Events

We are proud to watch thousands of people that come to Downtown Langley City annually to take part in our beautiful Downtown Langley Mural Walk Mural Walk | Downtown Langley. This is a family-friendly activity and it’s also perfect for date-night or something fun to do with your friends. Our Mural Walk features 25 one-of-a-kind, professional murals all within walking Read more...

The Chemainus Mural Project, started in 1981, is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus Mural Project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society restores, maintains and introduces new murals as the occasion Read more...

Promoting and encouraging diverse and inclusive  public art opportunities to animate the urban landscape and nurture civic dialogue.  Read more...

Download PDF of the Tour The tour begins at City Hall on the corner of Kinchant Street and St. Laurent Avenue. Follow the brochure map to see all the hydrants in the order they are presented.Fire Hydrant Sponsors (in order of the tour ): Ron Rasmussen CA Subway City Furniture Safeway Expressions by Ewe Circle ‘S’ Western Wear Outlaws Willis Harper Spa Rivier Read more...

There are a variety of ways to learn about and explore Richmond’s public art. Discover them online on our Public Art Registry page, or take a look at our public art brochures. The City of Richmond is proud to be home to a wealth of signature public artworks and is dedicated to creating a vibrant city in which to live Read more...

As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...

Creating arts and crafts in all imaginable disciplines is one productive way that North Islanders make use of their long winter nights. As a result, there is a remarkable range of work on display in galleries and home studios throughout the region. Masks, totems, rattles and exquisite carvings of animals and spirit creatures is a centuries-old tradition for the Kwakwaka’wakw Read more...

YEAR ROUND TOUR OF ARTISTS’ STUDIOS Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Powell River. Wherever you see a PURPLE BANNER, the arts are at work. In many cases, but not always, the banner is an invitation to drop in. Please refer to the specific listing to determine whether an appointment is required. Read more...

MAXguide.org is Metro Vancouver’s web-based arts and culture regional calendar, promoting a range of cultural and artistic events in the Metro Vancouver region. Event listings are posted for free by arts and culture organizations, individuals, publicists and select businesses. Find or post great performances and inspiring exhibitions. Use MAXguide to discover and explore new neighbourhoods in the region. MAXguide features a Read more...

THE IMITATION GAME: VISUAL CULTURE IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The Imitation Game surveys the extraordinary uses (and abuses) of artificial intelligence (AI) in the production of modern and contemporary visual culture around the world. The exhibition follows a chronological narrative that first examines the development of artificial intelligence, from the 1950s to the present, through a precise historical Read more...

The Comox Valley Heritage Experience features four self-guided walking tours and two driving tours highlighting the cultural and historical landmarks of the region. Comox Heritage Walk Guides visitors through the rise of this seaside community and its significance as a deep sea port, importance to First Nations people and value to early pioneers. Click here for self guided-brochure or see below. Downtown Courtenay Heritage Walk Explore the beautiful Read more...

Are You and Your Inner Critic looking to expand your discussions?  Looking at your work in an objective manner is hard when you are emotionally invested in it.  Having an objective artist to talk to about your work and your goals is a valuable tool.  Wendy is a sounding board, coach, and teacher. She has suggestions, techniques, and tips to help you meet your Read more...

Sculpture Capital of Canada™ Castlegar Sculpturewalk is a annual rotating exhibition showcasing thirty outdoor sculptures, from national and international artists,  in Castlegar’s downtown core. From May to October the public can vote on their favourite piece via ballot, and the winner of this People’s Choice Award is purchased by the City of Castlegar for the permanent collection. There are additional Read more...

This fun, vibrant and interpretive mural was designed in 2020 to depict a comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of life in the Bulkley Valley. The beauty of this mural is in its multidimensionality. The interpretations described here include facts and stories of the town for your entertainment and information. Please keep in mind that each icon represents something different to everyone, whether you Read more...

Open Monday and Thursday 8 am to 1 pm  at Kal Tire Place Parking Lot 3445  – 43rd Ave 250-351-5188 Discover the diversity and uniqueness of the area at one of the very best Farmers’ Markets in the region. With over 200 local growers and artisans, we offer everything from fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, crafts, art, gourmet foods, wine & spirits, Read more...

Live Music at the Bulkley Valley Brewery – check events here Bulkley Valley Brewery is the first brewery in Smithers since 2013, finally filling a hole in our hearts.  Funny enough, BVB started as a SKI Shop.  In 2010 Dave moved to Smithers and started Dawn 2 Dusk a solar powered gear store focused on human powered sport.  It was Read more...

