Richmond Arts Coalition

Exhibition: Group Show
2025-09-04 - 2025-10-31 | British Columbia
Ongoing – October 31
Exhibition: Group Show
Capulet Art Gallery
2288 No. 5 Road, Unit #150
Selected works by Raymond Chow, William Liao, Chrissy Cheung, and Mark Sweatman.
Website: https://capuletart.com/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour - Featuring Ranj Singh
2025-09-05 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 5
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

The Fab Four
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
September 5
The Fab Four
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
8pm
You know the saying: if it walks like a Beatle, if it talks like a Beatle… it must be The Fab Four, the world’s foremost Beatles tribute band. The California-based quartet have been reviving Beatlemania with their spot-on impersonations for over 12 years, and practice has made perfect — the band’s tours consistently satisfy the Beatle-shaped hole in fans’ souls, drawing rave reviews for their extensively researched, down-to-the-mannerisms enactments of late great band’s legendary live concerts.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/the-fab-four/

Steveston Community Appreciation Day
2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:30 | steveston community centre
September 7
Steveston Community Appreciation Day
4111 Moncton Street
10am-2:30pm
Join us to celebrate our community and the existing Steveston Community Centre and Library before it closes in December. This community appreciation day of free offerings includes face painting, Family Storytime with the Library, arts and crafts, entertainment and more! Drop-ins and sign-up activities for all ages.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/stevesetoncommunityday.htm

Alan Ruiz and Midnight Boogaloo
2025-09-07 19:30 - 23:30 | Zodiac Night Club, 8191 Alexandra Road, Richmond, Canada
September 7
Alan Ruiz and Midnight Boogaloo
Zodiac
8191 Alexandra Road
7:30pm-11:30pm
Alan is a Latin American guitarist that draws inspiration from the hypnotic grooves of cumbia and salsa. He has developed a style that blends these influences into his music to make people get on the dance floor. Inspired by 60’s and 70‘s New York sound, Midnight Boogaloo brings together musicians from all around the Milky Way to collide in one big descarga.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/golden_age_bc/p/DNjkrdVSdYq/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour - Featuring Suede Dogs
2025-09-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 12
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

Exhibition: Susan Point, Collection Close-up: Mystical Whorl No. 3
2025-09-13 - 2025-11-09 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 13 – November 9
Exhibition: Susan Point, Collection Close-up: Mystical Whorl No. 3
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
A continual source of inspiration and focus for Susan Point’s extensive body of work, the spindle whorl is typically crafted from the richly grained wood of maple or alder trees. In Mystical Whorl No. 3, Susan Point draws from her vast knowledge of Coast Salish beliefs, practices, and aesthetics in her celebration of the spindle whorl.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/collection-close-up-mystical-whorl-no-3

Exhibition: Manuel Axel Strain, xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł ((((Remember your teachings))))
2025-09-13 - 2025-11-09 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 13 – November 9
Exhibition: Manuel Axel Strain, xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł ((((Remember your teachings))))
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Known for their passionate work rooted in personal experience, artist Manuel Axel Strain embraces and exalts the Coast Salish longhouse to confront the oppressive, racist colonial context surrounding them. Their major multi-media exhibition—including paintings, sculptures, family photographs, video, and installation—promises to transform the Gallery with a dynamic mix of new and recent artworks rendered in their boldly unique style.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/rememberyourteachings

Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (Mandarin) – Rebecca Wang | 國語導覽
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Capstan Canada Line Station
September 13
Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (Mandarin) – Rebecca Wang | 國語導覽
Capstan Skytrain Station
1pm-2:30pm
This tour will be presented in Mandarin. Rebecca Wang 王晨釔 is a curator and artist working between her hometown of Hangzhou, China, and Vancouver, Canada. Her curatorial interests span mythology, folklore, the everyday, and diasporic experiences. Her multidisciplinary practice navigates personal confusions in life, often stemming from the absurdity engrained in capitalist consumer culture. As the Curatorial Assistant at Richmond Art Gallery since 2022, she has been curating exhibitions at Richmond City Hall Galleria and The Annex Gallery, as well as leading Mandarin tours of the main gallery.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capstan-village-public-art-walking-tour-rebecca-wang-tickets-1291904905349

Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (in Mandarin) | Rebecca Wang | 國語導覽
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Capstan Canada Line Station
September 13
Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (in Mandarin) | Rebecca Wang | 國語導覽
Capstan Station
3300 No. 3 Road
1pm-2:30pm
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capstan-village-public-art-walking-tour-rebecca-wang-tickets-1291904905349?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Opening Reception: Exhibition: Manuel Axel Strain, xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł ((((Remember your teachings))))
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 13 – November 9
Exhibition: Manuel Axel Strain, xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł ((((Remember your teachings))))
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Opening Reception: September 13, 2pm-4pm
Known for their passionate work rooted in personal experience, artist Manuel Axel Strain embraces and exalts the Coast Salish longhouse to confront the oppressive, racist colonial context surrounding them. Their major multi-media exhibition—including paintings, sculptures, family photographs, video, and installation—promises to transform the Gallery with a dynamic mix of new and recent artworks rendered in their boldly unique style.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/strain_opening

