Events

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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...

Vancouver, BC (September 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is launching a brand new exhibition inside the Poy Family Gallery titled Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art from September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2025, featuring unique art creations by six diverse Chinese Canadian artists from across the country. These artists were invited to reinterpret historical and cultural objects and materials that explore 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...

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...

At the Trail Royal Theatre: 2024-25 Met Opera Encore Season Les Contes d’Hoffmann Saturday Nov 2 9:55am Tosca Saturday Jan 11 9:55am Aida Saturday Feb 8 9:30am* Fidelio Saturday Apr 5 9:55am Il Barbiere di Siviglia Saturday Jun 14 9:30am* Read more...

Visit the Bill Reid Gallery for free on the first Friday afternoon of every month! Thanks to our Community Access sponsor Downtown Van, we are pleased to offer free admission to the Gallery for all visitors from 2 to 5 pm on the first Friday of every month. Take a look at our current exhibitions and engage in amazing public Read more...

Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast Co-curated by Dana Claxton and Curtis Collins, the Curve! exhibition will shed light on a lesser-explored facet of Northwest Coast art—women’s contributions to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite. The exhibition will feature over 125 works of art that include poles, panels, masks, bowls, and other sculptures all intertwined with traditional knowledge. These Read more...

Multiple Realities: Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc, 1960s–1980s is an extensive survey of experimental art made in six Central Eastern European nations between the 1960s and 1980s. Including both rarely seen and newly reconstructed works, the exhibition weaves together a complex story of artists questioning how, when and where art could exist, and exploring the varied meanings it might hold 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. See Read more...

Welcome to the Vancouver Art Walk, an initiative designed to showcase the remarkable galleries and art spaces in the Vancouver Arts District. Our mission is to collaborate with commercial and non-profit galleries and creatives to provide visitors with an exceptional and well-curated tour that can be enjoyed at their own pace. Our carefully crafted map presents a selection of the most Read more...

For 44 years, Terry Fox has been an inspiration to Canadians and the world alike. In April 2024, the Royal BC Museum entered into a 20-year loan agreement with the Terry Fox Centre and the Fox family to care for, manage and preserve the legacy and personal belongings of Terry Fox. The van and a series of informational panels are Read more...

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...

Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio, designed to ignite your creativity and inspire you during the winter months. Whether you’re seeking a rewarding hobby or looking to enhance your artistic skills, we have something for everyone. Clay Sculpting Workshop with Joël A. Prévost New Workshop sculpting character and expression in facial artistry The Flair of the Nose    Date: Sunday, January 12 Learn Read more...

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 New West. 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 Read more...

This ceremonial house and museum installation allows visitors to enter a recreation of the house of Chief Kwakwabalasami, the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw chief who was born and lived his life in the community of Tsaxis, near Fort Rupert, BC. To refresh the space, the museum brought in master carver and artist Richard Hunt, Jonathan Hunt’s grandson, who helped Read more...

When Emily Carr (1871–1945) wrote about landscape paintings—her own and those of others—she would sometimes describe how an eye might move through the imagined space in the work. It is striking, then, that so many of her own paintings create an experience of dense, impenetrable forest that confounds such forward movement. In many cases, the viewer is tantalized with the Read more...

January 28-April 27 Step into a world of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich traditions with our new Community Treasures exhibit, Celebrating Our Ugandan Heritage. This immersive experience invites visitors to explore Uganda—a land of breathtaking beauty and deep cultural roots. Highlights of the Exhibit: A Private Collection on Display Discover a Surrey family’s extraordinary private collection of Ugandan artifacts, Read more...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents: Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of work by renowned Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Curated by Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell, it features highlights from Christian’s career alongside pieces by his apprentices. Known for his masterful argillite carvings, jewelry, and monumental works, Christian began Read more...

The stand-alone objects are re-manufactured trees which in time could be assumed to be what a forest is, and by our social nature assimilated as real. The concept of taking the drawings on paper attached to wood frameworks to become trees emphasizes the extent to which we as humans will travel to justify the costs of our desires. Read more...

