The largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, Carnaval del Sol returns to Jonathan Rogers Park, for its 18th year. Presented by Latincouver, from July 10 to July 12,the three-day event will once again fill the park with thousands of attendees, 90+ vendors and more than 350 artists, performers and community leaders in a celebration of Latin American culture,…
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New Westminster Theatres Reveal What’s Coming in 2026/27
New Westminster’s Anvil Theatre, Massey Theatre and Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces have pulled back the curtain to announce what is coming to their stages for their 2026/27 seasons. Across the three venues, New Westminster welcomes a host of award-winning acts from around the world and here at home, creative tribute acts and interactive events….
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…
Experience the Power of Music at Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival
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…
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…