Richmond Arts Coalition

Discover Dance Day 2024 (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 11151 Horseshoe Way, 11151 Horseshow Way, Richmond, Canada
September 22
Discover Dance Day 2024 (Culture Days)
Defy Gravity Dance Company
30-11151 Horseshoe Way
10am-12:45pm
Come join us for free dance classes to see what dance is all about and get a behind the scenes look at how a dance studio works! All participants must sign up before arriving at the studio to participate.
Full Details: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/10c08542-1adf-4cb6-ab6c-8bbc4e957b3b

Visions of Biophilia: Cyanotype Printmaking (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1B4, Canada
September 22
Visions of Biophilia: Cyanotype Printmaking (Culture Days)
Richmond Nature Park
11851 Westminster Hwy
11am-4pm
Join Desirée Patterson for an outdoor workshop to learn a little about the history of cyanotype printmaking and how to make “sun prints” using special coated fabric, UV light and foraged plant material to create silhouette images. Registration required.
Website: https://desireepatterson.com/visions-of-biophilia
Culture Days Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/ccce330e-93af-4b3b-b37f-b0d60e21b16f

Chinese Ink and Brush Arts (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 22
Chinese Ink and Brush Arts (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
12pm-4pm
Chinese calligraphy display and demonstration. Participants have hands-on practice writing Chinese calligraphy using the traditional ink and brush. Presented by the Chinese Ink & Brush Society.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/009581c1-162f-41ad-972a-d8fd795a9bd1

Culture Days Dance Performance (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 22
Culture Days Dance Performance (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
1pm-3pm
Join the Minoru Community Line Dancers, Model Walkers and Multicultural Dancers for a afternoon of music, dance and costume. Experience a variety of dance and performing arts with a group of active members of the Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living. Registration required. Event ID 00348166.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/6e7b756c-67e7-4225-ba03-fa513b3098bb

Rooftop Garden Series: Tatakizome with Fernanda Mascarenhas (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 22
Rooftop Garden Series: Tatakizome with Fernanda Mascarenhas (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Rooftop Garden
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
Drop in every 30 minutes. Learn to imprint fabrics with leaves, flowers and seeds. Tatakizome translates to ‘dyeing with hammers’, basically pounding natural materials into the fabric to create an imprint. Be prepared for a noisy workshop! Guest artist Mascarenhas will host drop-in sessions that being every half hour.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/98eebba8-f3e5-4560-ba29-1c57c32310b2

"Cultural Harmony" Cantonese Opera Matinee 粵劇午間欣賞會 (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 22
“Cultural Harmony” Cantonese Opera Matinee 粵劇午間欣賞會 (Culture Days)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3:30pm
Vancouver Cantonese Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Public Library, is hosting four Cantonese Opera workshops showcasing the most famous works of Tong Dik Sang. September 22 (Sunday) – The Peony Pavilion. Workshop Highlights: Exploring the origins and comparisons of Tong’s plays with ancient scripts, in-depth character analysis of the different roles in each play, interactive sessions with guest participants, and discussions on theatrical tidbits and interesting anecdotes.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/05401453-3732-428d-b5fd-d104bf294b23

Camilli String Quartet - Free Drop-in Concert (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Steveston Town Square Park, 3791 Moncton St, Richmond, BC, V7E 3A7, Canada
September 22
Camilli String Quartet – Free Drop-in Concert (Culture Days)
Steveston Town Square Park
3811 Moncton Street
2pm-4pm
The exceptionally talented Camilli String Quartet will perform a variety of musical styles, captivating and engaging the audience with witty commentary. Presented by the Community Arts Council of Richmond.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/0ca67c9a-ab4f-4be2-92c3-046d842781ba

Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe: Nostalgia for Taiwan
2024-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 22
Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe: Nostalgia for Taiwan
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
6pm-8pm
The program portrays the stories of early Taiwanese immigrants. In addition to native cultural customs, immigrants also brought various distinctive customs, creating Taiwan’s unique multicultural landscape. This program features the essence of acrobatics and its distinctive techniques, combining drama, dance, and music, to present a large-scale interdisciplinary acrobatic performance. Songs in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, Cantonese, and indigenous languages tell stories that belong to Taiwan. The program further integrates acrobatics with Taiwan’s unique temple fair formation performance culture, allowing overseas compatriots and foreign friends to feel the charm of Taiwan, delivering a stunning and heartwarming sound and light experience.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/mvots-2024/

Author Talk: An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould
2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 23
Author Talk: An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould
Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
7pm-8:30pm
Join this evening discussion with Jody Wilson-Raybould. Twenty copies of her book, True Reconciliation, will be given away on the night. Wilson-Raybould was the first Indigenous Attorney General of Canada and is a distinguished author of three books that explore reconciliation and discuss her role as an Indigenous leader. Suitable for adults. Free. Registration required.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation.htm

An Open Rehearsal with The Richmond Community Concert Band (Culture Days)
2024-09-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Ivan Franko Ukrainian Hall, 5311 Francis Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 23
An Open Rehearsal with The Richmond Community Concert Band (Culture Days)
Ivan Franko Ukrainian Hall
5311 Francis Road
7:30pm-9:30pm
Please join us in attending an open rehearsal with the Richmond Community Concert Band. You are invited to sit and listen to the rehearsal, or if you play a band instrument, bring it along and sit in with us for an evening of music making.
Website: http://richmondconcertband.ca/
Culture Days Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/3c9677f1-b9af-40fd-9b57-9288d355c2a8

Exhibition – Tina Tom: Brushstrokes of Life
2024-09-24 - 2025-01-06 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 24 – January 6
Exhibition – Tina Tom: Brushstrokes of Life
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Brushstrokes of Life presents a collection of Chinese ink and brush paintings by artist Tina Tom. Focusing on flower-and-bird subjects, the works invite viewers into a world where every brushstroke conveys a sense of emotion and purpose. It highlights Tom’s profound connection to the natural world, bringing to life the intricate details and vibrant colours that define her unique style. Tom began her artistic journey in 2017 by attending watercolour painting classes at the Richmond Cultural Centre. She has since become a council member of the Chinese Artists Association of Richmond, who helps facilitate the classes where her passion for painting first blossomed.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/brushstrokes-of-life

Platinum Players – Sneak Preview (Culture Days)
2024-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 24
Platinum Players – Sneak Preview (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
2pm-4pm
Sit back, relax and laugh in this upcoming season sneak preview of this group of seniors who love to act. Audience members can join in the reading or simply watch, listen and enjoy. Registration required. Event ID 348636.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/aa8f47e2-0bf2-4a0d-89bb-363077537e5c

Yuanji Dancing (Culture Days)
2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 24
Yuanji Dancing (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
6:30pm-8:30pm
Experience a guided mixture of choreographed dance, meditation and qigong originating from Taiwan. Registration required. Event IDs 348318 and 348314.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/c82fd8e4-7a4a-460e-b085-bf7c0bdba0d7

Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
2024-09-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 25
Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio
7700 Minoru Gate
12pm-5pm
Members of the Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild will be participating in weaving and spinning demonstrations. We will have a small loom available for children and adults to do some weaving . Any questions can be asked and our members would love to answer and tell you more about weaving. It is a great opportunity for people to find out about our guild and to meet our members.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/bb92f14b-a73c-4acb-972b-ab966b7e11f8

Online Artist Salon: Intro to the Procreate Design App for Artists
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
September 25
Online Artist Salon: Intro to the Procreate Design App for Artists
Online – Zoom
7pm-8pm
Free admission, registration required. Learn the fundamentals of how to introduce the Procreate design app to your creative practice with digital artist Merissa Victor. Designed to work with the iPad, iPhone and Apple Pencil, Procreate is an affordable pixel-based app that can be used for digital painting, animation, and 3D model painting. Procreate gives you all the benefits of working digitally—the ability to easily make revisions, create art on the go, and share your work instantaneously—while recreating the familiar experience of using brushes, pens and pencils on paper. If you are new to this medium, learning how is easier than you might think. This event will include time for Q+A by participants to join in the live-streamed conversation.
Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/procreate-for-artists