Join a selection of workshops at the Christina Lake Arts Centre! The Arts on 3 Gallery is located within the Welcome Centre and showcases an abundant selection of local talent through the exhibition and sale of art and craft.  C.L.A.A.S sponsored community events includes a Featured Artist Section in the gallery. The Gallery showcases a wide variety of media including painting, Read more...

Coming spring 2022. Instructors & dates to be determined. Please contact the gallery at info(at)fibreworksgallery.com for registration information. Master Weaver Level One The foundation class for the Artisan designation of the Master Weaver Program. It provides the basis for an ongoing exploration into weave structures, colour & design, and focuses on refining skills with materials and equipment. Master Weaver Level Read more...

Our vendors sell food & artisan products that are 100% made, baked, or grown locally. Join us Saturday mornings at the corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street in Smithers. Do you have a passion for local produced food, plants and artisan products? Come to the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market and purchase directly from the source! Saturday mornings the place Read more...

NEW Touring App Have you ever wanted to hire a tour guide, who takes you around Kootenay Lake in the privacy of your vehicle, and tells you about the land, lake, amenities and more? Well, that dream has come true with the Kootenay Lake Road Trip App and it’s Driving Tours. The App also has a Mural Tour that highlights Read more...

Victoria, BC – Warm and intimate. The new Robert Bateman exhibition will make its world premiere at the Bateman Gallery on June 18. The Robert Bateman: Heart and Home exhibition illuminates the inspirations, connections and soul of an artist steeped in nature. The collection is comprised of extraordinary artwork and pieces, some never-before-seen and meant for an audience of one. It captures the Read more...

The Smithers Art Gallery Presents: Kid’s Workshops Adult Workshops Art for All Bursary Send registration form to: programming@smithersart.org Payment can be made by etransfer to: programming@smithersart.org Or in person with credit, debit or cash at Smithers Art Gallery. We are currently open for administration hours only – Monday – Friday, 11:00 – 4:00. Read more...

We have 8 Artist Studios at Pacific Arts Market and this is a great opportunity to visit them and meet the artists. We are thrilled to now be a part of First Saturday!! We have 8 Artist Studios at Pacific Arts Market and this is a great opportunity to visit them and meet the artists. First Saturday is a public Read more...

The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just Read more...

New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster. New West Craft aims to provide a welcoming environment for crafters, artisans, and makers to share their work with the community. Our markets take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 11 am to 4 pm at River Market in downtown Read more...

In talking about the intent behind the exhibition Laurie writes, “Figurative art can be a form of claiming your space, whatever your space may be. Creating a presence – or even an absence of presence. The viewer is forced to acknowledge the presence of the figure, the person. Historically, artists like Alexandre Cabanel like to paint aesthetically pleasing things, and Read more...

Richmond offers more free, interactive cultural activities over the national Culture Days weekend than any other place in BC. Express your love of culture by participating in one of dozens of activities offered by local artists, designers, crafters, writers and other creative people. Explore Richmond’s heritage sites, learn a new dance move, sing along with a choir, compose a story Read more...

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. In BC, artists, cultural organizations, and municipalities host Read more...

Opening reception – Thursday, September 29, 7:00pm – 8:00pm  …people’s voices are more revelatory than their eyes or the looks on their faces […]: the vocalised sound goes from inside to inside, links two existences without further mediation. Paul Zumthor We are delighted to present four extraordinary artists who explore the complexities of the human condition through fragmented bodies and Read more...

Young artists are invited to show their work in a pop-up gallery at their local Opus during our Annual Opus Kids’ Art Exhibit, with proceeds from the event going support visual art programs in local schools. Kids create their artwork – in any medium – throughout August and September, then return it to Opus Art Supplies and join us in Read more...

The Fall Crawl is Pender Island’s annual studio tour where we get a glimpse into the creative spaces of our island artists and a chance to see their work and processes up close. Maps are provided online and at the Ptarmigan Gallery and Talisman Books for folks to plan their own self-guided tour. Read more...

Free admission Grizzli Winery is bringing the farmers market to West Kelowna! This Fall, grab everything you need for the perfectly delicious and aesthetic Thanksgiving extravaganza from local businesses right here at Grizzli Winery. Shop local and connect with your community. Featuring local vendors, seasonal goods, food trucks, wine tasting and live music. Family and pet friendly! Read more...

