Division Infinity (Children’s Arts Festival)
2024-02-19 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
February 19
Division Infinity (Children’s Arts Festival)
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
10:30am and 2pm performances
Division Infinity is a class of top-secret elementary school students coming together to solve the biggest problems facing kids across the world. Today, their teacher Ms. McToria has brought them an urgent new assignment: defeat the evil Cononi-19 virus! Super-secret student agents Soda, Chiqui and Spiderwolf are tasked with creating an ultimate mission plan to end the pandemic and they need your help. Will they beat Cononi and finally bring back birthday parties, playdates, and abuela-visits? Join Division Infinity and find out! A puppet show inspired by stories, art, and puppets created by real Grade Four students reflecting on their pandemic experiences.
Website: https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca/imagination-stations-1

Exhibition: Transforming Visions – Art by Emerging Talents
2024-02-22 - 2024-03-27 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
February 22 – March 27
Exhibition: Transforming Visions – Art by Emerging Talents
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Photography, Illustration, Ceramic, Media Installation and Painting by Sophia Bakos, Jia Liu, Anja Nov, Quinton Qiu, Ji Su, Rebecca Wang 王晨钇, and Yunhan Wang. This thought-provoking exhibition showcases the innovative works of seven emerging talents from the Metro-Vancouver area: Anja Nov, Jia Liu, Ji Su, Quinton Qiu, Rebecca Wang, Sophia Bakos, and Yunhan Wang. Through a diverse array of mediums including photography, sculpture, installation, collage, illustration, and painting, Transforming Visions invites visitors to explore the nuanced relationship between the aesthetic and the thematic, the beautiful and the profound.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/

Classic Albums Live – Dark Side of The Moon
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-24 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
March 23 – March 24
Classic Albums Live – Dark Side of The Moon
River Rock Casino Resort – Show Theatre
8811 River Road
8pm-10pm
Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/classic-albums-live-river-rock/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Teresa Marie
2024-02-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
February 23
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Teresa Marie
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
4pm-7pm
Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Teresa Marie. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/event-details-registration/vibes-vino-happy-hour-featuring-teresa-marie-2024-02-23-16-00

Paxton and Paxton with Special Guests
2024-02-23 19:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia
February 23
Paxton and Paxton with Special Guests
ANAF Unit 284 Steveston
101-11900 No 1 Road
7pm-11pm
Website: https://anaf284.ca/event/paxton-and-paxton-with-special-guests/

Artist Salon: Printmaking with Yaimel Lopez Zaldivar
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 24
Artist Salon: Printmaking with Yaimel Lopez Zaldivar
Online and In Person
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
Presented by the Richmond Arts Coalition. Local artist Yaimel Lopez Zaldivar will discuss his artistic journey from Cuba to Canada, followed by some hands-on printmaking with monotypes. Online session is a one-hour presentation including some time for Q+A from the online audience. In-person session is limited to 24 participants, so it is recommended you sign up early to reserve a spot. Free admission, all materials provided.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-printmaking

2024 Lunar New Year Celebration
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 24
2024 Lunar New Year Celebration
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
Immerse yourself in the festivities, culture, and traditions of the Lunar New Year! Join us for family-friendly activities and performances, including a lion dance, Kung Fu demonstration, Chinese art and calligraphy, singing, dancing and guzheng performances, lantern riddles, face painting, children’s games, paper crafts, and more! No registration is required for this drop-in event.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/65b03bf0bf3fd82800da4eef
Richmond Sentinel: richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/43217/everyone-is-welcome-at-a-free-community-lunar-new-year-celebration

Scots & Soda
2024-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia
February 24
Scots & Soda
ANAF Unit 284 Steveston
101-11900 No 1 Road
7pm-11pm
Website: https://anaf284.ca/event/scots-soda-2/

Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association – Rising Stars
2024-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
February 24
Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association – Rising Stars
Fraserview MB Church
11295 Mellis Drive
7:30pm-9:30pm
Featuring talented local young performers.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/roca-concert-season/2024/2/24/rising-stars

Art at Work: Applying for Public Art Calls – Level 1
2024-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 25
Art at Work: Applying for Public Art Calls – Level 1
Richmond Cultural Centre
Performance Hall
10am-12pm
This free workshop is designed to support artists who are new to applying for public art opportunities. Participants will use mock artist calls as the basis for a hands-on session led by Biliana Velkova, Richmond Public Art Planner. Through group exercises, participants will be provided with guidance and best practices in preparing applications for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-public-art-calls-level-1

Art at Work: Applying for Public Art Calls – Level 2
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 25
Art at Work: Applying for Public Art Calls – Level 2
Richmond Cultural Centre
Performance Hall
1pm-3pm
This free workshop is designed to support artists who have previously received small-scale public art commissions and are ready to apply for public art calls with medium-to-large scale project budgets. Participants will use mock artist calls as the basis for a hands-on session led by Biliana Velkova, Richmond Public Art Planner. Through group exercises, participants will be provided with guidance and best practices in preparing applications for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-public-art-calls-level-2

