Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) reaches across the Pacific for a cultural exchange with Japan for its summer exhibition. Ongoing / Pacific Crossings is on show from July 25–October 4, 2026, curated by independent curator Makiko Hara and Nozomu Ogawa, Director of Tokyo’s Art Center Ongoing (Ongoing), the exhibition is the culmination of a seven-year cultural exchange between the RAG, Ongoing…
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Picks of the Week – July 1, 2026
Happy Canada Day! Whether you’re celebrating the day with a local celebration or watching FIFA World Cup knock out matches, there’s plenty more to do throughout the week Canada: From Canada Together at Canada Place to Canada StreetFest in Burnaby or Steveston Salmon Festival, there are plenty of nearby activities and events to Celebrate Canada…
The Polygon presents the acclaimed photographer, Greg Girard
One of Canada’s most influential photographers, Greg Girard, is featured in the first-ever survey of his work, on view at The Polygon Gallery from July 10–Oct. 25. Tracing Girard’s evolution from a budding photographer to an internationally renowned artist, the exhibition presents more than 160 photographs shot between 1972 and 2026, including never-before-seen outtakes…
Olivier Salvas Celebrates the Essence of THE 90s, New Exhibition at Bean Hastings Gallery
The 90s, Olivier Salvas’ latest exhibition, hanging at Bean Hastings Gallery, is not just about a decade, it is an exhibition about a feeling – a feeling those of us of a certain age well remember. The cultural spirit of the 1990s inspires the exhibition as it explores a time remembered for its boldness, optimism,…
Vancouver Summer Street Festivals Highlight the City’s Vibrant Communities.
With a big headline grabbing street party going on now – The Granville Street Pedestrian Zone filling Granville Street with entertainment and activities until the closing of FIFA World Cup on July 19 – it’s easy to overlook some of the other long standing summer street festivals that have become staples of the community over…
Celebrate the 79th Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1st
The 79th annual Steveston Salmon Festival, presented by The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society returns July 1, 2026 to Steveston Village. One of the country’s largest and most cherished Canada Day events, the festival honours the local community spirit and storied fishing heritage, with a parade, live music, youth…
Catch FIFA World Cup Fever at Free Fan Sites
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals are now underway. The largest tournament in history sees 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 cities in 3 countries from today, June 11 to July 19, 2026. Here in Vancouver, BC Place hosts seven matches over the next three weeks. If you don’t have a ticket to watch…