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SUMMARY:No. 3 Road Art Columns
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing – June 30\nNo. 3 Road Art Columns\nCanada Line: Aberdeen and Lansdowne Stations\nArtwork by Richmond artists Quinton Qiu\, Adrienne Moore\, and Juliana Loh.\nWebsite: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/publicart/programs.htm
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/no-3-road-art-columns/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Centre and Lansdowne Centre Skytrain Stations
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260316T224442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T224442Z
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SUMMARY:City of Richmond 2026 Street Banners
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing – March 2027\nCity of Richmond 2026 Street Banners\n10 Street Banner visual art designs and wordmarks were selected by the community for display on the streets of Richmond.  The banners were installed in March 2026 and will be replaced in March 2027 by the future Banner Contest Winners. Over 470 individual banner design entries were received.\nVideo profiling this year’s artists: https://richmond.ca/parks-recreation/parks/programs/banners.htm \nAlternate Website: https://richmondstreetbanners.squarespace.com/current
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/city-of-richmond-2026-street-banners/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260421T044930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T044930Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Cat Hart – Material Remains
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing – June 8\nExhibition: Cat Hart – Material Remains\nCity Hall Galleria\n6911 No. 3 Road\nGuided by their interest in place\, belonging\, and home\, Cat Hart’s exhibition Material Remains explores the layered histories of Mitchell Island and Steveston through experimental film photography. Using double exposures\, Hart brings together images of plant life—both native and invasive—with remnants of early industry and contemporary sites of heavy industry and waste processing\, highlighting ecologies that persist amid ongoing human intervention.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/material-remains
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-cat-hart-material-remains/
LOCATION:Richmond City Hall\, 6911 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260519T011107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T011107Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition/Sale: Pop-up Artist Suzanne Basnett
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing – May 31\nExhibition/Sale: Pop-up Artist Suzanne Basnett\nSteveston Village Post Office\n3811 Moncton Street\nSuzanne has been working with clay since 2012 when she took her first wheel throwing class. Two years later she set up a home studio in a shed in her backyard in historic Steveston. Her pots are primarily thrown on the wheel\, but recently she has been exploring slab building and coiling and combining these processes. She’s also been exploring creating more sculptural work and is excited to see where this leads.\nWebsite: https://historicsteveston.ca/welcome-to-suzanne-basnett/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-sale-pop-up-artist-suzanne-basnett/
LOCATION:Steveston Museum\, 3811 Moncton Street\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260320T101238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T101238Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition – Keely-O’Brien: Secret Ingredients
DESCRIPTION:April 1 – March 1 2027\nExhibition – Keely-O’Brien: Secret Ingredients\nRichmond-Brighouse Skytrain Station\nSecret Ingredients began as a call by the artist for the public to submit messages they found difficult to express directly to someone in their life\, but felt ready to share. These messages were transformed into decorated cakes and delivered to the intended recipients as an edible form of communication. Exhibited now as a series of photographs at the Canada Line’s Richmond-Brighouse Station\, they become an unexpected moment of reflection during a commute.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/secret-ingredients
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-keely-obrien-secret-ingredients/
LOCATION:Richmond-Brighouse Skytrain Station
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260320T101440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T101440Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition – Michael Love: No Place
DESCRIPTION:April 1 – March 1 2027\nExhibition – Michael Love: No Place\nLansdowne Skytrain Station\nNo Place utilizes hand-cut collage\, assemblage\, and re-photography to forge layered connections between architecture\, history\, and ideology. The resulting composition serves as a speculative reconstruction that reimagines both physical and ideological spaces.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/no-place
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-michael-love-no-place/
