Richmond Arts Coalition

Art Talkback Series with Zoe Kompst and Manuel Axel Strain
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 14, 7pm-8:30pm
Art Talkback Series with Zoe Kompst and Manuel Axel Strain
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Join Musqueam artist Zoe Kompst for an engaging evening that looks at the exhibition through the lens of Indigenous traditions and everyday connections to the land. Learn how natural materials like plants and minerals are used to make dyes and paints, and how these practices carry stories and cultural meaning. After the talk, participants will get to try making their own natural paints using tools passed down through artist Manuel Axel Strain’s family. No art experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get hands-on.
RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/zoe-kompst

The Johnson Lee and Mandy Wong Charity Concert
2025-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
October 12, 7:30pm
The Johnson Lee and Mandy Wong Charity Concert
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
The Johnson Lee and Mandy Wong Charity Concert in Vancouver 2025 is scheduled to take place at River Rock Casino Resort on October 12, 2025. The beneficiary of this event will be the BC Children Hospital Foundation, a cause close to my heart. I believe your participation will make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/the-johnson-lee-and-mandy-wong-charity-concert/

Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Nikita Afonso
2025-10-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 10, 3pm-7pm
Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Nikita Afonso
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
Enjoy live music and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Nikita Afonso. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Lea Salonga
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
October 10 – October 11, 8pm
Lea Salonga
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed Stage, Screen & Everything In Between tour to North America in 2025. In Stage, Screen & Everything In Between, musical theatre fans will experience stage and screen classics from Lea’s iconic roles including songs from Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Aladdin and Mulan, new-found favorites from the critcally acclaimed Broadway and West End hit Old Friends, Broadway blockbusters, pop classics, and much more from her celebrated career and beyond.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/lea-salonga/

Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through the Change
2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:30 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
October 8, 7:30pm
Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through the Change
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Cruising Through ‘The Change’ is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/menopause-the-musical-richmond/

2025 City of Richmond Diversity Symposium
2025-10-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
October 7, 8:30am-12:30pm
2025 City of Richmond Diversity Symposium
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
The City of Richmond Diversity Symposium is a free conference for professionals, volunteers, and community members interested in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their communities. This year’s event theme, Finding Common Ground: Building Shared Understanding for Inclusion, invites speakers and participants to reflect on how we can reinforce and sustain equity and inclusion efforts through meaningful dialogue and collective action.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/social/inclusion/diversitysymposium.htm

Art Talkback Series with Elliott Ramsey and Manuel Axel Strain
2025-10-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 5, 2pm-3:30pm
Art Talkback Series with Elliott Ramsey and Manuel Axel Strain
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Featured artist Manuel Axel Strain invites local artists and cultural workers into a collaborative and reflective gathering at the Gallery. This informal series blends thoughtful conversation, community insight, and hands-on experiences, offering participants a chance to engage directly with the artworks and each other in a welcoming, interactive setting. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or simply curious, come explore the exhibition in new ways.
RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/elliott-ramsey

To The Moon: Mid-Autumn Celebration
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
October 5, 2pm
To The Moon: Mid-Autumn Celebration
Gateway Theatre and Minoru Chapel
6500 Gilbert Road
Tickets: $25 for Adults & $15 for Youth. To The Moon: Mid-Autumn Celebration is an event to bring families together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Richmond community. The afternoon begins with a beautiful concert by mezzo-soprano singer, Renee Fjardo, in the Minoru Chapel. The performance will feature beloved Disney, Broadway and movie musical favourites, including “Let It Go” from Frozen and “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters, along with songs from Moana, Mulan, Wicked and The Sound of Music. After the performance, families head back to Gateway Theatre’s lobby for a lantern-making craft while enjoying complimentary mooncakes courtesy of Anna’s Cake House!
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/to-the-moon

Tram 25
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 4, 6pm-9pm
Tram 25
Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill
112-3800 Bayview Street
Live band performance.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