Welcome to the ArtSpring Presents 2022-23 season. 28 live music, dance, and theatre events, an international visual art exhibition, live broadcasts from the Met, youth choirs, creative residencies, and community workshops. There’s something for everyone in this season’s exciting lineup. Professional touring artists from Canada and beyond bring a mix of classical, baroque, jazz, blues, folk, and pop music, along with thrilling Read more...

What a great way to spend a weekend on beautiful Gabriola Island—visiting artists in their studios and seeing where the magic happens. If you’ve done the Tour before, you know how challenging it is to get to all the studios that you want to explore. Did you know that Gabriola Island has the sixth highest concentration of professional artists in Read more...

The 18th Annual Sechelt Arts Festival will be centred around creating new and exciting artistic expressions from recycled objects and ideas, or turning traditional norms upside down. Enjoy two weeks of visual arts, heritage, music, dance, and community engagement events. Visit secheltartsfestival.com to learn more. Read more...

Surrey Archives Talk Celebrates Life of Mandrake the Magician A compelling story of curiosity and cultural transformation The legendary career of world-renowned Mandrake the Magician is the focus of Surrey Archives’ next free virtual talk ‘The Real Mandrake the Magician’ on October 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lon Mandrake, also a magician, along with his wife, Linda, will delve Read more...

BACK AGAIN! BRITANNIA MINE MUSEUM’S SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN Head over to the Britannia Mine Museum for family-friendly chills and thrills this Halloween. Festivities at the Museum will run over 6 days, with spooky activities to chill adults and kids alike. This years theme: Treasures of the Deep Search for hidden treasures on a special “Treasures of the Deep” remix of the underground Read more...

The New West Cultural Crawl is a two-day visual art and cultural festival that celebrates and presents New Westminster’s creative character and diversity. A cultural experience that exists throughout the city’s neighbourhoods. Discover our historical heritage and the ‘New’ New West. New Westminster has a fantastic artistic landscape that continues to evolve with every passing year.  Saturday and Sunday the Read more...

October 15 @ 10:00 am – October 17 @ 4:00 pm In this 3-day (Sat-Mon) intermediate to advanced watercolour course, artist Harold Allanson will guide the group through the market area, pointing out possible interesting photo opportunities. Time and effort collecting is an important part of developing a library inventory of photo reference material for future paintings. Harold will offer hints Read more...

North Van Arts is proud to  present  the 2022 North Shore Art Crawl on October 15 & 16, 2022. Whether you are looking for West Coast landscapes, florals, textiles, photography, glasswork, portraits, pottery, nature scenes, abstract, jewellery, gift ideas or more, this art crawl has it. Read more...

October 21-23, 2022 the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl will be presenting 150+ venues featuring over 250 artists from Langdale to Earls Cove. Over the 3 days, the Coast transforms into one large interactive art show. Join friends and take a free self-directed scenic coastal tour; meet the artists and discover where they live, work and play. Art Walks Many artists will be offering Read more...

On Saturday, October 23rd the Sea to Sky Gondola is seeing the Halloween event return and the tradition continue! They will be welcoming costume-clad trick-or-treaters of all ages for seasonal surprises around the Alpine Alley trail of the Sea to Sky Gondola. Dress the part and give them your best Halloween scare! For costume inspiration from previous years click here. On from 12PM-3PM. Cost Read more...

2022 COQUITLAM CULTURAL SUMMIT: Embracing Inclusivity & Resilience — A Path Forward Friday, November 4 & Saturday, November 5, 2022 Embracing Inclusivity & Resilience — A Path Forward JOIN US! Are you passionate about arts, culture and heritage? Willing to share your professional experience, insights and knowledge with colleagues and peers? The City of Coquitlam is now accepting speaker proposals Read more...

21st Annual Chutzpah! Festival – November 4 to 24 Vancouver, B.C. – The Chutzpah! Festival returns with an exciting lineup of performances, all available online, with special opportunities to attend intimate shows live streamed from the stage of the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre. 2021 marks the celebration of Chutzpah’s 21st milestone year of presenting Vancouver audiences with new and Read more...

Gallery 7 Theatre presents C.S. Lewis’ THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW adapted by Michael O’Brien and Tim Carroll November 11 – 19, 2022 Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford C.S. Lewis’ magical tale brought to life in a visually stunning new stage adaptation that will leave audiences inspired and breathless with delight. Tickets and Info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940. Read more...

The Dance Centre presents Corporeal Imago: Throe Thursday-Saturday November 17-19, 2022 | 8pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver Tickets $34/$25 Brought together while performing with Cirque du Soleil, choreographers Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes formed Corporeal Imago (Ci) to explore the intersection of aerial acrobatics, contemporary dance, and visual theatre. Throe explores our interdependence in an inhospitable world where our existence Read more...