ArtistLaura Gildner and Jon Sasaki InquiryHow can we play together? Opening Reception  January 31, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm Trust falls are common team building exercises wherein individuals fall backward and count on their peers to catch them. When translated to everyday encounters and communications, without a safety net, the act of trusting the process can have unexpected, yet Read more...

February – September 2025 Part 1: February 8 – May 17, 2025 Part 2: May 27 – September 27, 2025 Exhibit Opening + Artists’ Conversations: February 13 and May 29, 6 – 8pm In our 25th anniversary year, the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) celebrates the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of Japanese Canadians with the “Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity” Read more...

Manuel Axel Strain: xʷəlməxʷ child is on view in The Polygon’s ground floor gallery from February 1 – May 11. About the exhibition In xʷəlməxʷ child, Manuel Axel Strain draws on Musqueam, Secwépemc, and Syilx ways of knowing, and the discipline of Western psychology. Compositing theories of mind from across their different cultures, Strain imagines the perspective of a child who contemplates Read more...

From artist talks and curatorial tours to workshops and performances, the Museum of Vancouver offers special events and programs for children and adults. Programming includes everything from Indigenous artisans, cultural celebrations, 2SLGBTQ+ content, civic engagement, food and gardening, crafting, film screenings, poetry readings, and more! Visit museumofvancouver.ca/events-programs to see what’s coming up at the MOV! Read more...

Pictured: A school class photograph from John Robson School, c. 1900. IHP0042. New Westminster Museum and Archives holds 230,000 photographs documenting scenes from the city’s history and its people. By critically examining photographs, both familiar and unseen, we can better understand the role photographs may play in creating a more genuine picture of New Westminster’s history. We can look again and Read more...

Country Mouse City Mouse Hamster Tiziana La Melia Curated by: Jenn Jackson In her writing and artistic practice, Tiziana La Melia brings together a plurality of material approaches to trace the ways in which overlapping encounters of place come to shape individual identity and the potentials for community connection. Country Mouse City Mouse Hamster, also known as The Simple Life, is a Read more...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents:  Spirit of the Ancestors This retrospective celebrates the extraordinary jewelry of Terrence Campbell (Tahltan Nation), tracing his evolution from early designs to his latest creations. Known for blending traditional Northwest Coast and Southwestern motifs, Terrence’s silverwork offers a unique and striking perspective. Born in Prince Rupert in 1956 and named Eth-Cath-Kee (“Teacher of Read more...

Immerse yourself in the intriguing natural world through the lenses of professional and amateur photographers, giving voice to our planet’s beauty, awe and fragility. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is back for its 60th anniversary with a fresh outlook on the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife that call Earth home. See the adult Grand Title Winner, “The Swarm of Life” by Vancouver Read more...

Beloved Film Series returning to Penticton Art Gallery The PAG Film Series is making its highly anticipated return in 2025. Formerly known as the Kitchen Stove Film Series, this beloved initiative first began in 1998, and we are thrilled to bring it back after a nearly five-year hiatus. Paul Crawford, Director, Penticton Art Gallery, says he is excited to see Read more...

In this powerful display of healing and sovereignty, the Nuxalk Nation demonstrate their resurgence and return to Stl’mstaliwa—the full human experience. On the central coast of BC, nestled in the abundant Bella Coola Valley and surrounding fjords and river valleys of the homelands, the Nuxalk Nation is healing as a community from the traumas of colonialism, and the Nuxalk people Read more...

Feb. 28–May 25, 2025 The Polygon Gallery presents Tranquility of Communion, a landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, running from Feb. 28 to May 25, 2025. This Canadian premiere brings together Fani-Kayode’s celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. Fani-Kayode’s images treat same-sex, multiracial love with a spiritual intensity, employing symbolic Read more...

March 4 – April 26, 2025 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 20th annual exhibition we’ve assembled a fantastic group of established artists who work in a variety of media and artwork in 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...

