Richmond Arts Coalition

‘A Dozen Ways to Bind a Quilt’ with Liz Thompson
2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 25
‘A Dozen Ways to Bind a Quilt’ with Liz Thompson
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex + Online (Zoom)
7660 Minoru Gate
2pm
Free. Some people like to bind their quilts using hand stitching. Others prefer to machine sew their bindings. But …… wait …… Liz has another TEN options to show you! Join her to find out what all your options are for finishing your quilts professionally and with variety. Liz will bring a Powerpoint and a Trunk Show with demonstrations of some of the techniques.
More Information: https://tagor.ca/2025/01/21/a-dozen-ways-to-bind-a-quilt-with-liz-thompson/
To Register: https://tagor.ca/registration-for-spring-2025-tagor-presentations/

Branching Out Recital – BCRMTA
2025-02-23 | South Arm United Church, 11051 No 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V7A 1X3, Canada
February 23
Branching Out Recital – BCRMTA
South Arm United Church
11051 No. 3 Road
Pre-grade/General Recitals, Medal Presentation (Jul-Sept 2024), First Class Honours Awards (Sept-Nov 2024).
Website: https://www.bcrmta.com/recitals-2/

Thunder From Down Under
2025-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
February 22
Thunder From Down Under
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
8pm
Get ready to experience an exhilarating and electrifying extravaganza as Thunder from Down Under, the world-renowned Australian male revue, announces its highly anticipated return for their Temptation Tour. 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.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/thunder-riverrock/

ROCA Rising Stars Concert (Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association)
2025-02-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
February 22
ROCA Rising Stars Concert (Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association)
Fraserview MB Church
11295 Mellis Drive
7:30pm-9pm
Our annual tradition of featuring local youth musicians is not to be missed. Stay tuned to learn who will be showcased in our Rising Stars Concert this season. This annual concert features youth musicians in our community who have been rising to the occasion.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/roca-concert-season/

Memory Ware Workshop with Alex Tedlie-Stursberg
2025-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 22
Memory Ware Workshop with Alex Tedlie-Stursberg
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-4pm
Join exhibiting artist Alex Tedlie-Stursberg for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore the art of memory ware—unique, personal keepsakes crafted from found objects and air-dry clay. In this creative session, you’ll be able to transform everyday items into lasting memories, all while learning new artistic techniques and celebrating the beauty of objects with personal significance. Limited to 24 participants. $10.00 fee includes all materials.
Website to Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/memory-ware

‘Intro to Stained Glass’ with Joni Newman
2025-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6340 No 4 Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada
February 22
‘Intro to Stained Glass’ with Joni Newman
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
6340 No 4 Rd
10am-4pm
In partnership with Dragonfly Quilting and Gifts. Joni has a wonderful Stained Glass technique that doesn’t involve tiny strips of bis tape. Join us to find out about this beautiful technique. Class includes the kit but not the fusible, black or border fabric. Those can be purchased at the class or online and will be delivered to the class.
More Information: https://tagor.ca/2025/01/21/intro-to-stained-glass-with-joni-newman/
To Register: https://www.dragonflyquiltingandgifts.com/module/class/581684/tagor-workshop-with-joni-newman

Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO) Open Rehearsal
2025-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 22
Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO) Open Rehearsal
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
10:15am-1:45pm
Are you curious about joining RDYO? Do you have a friend or a student who is wondering what it is like to join a youth orchestra? Come to RDYO Open Rehearsal, in 2 sessions: Symphony: 10:15 am – 12pm, Junior Strings: 12:30 to 1:45pm. The event is Free entry, no registration required. You will be able to watch the rehearsal and ask questions, as well as meeting RDYO’s representative. Come join us!
Website: https://www.rdyo.ca/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Ranj Singh
2025-02-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
February 21
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Ranj Singh
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Kickstart your weekend at LuLu Island Winery’s VIBES & VINO event every Friday, 3pm-7pm. Enjoy live music and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Ranj Singh. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Concert: Mountain Sound
2025-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3, Canada
February 20
Concert: Mountain Sound
Britannia Shipyard – Chinese Bunkhouse
5180 Westwater Drive
7:30pm
Presented by the Steveston Folk Guild. We welcome Mountain Sound to SFG. An Indie folk rock trio from Vancouver, blending storytelling with great music, with a refreshingly vibrant lineup. They consist of Barb on vocals bringing a soulful and evocative feeling to her singing, making every performance a shared experience. Glen is the main songwriter, with melodies that weave and lyrics that resonate with all, tied in with great guitar and harmonica. Rounding up the trio is Arno on percussion with his rhythmic foundation, cool presence and steady hands to keep the sound steady and full and energised.
Website: http://www.stevestonfolk.net/

The Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
2025-02-17 10:30 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 17
The Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
Richmond Cultural Centre/Annex
7700 Minoru Gate
10:30am-5pm
Have your little ones ignite their creativity through a full-day of engaging arts programming that spans crafts, music, and more. Free performances and Imagination Station activities are open to all. Specialized Creativity Classes require pre-registration and are only $10 per session. We can’t wait to see you there!
Website: https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca/

Children’s Arts Festival: Creature of Nature: A Collaborative Sculpture Project
2025-02-17 10:30 - 16:30 | BC
February 17
Children’s Arts Festival: Creature of Nature: A Collaborative Sculpture Project
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
10:30am-4:30pm
An Imagination Station with Tarcila Neves and Nickie Lewis.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/blackhistory.htm

Author Talk with Ruby Diaz: Searching for Serafim
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 9
Author Talk with Ruby Diaz: Searching for Serafim
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Richmond Public Library is inviting readers to connect with upcoming author Ruby Diaz during a presentation and Q&A in celebration of Black History Month. Her recent novel Searching for Serafim published this year by Arsenal Pulp Press is a fascinating and personal exploration of one of Vancouver’s most notable historical figures.
Please join us for an author talk, reading and Q and A with this amazing writer – note that copies of her book will be available for sale at the event, and to read the text in advance copies will be in circulation with our book club set.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/676b37268f2af5a858fc6895

Barenaked Ladies
2025-02-14 20:00 - 22:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
February 14
Barenaked Ladies
River Rock Casino Resort
3311 River Road
8pm
Barenaked Ladies are one of Canada’s most beloved and enduring musical acts. Since forming in 1988, the band has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, earning Grammy nominations, multiple Juno Awards, and a coveted spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. With their unique blend of pop, rock, and humor, Barenaked Ladies achieved global success with hits like “One Week,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” and the theme song to The Big Bang Theory. Their ability to craft both catchy anthems and introspective ballads has made them a mainstay in the music industry for over three decades.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/barenaked-ladies/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Suede Dogs
2025-02-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
February 14
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Suede Dogs
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Kickstart your weekend at LuLu Island Winery’s VIBES & VINO event every Friday, 3pm-7pm. Enjoy live music and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Suede Dogs. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Music with Checo Tohomaso
2025-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Sun, Feb 9, 1:00-2:00pm
Music with Checo Tohomaso
Vancouver Public Library – Brighouse Branch
Come celebrate Black History Month with acclaimed musician Checo Tohomaso. Learn a little about soul music, have a lot of fun and join Checo Tohomaso in “Keepin’ Sweet Soul Alive!” Drop-in.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/676b3ac7de0d01f3611839c1

Live Band Night at The Hub
2025-02-08 19:00 - 22:30 | Steveston Hub, 3551 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
February 8
Live Band Night at The Hub
The Steveston Hub
3553 Moncton Street
7pm-10:30pm
Celebrate the new year with an evening of music and dance in the heart of Steveston! No dance or music experience required, join the Beginner workshop, and come for a good time! All ages are welcome. The Hub is on the second floor.
Website: https://www.swingoutrichmond.ca/events

2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 8
2025 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/674f4fcdb4127941005988c2

