 2 Year-olds

Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun!

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library | 10:30 am to 11:00 am | Kids

The Beatles Tribute - The MopTop

The MopTops are Canada’s “Premiere” Beatles group.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 12:00 am to 1:45 pm | Show

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Julian Jayme Quintet

Local guitarist Julian Jayme has taken giant steps since relocating to study at The Berklee College of Music.

Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Good Noise Gospel Band

Joining forces with gospel singer Crystal Hicks, the musicians of the dynamic Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir gather for what promises to be a very special debut gospel event.

Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free

School's Out Pool Parties

Schools out for summer on June 24! Celebrate the end of the school and treat the kids with a pool party at two of our Surrey indoor pools.

Surrey | Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Family

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Equilibrium

Equilibrium have released three gorgeous albums on Vancouver’s Songlines label.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Meditation in the Gallery with Farhad Khan

Join us for a 60 minute class on Meditation and Breathing (pranayama) with Farhad Khan.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Tap Takeover & Brewmaster’s Dinner featuring Port Moody’s Brewers Row

The Coquitlam Beer Festival team is thrilled to present the first ever Tap Takeover & Brewmaster’s Dinner featuring the four Port Moody Breweries — now known as Brewers Row — on Tuesday, June 28th hosted by the St. James’s Well in Newport Village.

Port Moody | St. James's Well | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Food / Wine

Music in the Café 2016

Music soothes the soul and we’ve got the perfect prescription. Intimate, acoustic performances by local talent playing everything from jazz to folk to contemporary.

Vancouver | The Roundhouse Lobby Café | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

Annual General Meeting of the New Westminster Symphony Society

Join us for the Annual General Meeting of the New Westminster Symphony Society.

New Westminster | New Westminster Public Library | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Remembering Rwanda: 22 Years Later

Every year, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda around the world gather to commemorate the 1994 genocide.

Vancouver | Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema and World Art Centre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | History | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Young and Queer, Here and Now

QAF with MACHiNENOiSY creates opportunities for the next generation of artists and strengthens youth engagement through creation processes that explores identity, gender and community that will culminate with a performance as part of the Queer Arts Festiv

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dance

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Steve Kaldestad and The Renee Rosnes Trio

Joining Kaldestad is one of the great artists of her generation—pianist/composer Renee Rosnes

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Jaclyn Guillou Quartet

A remarkable voice and talent that will easily make you an instant fan of jazz .

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

2016 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival : Tedeschi Trucks Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band, a 12-piece tour-de-force, has quickly become the vanguard of modern roots music.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Electric Molly

Fun acoustic jams brought to you by siblings Molly and Danny Garrett, along with bandmates Walsh Kunkel and Keith Tuttle. Coming soon to a bar near you!

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Joe Lovano Classic Quartet

Joe Lovano Classic Quartet Matt Choboter Trio with Brad Turner

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: PaperTrails Band

Vancouver based blues/rock band PaperTrails is formed up of 5 musicians with the drive, heart, and integrity to bring new music to the ears of people across the globe.

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festiva: Moon Hooch

Moon Hooch’s early subway busking days were cut short by the NYPD after the double-sax and drum trio’s raw grooves incited some frenzied and decidedly disorderly commuter dance parties.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Alexander Hawkins Trio

One of the UK’s fastest rising stars and a Festival favourite, pianist Alexander Hawkins has played with Evan Parker, Wadada Leo Smith, and Louis Moholo-Moholo.

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

June 29, 2016

Wed

Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood and Fabric Installations

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery

North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison

North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Pocket Gamer Connects: Vancouver 2016

Pocket Gamer Connects Vancouver 2016 features a mixture of full- and half-day tracks - East Meets West: Going Global; Indie Futures; Monetize, Retain, Acquire; Mobile Games University; Show Me The Money; Future Visions; Made in BC.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Harana at CityScape Community Art Space

Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Art Party!

The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Yoga at HOpe Centre

We invite our community to join us weekly for all levels Yoga practice in the beautiful atrium of the HOpe Center.

North Vancouver | The Robert & Lily Lee HOpe Centre | 11:15 am to 12:15 am | Active Life / Health

FlyOver Canada 3rd Birthday

FlyOver Canada is turning three! On June 29, 2013 FlyOver Canada officially opened at Canada Place and quickly became one of Vancouver’s must-see attractions.

Vancouver | Front Plaza of Canada Place | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Geoff Claridge Quartet

Hot off the release of his new album Sketches in Colour, saxophonist/clarinetist Geoff Claridge engages the impressive talents of local heavy hitters Brad

Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:20 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: City Soul Choir

The City Soul Choir is a passionate 100 voice Vancouver community choir led by composer/conductor Brian Tate.

Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | Musical

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Musical

School's Out Pool Parties

Schools out for summer on June 24! Celebrate the end of the school and treat the kids with a pool party at two of our Surrey indoor pools.

