The 4th Annual Light Up Chinatown festival illuminates the historic neighbourhood August 24-25, 2024. Produced by the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, the free two-day festival celebrates the long history and culture of the 16 blocks of Vancouver’s Chinatown. From the entertainment hub at 600-block of Columbia Street, Light Up Chinatown! welcomes all of the community for…
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Richmond Maritime Festival Celebrates Steveston’s Rich History
Ahoy! The 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival presented by the City of Richmond, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society, and Richmond Arts Coalition come ashore, August 24th to 25th. With entertaining activities for all-ages, the free, family-friendly event celebrates the history of Steveston with maritime-themed programming that spans live music, art installations, puppet shows, community…
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Offers Enchanted Summer
Since 1993, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Enchanted Evenings Concert Series has been a summer staple. The second of this summer’s Enchanted Evenings is dedicated to celebrating Korean Heritage. Enchanted Evenings: Korean Heritage; 5pm to Midnight, Friday August 16. Merge the traditional with the contemporary featuring unique performances by;SORAH, a Vancouver-based Korean Canadian…
Alliance Française Vancouver Unveils New Cultural Facility Amid 120th Anniversary Celebrations
Vancouver is getting a new arts and culture hub thanks to the Alliance Française Vancouver (AFV). After nearly a decade of planning and preparation, the new, state-of-the-art cultural facility, at 6161 Cambie Street, will host its official opening ceremony on August 14, 2024. The $24-million, 30,000-square-foot community hub will serve as a bastion of francophone…
Vancouver Foodster Celebrates 15 Years with Vancouver Culinary Fest!
Since July 2009, Vancouver Foodster, by writer, editor, creator Richard Wolak, has been an online food guide bringing readers reviews, news and insider tips to the culinary and hospitality scene in greater Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Celebrating its 15th Anniversary Vancouver Foodster has a host of tasty events happening over the rest…
Picks of the Week – July 10, 2024
As this heatwave continues, entertainment also heats up across the region leaving too much to choose from in these picks of the week Rock: Ring of Fire, lets the music of Johnny Cash to take us on a captivating journey of trials and triumphs, love and redemption at The Arts Club Theater Company Granville Island…
The 37th Annual Mission Folk Music Festival Returns July 26-28
The 2024 edition of the Mission Folk Music Festival (MFMF) welcomes artists from around the world July 26-28. Audiences from near and far are invited to Find Their Folk at the beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park overlooking the Fraser River, near the City of Mission. This year’s festival offers a roster of talented artists and…