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…
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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…
Oakridge Park Makes Its Long-Awaited Debut This Week
The moment Vancouver has been waiting years for it finally upon us, this week, Oakridge Park opens its doors! After a 5.5-year closure for redevelopment, the public will finally get a taste of what’s in store at the first phase of the former Oakridge Centre. Thursday May 28 at 11am the renamed Oakridge Park will…
Web Summit 2026 Wraps With Big Numbers
As Web Summit Vancouver begins its final day, this year’s success has built of the strong foundations of year one. Web Summit 2026 has welcomed 20,235 attendees, 1,197 startups, and 768 investors from over 100 countries to the Vancouver Convention Centre. The North American edition of Web Summit’s global tech series saw a 13% increase over last year’s investor…
Michelle Leone Huisman turns waste into art with new exhibition – Vapes & Butts
This week, Gallery 881 welcomes a new exhibition, Vapes & Butts, from acclaimed Vancouver-based photographer Michelle Leone Huisman. On display May 6 to June 6, Vapes & Butts, is a compelling new body of work that transforms the discarded remnants of contemporary life into images of haunting beauty and permanence. Made up of 22 richly layered, lysergic…
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…
The Blarney Stone celebrates its 54th St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Sláinte! Welcoming the heart of the Irish in the heart of historic Gastown since 1972, The Blarney Stone, Vancouver’s longest-standing Irish pub celebrate its 54th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival throughout the day! Throwing open the doors at 9am an Irish Brunch Party, kicks off a full day of entertainment and festivities. Guests can don…