Richmond Art at Work Program: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
2025-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 8
Richmond Art at Work Program: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
Richmond Cultural Centre, Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
FREE! Join artist Sara Graham in this hands-on session to learn about the unique budgeting process for public art projects and best practices in managing project finances and work flow phases. Sara Graham is an artist based in Port Moody, BC. Her work proposes alternative ways of looking at the city and its parts using the real to construct the imagined. The results range from paper, sculpture, photography to large scale public artworks.
For more information and to register:
https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-public-art-budgets

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Scott Jacobs
2025-02-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
February 7
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Scott Jacobs
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Kickstart your weekend at LuLu Island Winery’s VIBES & VINO event every Friday, 3pm-7pm. Enjoy live music and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Scott Jacobs. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

RAG Collage Club: Inaugural Session!
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 6
RAG Collage Club: Inaugural Session!
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
6:30pm-8:30pm
Richmond Art Gallery and the Richmond Media Lab host a monthly art-making social for adults. Get together with friends and make some art! Open studio time led by gallery staff for adult participants to cut and paste with a variety of materials and tools while you chat, listen to music, and sip some tea at our Collage Club social. Inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions, each month will feature a new theme to inspire our projects. We will also connect to international collage groups for you to share your collage works online, and provide printed copies of upcoming challenges from the Paris Collage Collective, Februllage, World Collage Day, and more. Register for $5, which includes all art supplies and equipment usage.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/cc-feb25

Silk Road Music: Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
February 1
Silk Road Music: Lunar New Year Celebration
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
2pm
This year, we’re excited to welcome the incredible, award-winning Silk Road Music to Richmond! We hope you’ll join us for this celebratory concert that takes Chinese-Western music collaboration to a new level. For over three decades, Silk Road Music’s pioneering musical fusions have blended Chinese folk and classical music with jazz, blues, Brazilian, Celtic, Spanish, Arabic and Aboriginal music to create a unique sound. Two-time winner of Best World Music from the West Coast Music Awards, this popular ensemble has been featured on CBC’s Asian Music Compilation, the BBC International Recital, and at many folk and jazz festivals across North America. Now they are bringing their innovative sound to our stage! Tickets are $25.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/2025-lny/

Lunar New Year Celebration at Lansdowne Centre
2025-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2X9, Canada
February 1
Lunar New Year Celebration at Lansdowne Centre
Lansdowne Centre
5300 No. 3 Road
12pm-5pm
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with joy and tradition at Lansdowne Centre! Immerse yourself in a day packed with cultural festivities and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the Year of the Snake. Witness the captivating Dragon Dance Performance a vibrant performance symbolizing prosperity and joy. Get ready for the Giant Snakes & Ladders Game an exciting interactive activity that is beyond entertaining but also supports a charitable cause. Test your skills in the Ring Toss Challenge and win amazing prizes or get creative at the Arts & Crafts Workshop to bring home your unique personalized craft as a cherished memento. This celebration is not just about fun—it’s also for a great cause. All donations will support the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation helping to transform specialized adult healthcare in BC. Bring your friends and family for a celebration that promises to be both memorable and meaningful!
Website: https://lansdowne-centre.com/events-latest-news/

No. 3 Road Art Columns: Sichen Grace Chen, D.F. Gray and Scott Pleydell-Pearce
2025-02-01 - 2025-07-31 | Aberdeen Centre and Lansdowne Centre Skytrain Stations
Ongoing – July 31
No. 3 Road Art Columns: Sichen Grace Chen, D.F. Gray and Scott Pleydell-Pearce
Aberdeen and Lansdowne Canada Line Stations
This exhibition is in partnership with Grand Prix of Art Steveston, an annual plein air painting challenge and art exhibition that takes place along Steveston’s historic waterfront. The event invites artists to paint outdoors with the aim of capturing the spirit or essence of a landscape, incorporating natural light, colour and movement into their works. This is the first exhibition of a two-part, year-long showcase by artists who have created work highlighting Richmond’s local culture, history and natural heritage.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/publicart.htm

