Richmond Arts Coalition

Lion and Dragon Dance Performances
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Richmond Centre, 6551 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
February 21, 2pm-5pm
Lion and Dragon Dance Performances
CF Richmond Centre
6551 No. 3 Road
Watch as the lion and dragon are awakened at our eye-dotting ceremony, and the “grabbing green” retailer tour for prosperity. Plus, receive a lucky red envelope from the God of Fortune to welcome the year ahead.
Website: https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-richmond-centre/lunar-new-year

Richmond Art Gallery 國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 21, 2pm
Richmond Art Gallery 國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
歡迎參加列治文美術館當前展覽的國語導覽，深入了解展覽主題，並於導覽後一同茶歇交流.
名額有限，請提前報. Exhibition Tour in Mandarin. Drop in for a tour of the current Richmond Art Gallery exhibition in Mandarin. Learn more about the themes of the exhibition through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea.
RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/mandarin_chromophilacs

Lion Dance and LNY Cultural Performance Celebration
2026-02-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 4J7, Canada
February 21, 12pm-5pm
Lion Dance and LNY Cultural Performance Celebration
Aberdeen Centre
4151 Hazelbridge Way
12pm: Lion Dance
2pm-3pm: Vancouver Academy of Dance
4pm-5pm: Colors of Dance Academy
Website: https://www.aberdeencentre.com/en/events.php

As Fair As Spring
2026-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
February 20, 1pm-3pm
As Fair As Spring
Lipont Gallery, Room 218
4211 No. 3 Road
In celebration of the Lunar New Year: A Rare Collection of Hand-Painted Masterpieces Porcelain Teacups by Award-Winning Artist Zimo Wang. This event offers collectors a rare opportunity to purchase functional art that bridges the gap between ancient Chinese tradition and contemporary Western modernism.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/as-fair-as-spring-showcase-of-hand-painted-masterpieces-by-zimo-wang-tickets-1983124433565

Bodhi Meditation Lunar New Year Lantern Festival
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Bodhi Meditation Center, 7740 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2A3, Canada
February 20 – February 22
Bodhi Meditation Lunar New Year Lantern Festival
7740 Alderbridge Way
Step into our long-awaited Lunar New Year Lantern Festival and immerse yourself in our breathtaking sea of glowing lights; each one placed to illuminate hope, joy, and an auspicious beginning for your upcoming Year of the Horse.
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/calendar-events/bodhi-meditation-lunar-new-year-lantern-festival/

Ask The Wind – Steveston Folk Guild
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3, Canada
February 19, 7:30pm
Ask The Wind – Steveston Folk Guild
Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse
5180 Westwater Drive
We welcome ‘Ask The Wind’, a dynamic folk trio, back to the Guild, with Maya on fiddle, Daniel on guitar and vocals, and Atlin on piano and vocals. They are rooted in folk, country, Celtic and jazz, drawing inspiration from larger-than- life stories and lived in experiences. With Maya’s Celtic fiddle background in Vancouver, Daniel’s guitar playing with its Prairie origins, combined with Atlin’s classical training, you end up with a very incredible blend of influences. This translates into music evoking nostalgia, excitement, heartbreak and joy, a musical road trip.
Website: https://www.stevestonfolk.net

Lunar New Year Lion Dance and Blessing Ceremony
2026-02-17 15:30 - 17:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
February 17, 3:30pm
Lunar New Year Lion Dance and Blessing Ceremony
River Rock Casino Resort – Lobby
8811 River Road
Join us as we gallop into the Year of the Horse with a free celebration full of movement, music, and cultural heritage.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/lunar-new-year-lion-dance-blessing-ceremony/

Golden Dragon and Lion Dance Celebration
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 4J7, Canada
February 17, 11am
Golden Dragon and Lion Dance Celebration
Aberdeen Centre – Outdoor Courtyard
4151 Hazelbridge Way
Website: https://www.aberdeencentre.com/en/events.php

Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
2026-02-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 16, 10am-5pm
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
Richmond Cultural Centre/Annex
7700 Minoru Gate
The free 17th annual Richmond Children’s Arts Festival, a celebration of community and cultural harmony, will feature a wide variety of entertainment and experiences centred on the theme of “home and belonging.” Highlights will include performances by Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack), Hong De Vancouver Dragon and Lion Dance Team, Axis Theatre and Mdundo Arts, as well as drop-in arts activities, guided exhibition tours and more. The festival celebrates the power of the arts to foster understanding and connection in families and communities across generations and cultures, building community, inspiring curiosity and exploring through play.
Website: https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca/

Family Day 2026 at Richmond Art Gallery
2026-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 16, 10am-4pm
Family Day 2026 at Richmond Art Gallery
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
As part of the Richmond Children’s Arts Festival the gallery will be offering free drop in activities throughout the day to view the exhibitions and meet one of the exhibiting artists. Visit The Chromophiliacs exhibition for a family friendly tour and self-guided art activity! 12pm-3:30pm: Paper-making with Maru Aponte in the Program Room. The artist will be demonstrating paper-making techniques for you to try out, with finished works to be on display in the Art Gallery Lounge for the remainder of the exhibition.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/family-day-2026

Where Have All The Buffalo Gone?
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-21 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
February 16 – February 21
Where Have All The Buffalo Gone?
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
An Axis Theatre Company Production. Presented by Gateway Theatre. Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? follows two souls as they journey through seven important moments in Métis history – from the birth of Métis nations on the plains to the colonization driven by the fur trade, the disappearance of the buffalo, and the rise of the Métis Association of Alberta.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/buffalo

Film Screening and Storytelling with Author Richard Van Camp
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 11, 6pm-8pm
Film Screening and Storytelling with Author Richard Van Camp
Brighouse Library – Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Please join us for an evening of movies and engaging stories from Denendeh (The Northwest Territories) with Tłįchǫ Dene author Richard Van Camp. We’ll be showing the movie, Three Feathers, based on Richard’s graphic novel with Neiva Mateus, as well as Inkwo for When the Starving Return.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69288d211b0dca3d00debbd1

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Studio Conversation
2026-02-07 13:00 - 2026-03-14 15:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772
Join artist Yuan Wen for a relaxed two-hour conversation on traditional and contemporary printmaking methods. Wen will showcase prints from the exhibition at Lipont Gallery and discuss the techniques, background, and artistic perspectives behind them. This is an open conversation—bring your curiosity and feel free to ask questions at any time!
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Artist Talk
2026-02-07 11:00 - 2026-03-14 12:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524
Discover the hidden rhythms of the Pacific Northwest through the eyes of Sichen Grace Chen at her upcoming artist talk on Saturday, February 7th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lipont Gallery. As a centerpiece of the In Flux: Rhythms of Life exhibition, Chen will share the fascinating stories behind her fieldwork at Botanical Beach and her unique philosophy of “aquatic thinking.” Attendees will gain a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how she translates the vibrant intertidal zone into immersive canvases, using saturated colors and rich textures to bridge the gap between human life and the natural world. Whether you are an art student, a nature enthusiast, or a local resident, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore how water acts as a “vital tissue” connecting us all.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772

Collage Club: Feb 2026 Session
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 5, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Collage Club: Feb 2026 Session
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Unwind. Create. Connect. 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 experience required, just bring your imagination! This month, we’re diving into Februllage, an international online collage challenge created by The Edinburgh Collage Collective and The Scandinavian Collage Museum. The challenge celebrates a daily collage practice throughout February using an official prompt list. During our session, we’ll tap into this global movement and create works inspired by one of its 28 themes.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/ccfeb26

Celebrating Black History Month at RPL
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 1, 10am-4pm
Celebrating Black History Month at RPL
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Join Richmond Public Library for a day of festivities as we kick off our celebrations for Black History Month with live music, information tabling and community connections! Expect vibrant jazz and rock, presentations from program partners and featured resources from our collection. Programming will also include: Canada Post: Black History Month stamp presentation; Live music from Checo Tohomaso; Black History Month information tabling by RPL’s community event partner; and Black History Trivia in our Children’s Department.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6928a306a104e2c200caddb9

