Richmond Arts Coalition

TAGOR Workshop: Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
2025-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 25, 2pm
TAGOR Workshop: Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
Creativity Lab, Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate) and on Zoom
We all have stories that we want to preserve – whether it’s from a vacation, journalling on the go, or family history. In this lecture, Sandy will talk about ideas and what design tools are needed to preserve special memories in projects such as dedicating a quilt to honour a family member, and how to incorporate different textures and photographs to tell the story. Words are fleeting, a picture is worth only a thousand words … but a quilt is worth 1000 pictures.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/09/nov-25-save-our-stories-with-sandy-simmelink/

TAGOR: SOS – Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
2025-11-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 25, 2pm
TAGOR: SOS – Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex + Online (Zoom)
Creativity Lab
7660 Minoru Gate
We all have stories that we want to preserve – whether it’s from a vacation, journalling on the go, or family history. In this lecture through Zoom, Sandy will talk about ideas and what design tools are needed to preserve special memories in projects such as dedicating a quilt to honour a family member, and how to incorporate different textures and photographs to tell the story. Words are fleeting, a picture is worth only a thousand words … but a quilt is worth 1000 pictures.
Website to Register: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/09/nov-25-save-our-stories-with-sandy-simmelink/

Gateway Theatre presents: Behind the Scenes of Annie!
2025-11-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 23, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Gateway Theatre presents: Behind the Scenes of Annie!
Richmond Cultural Centre – Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a play or musical? Would you like the chance to win tickets to a show? Join us for this family-friendly event! Don’t miss this opportunity for an exclusive sneak peek at Gateway Theatre’s 2025 holiday musical Annie!, an award-winning musical adaptation of the classic.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68a778c16ecff3faef541bd7

Richmond Potters’ Club – Winter Holiday Pottery Sale
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 21 – November 23
Richmond Potters’ Club – Winter Holiday Pottery Sale
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Friday: 1pm-8pm. Saturday: 10am-4pm. Sunday: 10am-3pm.
Presented in collaboration with Weavers & Spinners Guild.
Website: https://www.richmondpottersclub.com/

Just Duets – Steveston Folk Guild
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3, Canada
November 20, 7:30pm
Just Duets – Steveston Folk Guild
Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse
5180 Westwater Drive
We welcome Just Duets back to the Guild. Just two voices and just two guitars, but even with such a limited number of instruments “JUST DUETS” creates a great amount of music. Andrea Smith and Dave Lidstone offer a musical collaboration with wonderful sibling-like vocal harmonies and accomplished guitar accompaniment. They have produced two CD’s and performed at folk clubs and concert venues throughout the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. Expect a concert of songs of life and love that reflect a commitment to social justice, to Canadian roots and to poetry in song, and a few toe-tapping instrumental pieces.
Website: http://www.stevestonfolk.net/

Under $100 Art Show
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-23 | Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2X9, Canada
November 20 – November 23
Under $100 Art Show
Lansdowne Centre – In the old Toys’R’Us
5300 No. 3 Road
Opening Night: 5pm-10pm
Back for its second year after a highly successful 2024 inauguration, peruse a huge array of paintings, prints and creative works by around 100 local artists––then pick up your favourites for under $100 each! Admission tickets for this famously affordable art extravaganza are for timed entry (it’s a very popular event) and there’s also live music and more to add to the fun-tastic vibe. Tickets: ~$15.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/under-100-art-show-vancouver-tickets-1573792779569

Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra – Rotary Concert
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
November 16, 3pm-5pm
Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra – Rotary Concert
Fraserview Church
11295 Mellis Drive
Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO) is teaming up with the Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial for their 11th Annual Fundraising Concert, an event where melody meets mission. We are kicking off our season with a series of performances from our young musicians from Senior Strings, Junior & Senior Winds, and Symphony divisions. This concert also features a special guest appearance by RDYO alumna and concert pianist, Ms. Libby Yu!
Website: https://www.rdyo.ca/upcoming-events

Opening Reception - Cycles of Being: Art by Yuri Elperin
2025-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
November 15 – December 4
Cycles of Being: Art by Yuri Elperin
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
November 15, 5pm-9pm: Opening
November 26, 3pm-5pm: Meet the Artist
Lipont Gallery is proud to present Cycles of Being, a compelling exhibition by established Vancouver-based artist Yuri Elperin, opening on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Known for his intricate sculpture/paintings and mixed media works, Elperin invites viewers into a meditative journey through history, spirituality, and the natural world. Spanning over five decades of artistic inquiry, Yuri Elperin’s practice bridges cultures, philosophies, and spiritual traditions. His latest works blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture—transforming layered materials such as gold leaf, rice paper, roots, and wood into multidimensional visual spaces.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/yuri-elperin/
Opening Reception: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-cycles-of-being-art-by-yuri-elperin-tickets-1910050244699
Meet the Artist: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/meet-the-artist-a-casual-coffee-with-yuri-elperin-tickets-1936560186649

