Vancouver
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July 20, 2023
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August 7, 2024
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Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project, curated by Propellor Studio, in collaboration with Museum of Vancouver, celebrates the creativity and craft of Vancouver’s design community, while engaging with questions central to the role of design in advancing sustainability as well as social and environmental justice. A diverse group of 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers were selected to Read more...
Burnaby
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November 8, 2023
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September 30, 2024
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Free to the public until September 2024 Meet 6 Japanese Canadian women leaders who upheld the community for over a century: Michiko Midge Ayukawa, Sono Nakazawa, Tomiko Nishimura, Kinori Oka, Maryka Omatsu, and Miyoshi Mickey Tanaka. The stories of these scientists, academics, activists, poets, and businesswomen are told through their art materials, photographs, books, and awards, now on display for Read more...
Vancouver
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November 24, 2023
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May 31, 2024
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WATCH VIDEO HERE In this episode of Living A Creative Life, we’re taking time to recognize artist Gordon A. Smith – Renowned Canadian artist Gordon A. Smith, co-founder of Artists for Kids, epitomized the idea that art is a gift. Painting until the age of 100, his lifelong dedication to creativity was a journey he generously shared throughout his career, leaving Read more...
Vancouver
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January 6, 2024
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June 29, 2024
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VISIT THE GALLERY FOR FREE ON THE FIRST FRIDAY EVENING OF EVERY MONTH! Through the generous support of BMO, we will be offering free admission for all visitors to the Gallery from 4 PM to 8 PM on the first Friday of every month. At the start of each month, come down to the Gallery for an inspiring evening of Read more...
Vancouver
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January 8, 2024
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December 1, 2024
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First Saturday Open Art Studios is a free, monthly event that began in 2010 and can be found in various locations across the Lower Mainland. Every first Saturday noon to five pm, over 85 individual artists and art collectives open their workshops for you to enjoy! Be inspired by original art or buy your new, favorite piece directly from a local artist. Read more...
Bowen Island
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January 17, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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NEW ART CLASSES ADDED MONTHLY Currently, Marie Neys is teaching In Person Classes Only. Marie will Schedule 1 Zoom Class per month based on interest of the Students… If you are interested in Zoom Classes please contact her at Marie@MarieNeys.com NOTE: You are welcome to bring your own supplies or use mine (fee will depend on what is needed) Regular Read more...
Vancouver
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January 20, 2024
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January 19, 2025
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap from January 20, 2024 – January 19, 2025. The exhibition is an exploration of the life and legacy of Clutesi, whose actions have left an indelible mark on the preservation and celebration of the Read more...
Maple Ridge
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January 25, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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Currently, Canadian art institutions collect major artists’ work who have reached significant status through exhibitions and representation in major public institutions in Canada and abroad. The number of these artists is small in relation to the number of fine artists who have significant bodies of work, but who are not currently being collected. When artists die, only the work of Read more...
North Vancouver
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January 27, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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January 27 – May 5, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, January 26, 2024, 6:00-8:00PM Curated by Lisa Baldissera and David MacWilliam West Coast artists Joan Balzar and Michael Morris were foundational in the history of conceptual art, abstraction and Op art in the region. To be within their orbit was to be part of a movement which shaped and internationalized visual Read more...
West Kelowna
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January 30, 2024
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May 24, 2024
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Jan 30th – May 24th 2024 Join Grizzli Winery for our spring exhibition, a ‘Symphony of Colors.’ Showcasing West Kelowna’s very own, the West Kelowna Artists. This exhibition is a composition of coloured-inspired artworks. Everything from nature, animals, seasons and blooms, picturesque locations, majestic landscapes and one-of-a-kind bright abstracts. The West Kelowna Artists (WKA) is a group of talented women Read more...
New Westminster
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February 18, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.—-WB Yeats The creative depiction of animals goes back millennia, describing a shared and often fraught relationship with technology. Animals have become potent symbols through which we can appreciate changing socio-political conditions and interpret philosophies of power, freedom, rational thought, belief and morality. Extensive research into Read more...
Vancouver
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March 1, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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Our Workshops & Classes listings are a great way to find creative courses offered throughout British Columbia. opusartsupplies.com/resources/events Resources for the Creative Individual Art Materials, Digital Printing, and Picture Frames Videos, Demonstrations, Workshops, and Community Events Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff Locations across BC plus a National Mail Order Service Opus Art Supplies are available at these BC Locations: Read more...
