June is coming to a close already, with Canada Day Celebrations ahead in these picks of the week. Together: July 1st Canada Place celebrates its 39th annual Canada Day celebrations with Canada Together, planned in collaboration with the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations the celebration will feature live music on multiple stages, a Kids’ Zone, a…
Vancouver Civic Theatres Presents the 2025 Summer of Free Activities!
Vancouver Civic Theatres present the 2025 Summer on series of FREE outdoor concerts, dance lessons and outdoor movies. Taking place at 650 Hamilton Street throughout July and August, everyone is welcome to participate in the all-ages activities including the return of Summer Sounds – Open-air Concerts, Dance Dance Dance – Pop-Up Dance Classes and Sunset Cinema –…
Bard on the Beach presents Two Totally Rad Gentlemen of Verona
The Two Gentlemen of Verona joins Much Ado About Nothing on the Bard on the Beach BMO Mainstage, until September 19. Directed by Dean Paul Gibson, Two Gentlemen of Verona takes a nostalgic trip back to the ‘80s, sprinkled with homages to the era’s pop-culture characters and all the pastel suits, leather and lace costumes,…
Much Ado About Nothing Opens the 36th Bard On The Beach Season
Bard on the Beach kicks off its 36th season with Much Ado About Nothing on stage until September 20th, under the tents at Senakw / Vanier Park. Directed by Joanna Wright, a supremely talented cast makes much ado about love and comedy in one of Shakespeare’s scripts, with additional text by Canadian playwright Erin…
The Arts Club’s Waitress Serves The Perfect Recipe
The Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of Waitress is on stage at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until August 3. Jenna (Rachel Drance) is a small-town waitress and pie-maker at Joe’s Pie Diner long dreams of a new life away from the one that’s been forced upon her by the Southern stereotypes. Facing an unexpected pregnancy that complicates…
Picks of the Week – June 18, 2025
Heading into the Summer Solstice a bounty of entertaining picks take advantage of the long hours of daylight Art: Wrapping up June 22nd, the Vancouver presentation of The Art of Banksy Without Limits is a brilliantly comprehensive and educational exhibition features 200+ pieces of art celebrating Banksy’s works, on display 1 Alexander Street in Gastown. Jazz: Coastal Jazz celebrates…
Stevenston Salmon Festival Brings Canada Day Cheer To The Whole Village
The 78th annual Steveston Salmon Festival, one of the country’s largest Canada Day celebrations, returns to Steveston Village on July 1st. The day-long party fills Steveston Village with a community parade, live music, performances by local youth and professional bands, a variety of delicious food, and much more. This year’s festival will feature a family-friendly…