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…
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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…
Gateway Theatre Brings ‘Pride Together’ in Richmond with True Voices
Gateway Theatre is celebrating Pride in Richmond with a free evening event on Thursday, August 1st.TRUE VOICES: Pride Storytelling & Tea honors the unique and personal experiences of the local 2SLGBTQI+ community members and their allies. Part of Richmond’s “Pride Together” events, True Voices is more than just a performance; it’s a heartfelt celebration of…
Vancouver Pride Welcomes Canada Pride
Vancouver Pride is hosting Canada Pride 2024 with a line up of events taking place around the city until August 4th. Parties, performances, dances, festivals and the centrepiece Pride Parade are joined by a Queer Rights Summit taking place August 1-3. Find some of the week’s activities around town at the following hot spots; Bubly…
The Dance Centre Announces 2024-2025 Season
Announcing its 2024-2024 season, The Dance Centre is planning a program of exciting performances, accessible community programs, residencies, and projects, featuring a diverse roster of artists working in a wide variety of dance genres. Highlights include the 14th edition of Dance In Vancouver, two new Associate Artist positions, two performance series, and national choreographic exchanges….
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…
Picks of the Week – July 24, 2024
Hard to believe we’re already at the last week of July, but the entertainment and activities in these picks are certainly not last. Fireworks: The 2024 Honda Celebration of Light continues tonight with Team Malaysia and Saturday with the United Kingdom’s pyrotechnic teams lighting up the skies over English Bay. Get in place earlier to witness the…