The Early Music Vancouver (EMV) Summer Festival demonstrates the “Power of Music” as it brings centuries of music history to the stage. Curated by EMV Artistic and Executive Director Suzie LeBlanc and Pacific Baroque Orchestra (PBO) Director Alexander Weimann, the festival runs from July 31 to August 7 at venues around the city. “Together,” says LeBlanc, “we are thrilled…
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Discover the vibrant Eastside Arts District at the 6th Eastside Arts Festival
Eastside Arts Society’s 6th annual Eastside Arts Festival returns with an expansive line-up of event for its summer celebration of Eastside artists. Taking place July 17–26, the festival spans neighbourhood, parks, studios, and breweries across the Eastside Arts District, including an all-day outdoor music event at MacLean Park. The district-wide celebration of the artists, cultural spaces,…
Picks of the Week – June 24, 2026
June comes to a close with the FIFA World Cup excitement continuing to build, while more summer spectacles fill the picks History: Today’s Canada v Switzerland at noon at BC Place, has the potential to trigger a party the city hasn’t seen in years. If Canada pulls off a win to advance to the next…
Bard On The Beach Kicks Off Its 37th Season With Merry Wives of Windsor
A sure sign that summer is upon us, Bard On The Beach Shakespeare Festival has opened for another season – kicking things off with a slapstick, laugh-out-loud, Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by Rebecca Northan and adapted with Bruce Horak, like many things this summer, the comedy takes on a soccer-centric edge. Set in the…
Picks of the Week – June 17, 2026
After a boisterous start, week two of the FIFA World Cup festivities are on deck with Canada’s first local match sure to boost the excitement even more, but not overwhelming the plethora of picks this week Pitch: The World Cup excitement reaches a fever pitch when Group B Teams: Canada & Qatar prepare to blow the roof…
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…