LOCATION:Lansdowne Skytrain Station\, ‎5400 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260320T101907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T101907Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition – Sylvan Hamburger: Rewilding (Autumn & Spring)
DESCRIPTION:April 1 – March 1 2027\nExhibition – Sylvan Hamburger: Rewilding (Autumn & Spring)\nAberdeen Skytrain Station\nThis installation at Aberdeen Station is part of an ongoing project by the artist in response to the region’s changing built environment. The photo installation depicts two concrete lion finials salvaged from the gates of a demolished Vancouver Special. Each season\, the lions are painted and placed in various overgrown locations throughout the city. Mimicking their original position at the gates of the former home\, the reimagined lions stand guard at the entrance to the Canada Line station.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/rewilding-autumn-spring
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-sylvan-hamburger-rewilding-autumn-spring/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Skytrain Station\, ‎4100 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V6X 4E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260421T062917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T062917Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond Writer-in-Residence Activities
DESCRIPTION:April 4 – June 20 (various)\nRichmond Writer-in-Residence Activities\nThe City of Richmond\, in partnership with Richmond Public Library\, welcomes Aaron Chan as the 2026 Writer-in-Residence. During his residency\, Aaron will explore themes of queerness\, intersectionality\, identity and bridging cultural and generational divides in his work. He values experimentation and constantly seeks to push the boundaries of prose in his writing while prioritizing telling heartfelt\, emotional stories.\nWebsite: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/artists-opportunities/writerinresidence.htm
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/richmond-writer-in-residence-activities/
LOCATION:Brighouse Library\, 100-7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Interactive Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260524T173303
CREATED:20260320T102441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T102441Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: I digress
DESCRIPTION:April 18 – July 5\nExhibition: I digress\nRichmond Art Gallery\n7700 Minoru Gate\nRepresenting a wide range of perspectives\, this group exhibition will present artists who engage with both lived experiences and collective histories in their art practices. Some artists embrace an autobiographical or confessional vein\, drawing from memoirs\, diaries\, and photo-albums\, while others mine existing archives and ephemera found in the public realm\, employing a more documentary approach. Artists include Simranpreet Anand\, Jo-Anne Balcaen\, August Klintberg\, Anne Koizumi\, Lindsay McIntyre\, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/i-digress
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-i-digress/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260320T102648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T102648Z
UID:35946-1776470400-1783295999@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition – SIDE CORE: under city
DESCRIPTION:April 18 – July 5\nExhibition – SIDE CORE: under city\nRichmond Art Gallery\n7700 Minoru Gate\nRichmond Art Gallery presents the first North American exhibition of Japanese artist collective SIDE CORE. Known for site-specific projects that blur the boundaries between contemporary art\, skate culture\, and urban infrastructure\, the Tokyo-based collective presents a selection of video works and photographs that explore the often-overlooked spaces of the city—from highways and railroads to drainage tunnels and underground waterways.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/side-core
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-side-core-under-city/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260320T102923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T102923Z
UID:35948-1776470400-1783295999@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition – Collection Close-up: Beach Walk (Alan Wood)
DESCRIPTION:April 18 – July 5\nExhibition – Collection Close-up: Beach Walk (Alan Wood)\nRichmond Art Gallery\n7700 Minoru Gate\nAlan Wood’s oeuvre reveals a deep fascination with time\, process\, and documentation as well as a long-term interest in colour and the BC landscape. In Beach Walk\, he captures the gradual accumulation of debris on a Gulf Island beach\, shaped by the relentless waves that bring marine life and particles from the Gulf onto the sand.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/collection-close-up-beach-walk
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-collection-close-up-beach-walk-alan-wood/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260507T013051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T013104Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Kia Eriksson – Fruitful Loop
