BC Events

Child hunger lives in your neighbourhood. Put hope on the table this Back-to-School season with a donation to Backpack Buddies. Just $25 fills a child’s backpack full of food – and hope – for the weekend. Give now at backpackbuddies.ca

August 30 — October 4, 2025 About the Exhibition Guest curated by: Chief Dr. Janice George Since the age of 18, Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Dr. Janice George has devoted herself to interviewing, recording, and learning from Squamish Nation Elders, work she considers her most cherished form of education. She emphasizes that weaving is not merely...

Since 1993, Vancouver Dreams Take Flight has flown deserving children from BC and Yukon to Disneyland. Our goal is to provide the trip of a lifetime once a year to 125 children with physical, mental and social challenges. This year, on October 1st, will be our 30th anniversary flight. Air Canada donates an aircraft for...

A seemingly perfect life unravels as Nora, a charming wife and mother, grapples with a shocking secret. Hidden debts and societal expectations force her to confront a harsh truth—she’s been living in a carefully crafted dollhouse, yearning for freedom. In a daring move that shakes the very foundation of her world, Nora makes a choice...

From September 8 to October 2, the Pendulum Gallery (885 W. Georgia Street) will showcase the Splash 2025 Art Collection, featuring 92 captivating pieces of artwork donated by acclaimed and emerging Canadian and international artists. This rare public preview is an invitation to connect with the bold, thought-provoking creativity that defines Splash – an impactful...

Arts Umbrella’s iconic Splash Art Auction – presented by Nicola Wealth and co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, O.B.C. – returns for its 43rd year on October 4, continuing its legacy of changing young lives through the power of art. Hosted by Fred Lee and Gloria Macarenko, the gala features an elegant reception...

Welcome to Drag Fight Club 2025! Come join us at Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen – East Van for an epic night of fierce lip-sync battles, jaw-dropping performances, and fabulous drag performers slaying the stage. Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown as these performers bring their A-game and battle it out for the crown....

Join us for GAME ON! This FREE art event celebrates video games in all its glory, from arcade games to expansive multiplayer worlds, who doesn’t love a good game? This show features over 25 local artists Show on display until October 10. GAME ON! @ One More Life Gallery 2111 Main St, Vancouver 🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤 Friday...

Pacific Theatre (PT) announces its scaled-down 2025 season of engaging interdisciplinary offerings, on stage at the company’s beloved alley-style theatre at the Chalmers Heritage Building from September to December 2025. The anticipated season includes The Comedy Weekend with award-winning duo Charlie Demers & Jacob Samuel; the Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane, from directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and...

Kick your fall off right with a night of laughter. Join award-winning comedians Charlie Demers, Jacob Samuel, and special guests! for an evening of classic stand-up in our basement theatre. You may have heard Charlie and Jacob on CBC’s The Debaters, CBC TV, and The Comedy Network. The comedy will be PG-13.

The Magic of Fall comes alive with vibrant apple orchards and pumpkin experiences. Guests will enjoy the first and most Magical Pumpkin Garden in Canada, apple picking, farm-to-bottle fresh-pressed apple cider, and cuddly animals. Pause for a fairy-tale moment in the Princess Carriage tucked among the pumpkin patch and explore twisting corn mazes as you...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity, identity, and the evolving practice...

What symbols from your culture represent belonging? Six Indigenous UBC students were invited to visually represent cultural symbols that hold deep meaning in their identities, histories, and traditional teachings. The Faculty of Arts and the First Nations House of Learning are honoured to showcase and celebrate these student artists as knowledge-keepers. From traditional beadwork and...

Culture Days is kicking off its 16th year of celebrations with hundreds of free and pay-what-you-may arts and culture events across B.C. from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12, 2025. Covering a multitude of arts disciplines, cultural activities, and free, fun, family-friendly events, Culture Days offers something for everyone. Participants can browse the Culture Days website...

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...

Lipont Gallery presents: SHARED HORIZONS – Paintings by Celebrini, Chizik, and Visagie Opening: Friday Sep 19th 6-9pm Exhibition Sep 19 – Oct 9, 2025 Mon – Fri 10am-5pm (Closed on September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) Lipont Gallery is delighted to host “Shared Horizons,” a new exhibition featuring landscape paintings by established Vancouver-based...

This exhibition marks the culmination of a six-year collaboration between Chinese artist Guo Yan and Spanish artist Pepe Hidalgo. What began as an unlikely encounter has grown into an artistic dialogue that transcends geography and culture. The works on view weave together two distinct styles, creating paintings that are simultaneously unfamiliar and deeply connected. Each...

Simon Fraser University marks the grand opening of the transformative new facility, the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum, on Sept. 20. Featuring an award-winning design by Hariri Pontarini Architects, the 12,000-square-foot museum features BC-sourced mass timber and engineered hardwood floors, and expansive windows that connect the warm interior with the landscape, fostering a sense...

Vancouver Civic Theatres is hosting guided tours of the Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. Join us September 20th, October 18th, and November 15th for an insider’s look into the Orpheum. Tours begin at 11:00am and 1:00pm. The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year...

Music plays and ponies dance as the epic story of Marie Callihoo and generations of Alberta’s Métis women unfurls through time. Follow Marie, Iskwewo, Napew, and Mistatim (“horse” in Michif) in intertwined celebrations of love and resilience as the Métis Nation emerges across the plains. Robust in scope yet intimate, You used to call me...

Experience the warmth and wonder of fall under the sea! At the Vancouver Aquarium’s Fin-tastic Fall Days, families can make cozy autumn memories

Salt – Solo Art Exhibition by Kelly Corbett Oct to Dec 2025 At the Bayside Restaurant & Lounge, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville BC Featuring Realistic coastal paintings for ocean lovers

The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. With over 600 screenings and events each year, VIFF brings...

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 2025 edition’s expanded festival footprint will screen roughly 170...