Richmond Arts Coalition

Swingout Richmond Live Band Night - Live music by Backporch Serenaders
2025-05-03 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | 3551 Moncton Street, 3551 Moncton Street, Richmond, Canada
May 3
Swingout Richmond Live Band Night – Live music by Backporch Serenaders
3551 Moncton Street
7pm-10:30pm
Enjoy 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.
Website: https://swingoutrichmond.square.site/

Richmond Improv Theatre Society Presents: MAY JAM!
2025-05-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
Richmond Improv Theatre Society Presents: MAY JAM!
Part mayhem, part jam session, this improv extravaganza is where spontaneous comedy collides with wild creativity. Featuring a variety of improv games, scenes, and unexpected twists, our open-format show brings together a fresh batch of Richmond Improv Theatre Society performers who are ready to stir-up the laughs.
And before the improv mayhem begins? We’ve got a double-decker delight to open the night:
Jon Endo (@jonendo) and Cory Lupovichi (@corypoopoopeepee) – two standup comics who know how to get the jelly rollin’ with their sharp wit and spicy punchlines.
Whether you’re a fan of unpredictable antics, sharp-tongued standup, or you just like your comedy served with a spoonful of chaos, May Jam is your jam.
So grab your friends and your best laugh – this night’s bound to be a jam-packed riot you’ll preserve in your memory for a while.
Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Doors Open 6:30 PM
Location: Richmond Arts Centre
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rits-presents-may-jam-tickets-1334899804249

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Heather Soles
2025-05-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 2
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Heather Soles
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 Heather Soles. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

May Pop-Up Artists at the Steveston Museum
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31 | Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 1 – May 31
May Pop-Up Artists at the Steveston Museum
This month, we’re proud to showcase the work of two incredible local talents: Deborah Boyd and Chen (Cherry) Zhuo! Deborah Boyd brings her textured, abstract acrylic paintings to life through bold experimentation and expressive layering. Known for her large-scale canvases and calming Mandala series, Deborah’s work is rooted in emotion, movement, and meditative beauty. Chen (Cherry) Zhuo shares delicate and evocative pieces inspired by nature, memory, and everyday moments. Her art captures a quiet sensitivity through thoughtful technique and storytelling, reflecting both cultural heritage and contemporary expression.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJPIbfUp6OQ/

Richmond Sings – Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association
2025-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
April 29
Richmond Sings – Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association
Fraserview MB Church
7pm-9pm
Showcasing local choral groups of all sizes, ages, and styles.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/roca-concert-season/

Music in our Schools
2025-04-29 - 2025-05-08 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
April 29 – May 8
Music in our Schools
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
Music in our Schools (MIOS) is a series of concerts held at the Gateway Theatre highlighting school music programs. Concerts provide an opportunity for our young musicians to share their talents while performing onstage at a professional venue. The Richmond School District has vibrant and thriving music opportunities including choir, guitar, drumming, musical theatre, concert band, and jazz band programs.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/music-in-our-schools-25/

To Live Within The Song: Richmond Singers and Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir
2025-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
April 27
To Live Within The Song: Richmond Singers and Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir
Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church
11295 Mellis Drive
3pm
Come join us for a magical afternoon filled with beautiful harmonies and heartfelt performances by the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Richmond Singers. This in-person event will be held at the Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church, a perfect venue for an unforgettable musical experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the power of music and be swept away by the enchanting melodies of these talented choirs.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/to-live-within-the-song-vancouver-welsh-mens-choir-richmond-singers-tickets-1310523925339

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Rossi
2025-04-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 25
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Rossi
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 Rossi. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Richmond Pottery Sale + Richmond Gem and Mineral Society Annual Show and Sale
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 25 – April 27
Richmond Pottery Sale + Richmond Gem and Mineral Society Annual Show and Sale
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Presented by the Richmond Potters Club in collaboration with the Weavers & Spinners Guild and The Gem and Mineral Society. The Richmond Pottery Sale offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of hand-crafted ceramic pieces. This highly anticipated event showcases the work of local artisans, featuring everything from beautifully sculpted pottery to functional ceramics, all made with expert craftsmanship and creativity. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, a statement piece for your home, or something special for yourself, you’ll find it here. With a large variety of styles, colors, and designs, there’s something to suit every taste. Attendees are invited to browse through the collection, engage with the talented artists, and purchase distinctive pieces that are perfect for any occasion.
Potters Club: https://www.richmondpottersclub.com/
Gem and Mineral Society: https://richmondbclapidary.wordpress.com/

