Richmond Arts Coalition

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 Author Talk with Mischa Oak: Rainbow Wisdom
2026-08-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
August 8, 2pm-3:30pm
FREE! Pride Author Talk with Mischa Oak: Rainbow Wisdom
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Connect with author Mischa Oak during a presentation and Q&A featuring his recent book Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for everyone, a personal exploration of how to navigate the challenges of the modern world.
Website: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3af862fddb082f00fd83cb

Meet the Authors of The Littlest Dinosaur Series
2026-08-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
August 9, 1:30pm-2:15pm
Meet the Authors of The Littlest Dinosaur Series
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a storytime with local authors, Bryce Raffle and Steven Kothlow, who will be reading The Littlest Dinosaur Goes To Space! Kids will enjoy a reading of the latest adventure in The Littlest Dinosaur series and can join us in colouring and building a straw-powered rocket ship!
Website: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2b175bc7d3cd58005fb375

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

Artist Talk and Special Boxset Edition Launch: Lam Wong’s Pandemic Drawings
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
August 20, 7pm-9pm
Artist Talk and Special Boxset Edition Launch: Lam Wong’s Pandemic Drawings
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Experience Pandemic Drawings—a rare, 80-copy boxset documenting a defining era. Don’t miss it! Vancouver-based artist and curator Lam Wong invites the community to explore the intersections of documentation, memory, and artistic evolution through three new significant publications.
Website: lamwong0820.eventbrite.ca

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

Artist Talk and Book Launch: Lam Wong in Conversation with Yang Xiaoyan
2026-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
August 26, 7pm-9pm
Artist Talk and Book Launch: Lam Wong in Conversation with Yang Xiaoyan
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Join artist Lam Wong and esteemed critic Yang Xiaoyan for a Chinese-language talk & book launch for Lam Wong: Convergence/Separation. Vancouver-based artist and curator Lam Wong invites the community to explore the intersections of documentation, memory, and artistic evolution through three new significant publications.
Website: lamwong0826.eventbrite.ca