Shady Island Seafood – Live Band Nights
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
Ongoing – February 28
Shady Island Seafood – Live Band Nights
3800 Bayview Street
Various performances throughout. Check the online schedule!
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

February Pop-up Artist: Yulia Radchenko
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
Ongoing – February 28
February Pop-up Artist: Yulia Radchenko
Steveston Village Post Office
3811 Moncton Street
Yulia Radchenko is a Richmond-based multidisciplinary artist and art educator, born and raised in St.Petersburg, Russia. After graduating from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, she began her career as an architectural drafter before relocating with her family to Europe in 2008. Her artistic practice focuses primarily on flowers and landscapes, explored through a variety of media, including pastel, acrylic, and digital drawing. In addition to her visual art, crochet has long been one of her preferred forms of creative expression. This passion has led her to design and create distinctive handmade necklaces that merge traditional craft with her own artistic vision.
Website: https://historicsteveston.ca/yulia-radchenko-is-our-february-pop-up-artist/

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Opening Reception
2026-01-31 14:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
A compelling group exhibition featuring the works of Vancouver-based artists Sichen Grace Chen, Yuan Wen, and Echo Xie. Running from January 22 to February 26, 2026, the exhibition invites the public to explore the fluid boundaries between the internal psyche, material agency, and the natural world.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772

Artist Salon: Talk & Workshop with Charlene Vickers
2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 28, 1pm-3pm
Artist Salon: Talk & Workshop with Charlene Vickers
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a relaxed artist talk and workshop where we’ll explore materials and create a small textile project while chatting, connecting, and getting to know the guest artist. This session features exhibiting artist Charlene Vickers who will share insights into her multidisciplinary art practice and the process in making her works. Following the talk, take part in a hands-on workshop that incorporates fabric collage, sewing and beading techniques.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-vickers

The Way of Hope: A Cantonese Musical Drama
2026-01-25 14:00 - 21:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
January 25, 2pm & 7pm
The Way of Hope: A Cantonese Musical Drama
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
This original Cantonese musical celebrates the Roman Catholic Church’s Year of Jubilee — a time of renewal, forgiveness, and spiritual rebirth. It follows the intertwined journeys of four main characters, each facing their own trials, doubts, and moments of despair. As they navigate the turbulence of their lives, they seek answers to their struggles through faith, prayer, and the support of one another.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/2025-wayofhope/

The Karmichaels (performance)
2026-01-24 19:30 - 22:00 | ANAF Unit 284 Steveston, 101-11900 No 1 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
January 24, 7:30pm
The Karmichaels (performance)
ANAF 284 Steveston
11900 No. 1 Road
Website: https://anaf284.ca/

Comedy at Ukraine Hall
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Ivan Franko Ukrainian Hall, 5311 Francis Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
January 24, 7:30pm
Comedy at Ukraine Hall
Ukrainian Community Center
5311 Francis Road
Comedy comes to the Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko! Featuring Milton Ng, Jon Endo, Mike Greenwood, and Robert Peng.
Website: https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/robert-peng-presents-comedy-at-ukraine-hall

Faschningstanz / Costume Dance
2026-01-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
January 24, 6pm-11pm
Faschningstanz / Costume Dance
Austria Vancouver Club
5851 Westminster Highway
Band: Retro Band.
Website: https://austriavancouverclub.ca/index.php/event/faschningstanz-costume-dance/

Art at Work Program: Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist Calls
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
January 24, 1pm-2:30pm
Art at Work Program: Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist Calls
Richmond Cultural Centre, Boardroom
7700 Minoru Gate
Free! Maximum Participants = 10. In this session, participants will learn practical tools and strategies for presenting their work when applying to public art calls, with specific guidance for first-time applicants. A short presentation will be followed by hands-on exercises using current artist calls. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil. Art at Work is a series of professional development workshops designed for artists and arts organizations practicing in any artistic medium. Presented in partnership by the City of Richmond and Richmond Art Gallery, the program is intended to provide artists and arts organizations with knowledge and skills relevant to pursuing a professional practice in the field of public art, performance, visual art and community arts.
To register, contact: publicart@richmond.ca
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/learn-and-create/adults/professional-development-for-artists/art-at-work

Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs - Opening Reception
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
January 24 – April 4
Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
January 24, 1pm-4pm: Opening Reception and Tour
This winter, Richmond Art Gallery will explode with colour with works by Diyan Achjadi, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Maru Aponte, Sandeep Johal, Yaimel López Zaldívar, Laura Meza Orozco, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo, Malina Sintnicolaas, Charlene Vickers, and Jan Wade. Published at the beginning of the twenty-first century, David Batchelor’s book Chromophobia (2000) critically examined what the author termed “chromophobia”—the fear of colour. Historically marginalized and othered within European and North American culture, colour continues, even today, to be linked to notions of impurity, primitivism, and decadence. A dynamic response to his still timely thesis, The Chromophiliacs is an electrifying showcase of artists profoundly inspired by colour as well as a myriad of craft practices and cultural aesthetics. Curated by Zoë Chan.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/thechromophiliacs
Richmond Sentinel article: https://richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/61853/richmond-art-gallerys-the-chromophiliacs-packs-a-powerful-and-artistic-antidote

Collection Close-up: Juan Carrillo de la Cruz’s #62
2026-01-24 - 2026-04-04 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
January 24 – April 4
Collection Close-up: Juan Carrillo de la Cruz’s #62
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Donated to Richmond Art Gallery by Arthur Richardson in 1994, this work by Jalisco artist Juan Carrillo de la Cruz exemplifies the rich artistic tradition of the Huichol or Wixárika community in Northwestern Mexico. For the Huichols, the realm of spirituality is intricately woven into the fabric of daily life, and their art is a vivid expression of this very present relationship with the cosmos. The imagery and colour palette in Huichol art brim with symbolism. Collection Close-up is an ongoing initiative where we highlight a Permanent Collection work , which has a formal or thematic link to the Gallery’s featured exhibition, in our Art Lounge. #62 was selected for its resonance with the themes of the exhibition The Chromophiliacs.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/collection-close-up-62

Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs
2026-01-24 - 2026-04-04 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Ongoing – April 4
Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
January 24, 1pm-4pm: Opening Reception and Tour
This winter, Richmond Art Gallery will explode with colour with works by Diyan Achjadi, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Maru Aponte, Sandeep Johal, Yaimel López Zaldívar, Laura Meza Orozco, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo, Malina Sintnicolaas, Charlene Vickers, and Jan Wade. Published at the beginning of the twenty-first century, David Batchelor’s book Chromophobia (2000) critically examined what the author termed “chromophobia”—the fear of colour. Historically marginalized and othered within European and North American culture, colour continues, even today, to be linked to notions of impurity, primitivism, and decadence. A dynamic response to his still timely thesis, The Chromophiliacs is an electrifying showcase of artists profoundly inspired by colour as well as a myriad of craft practices and cultural aesthetics. Curated by Zoë Chan.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/thechromophiliacs
Richmond Sentinel article: https://richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/61853/richmond-art-gallerys-the-chromophiliacs-packs-a-powerful-and-artistic-antidote
Pancouver: https://pancouver.ca/the-chromophiliacs-exhibition-at-richmond-art-gallery-reflects-diversity-of-artistic-practices-in-the-region/

Live Band Performances – Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-31 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
January 24 – January 31, 6pm-9pm
Live Band Performances – Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
112 – 3800 Bayview Street
Jan 24: Pete and the Sneaks
Jan 25: Robbie Burns Day
Jan 26: Gary Comeau
Jan 31: The Grand Koolios
Every Thursday: Aristo-cats & Friends
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
2026-01-22 - 2026-03-19 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – March 19 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
A compelling group exhibition featuring the works of Vancouver-based artists Sichen Grace Chen, Yuan Wen, and Echo Xie. Running from January 22 to February 26, 2026, the exhibition invites the public to explore the fluid boundaries between the internal psyche, material agency, and the natural world.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