Music without Borders X: Jacqueline Au and Friends in Concert
2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 13
Music without Borders X: Jacqueline Au and Friends in Concert
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
7:30pm
The show features a music concert with performances that include a piano and guzheng duet, a piano and violin duet, a guzheng ensemble, and a vocal performance. The concert generally involves musician friends and my students of both instruments (piano and guzheng). Guzheng is a Chinese instrument also known as “zither.”
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/46001/

Exhibition: Companionship and the Cosmos
2025-09-15 - 2026-01-04 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
Ongoing – January 4
Exhibition: Companionship and the Cosmos
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – The Annex Gallery
7660 Minoru Gate
Bringing together the works of Sofiya Mukhachova and Quinton Qiu, Companionship and the Cosmos presents intimate visual diaries with a pet and whimsical cosmic dreamscapes. Through contrasting yet complementary approaches, Mukhachova’s and Qiu’s works respectively illuminate both the intimate and infinite dimensions of being—from everyday affection to celestial meditations.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/companionship_cosmos

Exhibition: Magnificent Kingdom (Aspire Richmond)
2025-09-16 - 2025-11-10 | Richmond City Hall – City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 2C1, Canada
Ongoing – November 10
Exhibition: Magnificent Kingdom (Aspire Richmond)
Richmond City Hall Galleria
6911 No. 3 Road
Every fall, Richmond Art Gallery collaborates with Aspire Richmond to present an exhibition at the City Hall Galleria, celebrating the creativity and talents of participants in Aspire Richmond’s Avenues Day Program. This year’s exhibition, Magnificent Kingdom, showcases a vibrant collection of mixed-media paintings that reflect the imagination, dedication, and enthusiasm of the artists. Rooted in personal connections to place, memory, and culture, these works offer heartfelt reflections on identity, community, and lived experience. For many of the participants, art-making is not only a creative outlet, but also a meaningful way to communicate stories and emotions that may be difficult to express otherwise. In doing so, their work fosters connection and invites viewers to see the world through different perspectives.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/magnificent-kingdom

2025 Shades of Fall Juried Art Exhibition
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2X9, Canada
September 19 – September 21
2025 Shades of Fall Juried Art Exhibition
Lansdowne Shopping Centre – Centre Court
5300 No. 3 Road
An art exhibition of drawing, painting, textiles, photography, and mixed media. With live music performances on September 20 and 21 from 12pm-3pm by Camilli String Trio.
Website: www.richmondartscouncil.ca

Exhibition: Shared Horizons - Paintings by Chizik, Visagie, and Celebrini
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-09 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
September 19 – October 9
Exhibition: Shared Horizons – Paintings by Chizik, Visagie, and Celebrini
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
“Shared Horizons” brings together three artists who share a deep artistic connection, having previously painted together. While Paul Chizik and Liza Visagie have exhibited at Lipont Gallery multiple times, this marks Randy Celebrini‘s first joint exhibition with his friends at the gallery. The show will feature a stunning collection of their paintings and drawings, predominantly focusing on the captivating beauty of mountains and forests of British Columbia. Through their individual perspectives, Chizik, Visagie, and Celebrini invite viewers to immerse themselves in sweeping vistas and intimate woodland scenes.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/exhibitions/horizon/

Culture Days
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-12 | British Columbia
September 19 – October 12
Culture Days
Celebrated nationally and experienced locally, Culture Days highlights the talents of artists, cultural producers, dancers, designers, makers, musicians, performers, photographers, writers and others who open their creative spaces to the public or present free, participatory activities and experiences. Richmond’s artists and cultural organizations will offer free or pay-what-you-may experiences such as hands-on workshops, creative placemaking activities, behind-the-scenes tours, open studio events, information sessions and demonstrations, event organizers are increasing awareness, pride and participation in the arts and activating public spaces through, and for, the arts.
The Richmond Arts Coalition will be presenting a youth art exhibition with an interactive element outside of our Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate), a result of youth art workshops conducted in partnership with School District 38.
City of Richmond listings: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/culturedays.htm
Culture Days website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events

Playing Fields: A Culture Days Event
2025-09-20 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 20
Playing Fields: A Culture Days Event
Gateway Theatre – Minoru Field 2
6500 Gilbert Road
Presented by The Chop Theatre and Gateway Theatre. Ever wonder what goes on inside a teenager’s head? Playing Fields is a one-of-a-kind, youth-driven interactive performance that invites you to see the world through the eyes of teenagers. With the provided headsets, you’ll be listening to heartfelt and powerful stories about hopes, fears, and belonging from teenage voices across the world. With simple interactive movements woven in, you’ll suddenly realize the field has come alive and you’ve found your place in something greater than yourself. If mobility is a concern, benches are available for you to sit on while listening to the audio and watching the magic unfold on the field for an equally captivating experience.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/playing-fields/

