Behind the Scenes of Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville
2024-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
March 24
Behind the Scenes of Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Join us for a behind the scenes look at the upcoming play Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery on March 24th – this event will be attended by the Director and other members of the play’s production team who will talk about what goes on in creating a theatrical performance and offering a Q&A about the play. As a promotion, Gateway Theatre will be raffling two pairs of free tickets to the performance during this presentation. Registration Required.
To Register: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/65c809ad7fc2cb48004a0c2f

Lulu Series: Art in the City – Typha: Placemaking Through Public Art
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
March 28
Lulu Series: Art in the City – Typha: Placemaking Through Public Art
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
7pm
Puya Khalili and Charlotte Wall will delve into the story of Typha, a large-scale artwork located at the terminus of Hollybridge Way, near the Fraser River. The talk will cover the artists’ initial approach and concept, design and fabrication process, and the role that projects such as Typha can play in placemaking and influencing community engagement. This talk will be preceded by a musical performance by Elisa Thorn.
Website: http://www.richmond.ca/luluseries

Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
2024-04-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Garry Point Park, 12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 4X2, Canada
April 7
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
Garry Point Park
11am-4pm
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, Steveston Minyo, Nori Nori & Komori, and more! This festival brings the community together to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossom alongside the cultural richness of Japan. Between 11 am and 4 pm, the Hanami Tent will offer displays and demonstrations from local artisans including calligraphy, bonsai and origami, as well as the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. In the Sakura Tent, visitors can experience an ikebana demonstration, and performances by taiko drummers, folk singers and dancers. Children of all ages are invited to the Chibi-Chan Tent to learn how to fold origami creatures using special Japanese paper and techniques.
Website: https://richmondcherryblossomfest.ca/

Presentation – MYTH: Quilting is an Expensive Hobby
2024-04-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 23
Presentation – MYTH: Quilting is an Expensive Hobby
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex or via Zoom
7660 Minoru Gate
2pm
Free. In these times fabric is expensive and so many think that quilting must be an expensive hobby and are discouraged before they even start. Melissa Marginet is a Canadian Quiltmaker, Author, Teacher and Quilt Pattern Designer. She will give us all her money saving secrets as she show us quilts she has made at very little cost.
To Register: https://tagor.ca/2023/12/27/myth-quilting-is-an-expensive-hobby-with-melissa-marginet/

Webinar: Centring the Visual Arts in Thriving Societies
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | British Columbia
April 24
Webinar: Centring the Visual Arts in Thriving Societies
Zoom
12pm
Presented by Business/Arts. As champions of the arts, we recognize the immense value they hold in fostering social cohesion and driving economic growth in communities of all sizes. However, a critical question remains: what can be done to ensure this is understood within our communities and the broader public? In this webinar, we will turn our attention to the visual arts. Together, we’ll explore actionable strategies for positioning the arts as indispensable components of thriving societies. We’ll discuss ways to empower audiences to become enthusiastic advocates for the arts, and opportunities to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the impact of the arts.
To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717050150182/WN_BcHhsUKOQySaLEFegXDvjQ#/registration

Lulu Series: Art in the City – Sam Davidson and Alanna Quock
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
April 25
Lulu Series: Art in the City – Sam Davidson and Alanna Quock
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
7pm
Remembering Home, Finding Ground: Reflections on creating a practice of healing through emergent process, direct engagement and embodied experience. Alanna Quock will ponder the essential question of what it means to dwell: in a place and in a body. In relationship with other bodies, she will share the stories of her ancestors, her journey, and the projects and places she has been invited into along the way. This talk will be preceded by a musical performance by Sam Davidson.
Website: http://www.richmond.ca/luluseries

Japan’s Children’s Day
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-05 | Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 6P3, Canada
May 3 – May 5
Japan’s Children’s Day
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
10am-5pm. May 5th is a national holiday in Japan called “Children’s Day” or Kodomo-no-hi, a special occasion to honour children’s happiness and well-being. Visitors can join us in a the tradition of making “kabuto” (samurai) helmets out of origami during the Children’s Day weekend. In Japan, homes and businesses may display miniature samurai warrior doll sets (with armor, helmet & sword), and children will make these paper hats to commemorate the holiday. Look for the flying carp (koi) streamer (koinobori) in front of Murakami House, where this activity will take place.
Website: https://stevestonheritage.ca/2024/04/09/childrens-day-at-britannia-shipyards/