Steveston Museum Pop-up Art Installation
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28 | Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
Ongoing – February 28
Steveston Museum Pop-up Art Installation
Steveston Museum and Post Office
3811 Moncton Street
February’s artists: C.C Chen is a passionate and enthusiastic Richmond artist whose creations are inspired by her inner world. Her works are more than just paintings; they are stories, emotions and spiritual expressions. The Arts Conservatory & Renaissance Academy of Learning (Steveston) proudly presents another creative student-led installation through their “Reach to Teach” program. Collaborating with students from James Whiteside Elementary School the art installation is inspired by the work of 19th Century painter Henri Rousseau, a French post-impressionist painter in the Naive or Primitive manner, most well known for his jungle scenes.
Website: https://historicsteveston.ca/welcome-to-our-february-artists-new-this-month-reach-to-teach-art-installation/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Charles Johnson
2025-01-31 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
January 31
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Charles Johnson
Lulu Island Winery
16880 Westminster Hwy
3pm-7pm
Kickstart your weekend at LuLu Island Winery’s VIBES & VINO event every Friday, 3pm-7pm. Enjoy live music and Happy Hour specials. Unwind in a relaxed atmosphere to the music of Charles Johnson. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Exhibition – Tarcila Neves: Roots of Resilience Collection
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-28 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
Ongoing – February 28
Exhibition – Tarcila Neves: Roots of Resilience Collection
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/blackhistory.htm

2025 Lunar New Year Flower & Gift Fair
2025-01-29 - 2025-02-02 | Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 4J7, Canada
January 29 – February 2
2025 Lunar New Year Flower & Gift Fair
Aberdeen Centre
4151 Hazelbridge Way
January 29, 11am: Golden Dragon and Lion Dance Performance
February 1, 2pm: Colors of Dance Academy. 4pm: Vancouver Academy of Dance
February 2, 1pm: Vancouver Beauty Dance World. 3:30pm: BC Chinese Music Association
Website: https://www.aberdeencentre.com/en/events.php

Gateway Theatre Presents: Behind the Scenes of Otosan!
2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
January 26
Gateway Theatre Presents: Behind the Scenes of Otosan!
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a puppet show? Would you like the chance to win tickets to see the show? Join us for this family-friendly event! Don’t miss this opportunity for an exclusive sneak peek at Otosan, a Little Onion Puppet Co. production. With Gateway Theatre’s Community Engagement Producer Yanting Qiu, you will learn about: the story between the father and daughter, the wildlife in the North, the puppet manipulating … and more.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/677c8472f347846dfed9a0bb

Lunar New Year at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 4th Ave, Richmond, BC, V7E 3J1, Canada
January 26
Lunar New Year at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
12138 Fourth Avenue
1pm-4pm
The Lunar New Year is coming soon, and we are ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Join us Sunday, January 26th at 1 pm with a ceremonial lion dance performed by the Vancouver Chinese Lion Dance Association. Watch out for the mischievous lion—he may throw some lettuce at you (but it’s all good luck)! After all this excitement, participate in our Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop at 2 pm to make a Chinese lucky knot to decorate your home as well as bring prosperity and fortune.
Website: https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/lunar-new-year-2025/

Steveston Hub Presents: Home
2025-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Steveston Hub, 3551 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
January 25
Steveston Hub Presents: Home
3551 Moncton Street
7pm-9pm
Join us at the @stevestonhub for a cozy evening of music, poetry, and more at HOME (Hub Open Mic Evening)! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking to share your talents, this is the place to be. Let your creativity shine in a welcoming and supportive environment. Each artist will have the opportunity to perform two pieces. Plus, we are excited to have @caught_feelings_music join us as our featured artist of the evening! Looking forward to the acoustic set from this local blues rock band! Admission is free, but a non-perishable food item for the Steveston Community Cupboard would be appreciated. Go to our website for free tickets or to sign up as a performer.
Website: www.stevestonhub.com