DESCRIPTION:May 5 – September 14\nExhibition: Kia Eriksson – Fruitful Loop\nRichmond Cultural Centre Annex\n7660 Minoru Gate\nFruitful Loop brings together a selected body of paintings by artist Kia Eriksson that explore attention\, renewal\, and the everyday practice of being present. Through diverse portraits\, abstract geometric forms\, and an abundance of strawberries—a vibrant symbol for grounding in the present moment—Eriksson invites viewers to pause\, notice\, feel\, and perhaps even find joy in something familiar\, seen anew.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/fruitful-loop
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-kia-eriksson-fruitful-loop/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre Annex\, 7660 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260421T080011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T072220Z
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SUMMARY:Country Vines Winery – Live Music
DESCRIPTION:May 21 – May 31\nCountry Vines Winery – Live Music\nCountry Vines Winery\n13060 Steveston Hwy\nThursday\, May 21st\, 5pm to 7pm: Laria Lebeda\nFriday\, May 22nd\, 5pm to 8pm: Peter G-G\nSaturday\, May 23rd\, 3pm to 6pm: Harris & Debray\nSunday\, May 24th\, 2pm to 5pm: Dave Martone\nThursday\, May 28th\, 5pm-7pm: Carly Reirson\nFriday\, May 29th\, 5pm to 8pm: Nova Sol\nSaturday\, May 30th\, 2pm to 5pm: Sangre Morena\nSaturday\, May 30th\, 6pm to 8pm: Teresa Marie\nSunday\, May 31st\, 3pm to 6pm: Ciro Vivanco Hernandez ‘The Trumpet Guy’\nWebsite: https://www.countryvines.ca/events
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/country-vines-winery-live-music-4/
LOCATION:Country Vines Winery\, 13060 Steveston Highway\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260421T064902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T015437Z
UID:36291-1779321600-1781395199@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Sunken Gold · Drifting White – A Duo Exhibition by Jin Tang and Li-Chung Chen
DESCRIPTION:May 21 – June 13 (By Appointment Only)\nSunken Gold · Drifting White – A Duo Exhibition by Jin Tang and Li-Chung Chen\nLipont Gallery\n4211 No. 3 Road\n“Sunken Gold” (沉金) refers to the deep\, metallic\, and grounded energy found in Jin Tang’s textured landscapes\, while “Drifting White” (浮白) captures the ethereal\, minimalist breathing room within Li-Chung Chen’s monochromatic compositions. Together\, they explore the boundary between objective reality and the “inner landscape.”\nWebsite: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/tang-and-chen/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/sunken-gold-%c2%b7-drifting-white-a-duo-exhibition-by-jin-tang-and-li-chung-chen/
LOCATION:Lipont Gallery\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T082802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T082802Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music - Shady Island Food Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION:May 22 – May 31\, 6pm-9pm Thurs-Sat\, 4pm-7pm Sundays\nLive Music – Shady Island Food Bar & Grill\n112 – 3800 Bayview St.\nMay 22: Chuck Johnson\nMay 23: Tim Hearsey & Friends\nMay 24: Tim Hewitt\nMay 29: TBD\nMay 30: Trama\nMay 31: Billy Mendoza\nEvery Thursday: Aristo-Cats & Friends\nWebsite: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/live-music-shady-island-food-bar-grill/
LOCATION:Shady Island Bar and Grill\, 112-3800 Bayview Street\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260421T074443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T074443Z
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SUMMARY:Close Your Eyes
DESCRIPTION:May 26\, 6:30pm\nClose Your Eyes\nRiver Rock Casino Resort\n8811 River Road\nCLOSE YOUR EYES is set to hold their first Canada tour in May 2026\, performing in Toronto (May 22)\, Montreal (May 24)\, ad Vancouver (May 26). Known for dynamic performances and emotional music\, the group will meet Canadian fans for the first time through an official tour. The concert will combine powerful stages\, live vocals and interactive moments for an unforgettable experience. Doors 7:00PM. Show 8:00PM. times are subject to change. Please arrive early to avoid long lines or delays entering the venue. No in/out privileges. Restriction on large bags or backpacks. No outside food/beverages.\nWebsite: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/close-your-eyes-tickets/artist/1488984
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/close-your-eyes/
LOCATION:River Rock Casino Resort\, 8811 River Road\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 3P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260421T065752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T065752Z
UID:36296-1779840000-1780099199@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:The Sound of Music