Joy Singing and Dancing with the Minoru Seniors Society (Culture Days)
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
September 26
Joy Singing and Dancing with the Minoru Seniors Society (Culture Days)
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
1pm-3pm
Enjoy singing songs and some dancing with this fun social group. Registration required. Event ID 00348169.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/44e7e037-5f4e-4522-ab1f-f0b732b2fc27

Film Screening of Wilfred Buck with director Lisa Jackson
2024-09-26 18:15 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 26
Film Screening of Wilfred Buck with director Lisa Jackson
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
6:15pm-8:30pm
Join this free film screening of Wilfred Buck (2024), an award-winning hybrid documentary feature by director Lisa Jackson, including introductory remarks from the director via Zoom. Jackson’s portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck moves between earth and sky, past and present, bringing to life ancient teachings of Indigenous astronomy and cosmology to tell a story that spans generations. Suitable for all ages.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation.htm

Richmond Improv Presents: Try it out! (Culture Days)
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC, V7C 1E6, Canada
September 26
Richmond Improv Presents: Try it out! (Culture Days)
Thompson Community Centre Annex
5151 Granville Avenue
7pm-8:30pm
Richmond Improv Theatre Society is excited to offer our “Try Improv Series,” where people can come and enjoy a couple of open classes and try some improv games. Admission is by free/pay-what-you-may donation. You can meet some of our instructors and have a night of laughs and fun.
Website: https://www.richmondimprov.com/
Culture Days Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/d154d9b2-63a6-4e33-b5a7-3592e8e696e6

Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Brown Road Studios, 3699 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27 – September 29
Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
Brown Road Studios
101-3699 Sexsmith Road
Open at various times. Welcome to my studio where you’ll view oil paintings from over 30 years of work. Art works are of the BC landscape and many depict local parks and vistas. I also seek out unusual or unnoticed views to create interesting paintings. “Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary.”
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cb356e1-26a8-41cd-b163-af85c405d84b

Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Nick Apivor
2024-09-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27
Vibes and Vino Happy Hour – Nick Apivor
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Enjoy live music, Mulled Wine, and Happy Hour specials. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Lenny Pallerstein
2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Country Vines Winery, 13060 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27
Lenny Pallerstein
Country Vines Winery
13060 Steveston Hwy
5pm-8pm
Ready to groove to some live music? Sip on a glass of wine and indulge in delicious charcuterie while lounging on our outdoor patio. Or, if you’re feeling hungry, grab some grub from the food truck. The music starts on the May long weekend and keeps bumping every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the end of October.
Website: https://www.countryvines.ca/events

Thunder from Down Under
2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
September 27
Thunder from Down Under
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
7:30pm
The sizzling hot international sensation is set to set the stage on fire with their captivating performances and infectious energy, promising an unforgettable night of entertainment for fans across the country. Known for their charismatic personalities, chiseled physiques, and mesmerizing dance routines, Thunder from Down Under has been leaving audiences in awe for years. Their unmatched Australian charm and talent have earned them a dedicated global following, making them one of the most sought-after live shows in the entertainment industry.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/thunder-river-rock/

Battle of the Brush 44
2024-09-27 20:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia
September 27
Battle of the Brush 44
The Pipe Shop
115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
8pm-11pm
Produced by Richmond-based Capulet Art & Framing / Golden Brush Art Events. (Disclosure: the Director of Capulet Art & Framing is on RAC’s board of directors.) 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.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/battle-of-the-brush-44-tickets-853374876227