Penticton
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March 1, 2024
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June 3, 2026
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The Penticton Museum now has an interactive learning space where kids, parents, and caregivers can explore together how science and history connect. Explore the how and why of human and natural histories by: Read more...
Coquitlam
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March 1, 2024
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July 31, 2024
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Welcome back to Evergreen Cultural Centre! We’ve been hard at work building new arts programs for teachers and educators. These new and exciting programs will have your students sculpting, weaving, acting, singing, dancing and more with our experienced art educators. Download our Winter-Spring 2024 Education Brochure! New year, new experiences! Join our knowledgable educators for an in-person arts workshop and enjoy Read more...
Penticton
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March 6, 2024
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June 4, 2025
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On permanent display at the Museum is the exhibit “Penticton: The Shaping of Place” which invites you to step back in time and explore the forces that shaped Penticton through its history. As you walk through the exhibit you will journey through a series of landscapes that stand as milestones in the development of the area. Read more...
Port Moody
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March 9, 2024
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December 25, 2024
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As a community-arts centre, PoMoArts builds community through art with partners in Port Moody. Through these art experiences we explore social issues in our community, advocate for equity, inclusion, diversity, and access, and provide artistic platforms for expression and dialogue. We also support and promote art experiences put on by other groups in our city. Please see our upcoming events and community art experiences here: https://pomoarts.ca/events Read more...
Vernon
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March 14, 2024
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May 15, 2024
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The Vernon Public Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the visit of renowned international artist, Ulrich J. Wolff, for the opening reception of his highly anticipated exhibition titled There Must Be Life. The exhibition will be on display at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from March 14th to May 15th, 2024. Ulrich J. Wolff, winner of the 2021 Okanagan Print Triennial Read more...
Port Moody
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March 14, 2024
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December 25, 2024
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PoMoArts is home to a contemporary art gallery that showcases the work of primarily local emerging artists as well as some regional areas of BC. Check for our current, upcoming, and past exhibitions here: https://pomoarts.ca/gallery Admission is free to all. Come enjoy art with us! Read more...
North Vancouver
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March 23, 2024
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May 11, 2024
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Start with Art is a unique exhibition that focuses on encouraging young people to appreciate, collect, and curate their own art collection – with a special price list just for kids 16 and younger! For this 19th annual exhibition we’ve assembled a fantastic group of established artists who work in a variety of media and artwork in the gallery is Read more...
Nelson
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March 23, 2024
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June 22, 2024
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March 23 to June 22, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, March 22 @ 7pm As an activist, visual artist, and radio personality for nearly 75 years, Judy Wapp has lived an incredible life, laying the groundwork for her intense interest in communication via mass media – the subject of her collage work for nearly 33 years. A thoughtful look at Judy’s art Read more...
Vancouver
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March 28, 2024
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October 31, 2024
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True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from around the world and the artists who are reconnecting with traditional skin marking practices. The revival of ancestral tattoo designs and motifs, the re-envisioning of meaning and protocols, and the re-fashioning of ancestral application methods is part of Indigenous peoples’ efforts to reclaim their lands, Read more...
Delta
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April 5, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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“Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil” – Bishop Reginald Heber Experience the vibrant colours, delicate blooms, and rejuvenating spirit of the season as captured by the talented artists of the South Delta Artist’s Guild. Immerse yourself in the essence of renewal and growth! Read more...
West Vancouver
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April 11, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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April 11–May 5 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 11, 6–8 p.m. Meet the Artists: Sunday, April 14, 2–3 p.m. and Thursday, May 2, 6–8 p.m. Mandarin tour: Sunday, April 21, 1 p.m. Farsi Tour: Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m. Transformation & Adaptation features the clay and paint creations of Carol Demers and ceramic installations and drawings by Anthea Cameron. This exhibition presents Read more...
Summerland
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April 16, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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This is a program specifically dedicated to providing fine arts opportunities for adults with diverse abilities. The cost is $5 and all supplies are provided. Awesome Arts workshops are the first and third Thursday of the month. Read more...
Vancouver
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April 26, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre The blood of passion surges and spills in one of the most beloved and widely performed works in operatic history. Animated by an all-star cast and audacious stagecraft, the conflicting worlds and failed romance of the sensual, rebellious Carmen and the possessive military man Don José absolutely burst off the stage. From the stirring Read more...