Information for Artists Our Artist Call opens March 15, 2025 Call to Artists 2025: March 15 – June 1 Notification of acceptance: June 17, by 5pm All submitting artists are required to read the updated show guidelines each year. The Submission Guidelines outline the requirements for entry. The Exhibition & Gift Shop Guidelines provide information on what is required once Read more...

Riopelle: Crossroads in Time is a retrospective exhibition that covers 50 years of Jean Paul Riopelle’s creative production. Organized by the National Gallery of Canada to mark the centenary celebration of Riopelle’s birth, the exhibition brings together paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and collages by the artist. The presentation features artworks drawn from 20 private and public collections and includes a number Read more...

Van Dop Gallery, established in 1996 by Trudy Van Dop, is a unique fine art gallery located in New Westminster, British Columbia. As Canada’s only home-gallery, it showcases contemporary artworks by over 80 Canadian artists across various media, including paintings, sculptures, glass, ceramics, and jewelry. The gallery offers a distinctive art-viewing experience by presenting art within a home setting, allowing Read more...

March 27 – April 24, 2025 A series of watercolour paintings by Dan Ashman. This exhibition takes inspiration from the scenery of the West Kootenays. Opening Event: March 27 Evening Hours: April 15 Read more...

This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations. The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces Read more...

Established in 2006, the Harrison Tulip Festival pioneered a unique experience in the Fraser Valley by inviting the public to explore its blossoming fields on Seabird Island, just east of Agassiz. After relocating to Chilliwack in 2017 and operating under the name Chilliwack Tulip Festivaltm until the Spring of 2023, the festival has now found its permanent home on a 109-acre Read more...

Our Festival  2025 Dates and Venues, Trail BC Dance: April 1 – 5  at The Bailey Theatre Piano:  April 7– 11  at First Presbyterian Church Voice:  April 7 – 11  at First Presbyterian Church Choirs:  April 10 – 11 at The Bailey Theatre Speech:  April 7 – 11 at First Presbyterian Church Strings:  April 7  – 11 at First Presbyterian Church Woodwinds:  April 7 – Read more...

Haven: Be it a nest, a den, a warm dry place or in our imagination, it is a place that embraces our spirit. Read more...

Join us! Railway Museum of British Columbia. WHEN: Saturday, April 12 : 10am – 5pm (1 hour early entry starts at 10am ; market opens to public at 11am) Sunday, April 13: 10am – 5pm The SEEK Bespoke Market showcases creative entrepreneurs including designers, small shop owners and makers. Shoppers will find a selection of items such as handcrafted jewellery, Read more...

The Vancouver Art Gallery Debuts Lucy Raven’s   First Major West Coast Exhibition Exhibition includes the world premiere of a newly commissioned video installation, Murderers Bar, the final installment in Raven’s acclaimed series The Drumfire This exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Featured Exhibitions Program. On Thursday, April 17 at 6PM, the Gallery will host a conversation Read more...

A Gateway Theatre and Western Canada Theatre Production PRIDE & PREJUDICE April 17-26, 2025 Adapted from the novel by Jane Austen Recommended age: 12+ Presented in English with Traditional and Simplified Chinese surtitles Richmond’s Gateway Theatre is bringing Kate Hamill’s spirited adaptation to the stage – a modern twist on one of the most beloved stories. Hamill’s new take on Read more...

SD 22 Secondary School Students Art and Soul Exhibition on view from April 17 – May 14 Art and Soul is made up of artwork created by secondary school students from School District No.22 displaying a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrating a strong conceptual approach. Read more...

Nanoose Bay Studio Showcase – All Artists Under One Roof Date: April 26th     Time: 10am to 5pm Location: Nanoose Place Community Center, 2925 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9    – Join us for a special event where you can experience the incredible talent of 21 local artists—all under one roof! We invite you to meet our talented local Read more...