An Evening of Jazz and Art: Esther Celebrini, Shannon Chung, Dennis Law
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
October 3, 7:30pm
An Evening of Jazz and Art: Esther Celebrini, Shannon Chung, Dennis Law
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Inspired by the stunning mountain and forest landscapes paintings by Randy Celebrini, Paul Chizik, and Liza Visagie on display at Lipont Gallery until Oct 9 during BC Culture Days. Tickets $15 includes one drink.
Website: https://horizo​​nconcert.eventbrite.ca

Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Charles Johnson
2025-10-03 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 3, 3pm-7pm
Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Charles Johnson
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
Enjoy live music and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Charles Johnson. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Culture Days: Richmond Arts Coalition's "From Fray to Feather - Part 1" Youth Art Exhibition
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-12 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Culture Days:
Richmond Arts Coalition’s
“From Fray to Feather – Part 1” Youth Art Exhibition
Outside our Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7700 Minoru Gate

Get a glimpse of collaborative art in progress! Local printmaking artist Mika Imada held workshops with Blair Elementary School students where they carved their own pieces that connect their personal lives with the environment in Richmond. This Annex exhibition features the students’ designs printed on paper.
After the Annex exhibition, textiles artist Shelby Page will lead Burnett Secondary School students in using fabric printed with these designs to craft wings modelled on the Pacific Great Blue Heron. This final piece will be on display at the Richmond Art Gallery – Art Lounge for the month of December.
Culture Days listing with more detail:
https://culturedays.ca/en/events/2c63845c-e001-4ab4-9a5d-2469c3739b93

Richmond Arts Coalition's "From Fray to Feather - Part 1" Youth Art Exhibition
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-12 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 1 – October 12
Richmond Arts Coalition’s “From Fray to Feather – Part 1” Youth Art Exhibition
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
From Fray to Feather – Part 1 is an exhibition of collaborative art in progress – created by students in Richmond working with local printmaking artist Mika Imada. This Culture Days project is a collaboration between the Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC) and School District 38. Prior to the exhibition, Imada will lead a series of workshops with Blair Elementary School students around the theme of environmentalism. Students will work to carve their own pieces featuring animals, objects, or places that connect their personal lives with the environment in Richmond. The exhibition will feature the students’ designs printed on paper and will have an area where you can make your own relief print!
These student designs will later be printed onto fabric to create patterned feathers. After the Annex exhibition, textiles artist Shelby Page will then lead Burnett Secondary School students in using this fabric to craft wings modeled on the Pacific Great Blue Heron. This final piece will be on display at the Richmond Art Gallery – Art Lounge for the month of December.
Mika Imada is a Richmond-based artist whose love for drawing and storytelling began when she was a kid. She took visual art throughout high school, experimenting with many different mediums and from there, chose to pursue her education in the creative field. She graduated from Capilano University where she studied 2D animation and visual development. In her free time, she’s drawing, painting, or crafting.
Shelby Page is a multimedia artist from New Westminster who works with textiles, leather, and digital illustration. She makes costumes and props through her studio Running With Scissors Creative and teaches art classes through various programs in BC. Her work in Richmond includes living history costuming for heritage sites and programs with Steveston Historical Society. She has a BA and MFA in Theatre Production and Design, and she credits her theatre background with her love of working collaboratively with other artists on large and spectacular projects. She is the recipient of a Richmond Arts Award in 2024 for Artistic Innovation and Excellence.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia, the support of the City of Richmond, and the in-kind contributions from Phoenix Art Workshop.

Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/2c63845c-e001-4ab4-9a5d-2469c3739b93

Art Talkback Series with SF Ho and Manuel Axel Strain
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 28, 2pm-3:30pm
Art Talkback Series with SF Ho and Manuel Axel Strain
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Featured artist Manuel Axel Strain invites local artists and cultural workers into a collaborative and reflective gathering at the Gallery. This informal series blends thoughtful conversation, community insight, and hands-on experiences, offering participants a chance to engage directly with the artworks and each other in a welcoming, interactive setting. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or simply curious, come explore the exhibition in new ways.
To RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/sf-ho

Concert: The Dream Continues
2025-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 27, 7pm
Concert: The Dream Continues
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
Experience the inspiring energy of a live concert unlike any other with The Dream Continues. Join us for an unforgettable evening with talented musicians playing a variety of songs, from heart-pounding rock anthems to soul-stirring ballads, all performed with unmatched skill and emotion. Every beat, note, and moment will resonate within your soul on this extraordinary musical journey, Over the Rainbow.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/dream-2025/

The Aristo-Cats
2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27, 6pm-9pm
The Aristo-Cats
Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill
112-3800 Bayview Street
Live band performance.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 27, 2pm-3pm
國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Drop in for a tour of our current exhibition in Mandarin. Learn more about the themes through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea. Limited spaces, RSVP to reserve a seat.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/strain-mandarin

One Richmond, Many Cultures – Richmond Caring Place Society
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27, 11am-3pm
One Richmond, Many Cultures – Richmond Caring Place Society
7000 Minoru Blvd
Celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures that make up our community through music, dance, art, and delicious food! Immerse yourself in the beauty of different traditions, connect with people from all walks of life, and learn something new about the world around you. This event is all about unity, understanding, and appreciation for the rich diversity that makes Richmond such a special place. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come together as one community, embracing the many cultures that call Richmond home.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/one-richmond-many-cultures-tickets-1669358017769

Stories for Babies with Author Richard Van Camp
2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 26, 10:30am-11:30am
Stories for Babies with Author Richard Van Camp
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Please join us as children’s book author Richard Van Camp reads from his children’s books Little You, We Sang You Home, Nighty Night: A Bedtime Song for Babies, Kiss by Kiss, and May We Have Enough to Share. Richard will share fun stories about parenthood and how each baby–and everyone who join us–is a sweet miracle and proof of the universe’s kindness.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68520471a394bf4e3c489035

The Island Boys
2025-09-26 03:00 - 18:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 26, 3pm-6pm
The Island Boys
Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill
112-3800 Bayview Street
Live band performance.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

Thunder From Down Under
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
September 25
Thunder From Down Under
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
7pm
Arguably one of Australia’s hottest (and most chiselled) exports, Thunder From Down Under has been igniting passions and thrilling audiences worldwide since 1991 with their steamy live shows. Consisting of Australia’s most eligible (and oiled) men, their all-male revue is guaranteed to set the mood for any girls’ night out. Known for their jaw-dropping performances, these bronzed beauties have made Las Vegas their home since 2001—but now, they’re taking their cheeky charm on the road.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/thunder-from-down-under-3/

An Evening with Richard Van Camp – Author Talk
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 25, 7pm
An Evening with Richard Van Camp – Author Talk
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
7700 Minoru Gate
Join best-selling author Richard Van Camp for an evening of storytelling. He will share his life’s work of reclaiming stories; family and community medicines; and interviews with Elders from his home community of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. Hear miracle stories about how he and others—children of residential school Survivors—have spent their adult lives reclaiming what was almost lost.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation.htm

Artist Salon Webinar with Aysha McConkey, Junior Biologist and Mural Artist
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
September 24
Artist Salon Webinar with Aysha McConkey, Junior Biologist and Mural Artist
Online
7pm-8pm
Learn how junior biologist and BC’s Bat Ambassador uses her nature research to develop illustrations and murals into a growing art practice. McConkey shares tips and advice on mural work, applying for municipal mural and public art projects, and how to incorporate what you love into your art. City of Richmond Public Art Planner Biliana Velkova will also join in the conversation and answer questions about how to apply and what to expect from the Community Mural Program for Richmond.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-mcconkey

Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird (For grades 4-6)
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 24, 10am-11am
Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird (For grades 4-6)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us as Indigenous Red River Métis herbalist LoriAnn Bird will be sharing her first book Revered Roots which contains purposeful and powerful reference to lessons, nourishment, healing and history of our ‘plant teachers’. She will be offering a 15 minute in class presentation and then taking the group on a guided 45 minute outdoor plant walk through Minoru Park. Please note that this presentation is intended for children in grades 4-6.
To Register: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/689e2eb46ecff3faef536e21