All Together We Are Love – The Richmond Singers and Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir
2024-02-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
February 25
All Together We Are Love – The Richmond Singers and Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir
Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church
11295 Mellis Drive
3pm
Admission: Adults/Seniors $35 | Youth (under 18) $10
The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Richmond Singers join together to present “All Together We Are Love”. Celebrating love, friendship and the common goal of spreading our love for music! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door on the day of the concert (cash or credit card).
Website: https://www.myzonetickets.com/e/248185/draft-february-25th-1

Presentation: Crazy For Scraps
2024-02-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 27
Presentation: Crazy For Scraps
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex + Zoom
7700 Minoru Gate
and Online
2pm
Free. Presented by TAGOR (Textile Arts Guild Of Richmond). Join Carola Russell for an entertaining look into her life with scraps. If you love scraps more than yardage you’ll love her improvisational approach to making scraps disappear and quilted items appear, so many quilts, wall hangings, table runners and textile art. Nothing is more fun than being challenged to make something beautiful or silly from leftovers. Carola will share her ideas, tips, tricks and techniques while giving a lively trunk show of her work. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to shop in Carola’s Pop-up store.
To Register: https://tagor.ca/2023/12/29/crazy-for-scraps-with-carola-russell/

Yoshua Okón Artist Talk at ECUAD Grad Forums
2024-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 | British Columbia
February 28
Yoshua Okón Artist Talk at ECUAD Grad Forums
Online
12:30pm-1:30pm
Presented by the Richmond Art Gallery. Join us online for Emily Carr University of Art & Design’s Grad Forums talk with artist Yoshua Okón on Wednesday, February 28 at 12:30 PM. The talk coincides with his work included in the exhibition Let the real world in at the Richmond Art Gallery until March 30, 2024. This talk is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Session will include time for Q+A with the artist and online participants. No registration required, just follow the link.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/okon

Pythagoras Academy Presents… Footloose the Musical (Youth Edition)
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
February 29
Pythagoras Academy Presents… Footloose the Musical (Youth Edition)
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
6:30pm
A musical about a young boy from Chicago who has moved to a small town. He loves to sing, dance, and hang out with his friends, but the town has strict laws against dancing. Will the boy be able to convince the town council to lift the ban, or will he be forced to never dance again?
Tickets: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/footloose-youth-edition/

Pop-up Art Exhibition: Erika Koenig-Workman, McKinney and Westwind Schools
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-31 | Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
March 1 – March 31
Pop-up Art Exhibition: Erika Koenig-Workman, McKinney and Westwind Schools
Steveston Museum and Post Office
3811 Moncton Street
Welcome March Pop Up Artists Erika Koenig-Workman and the collaborative art project that Richmond Arts Conservatory did with grade 6 & 7 students from McKinney and Westwind (inspired by the work of Tomoaki Murayama). Murayama’s pieces delicately intertwine animals and plants, embodying a profound sense of communion with the natural world. Tomoaki Murayama utilizes monochromatic pens to intricately depict the natural world in unique black-and-white art, rich with grayscale gradients. His installations merge three-dimensional modeling with two-dimensional drawings.
Website: https://historicsteveston.ca

Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Blue Train
2024-03-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
March 1
Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Blue Train
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Enjoy live music, Mulled Wine, and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Blue Train. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/event-details-registration/vibes-vino-happy-hour-featuring-blue-train-2024-03-01-15-00

The New Mauraders
2024-03-01 19:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia
March 1
The New Mauraders
ANAF Unit 284 Steveston
101-11900 No 1 Road
7pm-11pm
Website: https://anaf284.ca/event/the-new-mauraders-2/

Battle of the Brush 43: Season 8 Grand Final (Richmond Producers/Prizes)
2024-03-01 20:30 - 23:00 | Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3G7, Canada
March 1
Battle of the Brush 43: Season 8 Grand Final (Richmond Producers/Prizes)
Heritage Hall
3102 Main Street
Vancouver
8:30pm-11pm
Doors at 8pm. A live painting competition where multiple teams of artists compete in a time-limited competition before their spontaneous collective works are displayed and voted on by local art lovers and people in attendance. A group of artists are placed into multiple teams where they will blend their brushstrokes to compete for the Golden Brush title. Then the brush-to-brush action heats up as each team of artists’ unique painting styles splatter onto the canvas. The creativity, then, unfolds into an impromptu gallery to be viewed and judged by the guests in attendance. Half-time performance by Baraka. Winning prize: $1000 and The Golden Brush trophy. Tickets are $20-$30.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/battle-of-the-brush-43-season-8-grand-finale-tickets-731571147997

