EVENTS
Richmond Celebrates Soccer
The City of Richmond and Tourism Richmond present Richmond Celebrates Soccer, a series of free community events welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Events include watch parties, family-friendly celebrations, live music, public barbecues, soccer activities for all ages, and community performances. Festivities begin June 12 at the Richmond Olympic Oval and conclude in July with a closing celebration at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park.
(Various venues across the City of Richmond, June 12–July 19)
Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum
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 Sylvia Stark, who was born an enslaved person in Missouri, taught herself to read by secretly listening to her master’s children’s lessons, and eventually became a pillar of the Black pioneer community on Salt Spring Island. Her daughter Emma Stark would later become the first Black teacher on Vancouver Island. In addition, exhibition panels use artwork by young Black artists speaking to the history of the Hogan’s Alley community in Vancouver, BC.
(Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Jun. 14, 2026, to Sep. 13, 2026)
BEST PRACTICES in Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Promotion, & Donor Recruitment
Have you ever wished there were a colleague or an organization you could reach out to and ask about donor and solicitation history, concession/merchandise purchases, and marketing dos and don’ts? Arts marketing isn’t just about selling tickets; it is about building community and creating an emotional connection. The West Vancouver Community Arts Council and the District of West Vancouver invite arts leaders and arts groups from across the North Shore to come together, share insights, and shape a collaborative approach among the arts and culture sector. For over two hours, participants will explore and share the sector’s best practices and opportunities, learn from each other, and deepen cross-sector partnerships. The goal is to create a future where creativity drives community and belonging. MODERATORS: Mirjana Galovich, Executive Director, WVCAC, and Sharon Habib, artist. TARGET GROUP: Small and mid-size arts organizations/groups. REGISTRATION: $10.
(Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver, Jun. 23, 2026)
Connection Salon: Mad Pride Festival
The Connection Salon Artists Collective presents Mad Pride Festival this summer from June 25 to 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 disabilities, or “madness.” The festival aims to reclaim the term “mad” while celebrating neurodiversity and challenging psychiatric stigma. Programming includes an all-Indigenous Mad Arts Coffee House on June 25 featuring artists like Joseph Dandurand, Trevor Jang, and Randy Tait; an evening of Stand Up for Mental Health led by David Granirer; a double-bill film screening at the Cinematheque titled Desiring Bodies; a visual arts exhibition Gifts of Madness; and more engaging events culminating in a Mad Pride Parade and Cabaret to close out the festival. Visit connectionsalon.ca for the full festival program. Admission to all events is free.
(Gathering Place Community Centre, 609 Helmcken St., Vancouver BC V6B 5S4, Jun. 25 – Jul. 25, 2026)
Feasts of Coquitlam: Mexican Cooking Demonstration
Join us at the Museum on the evening of June 26 for a Mexican session of Feasts of Coquitlam! We will be joined by Mi Tradicion Mexican Cuisine, who will be demonstrating a selection of dishes, followed by a meal together in our heritage dining room. Menu: Guacamole & Pico de Gallo, Sopes (Fried disks of corn masa topped with meats & other savoury toppings), Ceviche (Raw seafood dish marinated with lime, fresh veggies, often served with chips). $35 per person. Registration required.
(Coquitlam Heritage Society, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam BC, Friday, Jun. 26, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Steveston Salmon Festival 2026
The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society, and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society present the 79th annual Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1, 2026. One of the country’s largest and most cherished Canada Day events returns to historic Steveston Village for an all-day celebration. Kicking off with a Kids Bike Parade at 9:30 am, followed by the highly anticipated Community Parade, highlights of the event include Sammy’s Fun Zone for young families, skateboarding demos and more at the Sports on Courts area, and live music across three stages. This year’s headliner is the Canadian rock band Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts. Foodies will want to arrive early for hot pancakes, the annual Salmon Bake, Japanese-Canadian Chow Mein, and a lineup of food trucks. This festival honours local community spirit and storied fishing heritage through live entertainment, youth performances, and delicious food. Not to mention, it’s free for all to attend and celebrate! To learn more about this year’s festival, visit stevestonsalmonfest.ca.
(Steveston Park, 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC V7E 3A8, Jul. 1)
Kits Point Patio Party 2026
Kick off summer with an unforgettable evening at Kits Point. Explore three unique waterfront patios at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Museum of Vancouver, and Vancouver Maritime Museum and enjoy live music, local artists and makers, hands-on activities, astronomy experiences, food vendors, mocktails, and a waterfront beer garden, all just steps apart. RSVP encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Free entry!
(Vanier Park, 1000 Chestnut St, Vancouver BC V6J 3J9, Friday, Jul. 3, 2026, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
River of Migration
On the first Sunday of July and August, you are invited to drop in and explore Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong and contribute to the evolving installation, A River of Migration. Visitors can add their own “shipping label” to a growing participatory artwork by Gu Xiong. Inspired by Canadian Pacific shipping labels that once tracked the movement of people and goods across long distances, these labels become spaces for reflection. Share a message, memory, drawing, hope for the future, or story about your journey to Vancouver. Tickets are part of PWYC Sunday. Artist and curator on-site: noon - 3:00 PM.
(Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Sunday, Jul. 5, 2026 and Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Indian Summer Festival: 16th Annual Celebration of South Asian Arts
Indian Summer Festival presents its 16th annual celebration of South Asian arts with a lineup of evocative mixed programming, including comedy, live music, theatre, literature, and interdisciplinary exchange, from July 9–19, 2026, at various venues across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey. The festival's 2026 theme, Ragas for a Ruptured World, is a call to artistic expression, creative defiance, and collective meaning in an increasingly fractured world. The program features more than 90 Canadian and international artists, including Sri Lankan comedian Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa, acclaimed singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur, and filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat, co-director of the Academy Award–nominated documentary Sugarcane. Festival-goers can also enjoy free performances, exhibitions, and community events, including a performance from Gong Library, video works by Farheen Haq, and the festival's closing celebration—Rishta, an evening of poetry and live music. For tickets and full programming details, visit indiansummerfest.ca.
(Various venues across Vancouver, Burnaby, & Surrey, Jul. 9–19, 2026)
National Geographic Live: Wild Cats Revealed with Sandesh Kadur
Discover India’s wonderful world of wild cats with BAFTA-winning filmmaker Sandesh Kadur!
(Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Nov. 18, 2026, 7:30 PM)
National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark with Babak Tafreshi
From the Milky Way to meteor showers to fireflies that emerge at dusk on neighbourhood streets, our eyes open a little wider at the stunning photos and videos of National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi. He has spent his career documenting wildlife, humanity, and the cosmos—from dark national parks to bright urban areas—with the belief that people everywhere can connect through the shared experience of simply looking up.
(Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Jan. 20, 2027, 7:30 PM)
An Evening with Chani Nicholas
Join us for an evening with B.C. native Chani Nicholas, who has redefined astrology for a generation seeking clarity, connection, and collective care.
(Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Feb. 11, 2027, 7:30 PM)