Webinar: Making Public Art with Specialist Fabricators
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:30 | BC
April 24
Webinar: Making Public Art with Specialist Fabricators
Online
1pm-2:30pm
Facilitated by Sabina Sutherland, Art Conservator, featuring 3DS Fabrication, Jock Hildebrand Foundry, and Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. Part of the 2025 Art at Work series of professional development workshops for artists and arts organizations.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-fabricators

Artist Salon: CARFAC BC Resources & Supports for Artists
2025-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 23
Artist Salon: CARFAC BC Resources & Supports for Artists
Online
7pm-8pm
Looking for services to support and develop your art practice? Wondering how artists get paid to show their work? What are the legal and economic rights of visual artists in Canada? Where can an artist find a supportive creative community? CARFAC, or Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des Artistes Canadiens is a national non-profit organization that advocates for Canada’s visual artists. Current CARFAC BC President, Trevor Van den Eijinden, will provide an overview of the many resources they offer for artists including current guidelines in contractual issues, artist fees and legal rights.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artist-salon-carfac

TAGOR: Inspiration by Collaboration
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 22
TAGOR: Inspiration by Collaboration
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex and online via Zoom
7660 Minoru Gate
2pm
Produced by the Textile Arts Guild of Richmond. Collaboration means help, support and insight, either hands-on or with ideas. Share the journey through Judy’s long career as she illustrates with photos how working with groups or individuals has influenced her work and guided her journey as a textile artist.
More Info and To Register: https://tagor.ca/2025/03/01/inspiration-by-collaboration/

OnlyOneOf North America Tour
2025-04-19 20:00 - 22:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
April 19
OnlyOneOf North America Tour
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
8pm
OnlyOneOf invites you to their 2025 North American tour, Our Only Odyssey, starting in late March! This tour will visit 10 cities across North America, offering fans an unforgettable journey with the group. Experience the captivating performances of OnlyOneOf through their songs and mesmerizing choreography. Special fan events will also be held, creating memories you won’t want to miss.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/onlyoneof-north-america-our-only-odyssey/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Charles Johnson
2025-04-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 18
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

The Fera Twins – Steveston Folk Guild
2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3, Canada
April 17
The Fera Twins – Steveston Folk Guild
Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse
5180 Westwater Drive
7:30pm
Courtney and Stephanie Fera are Vancouver’s best kept secret. They have been on the music scene for over 10 years, and grew up playing guitar, drums and harmonica. They started their professional career, playing a wide range of music, from country, to rock, to alternative and pop. Their harmonizing is incredible and the girls perform with instinctive perfection, as only those who have sung together all their lives can do. Accompanying the girls on lead guitar is their Dad, a strong and vital influence on their musical journey. The girls have been nominated several times for awards in the BC Country Music Awards as ‘Group or Duo’. Their co-writing adventures led to a writing trip to Nashville and writing sessions with other up and coming musicians.
Website: http://www.stevestonfolk.net/

Pride and Prejudice
2025-04-17 - 2025-04-26 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
April 17 – April 26
Pride and Prejudice
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
Join us for a fresh and vibrant take on Jane Austen’s classic novel with Kate Hamill’s acclaimed adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Follow the outspoken Elizabeth Bennet, whose determination to avoid marriage due to societal pressure is challenged by the charmingly handsome, mildly amusing and remarkably ubiquitous Mr. Darcy. With fast-paced staging and seamless character switches, this production promises a hilarious and heartwarming experience for long time Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. Don’t miss out on the wit, whimsy and romance – a highly entertaining tale for audiences ages 12+.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/pride-prejudice/