Whistler
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April 30, 2024
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June 30, 2024
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Feature Exhibition Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ / skel7áw̓lh opens Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, B.C. April 26, 2024, Skwxwú7mesh / Líl̓wat7úl (Whistler, BC) – The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler invites guests to experience its latest exhibition: Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ / skel7áw̓lh (The person who protects Read more...
Vernon
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May 1, 2024
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May 28, 2024
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Join us for our 4th annual Mugs of May Art Show and Sale. This hugely popular event features hundreds of handmade mugs from Okanagan artisans, along with fine art pieces that celebrate the humble mug. From the functional to the fantastical, you can works made of clay, metal, wood, glass, paper, and even fibre. New mugs are brought in throughout the Read more...
Christina Lake
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May 1, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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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...
Port Moody
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May 2, 2024
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Thursday, May 2 · 6:30 – 9pm Embark on a sensory journey as we kick off the night with a curated wine tasting led by Sommelier Ashley West from Fortitude Wine Bar and Sommelier at Home. Sip and savor as she unveils the stories behind each wine, expertly chosen to complement the current exhibitions. From effervescent bubbles to rich reds, Read more...
Vancouver
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May 3, 2024
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May 11, 2024
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This exhibition, entitled “Hi, I’m Complicated,” embarks on a journey into the wild and zany psychological experiences that define the essence of individuality. After anchoring her work in moments of realism through painting, sculpture, and photography, Dyck relinquishes the need for literal representation to delve into the realm of the unseen yet profoundly felt truths of her existence. It’s in Read more...
Port Hardy
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May 4, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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We are thrilled to extend our warmest invitation to you for the annual “Wild Songs by the Sea Festival” presented by Wild Heart Music in Port McNeill, BC. This festival is not just about promoting artists and events, but about fostering a community of expressive arts on the North Island and bringing people together. We believe in the power of Read more...
Port Moody
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May 16, 2024
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July 8, 2024
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Even if I wasn’t here the crow will land on the thin branch of the Douglas fir. My grandmother’s bench is to be found behind Rocky Point ice cream, near the tree, by the public pool. It is here that we licked our ice cream, her double scoop bigger than the hand that held it. It is here that she Read more...
Penticton
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May 16, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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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...
Castlegar
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May 18, 2024
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November 5, 2024
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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...
Courtenay
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May 18, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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21st Annual Art and Bloom Festival May 20, 21 & 22, 2023 Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm Mon. 10am-4pm Entrance Fee: $10.00 About the garden: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens are an act of love, developed by one man in an effort to fulfill a dream to share with all. Woodland Gardens, Courtenay, BC has one of the largest rhododendron collections Read more...
Langley Township
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May 20, 2024
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Fort Langley May Day Parade The BC Farm Museum is a very large participant in one of the largest parades in BC. Fort Langley’s May Day celebrations include a large morning parade, afternoon community fair in the park and Victoria Day activities at the historic fort. Read more...
Vancouver
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May 23, 2024
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June 3, 2024
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The nostalgic feelings of childhood are never far from Felicia Fraser’s mind, or her art. Her latest exhibition, ‘Make. Believe,’ is an immersive experience that transports you to a time when you had the freedom and the inspiration to play and be joyful. Her highly realistic paintings of toys and childhood objects highlight both the intricate beauty of the ordinary Read more...
Vancouver
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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VANCOUVER, B.C. – Celebrating 31 years! The West of Main Art Walk is back with over 60 participating artists in Vancouver’s longest running open studio tour & sale. May 25 & 26, 2024 | 11am – 5pm The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 27-28th! Private art studios and pop-up artist venues will be open across Read more...
Bowen Island
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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Discover the Arts of Bowen Island. Join us for a FREE Self Guided Tour of 21 Art Studios and Hubs. Over 130 artists will be sharing their love of art with you. Sculpture, Photography, Painting, Ceramics, Jewellery, Textiles, Literary Works, and more. Each day will also offer a variety of Musical Performances and Literary Readings. This is a unique opportunity Read more...
Bowen Island
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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Here’s Bowen Arts Tour will run on the 4th Weekend every May, Starting May 25/26, 2024. We are proud to connect the community, visitors and artists in a fun, interactive environment. With up to 21 Art Studios and Art Hubs showcasing the works of over 130 Artists including Visual, Literary and Performing Arts. Enjoy your Coffee and watch an Artist Read more...
