Richmond Arts Coalition

Richmond’s Writer in Residence Opening Event
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 4, 2pm-3:30pm
Richmond’s Writer in Residence Opening Event
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Living Room
7660 Minoru Gate
Drop-in. Richmond’s Writer-in-Residence program will officially launch in 2026 with an opportunity to meet Aaron Chan, ask questions and learn more about the upcoming programming he has planned.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/artists-opportunities/writerinresidence.htm

Art & Cocktails | The Chromophilliacs
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 4, 2pm-4pm
Art & Cocktails | The Chromophilliacs
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Ticket prices: $50-$60. Sip, Explore, and Celebrate Colour! The Chromophiliacs invites you to experience colour in ways that are playful, immersive, and unforgettable. Art & Cocktails brings this experience to life with all your senses. Guided by a curator, you’ll explore the exhibition and dive into the stories, techniques, and vibrant hues of each piece. Along the way, a creative bartendress will present three art-inspired cocktails, each designed in dialogue with the artworks, making each sip a playful, multi-sensory experience.
Tickets: https://curatedtastes.art/event/art-cocktails-the-chromophilliacs-at-richmond-art-gallery/

Art at Work: Tax Webinar for Self-Employed Artists & Small Businesses
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 | British Columbia
April 9, 12pm-1:30pm
Art at Work: Tax Webinar for Self-Employed Artists & Small Businesses
Online Webinar
Are you a self-employed artist or small business owner with tax-related questions? Here’s your chance to get them answered by Liaison Officers from Canada Revenue Agency. This webinar will provide general information on business tax deductions, explain common tax errors, and introduce helpful tools and services offered by the CRA. Please note that this webinar seminar does not provide services for filing individual income tax returns.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aawtaxwebinar

Spring 2026 Richmond Art Market
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
Richmond Art Market – Spring 2026 Edition
April 10, 5pm-8pm
April 11 & 12: 12pm-6pm
Lipont Place, 4211 No. 3 Rd
lipontgallery.ca/2026market
Lipont Gallery and Affordable Open Art are proud to announce Richmond Art Market – Spring 2026 Edition, a recurring cultural event designed to showcase Richmond’s vibrant creative community. Co-presented with Affordable Open Art, this three-day market brings together over 30 local artists, makers, and creative studios, transforming Lipont Place into a bustling art marketplace filled with affordable, high-quality crafts, and original artworks.
In partnership with Tourism Richmond, the Spring 2006 Edition marks the continuation of an initiative to develop Richmond’s creative district into a destination for arts, culture, and community engagement. With Lipont Place serving as a hub, the Market welcomes diverse audiences—from art lovers and families looking for meaningful experiences.

The Butch Closet - Free Film Screening and Talkback Event
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
April 11, 1pm
The Butch Closet – Free Film Screening and Talkback Event
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under the Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a free screening of Phranc: The Butch Closet and a conversation with director Paige Gratland and artist/performer Phranc. This short form documentary follows artist and musician Phranc as she reflects on her recent exhibition, Phranc: The Butch Closet, a memoir in the form of a multi-disciplinary art installation that spans forty years of her life as a queer, gender nonconforming visual artist and performer. The film is 21 minutes with English subtitles. An informal conversation and Q&A will follow with light refreshments.
RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/phranc-the-butch-closet-free-film-screening-and-talkback-event-tickets-1985329858049

Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
2026-04-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Garry Point Park, 12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 4X2, Canada
April 12, 11am-4pm
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
Garry Point Park
A free community celebration of Japanese culture, cherry blossoms and springtime renewal. This year’s theme is ありがとう (Arigatō), “thank you.” As the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, we honour the performers, partners, volunteers and community members who have helped the Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival grow and flourish over the past decade. Enjoy a full day of Japanese cultural experiences, including: Traditional performances, Delicious food options, Hands-on activities for all ages, and Family-friendly programming.
Website: https://richmondcherryblossomfest.ca/

Messiah – Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
April 12, 3pm-5pm
Messiah – Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association
Fraserview MB Church
11295 Mellis Drive
What better way to celebrate ROCA’s 40th season than with the Handel oratorio everyone loves? “Messiah” received its first performance almost exactly 242 years ago in Dublin and remains a firm favourite with musicians and audiences alike.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/roca-concert-season/2026/05/12/messiah

The Flame: Storytelling Showcase
2026-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
April 12, 7pm
The Flame: Storytelling Showcase
Gateway Theatre – Second Floor Lobby
6500 Gilbert Road
Join us for a special performance of Vancouver’s wildly popular storytelling series, The Flame, where real people share their personal true stories in front of a live audience! We are so excited to have Award-winning actor and one of the creators of Mom’s the Word, Deborah Williams, bring their hit storytelling event back to Gateway Theatre.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/the-flame/

Lulu Series: Rode Work/Under City
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
April 16, 6pm
Lulu Series: Rode Work/Under City
Richmond Cultural Centre – Theatre Under The Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Japanese artist collective SIDE CORE is known for site-specific public projects that blur the boundaries between contemporary art, skate culture and urban infrastructure. The group will discuss their multi-channel video installation rode work ver. under city. Created in collaboration with renowned skate film crew, Far East Skate Network, the piece captures skaters navigating Tokyo’s subterranean environments — including stormwater basins, disused transit tunnels and maintenance corridors. These movements transform utilitarian spaces into expressive terrains, linking isolated structures into a speculative, virtual undercity.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/lulu-apr2026