Exhibition: A Thousand Forms, One Nature – Art by Yuan Wen
2025-04-16 - 2025-05-22 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
April 16 – May 22
Opening Reception: April 16, 6pm-8pm
Exhibition: A Thousand Forms, One Nature – Art by Yuan Wen
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Artist Talk: April 25, 6pm-8pm
Lipont Gallery is pleased to present A Thousand Forms, One Nature, a solo exhibition featuring mixed-media works and limited-edition prints by Vancouver-based artist Yuan Wen. This compelling series continues Wen’s ongoing exploration into the dynamic interplay between material agency, ecological systems, and cultural memory. Admission is free and by appointment.
Opening Reception: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-thousand-forms-one-nature-solo-exhibition-by-yuan-wen-tickets-1311044071109
Exhibition: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/yuan-wen/
Artist Talk: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-yuan-wen-tickets-1311046688939

Performance by Mary Sui Yee Wong and Curatorial Tour with Zoë Chan
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
April 15
Performance by Mary Sui Yee Wong and Curatorial Tour with Zoë Chan
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
7pm-8pm
Mary Sui Yee Wong activates her most recent artwork with an intimate live performance followed by a tour of Wong’s exhibition Restless by Nature: 1990s to the present. Free admission, everyone welcome to attend. RSVP encouraged.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/performance-by-mary-sui-yee-wong-and-curatorial-tour-with-zoe-chan-tickets-1301241942679

Symphony of Spring: RDYO Symphony & Winds Concert 2025
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Equinox Theatre, 750 53rd Street, South Delta, BC, Canada
April 13
Symphony of Spring: RDYO Symphony & Winds Concert 2025
Equinox Theatre
750 53rd Street
South Delta
3pm-5pm
Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music as the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presents Symphony of Spring, a celebration of the talent and dedication of our Symphony and Winds divisions. Under the direction of Stephen Robb and William Broverman, our young musicians will bring the season to life! We are proud to showcase our talented soloists: Jeffrey Zheng and Lawrence Zhu.
Website: https://www.rdyo.ca/upcoming-events

Vancouver Youth Choir – Compass
2025-04-12 16:00 - 21:00 | BCIT Aerospace Campus, 3800 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 12
Vancouver Youth Choir – Compass
BCIT Aerospace Campus
3800 Cessna Drive
4pm and 7:30pm
This solo showcase of VYC’s acclaimed flagship ensemble returns to the iconic BCIT Aerospace Campus, known for its incredible acoustics. VYC makes full use of remarkable space–moving throughout the venue, singing from the stage, the wrap-around balconies, and surrounding the audience for truly an immersive experience.
Website: https://vancouveryouthchoir.com/performances/compass/

Collection Close-up: The Great Wall: #6 by Anna Wong
2025-04-12 - 2025-06-08 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 12 – June 8
Collection Close-up: The Great Wall: #6 by Anna Wong
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Anna Wong’s The Great Wall: #6 (1986) is a layered amalgam of images, techniques, and themes. Here, Wong employs a sophisticated set of techniques, including serigraphy, chine collé, and printing of calligraphy over collaged and hand-coloured surfaces. Wong’s Great Wall series is based on several trips to Mainland China when the country opened up to the West in the 1980s.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/collection-close-up-great-wall6-anna-wong

Exhibition – Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong, 1990s to the present
2025-04-12 - 2025-06-08 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 12 – June 8
Exhibition – Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong, 1990s to the present
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong, 1990s to the present gives audiences a rare opportunity to discover the Montréal-based artist’s practice, bringing together a selection of works, some of which were presented in alternative spaces, ephemeral platforms, shown but once, performance-based, and/or documented insufficiently.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/restlessbynature
Richmond News: https://www.richmond-news.com/local-arts/richmond-bc-art-gallery-exhibit-asian-identity-culture-10460564

