BC Events

Now in its fifth year, the rEvolver Theatre Festival is Vancouver’s late spring celebration of Canadian contemporary performance work by emerging and early mid career artists. This year’s slate of adventurous, high energy and sophisticated new works includes productions by Luciterra Dance Company, Ode. Movements Society, rice & beans theatre, Skinny Walrus Project, and Wild Women Theatre—all locally based. Highlights also include The Princess Show, a co-production by Heist and Theatre Outré from Halifax, which won Best in Fest award at the 2016 Atlantic Fringe Festival. Toronto-based Haley McGee, brings her one-woman show, I’m Doing This for You. Ramshackle Theatre from Whitehorse presents Tombstone, a visually stunning all-ages cardboard puppet show and live movie.

The PNE Prize Home Lottery is back! This year’s lottery has some exciting changes with a new $100 ticket option and ticket packages.

It’s Italy in 1959, and a group of actors and filmmakers are celebrating the wrap of their latest movie. Movie stars Beatrice and Benedick are drawn to each other but refuse to admit it, and Hero and Claudio’s marriage plans are about to be sabotaged by a journalist’s mean-spirited scheme. Cue the paparazzi, then a faked death, and la dolce vita threatens to become not so sweet; but with a script full of surprises, love can still triumph before the credits roll.

Put together a team, or run by yourself! Join us for 22+ obstacles including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 MILLION cubic feet of foam! Rock out all day to 12,000 watts of awesome music, enjoy a FREE kids zone for kids 7 and under, delicious food, great vendors and beer gardens. 5K Foam Fest has fun activities for all ages and is a family friendly event! - Ages 8 and up. If the participant is between ages 8 - 12, a guardian must run with them. - Participants ages 13+ can run by themselves.

A husband’s fierce jealousy is the trigger for a magical and moving tale, set in Sicily and Bohemia, which begins with a cruel punishment and ends with a miracle. King Leontes believes his wife, Queen Hermione, has been unfaithful to him with his best friend, so he puts her in prison and orders that their newborn baby be abandoned in the wilderness. Sixteen years later, across the sea, two young people fall in love and their union becomes the catalyst for reunion, redemption and a family’s healing.

The largest seafood festival in western Canada returns and it’s shucktastic! Don’t miss the 11th annual BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival held in the scenic of the Comox Valley, June 9-18, 2017. The BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival features over 45 events and tours, 40+ renowned domestic and international chefs, seafood competitions, interactive beverage and seafood pairing master classes, marine wildlife tours, shellfish and seafood producer tours. A stunning 10 days educational activities and delicious seafood fun! Visit www.bcshellfishfestival.com for more details or call the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, 1-855-400-2882. Event Dates: June 9th-18th, 2017 Event Location: Comox Valley, Vancouver Island Phone: 1-250-400-2882 Email: info@vivisitorcentre.com Website: www.bcshellfishfestival.com

Seafest is held annually on the second weekend in June and is one of the largest community festivals in northwest B.C. From June 9-11th, we are hosting the 39th annual event as we celebrate “Canada 150” with a long winding parade of brightly coloured red and white Canada-proud floats. Seafest brings friends and families together...

On June 9, Springfree Trampoline and two-time Canadian Olympic Gold Medal-winning trampoline gymnast Rosie Maclennan will be at the Lord Nelson Elementary School in Vancouver. Rosie will show off her skills with an exclusive trampoline performance and will host a meet-and-greet for Carnival guests. In addition, Springfree will have trampolines on-site so guests can jump...

Join us at our 7th Annual, Austin Heights Daisy Day Festival! Daisy Day is a lively, family friendly festival for the whole family. Join us for a day of live music, food, prizes and free kids activities!  Pancake Breakfast 9 - 10:30am Festival is located at 1000 Austin Ave. @ LeBleu St. - Next to Rona. Hosted by The Austin Heights Business Improvement Association.  More information can be found on our website http://www.austinheights.ca Hope to see you there!

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned. The Vancouver Mini Maker Faire brings together over 150 Makers, performers, workshop leaders, and speakers from across a wide range of disciplines for two days of exhibiting projects, building community, and sharing knowledge and inspiration. The community-driven festival showcases the amazing works of all kinds of Makers -anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together!) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience. WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS! Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information.

This event isn't one to miss out on, there will be over 35 vendors showcasing there great products and sampling their wonderful handmade culinary creations.There also will be some great crafts to take a look through. Be sure to bring an appetite with you :) The first 40 people to attend will receive a special swag bag with great goodies and prizes in them. There will be a raffle for a door prize which all proceeds will go to the B.C Children's Hospital.