Where: Formerly the Old Sear’s Building at Nanaimo North Town Centre 4750 Rutherford Rd Who: Hosted by Vancouver Island Market Why: Connecting Buyers and Sellers together is our jam and growing a creative and kind garden is our mission. Join us from December 1st to 4th at Nanaimo North Town Centre for our annual Holiday Market featuring Nanaimo’s best bites, Read more...

Artsolutely is an annual artisans show known for being a shopping extravaganza with quality hand-made gifts that can’t be found anywhere else! With works from 35 local artisans, it’s a one-stop-shop offering something for everyone: pottery, paintings, glass art, jewellery, metal and wood work, fabric arts, natural products, and so much more! Artsolutely invites visitors into a warm and relaxed Read more...

Free admission Grizzli Winery is excited to once again offer the community a Christmas market in West Kelowna! Join us for a festive weekend of indoor and outdoor holiday shopping, photos with Santa, mulled wine-by-the-glass, wine tastings, raffle draws, live music and performances. Food Trucks will be serving up some street food. Family and pet friendly! Featuring a wide selection Read more...

The Dance Centre presents Arash Khakpour and Emmalena Fredriksson: You Touch Me Thursday-Saturday December 8-10, 2022 | 8pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver Tickets $34/$25 You Touch Me weaves an intricate web of duets within an ensemble of people who grew up far from here – and far from each other. Using dance and text, their encounters investigate notions of Read more...

Throughout winter break, head down to the Fraser River Discovery Centre for festive, family-friendly fun that encourages us to consider how we might protect riverside ecosystems and craft seasonal gifts to spread some cheer! Step out of the cold and into the warmth of discovery and fun this holiday season! Read more...

Gallery 7 Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Adapted by Ken Ludwig January 27 – Feb 4, 2023 Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford Agatha Christie’s compelling murder mystery rolls on to the stage in this spectacular new theatre adaptation that will keep you guessing all performance long. Tickets and Info: www.gallery7theatre.com or call 604-504-5940 Read more...

The City of Richmond’s annual Family Day festival of creativity for kids features interactive workshops and activities led by professional artists. Pre-register for one of dozens of Creativity Classes or drop in to take in staged performances and hands-on Imagination Stations taking place on Monday, February 18, 2019. Read more...

The Maple Sugar Festival is going “Live Stream” on March 26, 27 and 28th, 2021. Please join us from the comfort of your own home. Le Festival du Sucre d’Érable sera “diffusé en direct” le 26, 27 et 28 mars 2021. Rejoignez-nous à partir du confort de votre foyer. Experience the French Canadian cultural traditions through musical performances, children’s entertainment, Read more...

The Dance Centre presents Hillel Kogan: We Love Arabs Thursday-Saturday April 13-15, 2023 | 8pm  Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver Tickets $34/$25 April 14 performance in French | Presented with Théâtre La Seizième We Love Arabs dives into the toughest of questions – how can we co-exist within conflict? Somewhere in Tel Aviv, a Jewish choreographer enlists an Arab dancer Read more...

After 2 consecutive years of covid cancellations the annual Mother’s Day weekend Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour is back, bigger, bolder and better than ever! –       Saturday May 6 & Sunday May 7, 2023 from 10am to 4pm –       Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows, B.C. –       Free event, everyone welcome, no appointment required –       42 Artists in 27 studios open their Read more...

Come to the Sunny Okanagan! Yes – we have a lot of Vineyards. Yes – we have pristine beaches. But more than that, we have a unique ecosystem which deserves your attention. The Meadowlark Nature Festival celebrates the natural wonders of the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. With a wide variety of hikes and bikes and walks and talks, we Read more...

The annual Doors Open Richmond returns this spring as a free, in-person and online event from June 1 to 4, 2023. Doors Open celebrates cultural diversity and raises civic awareness by offering a look inside places of worship, cultural and civic centres, local businesses, museums and heritage sites. Featuring approximately 35 sites, Most in-person programs require advance registration, with a Read more...

Creative Chaos is hailed as one of the major tourist events in Vernon B.C. attracting some 20,000 men, women, and children and the largest craft sale of its kind in western Canada. It showcases approximately 200 artisans and crafters from throughout B.C., the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Provinces. As well there are Specialty Food products, a Creative Activities section, Read more...

The Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped The District of Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. Artists from all over the world compete in this unique competition. The District of Chetwynd keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. Spectators can watch the artists create their works of art over the four days Read more...

The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the 20+ murals in Downtown Squamish which includes new and existing murals. Last year eleven new mural installations were painted during the Squamish Mural Festival in June 2022. The best way to explore the murals in Downtown Squamish is by simply taking a stroll with this self-guided tour. Experience the diverse Read more...

The Festival embraces all genres of music, hosting an eclectic mix of musicians performing on one of four stages. We are fortunate to have world-class artists headline the festival every year. In addition to our headliners, Midsummer showcases dozens of talented local and regional performers, discovering fresh new music in the valley. The festival also includes a variety of interactive Read more...

June 25–July 1, 2022 The 75th anniversary Steveston Salmon Festival takes place in-person from June 25–July 1, 2022. The week-long festivities will kick off with a special video pop-up booth at the free, family-friendly Pacific Rim Kite Festival on June 25–26. Kite fliers and passersby will be invited to share their personal memories and treasured moments in Steveston, which will Read more...

Our event is a family oriented, FREE TO ATTEND festival presented on outdoor stages. Tips to Buskers hats welcomed and appreciated! Entertainers include acrobats, magicians, jugglers, hula hoops, musicians and more! You’ll be amazed by the outstanding depth of talent we present across downtown! Our shows activate daily at 1 pm and run through to 9 pm. Amazing performances and Read more...

The Squamish Constellation Festival is a mind-blowing, heart-opening experience of music, art and community. We are also zero-waste! True story: In 2019 we had a 94% waste diversion rate. Nestled at the top of Howe Sound against the stunning backdrop of The Squamish Chief and swathes of evergreens, you’ll find Hendrickson Field, the idyllic location for Squamish’s preeminent cultural celebration. Read more...

Set among the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox on the east coast of Vancouver Island the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Wander through the grounds surrounded by beautiful gardens, rustic out-buildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Mountain Range. Admission is charged at the Filberg Festival,  is Read more...

Oppenheimer Park and surrounding areas. Powell Street Festival is one of the largest and the longest-running community arts festivals in Canada, located in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, Paueru Gai – today known as the Downtown Eastside. The Powell Street Festival Society also offers year-round programs, and collaborates with local organizations, artists, and communities. The Powell Street Festival is the Read more...

This intimate and laid-back world-class music festival has been hosting big names and newly discovered gems of the music business since 1992. This year, the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival will once again make use of the astounding acoustics of Kaslo Bay Park to showcase an array of blues, jazz, latin, folk, world music and much more.  Our unique floating stage Read more...

Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, and interpretive displays, or chat with local historians during this day-long cultural celebration! Art Walks The following communities are participating: Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Rossland, Trail, Ymir, Castlegar, Robson, Read more...

We’re humbled and grateful to acknowledge that we live & create on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples and that of the Qualicum First Nation.” Come and join us for our first inaugural tour where you can meet Arrowsmith fine art artists. Beautiful, inspiring, and creative art is being made by emerging and established fine artists in the Read more...

The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is honoured and grateful to carry out its work in the shíshálh swiya, the unceded and traditional homelands of the shíshálh People. We strive to be respectful allies through both word and action. The SCFWA was founded in 1983 by Betty Keller and members of the SunCoast Writers Forge. Celebrating its 40th year in Read more...

With over 400 national and international muralists applying to take part in this year’s festival – 2022 promises to be yet another stellar event, with acclaimed artists such as Ric Gendron, the acclaimed Sinixt artist, who will be painting a new mural on Hall Street. A member of the Arrow Lakes Band (Sinixt) of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Northeastern Washington, where he lives and works – Gendron creates expressive paintings that Read more...

Summerland’s Ryga Arts Festival is a multi-day arts festival featuring live music, play readings and artistic workshops, symposiums, and more, all with a connection to – or inspired by – internationally-performed Canadian playwright, novelist, poet, and Summerland resident George Ryga. The Ryga household was always full of music, discussions, poetry and theatre, and the love of language, learning, and expression Read more...

Check out amazing playlist for the upcoming festival here. After two long years, we are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds next summer to celebrate the magic of music together and the return of an in-person festival for the 30th annual Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES is more than just a leading BC music Read more...

Our Tiny Lights Team, has been quietly working behind the scenes, doing the deep work of reflection while continuing to support equity and systems change in the BC arts landscape. While the festival was on hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions we were able to develop new intimate ways to be connected, close, and creative with our Ignites and Insight series. We Read more...