Exhibition: Ongoing / Pacific Crossings
2026-07-25 - 2026-10-04 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
July 25 – October 4
Exhibition: Ongoing / Pacific Crossings
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Ongoing / Pacific Crossings is the culmination of a seven–year cultural exchange between Tokyo’s Art Center Ongoing (ACO), Richmond Art Gallery, and guest curator Makiko Hara. Since 2019, the partners have facilitated sustained exchanges between Vancouver–and Tokyo–based artists and curators, fostering long–term dialogue and collaboration. This exhibition will showcase works by Japanese artists affiliated with ACO, alongside Canadian artists who completed residency exchanges at ACO in Tokyo over the past seven years.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/ongoing-pacific-crossings

Opening Reception: Art Performance & Curator Tour
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
July 25, 2pm-4pm
Opening Reception: Art Performance & Curator Tour
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Ongoing / Pacific Crossings international exhibition launches alongside new banner series that highlights local Indigenous artists. Join guest curator Makiko Hara and Nozomu Ogawa, Director of Ongoing Association, for an informal exhibition tour. Throughout the opening, exhibiting artist Mineki Murata will present short performances. Opening reception will immediately follow the tour. Also on view is the first installation of RAG’s Indigenous Banner Series: xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł by Manuel Axel Strain, a gifted artist of Musqueam, Simpcw, and Syilx descent.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/pacificcrossings-opening

Richmond Pride Week
2026-07-26 - 2026-08-02 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
July 26 – August 2
Richmond Pride Week
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Pride Week returns to Richmond with a colourful series of events, learning opportunities and community connection in support of Richmond’s Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQIA+) communities. New for 2026, a Pride Kickoff event will take place at the Minoru Centre for Active Living outdoor plaza on Sunday, July 26 from 2pm to 5pm. The event will feature drag impersonator Carrie Dawn, a Pride Fusion Dance, and information booths from organizations offering 2SLGBTQIA+ programs and services, including Vancouver Coastal Health and Foundry Richmond. Other Pride Week highlights include: Annual painting of the Richmond Cultural Centre Pride stairs accompanied by youth musical performances, Author talk with Mischa Oak on his recent book Rainbow Wisdom, Tie Dye in the Park workshop, Outdoor Zumba party, Pride Tea for adults aged 55+, Film screening of Love is Strange, and more.
Website: richmond.ca/PrideWeek

FREE! Pride Rocks hosted by the Teen Ambassadors
2026-07-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
July 27, 4pm-5:30pm
FREE! Pride Rocks hosted by the Teen Ambassadors
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Create your own painted pride rock art with the Library’s Teen Ambassadors. Take the painted rocks home or leave them all over the city.
Website: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3da6aa86636e3d0050b09d

Richmond Art Market – Summer 2026
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
August 14, 5pm-8pm
August 15, 11am-6pm
August 16, 11am-6pm
Richmond Art Market – Summer 2026
Lipont Place
4211 No. 3 Road
Lipont Gallery and Affordable Open Art are proud to announce Richmond Art Market – Summer 2026 Edition, a recurring cultural event designed to showcase Richmond’s vibrant creative community. This three-day market brings together over 35+ local artists, makers, and creative studios, transforming Lipont Theatre into a bustling art marketplace filled with affordable, high-quality crafts, and original artworks. Admission by donation. Free parking on south side of the building.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/

Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour
2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Capstan Canada Line Station
August 15, 10:30am-12pm
Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour
Capstan Station
3300 No. 3 Road
Explore public art in Capstan Village. Learn more about the artworks and the artists who created them on a guided walking tour. Led by Andrea Valentine-Lewis (she/her), an emerging curator and writer. Please dress for the weather. Water bottles are welcome. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Website: eventbrite.com/e/capstan-village-public-art-walking-tour-tickets-1985933180603

The 23rd Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 6P3, Canada
August 22 – August 23
The 23rd Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond’s annual celebration of local maritime heritage returns to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in historic Steveston. Enjoy a weekend of cultural performances, displays, activities, and demonstrations. Explore the waterfront and collection of visiting wooden boats and maritime vessels on the docks.
Website: richmondmaritimefestival.ca