Interdisciplinary Conference of Art + Design
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-11 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72 Avenue, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 10 – May 11
Interdisciplinary Conference of Art + Design
KPU – Wilson School of Design
5600 Kwantlen Street
Registration is by donation. Big Pictures: Murals, Billboards and Urban Interventions Conference. Join us for inspiring talks looking at the place of imagery in our built environment.
Website: https://wordpress.kpu.ca/bigpictures/

Express Yourself! Pop-up Art Workshop
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
May 11
Express Yourself! Pop-up Art Workshop
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
Pop by the library and join artist Keely O’Brien for a fun and inclusive art workshop that honours the differences and similarities among all of us. This workshop offers a sneak peek of the Express Yourself! art series, presented through the City’s Engaging Artists in Community program, and will explore a number of artistic mediums including collage, drawing, printmaking, storytelling and zine creation, All materials will be provided.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/65fb4db5b7ed963d009026ef

Artist Talk: Conversation with Paul Wong
2024-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
May 25
Artist Talk: Conversation with Paul Wong
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Join exhibiting artist Paul Wong and guest curator Michael Dang in conversation about the early works of Wong and his involvement in Vancouver’s artist-run culture in the 1970s. Wong will screen some of his early video works, in addition to the works seen in the Unit Bruises exhibition. Free admission. For ages 18+. RSVP to ensure a seat.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/paul-wong

Multicultural Calligraphy with Professor Laifong Leung and Nikhat Qureshi
2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
May 26
Multicultural Calligraphy with Professor Laifong Leung and Nikhat Qureshi
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
Richmond Public Library is proud to present, in celebration of Asian History Month and in cooperation with artist Nikhat Qureshi and expert calligrapher Professor Laifong Leung, an afternoon of calligraphy where you can learn more about this diverse art style. Professor Leung has taught courses on the Evolution of Chinese Calligraphy at the University of Alberta. The event will include: Presentations on the appreciation and history of calligraphy. Demonstrations of how to practice and write. Hands on creative experience to implement what you’ve learned.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6626e4255e1ddf360063764b

Lulu Series: Art in the City – Charo Neville and Lindi Nolte
2024-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
May 30
Lulu Series: Art in the City – Charo Neville and Lindi Nolte
Richmond City Hall – Council Chambers
6911 No. 3 Road
7pm
Preceded by a performance by Lindi Nolte. Expanding the White Cube: The Kamloops Art Gallery’s outdoor video projection biennale! The curator of the Kamloops Art Gallery will discuss Luminocity, a week-long exhibition that showcases video projects by local, national and international artists in unexpected public spaces throughout the downtown core of Kamloops. As an off-site Gallery initiative, the project brings recent video projects typically presented in gallery settings into the outdoors.
Website: http://www.richmond.ca/luluseries

Webinar: Gender-Affirming Strategies in Arts, Culture, & Heritage
2024-06-06 10:30 - 12:00 | British Columbia
June 6
Webinar: Gender-Affirming Strategies in Arts, Culture, & Heritage
Online
10:30am-12pm
Understanding of gender diversity is growing day by day. At the same time, transgender, non-binary, and other gender diverse people still experience many challenges, including barriers to safe workplaces, artistic spaces, educational experiences, and community spaces. In this workshop, Ambit will introduce frameworks for understanding gender diversity beyond the binary, work through nuanced scenarios, offer examples of gender-affirming practices and explore strategies for applying these learnings on a personal, relational, and systemic level.
Website: https://www.gvpta.ca/programs/professional-development

Spot Prawn Day
2024-06-08 | Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 4th Ave, Richmond, BC, V7E 3J1, Canada
June 8
Spot Prawn Day
Steveston
Join us for our biggest day of the Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration! Enjoy activities for all ages happening between the Fisherman’s Wharf and The Gulf of Georgia Cannery. You’ll find a full menu of live music (keep your ears open for sea shanties). Roving street performers from Circus West will also be delighting the crowds. And local businesses Athiana Acres and Organic Ocean will be on-hand to talk about regenerative farming and organic fishing practices. Children will also find plenty to do on the day with a cool Kids Zone featuring face-painting, live performances, a bouncy inflatable boat and a chance to try gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing.
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/steveston-spot-prawn-seafood-celebration/spot-prawn-day/