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Carly Reirson
2025-04-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 11
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Carly Reirson
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 Carly Reirson. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Annie Jr.
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-12 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
April 11 – April 12
Annie Jr.
Gateway Theatre
6500 Minoru Gate
Come watch our Gateway Academy Musical Theatre Performance students shine onstage in Annie Jr. this April! Our Musical Theatre Performance students have been hard at work the past year, learning songs and choreography, and honing their acting skills to bring together this production of Annie Jr.! This production will feature lights, costumes and all the technical elements of any professional theatre production! Don’t miss the culmination of their hard work at 6pm each night.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/annie-jr/

2025 Lulu Series: Howie Tsui and Klara Manhal - Bringing The Breath Below to Life: Howie Tsui’s Public Art at Capstan SkyTrain Station
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
April 10
2025 Lulu Series: Howie Tsui and Klara Manhal – Bringing The Breath Below to Life: Howie Tsui’s Public Art at Capstan SkyTrain Station
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
6pm
The Breath Below, by Vancouver-based contemporary artist Howie Tsui, is a landmark public artwork developed by TransLink for the new Capstan SkyTrain Station in Richmond. This first-of-its-kind commission for TransLink, led by Klara Manhal, Senior Planner of Public Art, is the largest and most immersive work in the transit authority’s public art collection to-date. In this talk, Tsui and Manhal discuss the five-year journey of the project, from its conceptual origins to its realization. The Lulu Series is an annual spring series of talks about Art in the City and its importance to establishing connections between citizens and their communities. Free with registration required.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/lulu.htm
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lulu-lecture-series-howie-tsui-and-klara-manhal-tickets-1261711676589

Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
2025-04-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Garry Point Park, 12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 4X2, Canada
April 6
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
Garry Point Park
11am-4pm
The Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival returns on April 6! Enjoy cherry blossoms at Garry Point Park with cultural displays like calligraphy, Taiko drummers, and more. Savour delicious Japanese dishes from local vendors and celebrate Richmond’s vibrant springtime!
Website: https://richmondcherryblossomfest.ca/

Brahms: A German Requiem (ROCA)
2025-04-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
April 5
Brahms: A German Requiem (ROCA)
Fraserview MB Church
11295 Mellis Drive
7:30pm
We are very excited for this joint performance event with Vivaldi Chamber Choir. This gorgeous well loved Requiem by Brahms will be performed in Richmond as detailed below and ALSO at The Orpheum in Vancouver on Sunday, March 30. Tickets purchased or reserved before April 5 are reduced in price. Use the link above or scroll down for all the details. All tickets bought in person (un-reserved) are $25.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/roca-concert-season/2025/4/5/brahms-a-german-requiem

Richmond Holi Festival
2025-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 | South Arm Community Centre, 8880 William Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 5
Richmond Holi Festival
South Arm Community Centre
8880 William Road
1pm-4pm
Experience the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture at the Indians in Richmond Holi Festival in Richmond, BC! Join us for a free celebration brimming with music, dance, and endless fun, surrounded by the warmth of community and the beauty of Richmond’s landscape. Come together with friends and family to create unforgettable memories against the backdrop of this joyous festival, where everyone is welcome to revel in the spirit of unity and diversity.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/search/Event.aspx?EventID=18503

2025 Writer-in-Residence Kickoff Event
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 5
2025 Writer-in-Residence Kickoff Event
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
1pm-2pm
A free drop-in public event to meet the 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Taslim Jaffer.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/artists-opportunities/writerinresidence.htm

Exhibition: INK & WOOD: The Art of Jordan Turner
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-26 | Capulet Art Gallery, 150-2288 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 5 – April 26
Exhibition: INK & WOOD: The Art of Jordan Turner
Capulet Art Gallery
150-2288 No. 5 Road
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: April 5, 6pm-9pm
Capulet Art Gallery is proud to present INK & WOOD: The Art of Jordan Turner, a bold and immersive solo exhibition showcasing the unique creative range of Jordan Turner—a fine artist, tattooist, and canoe craftsman. At the Opening Reception, Turner will introduce his work, discuss his inspirations, and unveil a limited-edition fine art print release exclusive to attendees.
Website: https://www.capuletart.com/