DESCRIPTION:May 27 – May 29\, 7pm\nThe Sound of Music\nGateway Theatre\n6500 Gilbert Road\nRichmond Christian School proudly presents The Sound of Music\, a large-scale\, multi-campus production that brings together students from across our community in a shared celebration of storytelling\, music\, and performing arts.\nWebsite: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/rcs-2026/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/the-sound-of-music/
LOCATION:Gateway Theatre\, 6500 Gilbert Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V7C 3V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260507T013632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T013632Z
UID:36594-1779908400-1779912000@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Artist Salon with Jo-Anne Balcaen: Grumpy Thoughts on Art
DESCRIPTION:May 27\, 7pm-8pm\nArtist Salon with Jo-Anne Balcaen: Grumpy Thoughts on Art\nOnline Zoom Webinar\nJoin exhibiting artist Jo‑Anne Balcaen live from Winnipeg for a candid conversation on the less visible side of artistic practice: navigating judgment\, self‑doubt\, work\, and experience. Through her artworks and in this artist talk\, Balcaen explores why vulnerability is often hidden in the arts\, how perceptions of success and failure shape our careers\, and what it means to sustain a creative life over time. Join us for a lively session that speaks to the shared challenges and quieter realities familiar to many artists.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-balcaen
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/artist-salon-with-jo-anne-balcaen-grumpy-thoughts-on-art/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T082037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T082037Z
UID:36730-1779908400-1779912000@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Appreciation of the Special Collection on Chinese Culture Series: Take a Close Look at Masters' Works of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy 以图为鉴：中国书画鉴赏
DESCRIPTION:May 27\, 7pm-8pm\nAppreciation of the Special Collection on Chinese Culture Series: Take a Close Look at Masters’ Works of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy 以图为鉴：中国书画鉴赏\nBrighouse Library\n7700 Minoru Gate\nAre you interested to learn more about Chinese Calligraphy and Painting? Join a small group to take a closer look at Chinese Art books donated by Dr. Kwok-Chu Lee and learn about great masters of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting. Guided by Gang Rong\, a professional calligrapher and expert in the appraisal of Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Rong holds a Master of calligraphy and is a visiting professor at Shaanxi University of Technology. In Mandarin with English translation.\nWebsite: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69b9eea5b6c4ac1fedc6789b
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/appreciation-of-the-special-collection-on-chinese-culture-series-take-a-close-look-at-masters-works-of-chinese-painting-and-calligraphy-%e4%bb%a5%e5%9b%be%e4%b8%ba%e9%89%b4%ef%bc%9a%e4%b8%ad/
LOCATION:Brighouse Library\, 100-7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T074113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T074113Z
UID:36710-1779917400-1779922800@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:The Shelf Concert & Buffet #51 – Aaron Wylder
DESCRIPTION:May 27\, 9:30pm\nThe Shelf Concert & Buffet #51 – Aaron Wylder\nHestia Kitchen\n4351 Number 3 Rd #160\nIsland roots. West coast soul. Songs that feel lived-in and wide open. Session #51 brings Aaron Wylder — a singer-songwriter blending Americana\, indie rock\, and indie folk into music shaped by island living\, movement\, and quiet reflection. Warm\, grounded\, and carried by a restless sense of freedom. Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert.\nWebsite: https://www.theshelfconcert.com/events/aaronwylder-the-shelf-concert-buffet-51
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/the-shelf-concert-buffet-51-aaron-wylder/
LOCATION:Hestia\, 4351 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260421T043948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T044000Z
UID:36266-1779991200-1780000200@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Lulu Series: Migration Patterns from Chinatowns to Ethnoburbs
DESCRIPTION:May 28\, 6pm\nLulu Series: Migration Patterns from Chinatowns to Ethnoburbs\nRichmond Cultural Centre\, Theatre Under the Stairs\n7700 Minoru Gate\nJoin Morris Lum in a discussion about his Chinatown | Tong Yan Gaai photographic series that documents Chinatowns across Canada and the United States. Over the last decade\, Lumhas has focused and directed attention towards the functionality of Chinatowns\, exploring the generational context of how “Chinese” identity is expressed in these structural enclaves. Armed with a large-format camera\, the artist has documented Chinatowns in Victoria\, Vancouver\, Calgary\, Edmonton\, Winnipeg\, Toronto\, Ottawa\, Montreal\, Chicago\, Oakland\, Seattle\, Philadelphia\, San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, Manhattan and Boston. The talk will offer an overview of this body of work and will hint at the next phases of the series.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/lulu-may2026
