Coinciding with National Tourism Week, Earth Day is here reminding us to pay attention to our Mother Earth with ecological and additions to the Picks of the Week Stewardship: Today at 7:30pm, UBC Celebrates Earth Day at the Chan Centre, with UBC Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship Professor Suzanne Simard one of the leading voices…
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The 2nd Web Summit: Vancouver returns May 11-14, 2026
‘The world’s premier tech conference’, Web Summit: Vancouver returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre, West from May 11 to 14. One of the city’s largest events, Web Summit: Vancouver’s successful debut in 2025 saw 15,727 attendees from 117 countries attending the first event as it joined Web Summits in Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, Doha…
Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru Sails into Steveston – Tickets on Sale April 8
For the first time in nine years, the City of Richmond welcomes one of the world’s largest tall ships. Ships to Shore: Kaiwo Maru comes to Garry Point Park in historic Steveston Village for a free family festival May 2–3, 2026 from 10am–5pm. Visitors are invited to view the renowned Kaiwo Maru, enjoy dockside entertainment, and celebrate Richmond’s storied maritime past. On sale April…
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates 20 years of Vancouver blooms.
When thinking about spring in Vancouver, one can’t help but envision streets awash in waves of white and pink cherry blossoms. This year, the blooms bring with them, a special milestone – the 20th Anniversary Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) celebrating two decades of arts, culture, and community beneath the city’s iconic pink canopy. From…
The Arts Club Theatre Company Reveals its 2026-2027 Season Coming to Vancouver & Beyond
This week, patrons, subscribers, fans and the arts community gathered as The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and Executive Director Peter Cathie White announced the 2026–2027 season programming. Western Canada’s largest non-profit theatre organization will present 15 shows across its three stages —the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, the newly named Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island, and the Olympic Village…
Run away and see Europa Super Circus on its West Coast Tour
Maybe the kid in you, can’t run away and join the circus but you can run and watch the circus as Europa Super Circus begins its West Coast tour under the big top at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre on March 5. Produced by renowned performer Desire Cardinali Chaves and featuring world class artists from around the…
Bonjour! Maillardville welcomes 37th Festival du Bois March 6-8
The 37th anniversary Festival du Bois returns to Mackin Park, in Coquitlam’s Maillardville community from March 6 to 8. The hub of francophone culture in BC, Maillardville will be filled with music and dance, fabulous food, a range of engaging on-site activities and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This year’s Festival lineup celebrates the deep-roots…