EVENTS
Richmond Culture Days
Richmond Culture Days returns this fall from September 19 to October 12, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the city’s diverse arts and culture scene. This three-week event features free or pay-what-you-may activities, including hands-on workshops, open studios, behind-the-scenes tours, and demonstrations led by Richmond’s vibrant artists and cultural organizations. The festivities will kick off with an interactive opening weekend from September 20–21 at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex. Consistently ranked among the top participating communities in the country, Richmond has been recognized for its exceptional community engagement, including ranking first in British Columbia last year.
(Various venues, Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC | Sept. 19 – Oct. 12, 2025)
Calling Creatives de las Américas + the Caribbean
Interested in questioning popular notions of “Latin America” and latinidad, this gathering is open to artists, creatives, and arts-adjacent folks with roots in Middle America/Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It’s a low-pressure opportunity to network, share about identity and place, and connect over creative practices. Masks will be required and provided; refreshments will be served.
(grunt gallery, #116–350 East 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC, Sep. 24, 2025)
Wolf
A gasp-inducing acrobatic thrill ride. Clad in designer Libby McDonnell’s form-hugging costumes and set to DJ Ori Lichtik’s relentless primal rhythms, the cast of ten extraordinary Circa artists grasp, tear, climb, leap and balance with fierce abandon. For Director Yaron Lifschitz, the wolf is a symbol of our untameable selves: liberating, anarchic and savage. In two contrasting acts, the wolves evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies overflow with raw energy and astounding physicality.
(York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Oct. 1–18, 2025)
VIFF
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition from October 2–12, 2025. This year’s lineup will feature more than 435 screenings, unique VIFF Live performances, VIFF Talks with top international creatives, a robust Artist & Industry program, and many more celebrations of film culture. The festival will screen roughly 170 feature films and 100 shorts on 13 screens across 10 venues in Vancouver, with nearly 130 premiere titles including 26 world premieres. Highlights include VIFF Live events (Oct. 5–11), An Evening with Marc Maron (Oct. 4), and the closing gala with Köln 75.
(Multiple locations, Oct. 2–12, 2025)
Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn moon with music, food, and activities! Join the museum on Oct. 4 from 12–3PM for performances, mooncake tasting, crafts, and mooncake-making demos.
(Mackin House Museum, 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam BC, Oct. 4, 2025)
Afrique en Cirque
With thrilling acrobatics, powerful drumming and the mesmerizing sounds of the kora, this show brings circus, theatre, and dance together for one unforgettable afternoon. Cirque Kalabanté performances are daring and uplifting. A show the whole family will enjoy. Best for ages 5+.
(Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey BC, October 5, 2025, 3:30pm)
Artistry Uncorked: An Evening of Fine Wine, Cheeses and Art
Embark on a sensory journey with curated Canadian wines and cheese pairings led by Sommelier Sean Nelson, a globe-trotting wine expert and storytelling aficionado. Sip and savour as Sean unveils the stories behind each wine, expertly chosen to complement the art exhibition Symbiotic Echoes at PoMoArts. Indulge in fine cheese pairings from Les Amis du Fromage that are sure to elevate the tasting experience, then wander through the gallery and allow the art to captivate your imagination.
(PoMoArts, 2425 St. Johns St, Port Moody, Oct. 16, 2025)
22nd Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
Guided by the theme Dignity in Community, the 2025 Festival features over 100 arts and culture events including music, stories, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, art talks, history walks, and more!
(Various venues throughout Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Oct. 31—Nov. 8, 2025)
25th Annual Chutzpah! Festival
The Chutzpah! Festival returns for its 25th anniversary with a mix of festival favourites and new discoveries, in a stellar lineup of performances this November, showcasing music, theatre, comedy, dance, and storytelling presentations by exciting local, national and international artists through a multicultural Jewish lens. With an emphasis on Canadian artists, the Festival will also present artists from Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Latvia, Israel, and the United States. Single tickets and ChutzPacks are available online at www.chutzpahfestival.com or by phone at 604.257.5145.
(Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st Ave, and other Vancouver venues, Nov. 12—23, 2025)
Movie Singalong: Mary Poppins
Step in time with PHT’s Movie Singalong! Join us for a practically perfect screening of Mary Poppins, the 1964 classic Disney musical starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Set in Edwardian London, follow along as the titular magical nanny leads the Banks children through fantastical adventures with her friend, Bert, a cockney jack-of-all-trades. Featuring unforgettable tunes such as “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” and more!
(Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9, Dec. 13, 2025)
WORKSHOPS + WEBINARS/PANELS
Hobby Workshop: Introduction to Baking & Decorating
Learn the basics of how to make the perfect cookies you can customize and get a crash course on piping and design by learning to decorate cupcakes at our hobby workshop! This course will guide beginner bakers on all the basic essentials to improve and expand upon your baking. All materials provided, please bring along a container to take home your baked goods. Baking was an essential heritage skill during a time when shops, groceries, and other resources were not as readily available. It played a large role in the family dynamics that existed throughout Coquitlam and this workshop provides an opportunity for people to learn a new skill while immersed in our Edwardian heritage house kitchen. Be sure to also check out our current exhibit about hobbies around Coquitlam to see what other skills you might be interested in picking up.
(Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Avenue, September 13th 2025 at 11AM to 2PM)