Bowen Island
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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Join the artist Marie Neys in the upcoming Here’s Bowen Arts Tour on May 25+26, 11AM-4PM Read more...
Hope
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May 25, 2024
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September 7, 2024
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Held in Memorial Park every Saturday from May 25 – September 7. Hope Mountain Market in beautiful downtown Hope BC. Come visit Hope’s outdoor public market for unique, healthy foods and other one-of-a-kinds! Read more...
Terrace
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May 27, 2024
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July 7, 2024
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The Skeena Salmon Arts Festival has left a lasting mark on the community of Terrace, B.C. Learn about the Society and view our galleries, artist bios and upcoming exhibits here Skeena Salmon Arts Festival matches owners who wish to beautify their buildings with artists who can create the vision they seek. Public Art: Terrace is home to an incredible array Read more...
Nelson
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June 1, 2024
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September 30, 2024
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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...
New Westminster
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June 1, 2024
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June 30, 2024
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Curated by Arts New West’s Indigenous Curator James Groening, Expressions of Reclamation features artistic presentations from Indigenous artists – including artist talks, performance art, seminars, live drawing/painting, collaborative activities, workshops, performances and more. The community of New Westminster the opportunity to learn from Indigenous artists and witness how artists use their creativity and artistic expression to reclaim their identity and Read more...
Quesnel
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June 6, 2024
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June 28, 2024
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exhibit by Late photographer Stan Boyd OPENING RECEPTION – JUNE 6 2024 7-9 pm This exhibit will feature black and white portrait photographs of local community members, taken by Stan Boyd. These photos along with some written content will tell stories of the spirit of our community through the lens of a cherished member of the Nazko First Nation. Read more...
Delta
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June 6, 2024
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June 23, 2024
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Juried Show (open call) at the South Delta Artists Guild Awards reception Thursday, June 6, 2024 Read more...
West Vancouver
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June 6, 2024
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June 30, 2024
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Marlene Lowden and Asta Kovanen Read more...
Vernon
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June 7, 2024
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June 9, 2024
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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...
Duncan
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June 14, 2024
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June 16, 2024
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B.C.’s largest bluegrass and old-time music festival held every Father’s Day weekend in June at Laketown Ranch Music Park, Lake Cowichan BC. Grammy and Juno-calibre artists, jam sessions, workshops, and a Saturday night outdoor square dance. 17 and under free with an adult, free day parking, with both weekend and day tickets available. Read more...
Powell River
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June 17, 2024
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June 29, 2024
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PRISMA draws over 5,000 concertgoers from BC and beyond to daily musical events, symphony and chamber music concerts, master classes and student recitals. The PRISMA Festival Orchestra, the highlight of the festival, performs four full symphony concerts. PRISMA’s 2024 orchestra program is still to be confirmed. For details, festival passes and individual tickets, please visit the PRISMA website. Read more...
Hope
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June 22, 2024
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June 23, 2024
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It’s official!!! The dates for the Hope Art Crawl 2024 SATURDAY JUNE 22 – 23, 2024 Stay tuned for information early in the new year so you can start planning to participate or plan to attend. We look forward to showcasing more local artists and inviting more people to our lovely community to experience all the creativity it has to Read more...
Vancouver
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June 24, 2024
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June 30, 2024
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Founded in 1985 and incorporated in 1986, Coastal Jazz is a community-based, not-for-profit, charitable arts organization that has worked diligently to establish Vancouver as a centre for creating and exchanging sounds and ideas between local, national, and international music communities. Our mission is not only to increase the appreciation of music but to strengthen the arts community by developing special projects, artistic exchanges, partnerships, educational initiatives, Read more...
Duncan
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June 29, 2024
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July 1, 2024
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Have plans for the Canada Day long weekend? What’s better than celebrating in Youbou with some incredible musicians in a serene setting. The event is a three day, all-ages music festival set on the expansive Laketown Ranch in Lake Cowichan. Festival-goers can camp on-site and bring their own food and alcohol, with showers, beverage gardens, and ample water stations. Read more...
Langley Township
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July 1, 2024
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Canada Day Celebration Take time for a walk through BC’s largest display of pioneer artifacts. A scavenger hunt where you will learn some interesting tidbits around the museum is always fun,The BC Farm Museum offers a petting zoo, balloon and face painting stations, as well as other family-friendly activities to enjoy. Read more...