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/lulu-series-migration-patterns-from-chinatowns-to-ethnoburbs/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T071539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T071539Z
UID:36696-1780081200-1780088400@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:STORMS: RPC Youth & Adult Choir in Concert
DESCRIPTION:May 29\, 7pm\nSTORMS: RPC Youth & Adult Choir in Concert\nRichmond Presbyterian Church\n7111 No. 2 Road\nAdmission by donation at the door\, in support of RPC Ministries. Join us for Storms\, an inspiring musical by Mark Burrows\, presented by our Youth Choir\, with the Adult Choir joining in concert. Through music\, storytelling\, and moments of humor and reflection\, Storms explores the challenges we face in life—both seen and unseen—and reminds us that we are never alone. Experience themes of faith\, courage\, and compassion\, and discover how prayer\, community\, and God’s love can guide us through even the most difficult times.\nWebsite: https://richpres.com/storms2026/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/storms-rpc-youth-adult-choir-in-concert/
LOCATION:Richmond Presbyterian Church\, 7111 No. 2 Road\, Richmond\, bc\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T081031Z
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UID:36726-1780149600-1780155000@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Writer-in-Residence: Author Panel - Telling Stories from the Margins
DESCRIPTION:May 30\, 2pm-3:30pm\nWriter-in-Residence: Author Panel – Telling Stories from the Margins\nRichmond Cultural Centre – Theatre Under The Stairs\n7700 Minoru Gate\nIn recent years\, the North American literary landscape has seen an increase in diverse voices\, yet representation still has a long way to go. Hear from a panel who will discuss working in an industry that has historically excluded people like them and their writing. Led by Aaron Chan\, Richmond’s Writer-in-Residence.\nWebsite: https://richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/artists-opportunities/writerinresidence.htm
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/writer-in-residence-author-panel-telling-stories-from-the-margins/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6Y 1R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260421T070253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T002505Z
UID:36302-1780149600-1780160400@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra Year-End Concert 2026
DESCRIPTION:May 30\, 2pm-5pm\nRichmond Delta Youth Orchestra Year-End Concert 2026\nGateway Theatre\n6500 Gilbert Road\nWelcome to the RDYO 2025/26 Season Year-End Awards Concert! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music as the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO) presents our Year-End Awards Concert. This special event showcases performances from all divisions\, celebrating the growth\, dedication\, and artistic achievements of our young musicians throughout the 2025/26 season. The concert will also feature our annual awards presentation\, recognizing outstanding students from the scholarship competition for their excellence\, commitment\, and contribution to RDYO.\nWebsite: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/rdyo-2026/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/rdyo-year-end-concert/
LOCATION:Gateway Theatre\, 6500 Gilbert Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V7C 3V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T213000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260421T041745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T041745Z
UID:36258-1780164000-1780176600@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Live Band Night with The White Rock Rhythm Kings
DESCRIPTION:May 30\, 6pm-9:30pm\nLive Band Night with The White Rock Rhythm Kings\n3551 Moncton Street\nJoin us for Live Band Night in partnership with Steveston Hub! Meet new and familiar faces\, enjoy live music\, dance with friends\, and treat yourself to delicious snacks and drinks. Support our local community of talented musicians while having a great time! Start the evening with a beginner-friendly Lindy Hop class—no experience or partner needed. Everyone is welcome\, and you can jump in anytime! This is a family-friendly event\, with free admission for children 11 and under.\nWebsite: https://www.swingoutrichmond.ca/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/live-band-night-with-the-white-rock-rhythm-kings/
LOCATION:3551 Moncton Street\, 3551 Moncton Street\, Richmond\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T075043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T075043Z
UID:36714-1780482600-1780489800@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) June Trading Session
