Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Nikita Afonso
2025-05-23 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 23
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Nikita Afonso
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 Nikita Afonso. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Artist Talk in Mandarin: Ephemeral Echoes
2025-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
May 23
Artist Talk in Mandarin: Ephemeral Echoes
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Join the artists of Ephemeral Echoes at City Hall Galleria—Geoffrey Feng, Xiangmei Su, Lam Wong, Roger Xiao, Yiwen Xu, Roy Hoh & Wenli Yang, and June Yun–along with curatorial assistant Rebecca Wang 王晨釔 for an artist talk in Mandarin at the Performance Hall in the Richmond Cultural Centre. Each artist will give a brief presentation about their practice and the works featured in the exhibition. Together, they will also reflect on their individual and shared cultural aspirations as Chinese artists working in Vancouver.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artist-talk-ephemeral-echoes

Boyz II Men
2025-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
June 14
Boyz II Men
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
8pm
Boyz II Men, an iconic R&B group formed in Philadelphia, has captivated audiences for over 30 years. Consisting of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, they have sold over 60 million albums. Their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony, released in 1991, was a huge success, featuring the hit “End of the Road,” which broke records and earned them three Grammy Awards. Their follow-up album, II, released in 1994, was even more successful, with hits like “I’ll Make Love to You” and “On Bended Knee.”
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/boyz-river-rock/

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Harris & DeBray
2025-05-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 16
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Harris & DeBray
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 Harris & DeBray. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

BYU Legends: Seasons
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
May 15
BYU Legends: Seasons
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
7pm
In a celebration of the cultural heritage of North and South America and the South Pacific, Living Legends presents a vibrant display of energy, music, costume, and dance. Talented performers of native descent capture the rhythms of Polynesia, portray the fascinating legends of Native American people, and dazzle the senses with the energy of Latin America. Their lavish attire and intricate choreography are both authentic representations of the showcased cultures. Living Legends prioritizes tours in their native lands, a practice that encourages excellence and inspires a love for native culture in both the performers and their audiences.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/byu-seasons/

Lulu Series: Cultural Land Trusts
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
May 15
Lulu Series: Cultural Land Trusts
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
6pm
Djaka Blais from the Hogan’s Alley Society and Brian McBay of 221A will have an open discussion about the Cultural Land Trust movement as a model to preserve and grow cultural spaces in Canada. In recounting the challenges faced with their respective projects, they will consider the role of ethnocultural communities in reinforcing land rights as well as reciprocity for Indigenous Nations.
Website: http://www.richmond.ca/LuluSeries
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lulu-lecture-series-djaka-blais-and-brian-mcbay-on-cultural-land-trusts-tickets-1261715267329

Exhibition: Zodiac Crossroads
2025-05-12 - 2025-09-14 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
May 12 – September 14
Exhibition: Zodiac Crossroads
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Zodiac Crossroads presents a collection of two-dimensional tactile artworks that explore the intersection of culture, accessibility, and sensory experience. Drawing inspiration from the mythologies of ancient civilizations such as those of China, Greece, Sumer, and the Mayan people, as well as elements of popular culture, Johnny Tai reimagines the Chinese zodiac and Western astrology through the lens of his personal experiences as an immigrant with disabilities.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/zodiac-crossroads

Capstan Village Public Walking Tour
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Capstan Canada Line Station
May 10
Capstan Village Public Walking Tour
Capstan Canada Line Station Entrance
10:30am-12pm
Explore public art in Capstan Village, Richmond. Learn more about the artworks and the artists who created them on a guided walking tours led by local arts professionals. All walks are free and meet at the Capstan Canada Line Station entrance.
For more info and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2025-capstan-village-public-art-walking-tours-4161763

Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Daniel Reece
2025-05-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 9
Vibes & Vino Happy Hour – Featuring Daniel Reece
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 Daniel Reece. Explore wine tasting, rotating musicians, and delightful Cheese and Charcuterie Platters.
Website: https://www.luluislandwinery.com/happyhour

Exhibition: Ephemeral Echoes
2025-05-06 - 2025-07-07 | Richmond City Hall – City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 2C1, Canada
May 6 – July 7
Exhibition: Ephemeral Echoes
Richmond City Hall Galleria
6911 No. 3 Road
Ephemeral Echoes brings together eight artists whose practices trace memory, identity, and place through painting, photography, and mixed media. Engaging with the fleeting nature of time and the echoes it leaves behind, their works explore personal geographies, cultural inheritances, and transient encounters with the natural and built environment.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/ephemeral-echoes

Swingout Richmond Live Band Night - Live music by Backporch Serenaders
2025-05-03 19:00 - 22:30 | 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 | British Columbia
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/