Madama Butterfly has FIVE performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver Saturday, April 26, 7:30PM | Sunday, April 27, 2:00PM | Thursday, May 1, 7:30PM | Saturday, May 3, 7:30PM | Sunday, May 4, 2:00PM Vancouver Opera is proud to announce the grand finale of its 2024–2025 season with Giacomo Puccini’s most deeply-felt and imaginative opera, Madama Butterfly. Gorgeous Read more...

The Coast Mountains: Recent Works by Edward Burtynsky The internationally acclaimed Toronto-based artist Edward Burtynsky will present a selection of large-scale photo-based works for this exhibition at the Audain Art Museum. Over the past 40 years, Burtynsky has focused his camera lens on the impact of human industry around the planet. This display of recent works in Whistler entitled The Coast Read more...

May 1 – 29, 2025 Showcasing the work of over 60 youth artists, with students exploring mediums such as ceramics, comics, portraits and more. Opening Event: May 1 Read more...

Date: May 9 • 2025 @ 7:00 pm   End date: May 9 • 2025 @ 9:00 pm Tickets: $30/person or 2 for $50 Date: April 4 • 2025 @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Your Image, Various mediums coordinated by Coquitlam Heritage; Urban Invitation, Watercolours by Dong Li; and Colonial Layers, Mixed Media and Sculpture by Robert Morris. Invite Read more...

ART STUDIO TOUR Mother’s Day Weekend | May 10 – 11, 2025 | 10am – 4pm Our 25th annual tour promises to be a unique experience with over 100 local and visiting artists in 31 locations. The tour winds through urban neighbourhoods and rural landscapes nestled against the Golden Ears Mountains. Enjoy a variety of art mediums including stained glass, photography, Read more...

ART STUDIO TOUR Mother’s Day Weekend | May 10 – 11, 2025 | 10am – 4pm Our 25th annual tour promises to be a unique experience with over 100 local and visiting artists in 31 locations. The tour winds through urban neighbourhoods and rural landscapes nestled against the Golden Ears Mountains. Enjoy a variety of art mediums including stained glass, photography, Read more...

Artist Deborah Czernecky participates in the 2025 Hills to Shores Artists Tour. Deborah is an elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA). While primarily an “en plein air” painter, she has produced a diverse body of work, reflecting her art travels in Canada and abroad. ​Deborah has been active on numerous Art Organizations Boards, including a founding member 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...

Tony and Tina’s Wedding: A Night of Food, Fun, and Drama Produced by: Hammer Up Productions Directed by: Jeff Laurin Hilariously unforgettable evening: Yes, Tony and Tina’s Wedding is back in town! This wacky, immersive Dinner Theater event returns to the stage, MAY 16th-17th & 23rd-24th (2025) in Vancouver B.C. Whether you’re a fan of laugh-out-loud comedy, crave an authentic Read more...

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 in Western Canada with over 3000 plantings. It is also home to a multitude of native plants, birds and wildflowers. Its 24 Read more...

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...

Join Us and & Enjoy a FREE Self-Guided Tour the Visual, Literary and Performing Arts Studios and Hubs of Bowen Island Bowen Arts Tour will run on the 4th Weekend every May, Starting May 24/25, 2025. We are proud to connect the community, visitors and artists in a fun, interactive environment. With up to 21 Art Studios and Art Hubs Read more...

Join artist Marie Neys in the upcoming Bowen Arts Tour on May 24+25, 11AM-4PM   Read more...

‘Out With the Old, in With the New’ May 24th 11-5pm May 25th 10-4pm Get Tickets Event Overview The charming town of Ladysmith will host the much-anticipated Spring Cleaning Arts Fair at the historic Aggie Hall on May 24th and 25th. This two-day celebration embodies the spirit of the slogan “Out With the Old in With the New” by encouraging Read more...

The community is invited to fill their weekend with art May 31 & June 1st. 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 Read more...