Surrey | Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Family

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Tyson Naylor's Tribute to Paul Bley

JUNO Award-winning keyboardist Tyson Naylor pays artful tribute to pioneering Canadian avant-garde pianist Paul Bley, who passed away in January.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free

Family Friendly Workbees

Workbees for kids and families! We love getting kids out to the farm and into our gardens. Help us spread the word about some upcoming Family–Friendly Workbees.

North Vancouver | Loutet Farm | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Family

Women’s Drinking Club

Join us for the Women's Drinking Club: Wine

Vancouver | The Belmont Bar | 7:00 pm to 0:00 am | Food / Wine

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Dragging Piaf

Tenor Frédérik Robert performs as iconic French singer Edith Piaf, accompanied by a silent film directed by Alan Corbishley.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Music

Authors In Our Community - The Dancehall Years

Celebrate the literary talent in our midst!

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library, Welsh Hall East | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Lecture

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

TheatreSports™

Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Mike Rud Minatures / Two Much Guitar

Mike Rud magically weaves multiple melodic lines without multi-tracking using just voice and guitar.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully completed improv training via the Improv Comedy Institute.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Tord Gustavsen Hymns and Visions with Simin Tander and Jarle Vespestad

The sonically spare and alluring sound world of award-winning Norwegian pianist/composer Tord Gustavsen “draws the listener in so completely – making us consider each note, each small gesture in its ethereal, shimmering whole.

Vancouver | Christ Church Cathedral | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Malcolm Aiken Quartet

An amazing group fronted by a very talented trumpet player , they are a groove based band that travels when they play .

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

2016 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: case / lang / veirs with special guest Andy Shauf

case/lang/veirs, a new album by three phenomenal, self-driven artists will be released June 17 on Anti- with an extensive tour to follow.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Rock Paper Scissors on The Portside

Where else can you crush, cover and cut your way to victory in Gastown on a Wednesday night. Don’t miss Gastown’s newest and most extreme experience.

Vancouver | The Portside Pub | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Hokum Hamfats

A joint-project from Arnt Arntzen and Michael Coury , this dynamic trio specializes in hokum and "dirty" blues

Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Critical Hit Show: A Live D&D Comedy Experience

The live, smash hit epic comedy returns for another round of monthly medieval merriment. It’s THE CRITICAL HIT SHOW!

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

Cub Sport

There are a handful of seminal bands from Brisbane, Australia - The Saints and The Go-Betweens among them. But few have achieved the breakout success that the dreamy indie-pop group Cub Sport has in merely three years.

Vancouver | The Media Club | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Ana Popovic

With a soulful voice, scorching guitar chops, and heart-stopping stage presence, Serbian-born, Memphis-based Ana Popovic is a powerhouse of contemporary blues, rock, and electrifying funk.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Kristian Braathen

This jazz trio has been performing together for more than ten years with a sound influenced by Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal and Harry Connick Jr. Leader Kristian Braathen has toured extensively in Canada and the United States with the Russell Jackson Band

Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music | Free

Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Piotr Damasiewicz Quintet ‘Tribute To Szakal’

Damasiewicz’s Quintet features tenor saxophonist Gerard Lebik, pianist Artur Tuźnik, bassist Max Mucha, and Szakal’s former collaborator, drummer Krzysztof Dziedzic.

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

June 30, 2016

Thu

Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood and Fabric Installations

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery

North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison

North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery

North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016. Drama Queer: seducing social change, curated Visual arts exhibition

Visual arts exhibition curated by Jonathan D. Katz and Conor Moynihan.

Vancouver | Exhibition Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View

North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Harana at CityScape Community Art Space

Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.

North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

Farmers’ Market: Granville Island

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Granville Island, Triangle Square | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Art Party!

The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Ships to Shore Steveston

Visit Ships to Shore Steveston for loads of Free Family Fun.

Richmond | Imperial Landing, Steveston | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Marine | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Hildegard's Ghost

Full of extended technique, imaginative melodies, and electro-acoustic interweaving, composer/keyboardist Roisin Adams’s ethereal sonic world is explored through broadly cinematic arrangements and textured improvisations.

Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:20 pm | Music | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Top Line Vocal Collective

Top Line Vocal Collective is an exclusive one-of-a-kind choral group, built on the foundation of harmony, rhythm, and fun.

Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free

School's Out Pool Parties

Schools out for summer on June 24! Celebrate the end of the school and treat the kids with a pool party at two of our Surrey indoor pools.

Surrey | Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Family

Downtown Farmers Market

We’re thrilled to announce that the Downtown Farmers Market at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Plaza | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Market | Free

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Quatuor André Lachance

First call bassist André Lachance switches to guitar for this dazzling mix of cool tunes, pulsing grooves, and cosmically compelling sonic excursions.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Music | Free

Coquitlam 125: Neighbourhood Night at Westwood Plateau

Celebrate your neighbours, your surroundings and your history – join us at Neighbourhood Nights!

Coquitlam | Bramblewood Elementary School | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Canada Day Boat Cruise

Summer Latin Cruises With the Best Selection of Latin and Salsa Top 40!