DESCRIPTION:June 3\, 10:30am-12:30pm\nArtist Trading Cards (ATCs) June Trading Session\nRichmond Art Gallery\n7700 Minoru Gate\nFree Adult Drop-in. RSVP Appreciated. Join us for a fun and creative gathering where adults can explore the world of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)—miniature artworks created for trading and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out\, this welcoming session is perfect for anyone curious about small-scale art\, creative exchange\, and meeting other artists. Artist Ming Yeung will host the session\, explain how ATC trading works\, and answer questions. Bring along your own pre-made and signed Artist Trading Cards to trade with others.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/atcs-june
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/artist-trading-cards-atcs-june-trading-session/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T075240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T075240Z
UID:36716-1780597800-1780605000@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Collage Club: June 2026 Session
DESCRIPTION:June 4\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nCollage Club: June 2026 Session\nRichmond Art Gallery\n7700 Minoru Gate\nAges 16+. $5 per person. All supplies included. Registration required. Looking for a fun\, inspiring night out? Join our Collage Club for Adults—a relaxed\, social evening dedicated to art-making in a welcoming environment. No artistic experience required\, just bring your imagination! This month’s prompt is MEMOIR\, inspired by the I digress exhibition. We invite you to explore the idea of memoir through both personal and found imagery. Reflect on memories from your own life\, pop culture moments\, cultural identity\, or social and political experiences. How might your story take shape through collaged photos\, illustrations\, and text?\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/collage-club-june26
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/collage-club-june-2026-session/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260520T222459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T222459Z
UID:36745-1780684200-1780695000@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Snow White – Richmond Academy of Dance
DESCRIPTION:June 5 (6:30pm)\, June 6 (1pm)\nSnow White – Richmond Academy of Dance\nGateway Theatre\n6500 Gilbert Road\nStep into a magical production of Snow White brought to life by the Richmond Academy of Dance! This joyful performance features dancers ages 3-18 showcasing ballet\, jazz\, tap\, musical theatre\, hip hop\, and lyrical along with acting and singing. A vibrant celebration of young talent\, this enchanting show highlights the passion and creativity of the Academy’s budding artists.\nWebsite: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/snow-white-2026/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/snow-white-richmond-academy-of-dance/
LOCATION:Gateway Theatre\, 6500 Gilbert Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V7C 3V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T005414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T005414Z
UID:36650-1780740000-1780765200@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Doors Open: World Ocean Day at the Cannery
DESCRIPTION:June 6\, 10am-5pm\nWorld Ocean Day at the Cannery (Doors Open)\nGulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site\n12138 Fourth Avenue\nCelebrate World Ocean Day at the Cannery as we come together to explore “The Ocean and Us”! Join us for this free public event celebrating our oceans and the diversity of communities connected to the water. Coinciding with Doors Open Richmond and Steveston’s annual Spot Prawn Day\, join us for interactive programming\, activities\, and presentations\, including the return of gytotaku art print workshops with Japanese Canadian artist Paula Nishikawara.\nWebsite: https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/world-ocean-day-2026/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/doors-open-world-ocean-day-at-the-cannery/
LOCATION:Gulf of Georgia Cannery\, 12138 4th Ave\, Richmond\, BC\, V7E 3J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T173304
CREATED:20260519T082407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T082407Z
UID:36732-1780743600-1780765200@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration
DESCRIPTION:June 6\, 11am-5pm\nSpot Prawn & Seafood Celebration\nSteveston\nEnjoy activities for all ages happening between the Fisherman’s Wharf and The Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Learn about Gyotaku\, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing with artist Paula Nishikawara\, and try it for yourself! Circus West will be performing throughout the day. There will be live music throughout the day on the boardwalk including local musicians. Contribute to our community paint-by-numbers picture and take a selfie next to the Spot Prawn Mural by local artist Laura Kwok.\nWebsite: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/steveston-spot-prawn-seafood-celebration/spot-prawn-day/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/spot-prawn-seafood-celebration/
LOCATION:Steveston
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Auction, Craft Fair or Farmers Market,Concert,Dance,Interactive Activity,Performance
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