Collage Party: Clocking in for Unpaid Labour
2024-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
March 2
Collage Party: Clocking in for Unpaid Labour
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
Registration required. Join our latest Collage Party – an ongoing series of art-making socials for adults. Collage Party is suitable for all artistic skill levels, and is a great way to socialize with friends and make some art using simple techniques and found materials! Learn more about Clocking in For Unpaid Labour with guest artists Jennie Johnston and Shamina Senaratne, and create a work to be included in this participatory art project. Using a traditional time-card as the base of an artwork, participants are welcome to draw, write and collage an original work of art on the theme of labour.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/cp-clockingin

Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO) Strings Concert Day
2024-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
March 2
Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO): The Blossoming (Strings Concert Day)
Genesis Theatre
5005 45 Ave
Delta
2pm-3pm
Featuring Junior, Intermediate and Senior Strings Divisions of the RDYO. Winners of the 2023 Concerto Competition will perform in this concert as Soloist: Yujing Lin, Jenny Xu and Borui Wang.
Website: https://www.rdyo.ca/

Painting Party at Lulu Island Winery – with RAC Member Artist Emily Lau
2024-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
March 2
Painting Party at Lulu Island Winery – with RAC Member Artist Emily Lau
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Highway
2pm-4pm
Come unleash your inner artist at our fun-filled painting event. Grab a brush, sip on delicious wines, and let your creativity flow in the beautiful setting of LuLu Island Winery. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just starting out, this event is perfect for everyone. Emily will guide you step-by-step in creating your own masterpiece. No prior experience is required!Get ready to relax, have fun, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/painting-party-at-lulu-island-winery-tickets-803618172587

Midnight and The Drifters
2024-03-02 19:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia
March 2
Midnight and The Drifters
ANAF Unit 284 Steveston
101-11900 No 1 Road
7pm-11pm
Website: https://anaf284.ca/event/midnight-and-the-drifters/

Zodiac Presents: Creeds
2024-03-03 22:00 - 2024-03-04 02:30 | British Columbia
March 3
Zodiac Presents: Creeds
Zodiac Night Club
8191 Alexandra Road
10pm-2:30am
Pianist by studying and musician by a true purpose, Creeds happened to be a multi talented artist. Being able to produce various genres of electronic dance music, Creeds has defined his musical path and created a unique sound, where best elements & traditions of rave music find expression in hard dance.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zodiac-presents-creeds-vancouver-debut-tickets-816074860877

Jade Circle
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-17 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
March 6 – March 17
Jade Circle
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
Prepare to be swept away by the world premiere of Jade Circle, a beautiful multidisciplinary performance by Jasmine Chen. Through powerful music, captivating movement, and poignant storytelling in Mandarin and English, Jasmine finds her place within the legacy of her matriarchs. Yearning to reconnect with her late grandmother, she embarks on a transformative journey to relearn Mandarin and unearths lost stories of her grandmother’s past through intimate interviews with her mother. This beautiful story will inspire you to rediscover and reclaim your mother tongue. Tickets: $30.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/jade-circle/

Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Cambree Lovesy
2024-03-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
March 8
Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Cambree Lovesy
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Enjoy live music, Mulled Wine, and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Cambree Lovesy. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/event-details-registration/vibes-vino-happy-hour-featuring-cambree-lovesy-2024-03-08-15-00

Midnight Cruiser
2024-03-08 19:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia
March 8
Midnight Cruiser
ANAF Unit 284 Steveston
101-11900 No 1 Road
7pm-11pm
Website: https://anaf284.ca/event/midnight-cruiser/

Zodiac Presents: Lady Faith
2024-03-08 22:00 - 2024-03-09 02:30 | British Columbia
March 8
Zodiac Presents: Lady Faith
Zodiac Night Club
8191 Alexandra Road
10pm-2:30am
Lady Faith needs no introduction. For the past decade, she has thrilled audiences all over the world with her unique brand of Hardstyle energy. She is the number one Hardstyle Producer / DJ in America where she has been a major part of building and sustaining this amazing scene.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zodiac-presents-lady-faith-tickets-816035633547

The Rattlers
2024-03-09 19:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia
March 9
The Rattlers
ANAF Unit 284 Steveston
101-11900 No 1 Road
7pm-11pm
Website: https://anaf284.ca/event/the-rattlers/

Exhibition – The Beauty of Nature – Paintings by Alex Ji
2024-03-12 - 2024-04-10 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
March 12 – April 10
Exhibition – The Beauty of Nature – Paintings by Alex Ji
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
In recent years, immigrant artists have significantly enriched Canada’s art scene with their high-quality works. Lipont Gallery is proud to present nearly twenty recent paintings by Alex Ji, showcasing his unique perspective on the natural beauty of the Greater Vancouver area and beyond. The works are landscape sketches and oil paintings by Ji during the two years he has been living in Canada. They depict the beautiful natural scenery of various regions around the world, mainly the scenery of the Greater Vancouver area.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/