Vancouver | M.V. Queen of Diamonds | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Supper Club with Blackjack

Music & Dancing from Blackjack, performing songs in Cantonese, Mandarin & English.

New Westminster | Starlight Casino | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Enchanted Evenings Concert Series: The Jessica Stuart Few

Spend your summer nights dining and dancing as you drink in the sights of Vancouver’s own urban oasis at the 23rd Annual S.K.Lee Enchanted Evenings Concert Series by the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Black Tone Heart with Stephanie Standerwick, Danha, and Luki Fero

The Roxy Cabaret, The Live Agency & Rednyne Productions Presents: Black Tone Heart with guests Stephanie Standerwick, Danha, and Luki Fero

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Boss Takeover - OG Reggae & Rocksteady in The Boxcar

From the ashes of the venerable East Van Soul Club comes the return of... Tthe Boss Takeover! An all-vinyl night of rocksteady and original Reggae! We're back once again at our new home - The Boxcar!

Vancouver | The Boxcar bar | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Pride In Art Visual Art Show

From the roots of the queer arts Festival, this open visual art show exhibits artists from our communities and honours our founder Robbie Hong. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Vancouver | Great Hall | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Walk Richmond - Middle Arm Dyke

Following the Fraser River, this walk passes the Richmond Olympic Oval and offers spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains.

Richmond | Dover Neighbourhood Park | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

The Big Picture - An Improvised Movie

Experience all your favourite movies in one hilarious mashup this summer as we pay tribute to the mega movie

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Planet LUV: Hook UP At Hard Rock Summer Love

Join us for an exciting night of great music, dancing, mingling and icebreakers -includes palm readers and an awesome magician.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Active Life / Health

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Common Grounds: Alan Matheson Septet and Pacific Baroque Orchestra - Alexander Weimann

Two Ensembles. Two starkly different genres.

Vancouver | Christ Church Cathedral | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Music

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!

Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Kris Shultz and Calum Graham

Guitar duo that is taking the world by storm, it is an east meets west of monster guitar players

Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Amanda Tosoff "Words" Project CD Release

On her new release Words, pianist/composer Amanda Tosoff stretches the confines of conventional jazz.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Glitter is Forever: Closing Party

The party is being held in the Tabu Room, with the west side patio entrance.

Vancouver | The Waldorf | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Festival

The Holy Roller Revue :: June

The Holy Roller Revue is monthly Folk, Gospel, Country focused night with a revolving line-up of bands each month.

Vancouver | The Fox Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Los Straitjackets

Los Straitjackets are leaders in the lost art of the instrumental guitar band.

North Vancouver | BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Diana Ross

Music icon Diana Ross will be bringing her In the Name of Love Tour to the River Rock Casino Resort

Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

Brazilian Beats with Sambacouver

Sambacouver is back in full force! Come join us for a night full of live music, and a whole lot of Brazilian fun!

Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 8:30 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Chocolate Long Weekend with Brisas del Palmar

ChocoLaté Long Weekend - Canada Day Party - We have another great night of latin music and dancing with special guests

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

Grammy Award-winning master accordionist Steve Riley has been celebrating Cajun and Creole greats and pushing the envelope of his regional roots by mixing in newer flavours of ska, funk, country swing, and swamp rock.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Twin River Release Show with The Highest Order

A Record Release show for "Passing Shade" on Light Organ Records! With super special guests The Highest Order (Toronto).

Vancouver | The Cobalt | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Malcolm Aiken

Praised for his warm, lyrical sound, Malcolm Aiken’s music traverses the rich textures of jazz, Latin and pop.

Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music | Free

Shotgun Album Release W/ Toy Zebra, JVR & The Bomber and Leave

As some of you may already know, we've spent the last 6 months writing and recording our second full-length album and are ecstatic to announce it will be released on June 30th at The Media Club!

Vancouver | The Media Club | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Off Leash

We're letting the ensemble run free with nothing to hold back their comedic creativity.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Arild Andersen Trio with Tommy Smith & Paolo Vinaccia

One of the most captivating jazz trios...

Vancouver | The Ironworks | 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Elite Long Weekend - Canada Day Edition

On Thursday June 30th we're going to kick off Canada Day Long Weekend by throwing a massive party with our friends at Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka.

Vancouver | Cabana Lounge | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Miguel Migs at Belvedere Music Lounge

Nordic Trax and Bar None, in conjunction with Belvedere Vodka, invite you to second edition of the Belvedere Music Lounge series.

Vancouver | Bar None Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

Legendary Long Weekend At The Waldorf: Canada Day

LLW is back at The Waldorf Hotel for round two of 2016 with the Legendary Canada Day edition. Featuring special guest: Nathan Jonson + residents Nick Bike

Vancouver | Waldorf Hotel | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

TwelveWest Long Weekend - Canada Day

Throw yourself into the reminiscent vibes provided by Touch Nights Long Weekend productions. Featuring the best of classic and new RnB, bringing the era of love back to Vancouver's nightlife.

Vancouver | TwelveWest Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music