Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 30th Season runs from June 5 to Sept 21, 2019 in modern theatre tents in a spectacular waterfront setting in Vancouver’s Vanier Park. On the BMO Mainstage, it’s The Taming of the Shrew, inspired by Bard’s 2007 Wild West production, a hilarious runaway hit; Read more [...]
Opening Reception: June 15th, 1 – 5 pm Elan Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of works by the esteemed international photographer James O’Mara. O’Mara developed a career in the documentary, editorial, and commercial fields, with a diverse spectrum of high-profile clients, frequently featured in Rolling Stone, Vogue, Read more [...]
The Queer Arts Festival (QAF) is an annual artist-run professional multi-disciplinary arts festival at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, BC. Recognized as one of the top 5 festivals of its kind worldwide (Melbourne Sun Herald), QAF produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and Read more [...]
North America’s flagship dragon boat festival returns June 21-23, 2019 to the shores of False Creek! Enjoy three days of the continent’s most competitive racing, live headliner concerts, all on BC’s biggest outdoor patio. Over 6,000 racers from countries from around the world come together on False Creek to race Read more [...]
Theatre Under the Stars presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies Audiences will bathe in the warmth of a Greek island and witness a fight for what’s right this summer, when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies, running alternate evenings July 5–August 17, 2019, at Read more [...]
Latincouver, the Latin American Plaza of B.C., is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of *Carnaval del Sol*, the biggest Latin American Festival in the Pacific Northwest, on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7 at Concord Pacific . Carnaval del Sol is the peak of Latin American Week, which begins on Wednesday, Read more [...]
Celebrating our 42nd annual festival in 2019 at Jericho Beach Park! The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a not for profit society building a world where folk music culture thrives. Charitable Number 119261030RR0001. Already known around the world for the quality of its programming, friendly ambiance and beautiful park setting, Read more [...]
The Powell Street Festival is the largest event of its kind in Canada and the longest running community arts festival in the Lower Mainland. Inaugurated in 1977, the Powell Street Festival is free to the public. It is held in both outdoor locations and indoor venues around the Powell Street Read more [...]
The Vancouver Fringe Festival is an annual celebration of Theatre for Everyone! In 2019 we’ll feature more than 700 performances by over 90 artists over 11 days from September 5 – 15. The Festival employs an “everyone welcome” selection technique—the Mainstage shows are literally drawn out of a hat, giving all Read more [...]
Culture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The first annual Culture Days event swept across more than 700 Canadian cities and towns during the last weekend of September 2010, Read more [...]
Join us this September for the 9th annual Artists for Conservation Festival presented by RE/MAX – a multi-day art and environmental education event, featuring AFC’s annual show – the world’s top conservation-themed art exhibit and artist expo, benefiting wildlife. Meet leading artists from various countries, buy art, enjoy live music, art Read more [...]
Since 1995 The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society has produced Word Vancouver (forrmerly The Word On The Street Vancouver), the primary literary festival for Western Canadian book lovers and literacy enthusiasts. In 2013 the festival rebranded as Word Vancouver. The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society strives to promote Read more [...]
Opus Art Supplies CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS! It’s time to bring out your brushes, squeeze out some paint, make your masterpiece, and join us for the 8th annual Opus Kids’ Art Exhibit! In addition to sharing your art with your community, you’ll be helping raise funds for the Creative Art Program Read more [...]
Chutzpah! Festival is an annual performing arts festival committed to bringing world-renowned international dance, music, theatre, and comedy to Vancouver audiences. Led by Mary-Louise Albert, Artistic Managing Director and recipient of the 2011 Canada Council for the Arts John Hobday Award for Excellence in Arts Management, Chutzpah! Festival offers eclectic Read more [...]
Experience the power of creativity at Splash – Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction and gala. On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Canada’s leading non-profit arts organization for young people will be hosting an unforgettable art auction and gala featuring close to 100 works by prominent artists from BC and beyond. Arts Umbrella serves more than 24,000 young Read more [...]
Founded in 2015 by non-profit Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, Art Vancouver is dedicated to raising awareness of the up and coming art scene in Western Canada. This year we are host to an international art fair in a world class location under the sails of the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Read more [...]