Richmond
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July 1, 2024
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July 1, 2024 The day-long program will feature live music, exhibitions, demonstrations, and a variety of hands-on activities. Community is at the core of festival programming, which highlights the themes of family, fitness, and fun. Read more...
Langley
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July 4, 2024
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July 14, 2024
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July 4-14 at Township 7 Winery and July 18-28 at Douglas Park in Langley. Tickets will be available for this show on May 1st. Read more...
Vancouver
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July 4, 2024
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August 24, 2024
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Theatre Under the Stars presents CATS and School of Rock: July 5–Aug 24, 2024 Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its explosive 2024 season, featuring CATS and School of Rock, on stage July 5-August 24, 2024, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl. From one of the longest-running musicals of all time to a feel-good tribute to rock ‘n roll, TUTS invites audiences to dream big, Read more...
Hope
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July 5, 2024
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August 30, 2024
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Free concerts taking place in Memorial Park, Hope, BC every Friday in a Jul & Aug at 6:30-8:15pm Read more...
Crawford Bay
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July 5, 2024
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July 7, 2024
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One day right before the new millennium, some of our culturally creative citizenries were hanging out at Starbelly Beach, twiddling their toes in the water and basking in the sun, wondering what they could do to liven things up around here and celebrate how wonderful it all was. It must have been an idea whose time had come because one Read more...
Duncan
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July 5, 2024
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July 7, 2024
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Visions Artists once again will open their studios for three days so that you can see first hand the exceptional work they do and choose work that was inspired by these unique settings in the Cowichan Valley. You’ll see oceanfronts, gardens, woodlands and farm settings thatsurround the artist’s studios in Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Maple Bay and Crofton. Read more...
Harrison Hot Springs
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July 12, 2024
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July 21, 2024
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The 45th Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts is coming July 12th-21st, 2024 An Artist for Every Audience. Here’s a taste of who’s coming to Town! Click here for the Festival full artist lineup for the free Beach Stage and ticketed Hall Performances! Read more...
Squamish
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July 26, 2024
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July 28, 2024
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The fourth annual Squamish Mural Walk Festival will take place from July 26 to July 28, 2024 in Downtown Squamish. Don’t miss out on another captivating weekend of Art, Culture, Community, and Entertainment! The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the murals in Downtown Squamish. At the 2024 Squamish Mural Walk Festival from July 26 – July Read more...
Sooke
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July 27, 2024
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August 5, 2024
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Each year, from late July through the August long weekend, the Sooke Fine Arts Show welcomes art enthusiasts and the art-curious to the SEAPARC Leisure Centre in Sooke. Here, the ice arena is transformed into a dazzling 17,000-square-foot gallery, showcasing over 370 original works of West Coast art. Celebrating its 38th year in 2024, the Sooke Fine Arts Show and Read more...
Quesnel
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August 1, 2024
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August 29, 2024
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Exhibit in August featuring 5 artists from Quesnel. OPENING RECEPTION – AUG 1 2024 – 7-9 pm In this exhibition 5 local artists have come together to explore our local areas in their own unique styles. Come witness an array of vivid and familiar landscapes in this impressive collection of talents. Read more...
Courtenay
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August 2, 2024
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August 4, 2024
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One Weekend, One Stage, Three Shows! Many of your perennial favourites are retu rning; the BC Day Parade along with the Comox Nautical Days Vintage Car Show. There are rides, games and crafts for the kids and the Rotary Splash Park and Playground is sure to be a big hit. While at the Festival take time to shop the more Read more...
Wells
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August 2, 2024
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August 4, 2024
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Island Mountain Arts is excited to invite folks back to Wells for the next iteration of the ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art, which will take place August 2nd – 4th, 2024. Read more...
Squamish
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August 5, 2024
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August 17, 2024
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You can expect two full weeks of workshops, performances, live art, and more! Enjoy shows at Junction Park and the Squamish Oceanfront. 2024 Lineups Announced Soon! Read more...
Langley Township
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August 5, 2024
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August 5th – BC Day Celebration. Visit the BC Farm Museum for a fascinating learning experience. Among other activities enjoy the Model Railroad Club’s working display of scale model trains. Read more...
