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On view from May 28, 2026 – February 7, 2027 展出日期：2026年5月28日至2027年2月7日 For over five decades, Gu Xiong (b. 1953) has shaped contemporary art in Canada and China. By centering personal memory and lived experience, his work gives voice to individuals often rendered invisible within transnational cultures and histories. Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong is...

Inspired by true events, Come From Away is a Tony Award–nominated musical phenomenon by Canadian writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein. This Western Canadian premiere is directed by the Arts Club’s Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and marks one of the first non-replica productions of the beloved musical following its acclaimed Broadway and international runs.

Enjoy world-class shopping and interactive experiences designed to capture the excitement of the world’s biggest international soccer tournament, right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. From larger-than-life art installations to live match screenings, fans can get in the action at landmark destinations including CF Pacific Centre, Granville Square, and CF Richmond Centre. CF Pacific Centre:...

Journey through the Pharaonic Bronze Age with immersive light, sounds, scents and stunning artifacts that bring ancient Egyptian beliefs about life, death and the afterlife into focus. Discover the stories, ritual objects and complex worldview of a civilization obsessed with eternal life.

Journey through the Pharaonic Bronze Age with immersive light, sounds, scents and stunning artifacts that bring ancient Egyptian beliefs about life, death and the afterlife into focus. Discover the stories, ritual objects and complex worldview of a civilization obsessed with eternal life.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is Western Canada’s largest Shakespeare Festival. Its 37th Season runs from June 9 to Sept 19, 2026, in modern theatre tents against a spectacular ocean backdrop in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver. On the BMO Mainstage, The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Rebecca Northan, is a lively music-filled comedy...

Get match-ready at the Coca-Cola Fan Zone at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver, where fans can come together to celebrate the energy of FIFA World Cup 2026™. Running from June 11 to July 19, this free experience invites fans to show their team pride with exclusive Coca-Cola-inspired gear like fan capes and cooling headbands, plus...

Granville Island is hosting watch parties for 94 matches that will be complemented with performances, rotating local food trucks, a craft beer garden and family play zones. There will be outdoor seating for a thousand people and admission is free. Special opening, closing and Canada Day parties featuring additional activities and entertainment are also planned....

A free, accessible festival for all, from families to devoted football fans. Experience FIFA World Cup™ matches live on screens across the site, then keep the celebration going with live music and entertainment from Canadian and global artists throughout the grounds. Set within the historic PNE Grounds at Hastings Park, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver...

The City of Richmond and Tourism Richmond are proud to present Richmond Celebrates Soccer, a series of free community events taking place over six weeks to welcome the arrival of the largest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Take part in fun watch parties and family-friendly celebrations that honour the beautiful...

On view from June 14 – September 13, 2026 Created by the BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) in partnership with the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum highlights the contributions of BC’s Black leaders across the centuries. The exhibition follows the seldom-told stories of Black people such as...

Celebrate caring for your local park and get outdoors with your friends and family to enjoy a picnic meal and fun park activities. Join us every Thursday from June 18 to August 27! Picnics are free and open to all ages. We hope to see you there!

A chaotic comedy that will have you howling with laughter – long after the final curtain. The Play That Goes Wrong brings you into the opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. After months of preparation, surely everything will go to plan, right? Wrong! Things quickly go from...

A chaotic comedy that will have you howling with laughter – long after the final curtain. The Play That Goes Wrong brings you into the opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. After months of preparation, surely everything will go to plan, right? Wrong! Things quickly go from...

The Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter Summer Support Draw Returns! Back for its second year, the Prince Rupert Lions Club 50/50 raffle continues to support the Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehab Shelter and the vital work they do.

Football season is here, and Tacofino Hastings is your go-to spot near the PNE to catch the tournament action. Cheer on Canada as they take on the world’s best teams, including the highly anticipated match against Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24. Whether you’re heading to the FIFA Fan Zone or looking for a place to...

The Connection Salon Artists Collective presents Mad Pride Festival this summer from June 25–July 25, 2026, at the Gathering Place Community Centre. The free event features a diverse line-up of visual artists, stand-up comics, theatre actors, musicians, poets, and more, all in celebration of art-making by people who identify as living with mental illness, psychiatric...

Join Bard in the Valley for Shakespeare under the stars and in the vines. The year is 1400 and England is in turmoil. King Henry IV has a guilty conscience, a kingdom torn by rebellion, and a son who would rather hang out with the legendary troublemaker Falstaff than act like royalty. With the kingdom...

Description The Polygon Gallery is pleased to present Deckchair Cinema V, beginning June 25 and happening every Thursday until August 27. You are invited to enjoy classic films under the stars on Cates Deck in front of the Gallery. Now in its fifth year, Deckchair Cinema treats audiences to a summer of al fresco screenings,...

Celebrate the excitement of the World Cup this summer at Lansdowne Centre’s Summer Goals! Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired family activities with free weekend crafts and a mall-wide scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes. Free Weekend Crafts Join Global Art every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00...

The Reach Gallery Museum presents Interglacial by environmental artist and advocate Desirée Patterson from June 27, 2026–March 20, 2027. The exhibition examines the present as a critical moment in history, in which the global climate crisis puts the future well-being of our planet in the balance. Patterson will present five ambitious new bodies of work,...

Turn up summer in the mountains with Whistler’s free outdoor Summer Concert Series this July and August. Canadian icons and international acts take the stage against the breathtaking mountain backdrop of Whistler Olympic Plaza. Free outdoor movie nights round out the lineup on select evenings, alongside football watch parties under the open sky. Explore the...

Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents its 2026 season bursting with soul and bubbling with laughter, featuring Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, on stage July 3-August 22, 2026, at Stanley Park’s majestic Malkin Bowl. From the infectiously joyful spirit of Sister Mary Clarence and her lively choir to the vibrant underwater world of...