Cedar - Tree of Life Workshop
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Cedar – Tree of Life Workshop
Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, various times
Richmond Museum – Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Join Musqueam weaver Vivian Mearns Notaro for a hands-on cedar weaving workshop where participants can create a twined cedar bark bracelet. Free workshop for participants ages 6 to 12 years.
https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/nationalindigenouspeoplesday.htm

Transform You through Writing: A Writing Workshop with Brandon Reid
2024-06-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Transform You through Writing: A Writing Workshop with Brandon Reid
Saturday, June 8, 1:30-3:00pm
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
Practice and share your own writing in this workshop with local author Brandon Reid. Participants will learn practical tips for long-form writing suitable for novels and practice transforming real-life experiences into fiction. Free workshop for adult participants.

Archival Conversation: Exhibiting the Archives
2024-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
June 9
Archival Conversation: Exhibiting the Archives
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
In conjunction with the exhibition, Unit Bruises: Theodore Wan and Paul Wong, 1975-1979, join curator Michael Dang and conservator Sabina Sutherland for a conversation about archival practices for artworks. The discussion will touch on the ways a curator works with an archive to reveal the history of art and enrich our understanding of artistic practices, as well as the role of a conservator in caring for artwork and archival materials for long-term collections and preservation.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/archivetalk

Wild Moccasin Dancers Workshop
2024-06-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Wild Moccasin Dancers Workshop
Friday, June 14, 1:30-2:30pm
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
Join the Wild Moccasin Dancers for a performance and workshop. Participants will learn about the importance of dance in Indigenous culture and how it is used as a means of storytelling. Free workshop for students grades 3 to 5.
https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/nationalindigenouspeoplesday.htm

Artist Salon with Hazel Meyer
2024-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
June 22
Artist Salon with Hazel Meyer
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
Join us in-person for this free artist talk and hands-on art-making social. Exhibiting artist Hazel Meyer will talk about her working process with installation, performance, and text to investigate how stories from life, history, and politics come together to take shape as a new artwork. The talk will be interspersed with moments of making small sculptural works, reading out loud, and being together in the embrace of the installation, The Marble in the Basement. Limited to 25 participants. Registration required.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-meyer

Branscombe House Art Workshop Series
2024-06-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Branscombe House, 4900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 2K3, Canada
June 22
Branscombe House Art Workshop Series
Branscombe House
4900 Steveston Highway
2pm-3:30pm
Join our fun and free art workshops at Branscombe House to explore various meanings of home through artmaking! Limited spots available – registration required.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/branscombe-house-art-workshop-series-june-22nd-tickets-868493235647

Online Panel Discussion: The Work of Theodore Wan
2024-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 | British Columbia
June 27
Online Panel Discussion: The Work of Theodore Wan
Online
6:30pm
Presented by the Richmond Art Gallery. Guest curator Michael Dang leads a panel discussion with artists Christos Dikeakos and Paul Hess, and curator Christine Conley to discuss Theodore Wan’s contribution to the Canadian performance art scene of the 1970s. The panel will focus on questions of creativity within the social climate of that era, and explore some local art history within the early days of Canadian artist-run culture. Free admission, registration required.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/wan-panel

Steveston Salmon Festival
2024-07-01 09:30 - 19:00 | Steveston Village, Steveston Village
Canada Day – July 1
Steveston Salmon Festival
The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society will present the 77th annual Steveston Salmon Festival across Steveston Village.
The one day community-wide celebration features a parade, live music, performances, food and much more. It kicks off at 9:30am with the Kids Bike Parade followed by the official festival parade from 10:00am to noon, starting at Garry Point Park and ending at Moncton Street and Railway Avenue.
There will be two live music zones with performances from noon to 7:00pm. Dr. Strangelove will perform from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Roving entertainers will keep crowds amused around the village, including jugglers and stilt walkers.
New and returning programs for this 77th festival include:
The Japanese Cultural Show with demonstrations and performances
Sammy’s Fun Zone – face painting, interactive games and button making
A Youth Zone with music and games
An Art Show featuring local artists and their work
Programs and exhibits at the Steveston Museum and Post Office, the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery

https://stevestonsalmonfest.ca/

Grand Prix of Art (with Performances)
2024-07-27 10:00 - 2024-07-28 17:30, 2024-07-28 10:00 - 2024-07-29 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 6P3, Canada
July 27 – July 28
Grand Prix of Art (with Performances)
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
July 27 Race Day: 10am-5:30pm
July 28 Exhibition: 10am-4pm
Artists of all ages and experience levels are assigned a painting location along Steveston’s Historic Waterfront for this 3 hour challenge. The public is encouraged to visit the 35 amazing locations by bike or on foot, stopping to cheer on their favourite artist. Blue Dirt Girl music perform at the Artist’s Picnic and Crabgrass and The Blue Hawks take the Tourism Richmond Exhibition Stage with Murphy and the Cats wrapping things up at the Penta Exhibition in the Seine Net Lot Building at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Sunday July 28th.
Website: https://grandprixofart.ca/

Branscombe House Art Workshop Series (Pride Summer)
2024-07-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Branscombe House, 4900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 2K3, Canada
July 31
Branscombe House Art Workshop Series (Pride Summer)
Branscombe House
4900 Steveston Highway
4:30pm-6:00pm
Join our fun and free art workshops at Branscombe House to explore various meanings of home through artmaking! Limited spots available – registration required.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/branscombe-house-art-workshop-series-july-31st-pride-summer-tickets-868540446857

Artist Salon with Ogheneofegor Obuwoma
2024-07-31 19:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
July 31
Artist Salon with Ogheneofegor Obuwoma
Zoom (online)
7pm-8pm
Presented by the Richmond Art Gallery. Guest presenter Ogheneofegor Obuwoma will share her multi-faceted arts practice as a film-maker, writer, curator and arts worker. As an emerging artist, she will discuss how she navigates the infrastructure of the visual art world to develop her own voice, cultivate relationships and collaborations within the arts community, and to keep working within the arts. This event will include time for Q+A by participants to join in the live-streamed conversation. Free admission, registration required.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/obuwoma

True Voices: Pride Storytelling & Tea
2024-08-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
August 1
True Voices: Pride Storytelling & Tea
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
7pm-9pm
Join us at Gateway Theatre for a celebration of Richmond Pride Week! You are invited to True Voices, our free storytelling event, where you’ll hear powerful and inspiring stories from local queer voices. Afterwards, enjoy a warm cup of tea and engage in an intimate Q&A with our storytellers. We are proud to provide a safe space for the queer community and allies, so whether you are curious, anxious or looking to connect with the community, we welcome you to join us.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/true-voices/

Stories Told With Pride: A Dialogue with Dr. Marylee Stephenson
2024-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
August 4
Stories Told With Pride: A Dialogue with Dr. Marylee Stephenson
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse Branch
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Learn about Dr. Stephenson’s rich history as an activist, storyteller, stand-up comic and key figure in Vancouver’s gay rights movement through a Q&A and storytelling experience. Open to all ages.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/pride.htm

2024 Richmond Art Walk & Coffee Walk
2024-08-17 - 2024-08-18 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
August 17 – August 18
2024 Richmond Art Walk & Coffee Walk
Various locations.
In partnership with Tourism Richmond, Lipont Gallery is excited to host the Richmond Art Walk again, inviting the public to delve into the rich art landscape of Richmond’s Golden Village neighbourhood. This 3rd edition of the celebrated event, set for August 17-18, 2024, shines a spotlight on the diverse talents of Richmond’s artists, offering a unique journey through artist studios, art spaces and Lipont Gallery. The Richmond Art Walk is a must-attend event for anyone interested in discovering and supporting local art. Admission is free, inviting all to explore the creativity and culture that flourish in Richmond.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/richmond-art-walk-2024-tickets-971655235967
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artwalk/

Richmond Garlic Fest
2024-08-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Sharing Farm, 2771 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
August 17
Richmond Garlic Fest
Terra Nova Rural Park
2771 Westminster Hwy
10am-3pm
Join us at the Richmond Garlic Fest for a day filled with all things garlic! From garlic-infused dishes to garlic-themed activities, this event is a garlic lover’s dream come true. Each year, the annual Richmond Garlic Fest has supported The Sharing Farm’s mission of cultivating nutritious, sustainably-grown produce for those facing food insecurity. Includes performances by School of Rock, The Saltchuckers, and Quartete A Tete.
Website: https://www.sharingfarm.ca/garlicfest