Collaborative Drawing with Manuel Axel Strain (Culture Days)
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
September 21
Collaborative Drawing with Manuel Axel Strain (Culture Days)
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
12pm-3pm
Drop into the gallery to join in a large-scale drawing project with exhibiting artist Manuel Axel Strain. This will be a community collaborative activity for everyone to explore mark-making, colouring, and drawing on a grand scale.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/cd-drawing

Richmond Public Art and Parks Bike Tour: Nature Calls
2025-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V7C 0A2, Canada
September 21
Richmond Public Art and Parks Bike Tour: Nature Calls
Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road
11am-1pm
Join us for a free bike tour along Richmond’s scenic dyke presented as part of Culture Days. This fun, family-friendly tour explores playful public art on waterfront washrooms and the wild beauty of the foreshore. Led by Biliana Velkova, Public Art Planner, and Egan Davis, Parks Operations Manager for the City of Richmond. Pack a lunch for a picnic at Gary Point Park.
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richmond-public-art-and-parks-bike-tour-nature-calls-tickets-1520312980049

Playing Fields: A Culture Days Event
2025-09-20 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 20
Playing Fields: A Culture Days Event
Gateway Theatre – Minoru Field 2
6500 Gilbert Road
Presented by The Chop Theatre and Gateway Theatre. Ever wonder what goes on inside a teenager’s head? Playing Fields is a one-of-a-kind, youth-driven interactive performance that invites you to see the world through the eyes of teenagers. With the provided headsets, you’ll be listening to heartfelt and powerful stories about hopes, fears, and belonging from teenage voices across the world. With simple interactive movements woven in, you’ll suddenly realize the field has come alive and you’ve found your place in something greater than yourself. If mobility is a concern, benches are available for you to sit on while listening to the audio and watching the magic unfold on the field for an equally captivating experience.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/playing-fields/

Culture Days
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-12 | British Columbia
September 19 – October 12
Culture Days
Celebrated nationally and experienced locally, Culture Days highlights the talents of artists, cultural producers, dancers, designers, makers, musicians, performers, photographers, writers and others who open their creative spaces to the public or present free, participatory activities and experiences. Richmond’s artists and cultural organizations will offer free or pay-what-you-may experiences such as hands-on workshops, creative placemaking activities, behind-the-scenes tours, open studio events, information sessions and demonstrations, event organizers are increasing awareness, pride and participation in the arts and activating public spaces through, and for, the arts.
The Richmond Arts Coalition will be presenting a youth art exhibition with an interactive element outside of our Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate), a result of youth art workshops conducted in partnership with School District 38.
City of Richmond listings: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/culturedays.htm
Culture Days website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events

Exhibition: Shared Horizons - Paintings by Chizik, Visagie, and Celebrini
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-09 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
September 19 – October 9
Exhibition: Shared Horizons – Paintings by Chizik, Visagie, and Celebrini
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
“Shared Horizons” brings together three artists who share a deep artistic connection, having previously painted together. While Paul Chizik and Liza Visagie have exhibited at Lipont Gallery multiple times, this marks Randy Celebrini‘s first joint exhibition with his friends at the gallery. The show will feature a stunning collection of their paintings and drawings, predominantly focusing on the captivating beauty of mountains and forests of British Columbia. Through their individual perspectives, Chizik, Visagie, and Celebrini invite viewers to immerse themselves in sweeping vistas and intimate woodland scenes.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/exhibitions/horizon/

2025 Shades of Fall Juried Art Exhibition
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2X9, Canada
September 19 – September 21
2025 Shades of Fall Juried Art Exhibition
Lansdowne Shopping Centre – Centre Court
5300 No. 3 Road
An art exhibition of drawing, painting, textiles, photography, and mixed media. With live music performances on September 20 and 21 from 12pm-3pm by Camilli String Trio.
Website: www.richmondartscouncil.ca