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
November 14 – November 15
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
Presented by James and Jamesy. Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/46201/

Billy and the Poor Boys
2025-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
November 8, 6pm-9pm
Billy and the Poor Boys
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
112 – 3800 Bayview Street
Live Band Night.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

Nursery Rhymes Jams: A Free Sing-Along Concert for Families
2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
November 8, 2pm-3pm
Nursery Rhymes Jams: A Free Sing-Along Concert for Families
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
Free admission – all families welcome! Join us for a fun-filled event celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week (Nov 10-14, 2025)! Featuring Lazarus Troy Banez, a 13-year-old autistic piano prodigy and composer, and his sister, Estella, an 11-year-old singer, composer, and ventriloquist, with her puppet pals. Enjoy music, creativity, and interactive performances in a joyful setting that showcases neurodivergent talents and inspires young audiences! Huge thanks to the Youth Neighbourhood Small Grants, Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, and the Vancouver Foundation! Your support makes Nursery Rhymes Jams possible!
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nursery-rhymes-jams-a-free-sing-along-live-concert-for-kids-and-families-tickets-1797925165569

River Cats
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
November 7, 6pm-9pm
River Cats
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
112 – 3800 Bayview Street
Live Band Night.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Nikita Afonso
2025-11-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
November 7, 3pm-7pm
Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Nikita Afonso
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
Kickstart your weekend at LuLu Island Winery’s VIBES & VINO event every Friday, 3pm-7pm. Enjoy live music and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to music. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

RAC Collage Club: November Session
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 6, 6:30pm-8:30pm
RAC Collage Club: November Session
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
$5 per person includes all art supplies and use of our equipment. Get together with friends and fellow creatives at our social Collage Club for Adults—a relaxed, art-making evening where imagination and conversation meet. This month’s prompt is LAND, inspired by our current exhibition. Try out different cut-and-paste collage techniques to explore land as identity, memory, nature, and connection — or dream up imagined landscapes to create your own miniature worlds in collage. We will provide a wide variety of paper ephemera and natural materials to spark your creativity, plus a curated playlist full of tunes about land, nature, and place to set the vibe.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/rag-collage-club-november-session

Nothin’ but the Blues
2025-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
November 1, 6pm-9pm
Nothin’ but the Blues
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
112 – 3800 Bayview Street
Live Band Night.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

An Autumn Evening in Richmond｜列治文深秋之夜
2025-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Star Seafood Restaurant, 8181 Cambie Road, BC, Canada
November 1, 6pm-9pm
An Autumn Evening in Richmond｜列治文深秋之夜
Red Star Seafood Restaurant
8181 Cambie Road
An Autumn Evening in Richmond is a festive banquet and fundraiser in support of the Richmond Art Gallery. Celebrate another impactful year of exhibitions, education, and outreach with a delicious five-course Chinese banquet at the acclaimed Red Star Seafood Restaurant (Richmond). Tickets: $100, with a $40 tax receipt.
Full Information: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/autumn

Richmond Art Gallery Association’s 2025 Annual Auction
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-22 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Ongoing – November 22, 4pm
Richmond Art Gallery Association’s 2025 Annual Auction
Where: Online, with special in-person closing event.
Auction artworks will be on view in the gallery on these dates:
November 15-16 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm
November 20 from 12:00 – 7:00 pm
November 21 from 12:00 – 6:00 pm
November 22 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm. Special closing event from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Richmond Art Gallery Association 2025 Annual Auction includes 20 artworks from BC artists that have been featured in Richmond Art Gallery’s programming in recent years. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Richmond Art Gallery Association’s outreach and educational initiatives. These include our School Art Programs, community art making workshops, and multilingual tours. Our goal is to raise $15,000! Please bid, make a donation, or purchase our new tote bag!
To Bid: https://www.32auctions.com/RAGA2025

Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival
2025-10-31 18:30 - 21:15 | Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
October 31, 6:30pm-9:15pm
Minoru Halloween Fireworks Festival
Minoru Park
7191 Granville Avenue
Richmond proudly continues its tradition as one of the few municipalities in the Lower Mainland to host a free fireworks display on Halloween night. This year’s theme is “Creepy Carnival”, and the event promises a thrilling evening packed with entertainment and spooky fun for all ages. Guests will enjoy a live performance from the Show Stoppers Glee Club, setting the tone for a festive night. Throughout the park, roving performers, jugglers, professional pumpkin carvers, and stilt walkers will bring the carnival atmosphere to life, while fire performers and acrobats deliver high-energy spectacles that are sure to amaze.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/halloween.htm

Spooky Island Slashers
2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 31, 6pm-9pm
Spooky Island Slashers
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
112 – 3800 Bayview Street
Live Band Night.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

