Summer is warming up, and so are the activities and entertainment in these picks of the week
Art: Continuing to 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
Dancing: Dancing on the Edge Festival one of the highlights of Vancouver’s contemporary dance season, presents its 37th annual festival at Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodwards June 12 to 21.
Run: Grouse Mountain’s Seek the Peak returns Saturday, June 14th, as participants make their way from Ambleside Park to Grouse Mountain they’ll be helping to raise funds for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRP Foundation).
Lobster: Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Festival returns until the end of June with special three-course prix fixe menu is priced at $89 per person with an optional two-course wine pairing at $36 those who love the flavours of fresh Atlantic lobster.
Reading: Today June 11, Massey Theatre’s Reading Theatre Series brings The Refugee Hotel by Carmen Aguirre. The interactive theatre experience led by the cast and audiences, who are welcomed to show up and join in reading, or just listening to others read the script. A short discussion may take place…or not.
Bachelornation: Fridays & Saturdays until June 28th The Improv Centre presents The Bachelor-ish – one lucky improvisor is looking for love in this hilarious, audience-led send up of The Bachelor
Serving: The Arts Club Summer season gets underway June 12 with the acclaimed musical Waitress in previews at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until August 3
Market: Junction Public Market, returns to Granville Square – 200 Granville Street. For its second year, the unique shipping container marketplace, will feature rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a licensed patio, live entertainment, and special events planned throughout the season, all for with free entry.
Beach: A sure sign of Summer, Bard on the Beach 2025 gets underway with Much Ado About Nothing running June 10 to September 20 alongside Two Gentlemen of Verona running June 13 to September 19 on the BMO Mainstage
Exhibitions: Coquitlam’s Place des Arts has two new exhibitions: Place des Arts’ Community Exhibition showcasing artwork by current and past students, teachers and staff of Place des Arts and Images and Ideas featuring artwork by students of Don Portelance on display to June 26th
Celtic: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the cultural phenomenon Riverdance, the fusion of Irish and international dance and music has entertained millions over the years and returns to Vancouver June 10-15 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Amusement: Now open on weekends, visit Playland, for your favourite thrills and excitement on fan favourite thrill-rides like the THUNDERVOLT, Atmosfear and The Beast
Bhangra: 8th annual 5X Fest June 12-14 celebrates 20 years of Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration comes to a close with a Blockparty June 14 at Surrey Civic Plaza featuring artists Talwiinder, Gminxr + special guests, G. Sidhu, Panjabi Hit Squad, Sahil Cheema, MTOORAY
Value: The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an exhibition of acclaimed contemporary artist Rebecca Belmore. VALUE: Rebecca Belmore at the Museum of Anthropology, on display until October 19, 2025, is an exhibition offering an examination of four important large-scale works from the Anishinaabe artist’s four-decade career, challenging the ongoing condition of colonialism.
Nuxalk: Also continuing at MOA is the world premiere of Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun, on display until January 5, 2026.
Haida: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist running until February 1, 2026.