Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam Celebrate 5th Edition of Award-Winning Indigenous Arts Festival: — ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire — Annual festival at UBC extends to three days with new Day of Knowledge Sharing joining Indigenous-led lineup of live performances and cultural activations The Chan Centre for the Performing … Read more
60+ of Vancouver’s Top Chefs Unite for Brewery & the Beast 2026 Michelin-recognized restaurants, Canada’s top pitmasters and unlimited food and drink come together for one unforgettable day of live-fire cooking Vancouver’s premier live-fire culinary festival returns to Concord Pacific Place on Sunday, August 30, bringing together more than 60 of the region’s top chefs, … Read more
Okanagan International Film Festival returns with a Bold New Vision Festival will bring international cinema, industry leaders and new economic opportunities to the Okanagan’s growing film and TV industry After an almost 10-year hiatus, an international film festival is returning to the Okanagan this fall with a renewed vision that reflects the remarkable growth of … Read more
Vancouver Cultural Precinct Unveils Bold Vision for the Most Significant Cultural Investment in the City’s History Shaped by 32 of Vancouver’s leading performing arts organizations, the new cultural precinct will close a critical gap in purpose-built, acoustically-designed performance space, strengthening Vancouver’s standing among the world’s leading cultural centres. Vancouver Cultural Precinct (VCP), an alliance of … Read more
Kismet’s summer calendar will continue the connection between wine, heritage, hospitality, and place. On July 25, 2026, Kismet Estate Winery will host its Holi Festival of Colour from 1 to 4 pm at the winery’s lake venue, set within the vineyard. One of the most joyful celebrations in Indian culture, Holi marks renewal, connection, and … Read more
After their triumphant staging of Macbeth in 2023, goblins Wug, Kragva, and Moog return to Bard on the Beach this summer with a rousing interpretation of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. For anyone unfamiliar with Greek mythology, Oedipus the King tells the story of the doomed ruler of Thebes who spends his life trying to outrun a prophecy that he will … Read more
THRILL OF THE GRILL: PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS HOSTS BBQ POP-UP AT GRANVILLE ISLAND CAMPUS JULY 25 BBQ Pop-Up, Week-Long Summer Cooking Camps for Kids and Teens, Garlic Festival Appearance on Summer Schedule for PICA School is out for summer, but Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICAChef) events and pop-ups are still in session … Read more
Bard on the Beach Launches Bard After Dark A New Late-Night Series in August Bard on the BeachShakespeare Festival adds something new to its Season in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with Bard After Dark in the Douglas Campbell Theatre. With only four performances on August 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10pm, Bard After Dark features a … Read more
The 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival once again proved why it holds a place as one of Vancouver’s most beloved summer traditions. Since its beginnings in 1978, the festival has earned a reputation for showcasing an eclectic mix of international, Canadian, and local artists, and this year’s lineup continued that legacy with an impressive blend … Read more
Tickets on Sale July 21 for Dames Dine Around 2026 Two Nights. Exceptional Restaurants. A Lasting Impact. We are delighted to announce that ticket sales start tomorrow, July 21st (10 a.m.) for Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter (LDBC) Dames Dine Around 2026! Over two unforgettable evenings, guests will enjoy specially curated multi-course dinners at many … Read more