BC Events

Press Start: A Vancouver Game History Pop-Up Did you know that Vancouver played a role in Nintendo establishing their North American headquarters? Or, that one of the top manufacturers of video game controllers during the late ’80s and early ’90s was located right in Burnaby? The Canadian Video Game Museum (CVGM) is partnering with the...

The Polygon Gallery presents the first major institutional survey of Greg Girard, one of Canada’s most influential contemporary photographers, from July 10–Oct. 25, 2026. The exhibition presents more than 160 photographs spanning the past half century, including never-before-seen outtakes from his iconic photobooks, and traces his evolution as an artist. The show unfolds chronologically beginning...

The Reach Gallery Museum presents Interglacial by environmental artist and advocate Desirée Patterson from July 11, 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,...

BC Lions football is back! Get ready for another season of hard hits, heated rivalries, and non-stop entertainment at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place, proudly supported by Global BC. The Lions have a stacked lineup of game themes this season. Anchored by 4:00 pm kickoffs, the Summer Series showcases the best that a Vancouver summer...

About the exhibition Jeff Wall: Inside presents a selection of the artist’s work over the past 30 years, with the emphasis on pictures made in the past decade and not previously seen in Vancouver. Wall has stated that, from the outset, he wanted to have the same artistic freedom as painters, poets, or composers, the...

Inside presents a selection of the artist’s work over the past 30 years, with the emphasis on pictures made in the past decade and not previously seen in Vancouver. ⁠Wall has stated that, from the outset, he wanted to have the same artistic freedom as painters, poets, or composers, the freedom to find what he...

Experience the best sunset on the North Shore as you look over the Howe Sound, Lions and beyond from the top of Cypress’ Sky Chair. Experience our Sunset Scenic Rides every Thursday through Sunday in August with live music on Friday nights at the top. You have to try this experience, visit us today!

Cheer on your Vancouver Whitecaps FC as they look to remain first in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer and tear up the pitch at BC Place, battling old foes and scaling new peaks.

Child Hunger. It’s closer than you think. But YOU can help a hungry child in your community this school year. A $25 donation to Backpack Buddies fills a child’s backpack with food to last all weekend, so they return to school on Monday ready to learn. Give now at backpackbuddies.ca.

Calling all bookworms, BookTok scrollers, book club regulars, and casual readers! Guildford Town Centre invites shoppers to get lost in something good at The Book Corner, a pop-up launching this August. From August 20 to September 20, browse 1,000+ value-priced books, including children’s titles, young adult reads, adult fiction, bestsellers, BookTok favourites, hidden gems, and...

Come meet BC’s egg farmers at the PNE! Stop by the BC Egg exhibit to ask all your burning egg questions and learn more about laying hens, egg farming, and the journey your eggs take from the farm to your table. Discover how BC farmers care for their hens, explore the different types of egg...

Every child deserves the very best care, close to home. From August 24 to October 9, donations to Surrey Hospitals Foundation will have twice the impact, thanks to Kirmac Cares for Kids. Your gift can help fund specialized pediatric equipment, therapeutic programs, child-friendly spaces and family-centred initiatives for children and families across Surrey and the...

Whistler Blackcomb will host the UCI 2026 Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill from September 25 – 27, 2026 and through this exciting event you can help raise funds for the Sea to Sky Corridor by purchasing 50/50 tickets! PRICING: Single Ticket for $5; 5-Ticket Pack for $10; 20-Ticket Pack for $20; 50-Ticket Pack for $40;...

Hot Off The Press celebrates all forms of printmaking, showcasing everything from linocuts to screen printing to risographs to giclees. Expect everything from the traditional to contemporary. Discover an exciting collection of prints by talented local artists that are sure to catch your eye. 🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤 Hot Off The Press @ One More Life Gallery 2111...

Protecting Our Fraser Homes The FRDC is delighted to offer extra programming during long weekends with Summer Discovery Days! There’s so much to see and discover on these long summer days, and we hope you’ll join us! Plants and animals belong to ecosystems—helping maintain balance and supporting healthy habitats. When invasive species spread into new...

This September, during NICU Awareness Month, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon is highlighting the important milestones families experience when their baby is in neonatal care. When a baby is in the NICU, every step forward is a milestone for the whole family — from a first feeding to the day they finally get to...

Byte Your Tongue is a contemporary dance solo set to a soundscape made almost entirely from women’s voices. Choreographed and performed by Toronto based soloist Kylie Thompson SHOWTIMES: Friday, Sept 11 8:15pm Saturday, Sept 12 9:20pm Sunday, Sept 13 2:30pm Wednesday, Sept 16 8:15pm Friday, Sept 18 5:00pm Sunday, Sept 20 4:30pm The work is...

PAPARAZZI – Opera on the Rocks Written & directed by Martin Murphy starring Martin Murphy, Bruce Petherick, Jenaya Barker and Mark Richardson Sept 3 – 12 – Thurs & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm Paparazzi – Opera on the Rocks is Back and better than ever. The world-renowned Tenor Luciano Paparazzi returns with his...

Celebrate the vibrant traditions, flavours, and sounds of Japan right here in Burnaby! Returning for its 14th year, Nikkei Matsuri is expanding with more culture, more food, and an all-new community zone. Whether visitors are looking for thunderous taiko drums, sizzling street food, or dancing under the lanterns in colourful yukata, this Japanese Summer Festival...

It’s going to have all the things you love — lively music and dancing, a bustling street festival vibe, local artisans and vendors, great food (and a pancake breakfast!), kids’ activities, community showcases, and yes… Chicken Poop Bingo — plus a few special surprises, too. Plan on making your way to Lytton on September 5...

Indigenous Knowledge Series Connect to the land by learning from q́ʷɑ:ńƛ̓əń (Kwantlen First Nation) Elder Karen Gabriel at these interactive sessions. Discover the different animals that live around us by looking at their skulls, tracks, and scat (poop). Presented by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks All ages Free Drop by anytime Park at 20285 8th Ave,...

The Mortuary Market returns this September! Join us for all things spooky and macabre with many of your favourite local artisans and crafters. We are celebrating the coming of Fall across two days, Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th from 11am-6pm. Entry is by donation with all earnings going towards the care of the...

Gather with family and friends in Downtown Vancouver from September 5-7 for TAIWANfest! Enjoy a three-day celebration weaving together island heritage, music, and stories from Taiwan, Canada, and Scotland. Feel the energy of live music featuring acclaimed Taiwanese Indigenous trio Nanwang Sisters, high-energy indie rock queer band P!SCO, and award-winning Taiwanese indie band Zixuan &...

Dive into our cultural dialogue through Hope Talks presented by scholars, writers, and artists. Learn how music is used to preserve mother tongues like Taiwanese Indigenous languages and Hakka, or how live performances can create space for the LGBTQ+ community to be themselves. Music artists from Taiwan of different generations will share their stories to...