June 1 & 2 ! At your own pace – go support local artists from 10am-4pm #centralislandstudiotour Be sure to snag your copy of the Central Island Studio Tour Map available @comoxvalleyarts @comoxvalleyartgallery @vilibrary @cumberland_museum @tourismcomoxvalley @comoxvalleyairport Download  https://centralislandartsguide.ca/2024-studio-tour-map/ 2024 Studio Tour Map   Read more...

The Dance Centre presents Company 605 + The Human Expression: New Work (world premiere) Thursday-Friday June 5-6, 2025 | 8pm Saturday June 7, 2025 | 2pm + 8pm Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver From opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver’s Company 605 and Singapore’s The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company join forces for a thrilling new international Read more...

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...

Come join us for the 50th Annual Creative Chaos Festival!!!! The Creative Chaos Festival is hailed as one of the major tourist events in Vernon, B.C. It showcases over 200 artisans and crafters from across Canada. As well there are Specialty  Foods products with Performing Arts and Food Trucks. Creative Chaos hosts some of the best in local performing arts. There will Read more...

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 Depot, and the Richmond Nature Park. Learn more Read more...

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...

The 2025 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June to September, 2025. The 2025 Season will include four dynamic productions including Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again), and The Dark Lady. “We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 Season,” said Christopher Gaze, Bard Founding Artistic Director. “Whether you’re Read more...

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...

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...

The streets of Port Moody come alive during the Art Shuffle! Explore the hidden treasures of our neighbourhood on an evening art walk running through the Old Town Centre, Rocky Point and Brewery Row areas. This all-ages community arts event has something for everyone! Come see the 24 indoor and outdoor venues as they host visual artists, a DJ and Read more...

It’s official!!! The dates for the  Hope Art Crawl 2025 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 offer. Mark your calendars! Read more...

The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from more than 55 craft breweries and cideries. For current information on the Squamish Beer Festival, visit the Facebook page. 55 Breweries + Cideries, 200+ Brews, Music, Food, 1 Ticket. The Squamish Beer Festival features some of the best brews from more than 55 craft breweries and cideries. Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 The Read more...

Spend the day in beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Enjoy local artist’s work, displayed at various locations around the community. Read more...

Art at Maffeo Park Art in Maffeo Park: A Two-Day Celebration of Creativity! During 2 days in June Pacific Arts Market is transforming the beautiful Maffeo Park into a vibrant and inspiring arts fair! At the park you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of artistic expression where creativity knows no bounds. Event Dates: June 22nd and 28th  Event Hours: 11:00 Read more...

We raise our hands to you in respect and gratitude for joining us for our 12th Annual Sasquatch Days, which is co-hosted by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the nation of Sts’ailes. This historic event aims to share Sts’ailes culture and traditions in this beautiful location on the shores of Harrison Hot Springs. As hosts, we are proud Read more...

The 2025 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will return to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June to September, 2025. The 2025 Season will include four dynamic productions including Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again), and The Dark Lady. “We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 Season,” said Christopher Gaze, Bard Founding Artistic Director. “Whether Read more...

June 27 to August 16    Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its explosive 2025 season, June 27 to August 16 – Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory A Super Sweet Sugar Rush of a Musical! Young Charlie Bucket can hardly contain his excitement when he finds a coveted Golden Ticket to Read more...

What a great way to spend Canada Day! Every year, over the July 1st long weekend, Williams Lake, BC, rolls out the welcome mat! Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy several days of Canadian Professional Rodeo Association action at the World Famous Williams Lake Stampede.We are proud to host all the of the top cowboys – international competitors from Read more...

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...

Midsummer is a 3 day music & art festival celebrating all genres. 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 Read more...

The MISSA 2025 Summer Arts Program: July 4 – 18 @ Brentwood College School MISSA has a reputation for offering transformational learning experiences through instruction by a local, national and international faculty of practicing artists. Courses are designed for professional artists, teachers and adult art students. Participants have options to commute or stay on campus, see Accommodation page for more details. Course fees include Read more...