Richmond Public Art and Parks Bike Tour: Nature Calls
2025-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V7C 0A2, Canada
September 21
Richmond Public Art and Parks Bike Tour: Nature Calls
Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road
11am-1pm
Join us for a free bike tour along Richmond’s scenic dyke presented as part of Culture Days. This fun, family-friendly tour explores playful public art on waterfront washrooms and the wild beauty of the foreshore. Led by Biliana Velkova, Public Art Planner, and Egan Davis, Parks Operations Manager for the City of Richmond. Pack a lunch for a picnic at Gary Point Park.
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richmond-public-art-and-parks-bike-tour-nature-calls-tickets-1520312980049

Collaborative Drawing with Manuel Axel Strain (Culture Days)
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
September 21
Collaborative Drawing with Manuel Axel Strain (Culture Days)
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
12pm-3pm
Drop into the gallery to join in a large-scale drawing project with exhibiting artist Manuel Axel Strain. This will be a community collaborative activity for everyone to explore mark-making, colouring, and drawing on a grand scale.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/cd-drawing

Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird (For grades 4-6)
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 24, 10am-11am
Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird (For grades 4-6)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us as Indigenous Red River Métis herbalist LoriAnn Bird will be sharing her first book Revered Roots which contains purposeful and powerful reference to lessons, nourishment, healing and history of our ‘plant teachers’. She will be offering a 15 minute in class presentation and then taking the group on a guided 45 minute outdoor plant walk through Minoru Park. Please note that this presentation is intended for children in grades 4-6.
To Register: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/689e2eb46ecff3faef536e21

Artist Salon Webinar with Aysha McConkey, Junior Biologist and Mural Artist
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
September 24
Artist Salon Webinar with Aysha McConkey, Junior Biologist and Mural Artist
Online
7pm-8pm
Learn how junior biologist and BC’s Bat Ambassador uses her nature research to develop illustrations and murals into a growing art practice. McConkey shares tips and advice on mural work, applying for municipal mural and public art projects, and how to incorporate what you love into your art. City of Richmond Public Art Planner Biliana Velkova will also join in the conversation and answer questions about how to apply and what to expect from the Community Mural Program for Richmond.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-mcconkey

An Evening with Richard Van Camp – Author Talk
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 25, 7pm
An Evening with Richard Van Camp – Author Talk
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
7700 Minoru Gate
Join best-selling author Richard Van Camp for an evening of storytelling. He will share his life’s work of reclaiming stories; family and community medicines; and interviews with Elders from his home community of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. Hear miracle stories about how he and others—children of residential school Survivors—have spent their adult lives reclaiming what was almost lost.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation.htm

Thunder From Down Under
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
September 25
Thunder From Down Under
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
7pm
Arguably one of Australia’s hottest (and most chiselled) exports, Thunder From Down Under has been igniting passions and thrilling audiences worldwide since 1991 with their steamy live shows. Consisting of Australia’s most eligible (and oiled) men, their all-male revue is guaranteed to set the mood for any girls’ night out. Known for their jaw-dropping performances, these bronzed beauties have made Las Vegas their home since 2001—but now, they’re taking their cheeky charm on the road.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/thunder-from-down-under-3/

The Island Boys
2025-09-26 03:00 - 18:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 26, 3pm-6pm
The Island Boys
Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill
112-3800 Bayview Street
Live band performance.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

Stories for Babies with Author Richard Van Camp
2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 26, 10:30am-11:30am
Stories for Babies with Author Richard Van Camp
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Please join us as children’s book author Richard Van Camp reads from his children’s books Little You, We Sang You Home, Nighty Night: A Bedtime Song for Babies, Kiss by Kiss, and May We Have Enough to Share. Richard will share fun stories about parenthood and how each baby–and everyone who join us–is a sweet miracle and proof of the universe’s kindness.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68520471a394bf4e3c489035

One Richmond, Many Cultures – Richmond Caring Place Society
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27, 11am-3pm
One Richmond, Many Cultures – Richmond Caring Place Society
7000 Minoru Blvd
Celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures that make up our community through music, dance, art, and delicious food! Immerse yourself in the beauty of different traditions, connect with people from all walks of life, and learn something new about the world around you. This event is all about unity, understanding, and appreciation for the rich diversity that makes Richmond such a special place. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come together as one community, embracing the many cultures that call Richmond home.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/one-richmond-many-cultures-tickets-1669358017769

國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 27, 2pm-3pm
國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Drop in for a tour of our current exhibition in Mandarin. Learn more about the themes through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea. Limited spaces, RSVP to reserve a seat.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/strain-mandarin

The Aristo-Cats
2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Shady Island Bar and Grill, 112-3800 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27, 6pm-9pm
The Aristo-Cats
Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill
112-3800 Bayview Street
Live band performance.
Website: https://www.shadyislandseafood.com/general-7

Concert: The Dream Continues
2025-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 27, 7pm
Concert: The Dream Continues
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
Experience the inspiring energy of a live concert unlike any other with The Dream Continues. Join us for an unforgettable evening with talented musicians playing a variety of songs, from heart-pounding rock anthems to soul-stirring ballads, all performed with unmatched skill and emotion. Every beat, note, and moment will resonate within your soul on this extraordinary musical journey, Over the Rainbow.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/dream-2025/
