June has bloomed and summer is ticking closer bringing a bounty of entertainment and activities to pick from. Snaps: You’ll be tickled pink to practice your bend and snap! Take a lesson from Elle Woods on her experience at Harvard Law School in the pinktastic, bubbly, comedy Legally Blonde: The Musical bringing the Metro Theatre season to a…
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Based on a true story, Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life, presented by Western Gold Theatre runs June 11-14 at the PAL Studio Theatre, doubling as a fundraiser for Western Gold Theatre and the West End Seniors’ Network. Created by Keith Alessi and directed by Erika Conway, Tomatoes Tried to Kill…
The Cultch Season Closes With Sophie’s Surprise 29th As It Unwraps Its Coming Season
The Cultch closes out its 25/26 season with an unforgettable party, June 10–28, at the York Theatre. Sophie’s Surprise 29th is circus, comedy and chaos featuring lead performers from world-renowned companies like Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, and The 7 Fingers. Sophie’s Surprise 29th will reel audiences in with death-defying circus and cabaret feats, combined…
Early Bird Tickets For The 49th Vancouver Folk Music Festival On Sale Until Sunday
An annual highlight of summer, The 49th Vancouver Folk Music Festival returns to Jericho Beach Park from July 17–19 with another stellar line-up of world-class artists. With its recently released schedule featuring performances, collaborative sessions and special programming across four stages, the three-day festival brings together artists from Canada and around the world. Throughout the weekend,…
The 41st Vancouver International Jazz Festival Returns
The 41st Vancouver International Jazz Festival, presented by Coastal Jazz, returns to Metro Vancouver stages, from June 19th to July 5th. The 2026 festival welcomes over 150 artists with 175+ performances at 25 venues, including 33 free shows and workshops, and 32 pay-what-you-can performances. The Marquee performances featured in this year’s festival include: Once again the 2026…
Picks of the Week – May 27, 2026
May comes to a close with the promise of the summer’s entertainment to come Snaps: You’ll be tickled pink to practice your bend and snap! Take a lesson from Elle Woods on her experience at Harvard Law School in the pinktastic, bubbly, comedy Legally Blonde: The Musical bringing the Metro Theatre brings its season to a close on…
Doors Open Richmond Returns With New Doors Opening for 2026
The 19th annual Doors Open Richmond (DOR) presented by Richmond Museum will take place June 6 and 7 with more than 40 partner sites opening their doors to welcome visitors. Over the course of the weekend, visitors will have the chance to experience the diverse cultural organizations, public facilities, and historical landmarks that form the…