From World Stage to Local Artists, there’s something for everyone during our Season of the Performing Arts! For 35 years, the Harrison Festival Society has presented a lively Season of Performing Arts between September and May. The Season consists of eight to ten shows featuring local, national and international performers at the Harrison Memorial Hall in our beautiful lakeside Read more...

The Parksville Beach Festival Society proudly presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition, a world-class event that draws master sculptors from around the globe to Parksville, British Columbia. Over four days, these artists have just 30 hours to transform sand and water into breathtaking works of art. Parksville’s sand sculpting tradition began in 1982 with the first “B.C. Read more...

The Trail & District Arts Council showcases a stunning array of international, local and Canadian artists every Summer in Gyro Park in Trail for Music in The Park. Happening from mid-June to mid-August from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday, there’s great live music for everyone, featuring everything from alt-rock and country to world music and pop. Plus, for Read more...

Join us for an unforgettable experience with tons of activities and four days of free entertainment in LeBourdais Park! Whether you’re looking to enjoy live performances, participate in exciting events, or simply soak up the festival atmosphere, there’s something for everyone so mark your calendar for the 3rd full weekend of July, this year July 17th-20th for Quesnel’s 49 annual Billy Read more...

A FREE SELF-GUIDED TOUR! July 18 – 2pm-8pm July 19-10am-6pm 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...

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...

New Summer Breeze Tour – Enjoy art and sunshine on a self-guided summer tour Date: July 19-20    Time: 10-5pm – Make this a fun weekend event!  Explore our unique studios, meet our talented local artists, and take-home original BC artwork. The tour winds through the Nanoose Bay peninsula past numerous local beaches and lookouts. Whether you’re a visitor or a Read more...

Our annual Pride Festival will be held in downtown Chilliwack. We are so exciting to be bringing you another incredible festival this year! Put us in your calendar and don’t forget to come out and support the amazing vendors, food trucks, artists and performers! Read more...

Acrobats, magicians, jugglers, hula hoopers, musicians and more are set to take-over downtown Kamloops and Riverside Park. Read more...

Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival: 33 years of bringing quality music to the Shuswap The Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival is one of BC’s most beloved summer events, bringing together an incredible mix of world-class music, vibrant local culture, and the stunning natural beauty of the Shuswap region. Held annually, the festival has been a cornerstone of the community for over three Read more...

The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the murals in Downtown Squamish. The best way to explore the murals in Downtown Squamish is by simply taking a stroll with the self-guided tour. Experience the diverse local cultures, history, and heritage of Squamish dating back to 2000 at your own pace while tagging #downtownSquamish and #SquamishMuralWalk with Read more...

The Cowichan Folk Guild is proud to present the 41st Islands Folk Festival, a three-day music festival hosted at the historic Providence Farm. This family-friendly festival features local and international musicians performing a diverse range of musical styles and genres. Read more...

SAVE THE DATE The Mission Folk Music Festival was formed in 1988 by founding artistic director Francis Xavier Edwards and some musical friends who wanted more opportunities to play music for an audience. The first festival was a one-day event held in Fraser River Heritage Park and featured Shari Ulrich, Cotton Street Band, John McLachlan and others. Since then, it Read more...

Prepare to be dazzled by a vibrant celebration of creativity, featuring works from over 270 coastal artists, 48 of them new to the show, alongside several youth artists who have graduated from our Youth Art program. From captivating paintings to intricate sculptures, stunning photography, fibre works, jewellery and beyond, the exhibition promises something to captivate every imagination. According to Terrie Read more...

Art by the Beach: A Two-Day Arts Fair Get Tickets Celebrating Creativity and Community at Transfer Beach Nestled in the picturesque town of Ladysmith the Art by the Beach fair promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture and community. This two-day event taking place on July 26th and 27th at the stunning Transfer Beach is set to bring Read more...

Island Mountain Arts is excited to invite folks back to Wells for the next iteration of the ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art June 27 to 29, 2025.       Read more...