This event isn't one to miss out on, there will be over 35 vendors showcasing there great products and sampling their wonderful handmade culinary creations.There also will be some great crafts to take a look through. Be sure to bring an appetite with you :) The first 40 people to attend will receive a special swag bag with great goodies and prizes in them. There will be a raffle for a door prize which all proceeds will go to the B.C Children's Hospital.

FREE FAMILY FUN!!! The British Columbia Kitefliers Association (BCKA) is hosting the 42nd annual Pacific Rim Kite Festival at beautiful Vanier Park on June 10th and 11th from 11am till 6pm! Come join in the free family fun and experience a sky full of colorful kites & banners with a gorgeous city backdrop and watch...

Hay Day 2017 Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge 7877 Skimikin Rd., Chase, BC Sunday June 11, 2017 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Help Us Celebrate Our 2nd Annual “Buy-A-Bale” Hay Day Join us for a very special day as we raise funds to buy hay for our donkeys. -Watch as our amazing farrier, Jim (Fergie)...

The 21st Annual Fraser Valley Children's Festival takes place Sunday June 11th, 2017 at the Fraser River Heritage Park, in Mission BC. Presented by the Mission Arts Council, this event runs form 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is a kick off to summer fun! Our circus themed event is designed for the entire family with main stage performers and roving entertainment, all with a fun CIRCUS themed flare! Enjoy hands on crafts at the clay making tent, test out a variety of musical instruments on the band stage, be wowed by the amazing aerial acrobatics and cheer on the fantastic acrobatics of the horse vaulters! Admission for the Children's Festival is free, and parking is by a minimum donation of $2!

22nd Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, June 16 – 18. An amazing get-away for a day or a weekend to the Sunshine Coast, a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. 12 bands, 2 outdoor festivals, evening concerts, Saturday night dance, Sunday Brunch & more. Schedule, bios and tickets from http://www.coastjazz.com.

The 22nd Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, June 16 – 18. An amazing get-away for a day or a weekend to the Sunshine Coast, a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. 12 bands, 2 outdoor festivals, evening concerts, Saturday night dance, Sunday Brunch & more. Schedule, bios and tickets from http://www.coastjazz.com.

The Sooke River Bluegrass Festival celebrates its 15th year and Canada’s 150th birthday with all Canadian-lineup that features the best in national and regional bluegrass bands. The family event Father’s Day weekend (June 16-17-18) at the Sooke River Campground features bluegrass and Appalachian style old-time music, as well as workshops, jam sessions and a Saturday night square dance under a big top circus tent. There’s no need to know the moves -- the beginner-friendly square dance follows the long-held tradition that every dance is taught on the spot. Weekend passes are a rock-bottom $50 and children 14 and under are free, with camping also available on site. Bring your camp chair, your guitar, banjo, fiddle or mandolin and join the fun. For full details see sookebluegrass.com

The RunForH20 event is a fun run that raises funds for sustainable clean water projects in Guatemala. The local communities are thoroughly educated on how to maintain the water systems, ensuring they have access to clean water for life. There is a 10k, 5k, Kids 1k, and a Toddler dash starting in Riverfront Park at 9am on June 17th, 2017. The run is absolutely stunning with views of the river all throughout. Come out and join the fun!

Grab your favourite teddy bear and join in the fun! St. Andrew’s United Church invites the public to attend its annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, June 17th from 10:30 am – 2 pm, rain or shine, at St. Andrew’s Park. The event is free and features a variety of entertainment for everyone including Music...

From the roots of the Queer Arts Festival, this open visual art exhibition honours our founder, Two-Spirit artist Robbie Hong.

Siksika visual art curator Adrian Stimson curates an exhibition of Indigenous work exploring Two-Spirit identity: A. Maskegon-Iskwew A. Maracle B. Ace C. Wyss D. Danger G. Littlechild J. Short J. Powell M. Sylliboy M. MacDonald R. John R.E. Duck Chief R. Heikkilä-Sawan R. Houle R. Favell T. Cuthand U. Johnson V. Dion Fletcher W.Nanibush

MARIACHI FESTIVAL Cultural week calendar Calendar of cultural activities: - Tuesday June 13th, The First Mariachi Seminar in Canada at SFU at 7pm (FREE) - Wednesday June 14th, Performance at Granville Island Market 2pm (FREE) - Wednesday June 14th, Mexican Mariachi film at Vancity Theatre 7pm - Thursday June 15th, concert series at the Mc Pherson Theatre 7pm in Victoria - Friday June 16th, concert series at the Abbotsford Arts Centre 7pm in Abbostford - Saturday June 17th, Grand Finale at the Vogue Theatre 8pm in Vancouver

Building racers, making friends, learning life skills, and RACING DOWN A HILL! These are the key aspects of Parkgate Community Centre’s Social Success by Soap Box program, which on Sunday, June 18th will see local preteens conclude the last lap of the program with a derby race. This program has been generously supported by The...