Country Vines Winery – Peter G-G / Halloween Party!
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Country Vines Winery, 13060 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 31, 5pm-8pm
Country Vines Winery – Peter G-G / Halloween Party!
13060 Steveston Hwy
Ready to groove to some live music? Sip on a glass of wine and indulge in delicious charcuterie while lounging on our outdoor patio. Live music days are first come, first serve seating.
Website: https://www.countryvines.ca/events

TAGOR – Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
2025-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 28, 2pm
TAGOR – Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex and online
7660 Minoru Gate
Colour Catches the eye but contrast keeps it there! Get ready to explore the power of contrast! In this inspiring and informative trunk show through Zoom, Jennifer Houlden shares how contrast – through value, texture, pattern and embellishment – can add depth, movement, and that eye-catching WOW factor to your quilts. Packed with tips, tricks and plenty of visual inspiration, this presentation is full of ideas to get your creative jusices flowing that you can take back to your own sewing room.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/12/adding-the-wow-factor-with-jennifer-houlden/

TAGOR Workshop: Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
2025-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 28, 2pm
TAGOR Workshop: Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
Creativity Lab, Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate) and on Zoom
Colour Catches the eye but contrast keeps it there! Get ready to explore the power of contrast! In this inspiring and informative trunk show, Jennifer Houlden shares how contrast – through value, texture, pattern and embellishment – can add depth, movement, and that eye-catching WOW factor to your quilts. Packed with tips, tricks and plenty of visual inspiration, this presentation is full of ideas to get your creative juices flowing that you can take back to your own sewing room.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/12/adding-the-wow-factor-with-jennifer-houlden/

Burnett Secondary Winter Wonders Music Department Dessert Gala
2025-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnett Secondary, 6011 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC, Canada
November 27, 6pm (doors), 6:30pm-9pm
Burnett Secondary Winter Wonders Music Department Dessert Gala
Burnett Secondary School
5011 Granville Ave
Cost: $10 presales only (no tickets at the door). Ticket price covers having dessert and beverage while watching Burnett students in various bands perform. Tickets will be available through purchase at the school.
Contact: bkhoo@sd38.bc.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnburnettband

ROCA Concert: Canadian Reflections
2025-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
October 26, 3pm-5pm
ROCA Concert: Canadian Reflections
Fraserview MB Church
11295 Mellis Drive
Imant Raminsh’s Missa Brevis and other Canadian favorites we’ve performed in our last 40 seasons.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/roca-concert-season/2025/10/26/canadian-reflections

Country Vines Winery – Lenny Pallerstein
2025-10-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Country Vines Winery, 13060 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 26, 2pm-5pm
Country Vines Winery – Lenny Pallerstein
13060 Steveston Hwy
Ready to groove to some live music? Sip on a glass of wine and indulge in delicious charcuterie while lounging on our outdoor patio. Live music days are first come, first serve seating.
Website: https://www.countryvines.ca/events

Oktoberfest
2025-10-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 25, 6pm
Oktoberfest
Austria Vancouver Club
5851 Westminster Hwy
Come to Oktoberfest with the The Silver Stars and the Edelweiss Dancers. $50 including dinner.
Website: www.austriavancouverclub.ca

Hearsey and the Cats
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 25, 6pm-9pm
Hearsey and the Cats
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
112 – 3800 Bayview Street
Live Band Night.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

2025 Gallery of Horrors Haunted House & Halloween Carnival
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | The Arts Conservatory, #5 – 12491 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 25, 6pm-8pm
2025 Gallery of Horrors Haunted House & Halloween Carnival
The Arts Conservatory
#5 – 12491 No. 2 Road
A night of trick or treating, arts & crafts, carnival games & a haunted house! 100% of proceeds benefit CACR & Jeremy’s Memorial Foundation.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-gallery-of-horrors-haunted-house-halloween-carnival-tickets-1582993499169?aff=oddtdtcreator

Country Vines Winery – Nova Sol
2025-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Country Vines Winery, 13060 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 25, 3pm-6pm
Country Vines Winery – Nova Sol
13060 Steveston Hwy
Ready to groove to some live music? Sip on a glass of wine and indulge in delicious charcuterie while lounging on our outdoor patio. Live music days are first come, first serve seating.
Website: https://www.countryvines.ca/events

Boyz II Men
2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
October 24, 8pm
Boyz II Men
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
Boyz II Men, an iconic R&B group formed in Philadelphia, has captivated audiences for over 30 years. Consisting of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, they have sold over 60 million albums. Their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony, released in 1991, was a huge success, featuring the hit “End of the Road,” which broke records and earned them three Grammy Awards. Their follow-up album, II, released in 1994, was even more successful, with hits like “I’ll Make Love to You” and “On Bended Knee.”
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/boyz-river-rock/