Fernie
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August 9, 2024
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August 10, 2024
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Wapiti is Fernie BC’s summer music festival. An indie music festival in a park by a river at the foot of a mountain, it’s a beautiful setting for some amazing music. Read more...
Smithers
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August 9, 2024
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August 10, 2024
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A FREE SELF-GUIDED TOUR! Each summer, a group of Artisans of the Bulkley Valley invite you to visit their studios in and around Smithers and Telkwa on a dedicated day or weekend. Explore the valley while you enjoy this FREE self-guided tour. Pottery, paintings jewelry, stained glass, cards, fabric arts, baskets and more. Read more...
Nelson
Date:
August 9, 2024
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September 20, 2024
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Circulated by the Canadian Museum of Human Rights August 9 to Sept 20, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, August 9 @ 7pm The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery (NMAG) is honoured to exhibit a replicated portion of The Witness Blanket in the fall of 2024, on tour from the Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Inspired by a woven blanket, The Witness Blanket is Read more...
Nelson
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August 10, 2024
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August 11, 2024
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August 10 & 11, 2024 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Each year, the tour invites you to: meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums visit studios and venues not normally open to the public shop for original art or fine crafts enjoy special events Self-directed and free of charge, the tour features the work of skilled Read more...
Sechelt
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August 15, 2024
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August 18, 2024
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Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. 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 Read more...
Gibsons
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August 22, 2024
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August 25, 2024
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The Art & Words Festival pairs regional artists and authors of all ages in a random draw, who then collaborate to create unique and stunning works of art and literature that are exhibited and performed. Our accessible, community-based festival showcases local writers, artists, and other local talent, such as musicians. With the combination and collaboration of visual art and the written word, Read more...
Smithers
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August 22, 2024
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August 25, 2024
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Bulkley Valley Exhibition Grounds – Smithers, BC The BVAIA is a community minded organization striving to promote local agriculture and horticulture within the Bulkley Valley and Northwestern BC. Our main initiative is the Bulkey Valley Exhibition, an annual four day agricultural event held in Smithers, BC. Read more...
Courtenay
Date:
August 23, 2024
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August 25, 2024
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For 148 years, the Comox Valley Exhibition has welcomed families to its annual festival to create special memories that will last a lifetime. The exhibition celebrates the best of rural living through a mix of displays, demonstrations, and agricultural competitions across its 40 acres of developed grounds and nature park. Pet a lamp, watch dogs perform jaw-dropping stunts, and pay Read more...
West Vancouver
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September 5, 2024
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September 29, 2024
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Lake Country
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September 7, 2024
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September 8, 2024
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The 30th Annual Lake Country ArtWalk will take place on September 9 & 10, 2023, the festival takes place during hours from 10:00 to 5:00 each day, with some special events extending into the evening on Saturday. For two days every September, the Lake Country Community Complex transforms into a festival of creativity. ArtWalk attracts over 7000+ attendees and features Read more...
Vernon
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September 20, 2024
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October 13, 2024
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The Sundog Festival is an immersive public experience for all ages that elevates and celebrates Arts and Culture in Greater Vernon. Though a Sundog can have spiritual meaning, its roots lie in science. A natural occurrence that takes place when light refracts through ice crystals suspended in the air creating a halo effect and rainbow flares on either side of Read more...
Richmond
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September 20, 2024
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October 13, 2024
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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...
North Vancouver
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September 23, 2024
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Shipyards Live has been working diligently with local health officials to bring live entertainment back to the The Shipyards in 2022, one of the most stunning event settings in British Columbia. Shipyards Live will once again feature live music on The Stage at Shipbuilders Square, the Patio pop-up beverage garden, food trucks, and a splash park for kids of all Read more...
New Westminster
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October 5, 2024
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October 6, 2024
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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...
Nanoose Bay
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October 12, 2024
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October 13, 2024
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Nanoose Bay Thanksgiving Studio Tour, Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, Studio Tour hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Self-guided studio tour, throughout Nanoose Bay, see website for participating studios & studio locations. Studio Tour Information Centre: Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, west side entrance. Members without studios, displaying their art. Pick up Studio Tour Guides, Read more...
Sunshine Coast
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October 18, 2024
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October 20, 2024
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Over the 3 days, the ‘Coast’ transforms into one large interactive art show. It is a celebration of displays, demonstrations with Friday night receptions, and it provides an opportunity to meet the artists behind the amazing creations. The Crawl is a great time to gather your family and friends together to get a taste of what Coast Life is all about and Read more...