Art Exhibition: (Be)coming Home (Culture Days)
2024-09-28 - 2024-10-06 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 28 – October 6
Art Exhibition: (Be)coming Home (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Atrium
7700 Minoru Gate
“(Be)Coming Home” is a community-based art project at Branscombe House produced by Peisen Ding. The title of the project has dual meanings: “Becoming Home” signifies Peisen’s personal journey of finding belonging as a queer immigrant from China; “Coming Home” shows an invitation to the public to engage with the project at the Branscombe House, finding a sense of home. Throughout 2024, the artist will invite local residents to participate as collaborators to tell their definitions of home and co-create a home-like installation through various activities, aiming to build a public sense of an inclusive, shared, and caring community. This exhibition will showcase the works of individuals who have participated in this project as well as Peisen’s work. Together, it hopes to convey various meanings of home and celebrate the diverse presence of Richmond community members.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/914f0d2e-6efa-4159-ae3c-774b0d8d6244

Open Day - Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra
2024-09-28 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Alban’s Church, 7260 St. Alban's Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 28
Open Day – Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra
St Anne’s Church
7260 Saint Albans Road
9am-2pm
Experience the joy of an orchestra! We swing open our door to let you see up close how a rehearsal of a youth orchestra works. It is a perfect space to inspire children and youth (and everyone else!) to take up an instrument and start playing. From Junior Strings and Winds through to Symphony, choose a time that works for you and we would love to welcome you at the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra.
Website with full details: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/4d29ea6e-442c-432f-b41f-ad5a673ac2cb

Express Yourself! Legacy Project Celebration
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 28
Express Yourself! Legacy Project Celebration
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
Join Keely O’Brien and community youth in celebrating their year-long project that explored neurodiversity and emerging identities through drawing, printmaking, collage, storytelling and zine creation. All are welcome to participate in a free art activity. Drop-in event for all ages.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66a58509cf36f57164aea8aa

We Are All Storytellers - River Beneath A River (Culture Days)
2024-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 28
We Are All Storytellers – River Beneath A River (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
You’re invited to a riveting Spoken Word and Music Performance, River Beneath A River. And to share in an engaging, relaxed and supportive Open Mic afternoon. Spoken Word Artist/Poet Sophea Heang and her musician friends from the Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Society (SEACHS) are exploring personal and ancestral stories through poetry, song and music that call to us from great and mysterious depths. Hung Nguyen experiments with an array of instruments, including traditional Vietnamese instruments, the dàn bầu, đàn tính, the flute and guitar. Edgar Olaguer plays the guitar or how he says it, ” the music plays me”. Open mic starts at 2:30pm.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/87cca77b-b9a5-491c-a8c5-d86632ddc6b3

Dave Martone
2024-09-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Country Vines Winery, 13060 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 28
Dave Martone
Country Vines Winery
13060 Steveston Hwy
3pm-6pm
Ready to groove to some live music? Sip on a glass of wine and indulge in delicious charcuterie while lounging on our outdoor patio. Or, if you’re feeling hungry, grab some grub from the food truck. The music starts on the May long weekend and keeps bumping every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the end of October.
Website: https://www.countryvines.ca/events

Mrs Howl and the 3 Hour Tour
2024-09-28 19:00 - 23:30 | ANAF Unit 284 Steveston, 101-11900 No 1 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 28
Mrs Howl and the 3 Hour Tour
ANAF 284 Steveston
11900 No. 1 Road
7pm-11:30pm
Performing songs from leading Divas across different eras and genres. You will enjoy their eclectic SET LIST that SPANS DECADES OF rockin’, HIP SHAKING, groovy HITS from the 50’s right up current chart topping hits.
Website: https://anaf284.ca/event/mrs-howl-the-3-hour-tour/

Richmond Carvers Showcase at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site (Culture Days)
2024-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 6P3, Canada
September 29
Richmond Carvers Showcase at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site (Culture Days)
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
12pm-4pm
Join us at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site for a captivating Culture Days event with the Richmond Carvers Society. Discover the intricate art of wood carving as skilled artisans demonstrate their craft and share the rich history and techniques behind their work. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a curious beginner, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with local culture and heritage in a historic setting.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/525a7d27-5269-4116-b7f6-02dd14cd77f8
