Welcome to Dream Factory — where pop stardom, migration, and music history collide. This bold, genre-defining exhibition celebrates the golden age of Cantopop and Mandopop — the iconic sounds that took Asia by storm and sparked a global music revolution. On view from May 28, 2025 at the Chinese Canadian Museum, Dream Factory dives into two unforgettable decades of pop — from idol fandoms Read more...
Jim Lambie transforms everyday architectural spaces into immersive, energetic experiences through his vibrant vinyl tape installations. These site-specific works are an extension of his acclaimed Zobop series, which uses brightly coloured strips of industrial vinyl tape to contour the architectural space, wrapping its form in optical rhythm and vivid saturation. Lambie is a Glasgow–based artist, DJ and musician. His practice Read more...
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...
Opens monthly on First Saturday First Saturday Open Studios is a free, monthly event that began in 2010 and can be found in various locations across BC. This is an opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios located throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Okanagan. Check the website for updates and who is open each Read more...
That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature is the largest solo exhibition of iconic British Columbia artist Emily Carr (1871–1945) at the Vancouver Art Gallery in over twenty years. Featuring more than 100 works, it explores in-depth the artist’s obsession with the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, using close analysis of her paintings and writings to investigate how Read more...
Looking for the best comedy show in Vancouver? Every Saturday night, The Comedy Department delivers a top-rated improv comedy show in the heart of the West End. At The Show Cellar, a speakeasy-style venue tucked in the back of The Park Pub, our world-class comedians serve up fast, unscripted laughs in a truly one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Perfect for friends, first dates, Read more...
Guest curated by Salish artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, the exhibition will showcase 11 Coast and Interior Salish artists working across sculpture, printmaking, textiles, painting, and mixed media. This unique exhibition will illuminate the deep cultural, linguistic, and artistic connections shared across the Salish world. To date, most institutions have focused on Coastal Salish art; however, with this exhibition, the Bill Read more...
Ancient Andean Cosmovision Cosmovisión Ancestral Andina Opens March 19, 2026 Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision explores the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations through nearly 100 exquisite pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone and wood works, some dating back more than 2,500 years. These works were collected by former UBC Professor Alan R. Sawyer and donated to MOA. The Andes are home to some of the world’s most complex cultural traditions, and its knowledge lives Read more...
This solo exhibition features the work of Jamie Gentry, a Kwakwaka’wakw artist based on Vancouver Island, whose practice is grounded in patience, precision, and personal meaning. On view is a striking series of handmade moccasins adorned with intricate floral beadwork, reflecting both technical mastery and a deep connection to the natural world. After more than a decade of creating custom Read more...
Every first Friday of the month from 2 to 5 pm, enjoy complimentary admission to the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Admission includes all our current exhibitions, as well as our permanent Bill Reid collection. Make sure to have a look at our Shop when you’re here! We would like to thank our Community Access Partner, Downtown Van, Read more...
Stephen Shore: Uncommon Places is a major photography exhibition presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery from March 27 to July 19, 2026. It features a compelling selection of works from Shore’s iconic series, created during road trips across North America between 1973 and 1981. Widely regarded as a landmark in the history of photography, Uncommon Places helped establish colour photography Read more...
Highlights from the Collection April 1, 2026–January 6, 2030 Highlights from the Collection at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a long-term exhibition (2026–2030) that showcases works drawn entirely from the Gallery’s permanent collection. This exhibition offers a dynamic overview of the Gallery’s holdings, presenting a visual history of British Columbia while connecting it to broader global art movements. Featuring everything Read more...
Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong New Exhibition Opens at the Museum of Vancouver May 28, 2026 The Museum of Vancouver is happy to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong, which is set to open on May 28, 2026. The exhibition is the most comprehensive display of Gu Xiong’s artistic practice and the major influences Read more...
The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Come From Away, a powerful, Canadian-made musical running May 28 to July 26, 2026, at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in Vancouver. Created by Canadian writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein, this Tony Award–nominated production is staged in partnership with the Citadel Theatre. Inspired by true events following the September 11 attacks, the musical Read more...
The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 30 & 31st. Private art studios and pop-up artist venues will be open across Vancouver’s west side during the Open Studio Tour & Sale open daily 11-5. From internationally recognized artists to some of the city’s emerging talent, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with artists Read more...
Art Party: Ancient Futures at the Vancouver Art Gallery is a one-night, immersive late-night event that blends art, performance, and creative expression into a dynamic social experience. Taking place on June 6, 2026, the gallery transforms into a vibrant, multi-sensory environment where visitors can explore exhibitions in a completely new light while engaging with live performances, music, and interactive activities. Read more...
The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 37th season with a lively and contemporary take on The Merry Wives of Windsor, running from June 9 to September 19, 2026, on the BMO Mainstage at Vanier Park. Directed by Rebecca Northan and adapted with Bruce Horak, this reimagined production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy into a modern Vancouver setting. Set Read more...
Presented by Coastal Jazz. For tickets and information go to https://www.coastaljazz.ca/. Ranked as one of British Columbia’s largest not-for-profit music presenters, Coastal Jazz produces the annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival as well as year-round concerts, and has a long-standing commitment to music education through its youth music programs and workshops. The Society is proud to be a significant part of Read more...
Director/Choreographer – Nicol Spinola Music Director – Brent Hughes Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. ABOUT THE SHOW Based on Read more...
Director/Choreographer – Peter Jorgensen Music Director – Sean Bayntun Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture, Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard. ABOUT THE SHOW Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring Read more...
Thank you for an incredible weekend of global sounds, homegrown stars, and three days of music by the beach at the 48th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival! VFMF is the ultimate summer weekend escape — where musical borders dissolve and the beach becomes the backdrop for the best in contemporary folk music. Highlights include Bab L’ Bluz, Elisapie, The Heavy 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. Discover the Culture and Heritage of Read more...
The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026. The 2026 Season offers a thrilling journey through comedy, tragedy, and myth, presenting bold new visions of timeless stories. Playing in repertory on the BMO Mainstage, The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Rebecca Northan, is a lively music-filled comedy set in a soccer-obsessed suburb, packed with trickery and Read more...
Art | Music | Nature VanDusen Botanical Garden | Sept 24-27, 2026 Maplewood Flats Conservancy | Sept 19 – Oct 4, 2026 Virtual Programming | TBD The Artists for Conservation Festival is a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event that immerses visitors in a cohesive blend of visual art, musical and First Nations cultural performances, art workshops/activities, plein-air sketching, live Read more...
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. With over 600 screenings and events each year, VIFF brings together curious audiences and passionate Read more...
Splash is Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction & gala. Proceeds benefit young people across Metro Vancouver in the visual and performing arts. Splash brings together over 900 (in-person and at-home) notable business and community leaders with high net worth and a vested interest in contemporary art and philanthropy. The event features a cocktail reception showcasing all the Splash artwork, an Read more...
Daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking after 6pm, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it is winter in Vancouver), and take in a relaxed evening Read more...
Arts Club Theatre Company has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season finale: a brand-new production of Les Misérables, running June 24 to August 22, 2027, at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran, this reimagined staging of the iconic musical promises a fresh creative vision, with entirely new sets, costumes, and design elements. Widely regarded as Read more...