Sunshine Coast
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October 20, 2024
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November 2, 2024
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The Sunshine Coast is home to both year-round and seasonal farmers’ markets that offer everything from farm fresh produce and locally-raised meats to tasty treats and artisan crafts. Each market is unique—discover the Gibsons Farmers’ Market, which is hosted at Persephone Brewing Company’s beer farm, the Powell River Farmers’ Market, which is tucked away in a picturesque park, and more! Get Read more...
Vancouver
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October 31, 2024
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November 21, 2024
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The Chutzpah! Festival: The Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts is an annual festival of world-renowned dance, music, theatre, and comedy, through a lens of Jewish experiences, stories, and values in all their richness and diversity, creating unforgettable and unique experiences for audiences throughout the Lower Mainland. We foster artistic dialogue and collaboration between Jewish and non-Jewish artists Read more...
Hope
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November 1, 2024
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November 30, 2024
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With fall’s arrival, summer’s hot days and busy bee-hive of activity naturally give way to a slower pace, cooler temperatures, and, like a familiar friend, the return of a west-coast wonder here in HCC: magical, mystical fog! Like a silent ghost, it glides in and wraps our mountain communities in an ethereal embrace. It rises through towering forests and floats Read more...
North Vancouver
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November 15, 2024
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Get ready to kick back and soak up the vibes, because Craft Beer Week will be winding up another round of laid-back fun this November 2024! On November 15, 2024 we will be highlighting the incredible craft breweries that call the North Shore home. We’re throwing one heck of a party at The Pipe Shop! Picture this: chill tunes, delicious Read more...
Nanoose Bay
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December 7, 2024
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December 8, 2024
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Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, Studio Tour hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Self-guided studio tour, throughout Nanoose Bay, see website for participating studios & studio locations. Studio Tour Information Centre: Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, west side entrance. Members without studios, displaying their art. Pick up Studio Tour Guides, maps, washroom facilities available. Read more...
North Vancouver
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December 12, 2024
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December 17, 2024
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Participate in the mystery of the Anonymous Art Show by purchasing an 8” by 8” piece of anonymous art and support the artist and North Van Arts! This is our biggest and most important fundraising event which is now going into it’s 21st year! Last year had 687 original works, either online or in our gallery, made by 305 artists. This group Read more...
New Westminster
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January 1, 2024
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December 27, 2024
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Looking for the perfect gift for that someone special? Shop over 40 local vendors and support local artisans in our community! 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 Read more...
Sechelt
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January 1, 2024
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December 31, 2024
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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...
North Vancouver
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May 25, 2024
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May 26, 2024
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This annual North Shore outdoor community event that will be taking place this year for its 25 year running! Each year, musicians, visual artists and performers fill beautiful, local, outdoor garden spaces with their imagination and creativity, with the aim of inspiring visitors to reflect on their relationships to place, land, and community. Read more...
Courtenay
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June 1, 2024
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June 2, 2024
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Studio artists include both established and well-known artists – folks who sell their work around the world and are collected in public and private galleries – as well as emerging and experimenting artists who have either just begun their careers or are perhaps shifting to a new genre. There is something for every taste – paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, stained Read more...
Chetwynd
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June 7, 2024
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June 9, 2024
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The 18th 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 in BC keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. Spectators can watch the artists create their works of art over Read more...
Richmond
Date:
June 8, 2024
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June 9, 2024
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Doors Open Richmond returns from June 8–9, 2024. Discover the rich cultural diversity of Richmond in this free, family-friendly event. This year, 40 sites will open their doors to visitors, offering behind-the-scenes tours and activities for all ages. Museums, heritage sites, civic centres, artist studios, and more will participate, including the Steveston Buddhist Temple, the Vedic Cultural Centre, Richmond Recycling Read more...
Vancouver
Date:
June 11, 2024
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September 28, 2024
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2024 SEASON PACKS ON SALE NOW! We’re excited to announce details of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 35th Season, which will run from June 11 to September 28, 2024. On the BMO Mainstage, director Diana Donnelly celebrates the topsy-turvy world of Twelfth Night, packed with romance and laughs, adventure and self-discovery, set to original music by a beloved Vancouver singer-songwriter. It will Read more...