Steveston Folk Guild: Tim Readman
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3, Canada
April 16, 7:30pm
Steveston Folk Guild: Tim Readman
Britannia Shipyards – Chinese Bunkhouse
5180 Westwater Drive
Welcome back Tim, it has been a long time since you have graced the boards of SFG. A witty folksinger dealing in protest songs, funny songs, traditional and contemporary songs who always has a few surprises up his sleeve. Tim is a musician, folksinger, songwriter, producer and music journalist. He is the leader of Canadian Celtic/folk favourites “Fear of Drinking” and has played many times with “The Arrogant Worms”, Canada’s crown princes of comedy.
Website: https://www.stevestonfolk.net/

Exhibition: I digress
2026-04-18 - 2026-07-05 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 18 – July 5
Exhibition: I digress
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Representing a wide range of perspectives, this group exhibition will present artists who engage with both lived experiences and collective histories in their art practices. Some artists embrace an autobiographical or confessional vein, drawing from memoirs, diaries, and photo-albums, while others mine existing archives and ephemera found in the public realm, employing a more documentary approach. Artists include Simranpreet Anand, Jo-Anne Balcaen, August Klintberg, Anne Koizumi, Lindsay McIntyre, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/i-digress

Exhibition – SIDE CORE: under city
2026-04-18 - 2026-07-05 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 18 – July 5
Exhibition – SIDE CORE: under city
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond Art Gallery presents the first North American exhibition of Japanese artist collective SIDE CORE. Known for site-specific projects that blur the boundaries between contemporary art, skate culture, and urban infrastructure, the Tokyo-based collective presents a selection of video works and photographs that explore the often-overlooked spaces of the city—from highways and railroads to drainage tunnels and underground waterways.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/side-core

Exhibition – Collection Close-up: Beach Walk (Alan Wood)
2026-04-18 - 2026-07-05 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 18 – July 5
Exhibition – Collection Close-up: Beach Walk (Alan Wood)
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Alan Wood’s oeuvre reveals a deep fascination with time, process, and documentation as well as a long-term interest in colour and the BC landscape. In Beach Walk, he captures the gradual accumulation of debris on a Gulf Island beach, shaped by the relentless waves that bring marine life and particles from the Gulf onto the sand.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/collection-close-up-beach-walk

Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra: Symphony & Winds Concert
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Genesis Theatre, 5005 45 Avenue, Delta, BC, Canada
April 19, 3pm-5pm
Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra: Symphony & Winds Concert
Genesis Theatre
5005 45 Avenue, Delta
Welcome to RDYO’s “Symphonic Masterworks” Concert! Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music as the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presents Symphonic Masterworks, 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: Ryan Hiew and Aiden Zhou, Yishan(Natalia) Xia & Jestin Chang.
Website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/symphony-of-spring-rdyo-symphony-and-winds-concert

Crowd Lu “Heartbreakfast” World Tour
2026-04-21 20:00 - 22:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3P8, Canada
April 21, 8pm
Crowd Lu “Heartbreakfast” World Tour
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Road
The venue will be transformed into an intimate, romantic musical setting, delivering a truly unforgettable audiovisual experience for audiences. Under the spotlight, acclaimed singer-songwriter Crowd Lu will showcase his signature musical charm and heartfelt stage presence, guiding listeners from deeply emotional “HeartBreak” ballads to warm, comforting “BreakFast” melodies while immersing them in the unique magic that only a live performance can create.
Website: https://greatcanadian.com/event/crowd-lu-heartbreakfast-world-tour/

Newsies Jr.
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
April 24 – April 25, 6pm
Newsies Jr.
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
Presented by Gateway Academy Musical Theatre Performance Class. 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 Newsies Jr.! This production will feature lights, costumes and all the technical elements of any professional theatre production!
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/2026-newsies-jr/

Richmond Potters Club: Spring Pottery Sale
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 24 – April 26
Richmond Potters Club: Spring Pottery Sale
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Friday: 1pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 10am-4:30pm
Sunday: 10am-3pm
Sale in collaboration with the Weavers and Spinners Guild, as well as the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society. Cash, debit, and credit accepted.
Website: https://www.richmondpottersclub.com/

Artist Salon: Documenting Your Artwork
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 25, 1pm-2:30pm
Artist Salon: Documenting Your Artwork
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Learn best practices for photographing your artwork to create high-quality digital images. We will demonstrate proper lighting and staging techniques, as well as digital camera advice. Free workshop, limited spaces. Registration required.
Website to Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-documenting

Third Annual ROCA Pub Night (Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association)
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Legends Pub, 9031 Blundell Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 25, 6pm-8pm
Third Annual ROCA Pub Night (Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association)
Legends Pub
9031 Blundell Road
What better way to support ROCA than with a fun social night with friends, good food & drink, live music, trivia, and prizes?! Please note that Legends Pub needs a headcount for food prep by Friday (April 24). If you would prefer to pay for your ticket at the door Saturday night – PLEASE let us know via email that you plan to attend no later than Friday.
Information and Ticket Link: https://www.roca.ca/fundraisers

Schuhplattler Tanz
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 25, 6pm
Schuhplattler Tanz
Austria Vancouver Club
5851 Westminster Highway
Performances by The Silver Stars and The AVC Edelweiss Dancers
Website: https://austriavancouverclub.ca/

Music in Our Schools 2026
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-29, 2026-05-06 - 2026-05-07 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
April 28, April 29, May 6, May 7
Music in Our Schools 2026
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.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/music-in-our-schools-2026/

TAGOR: “Beauty Is All Around” with Kathy Wylie
2026-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 28, 2pm
TAGOR: “Beauty Is All Around” with Kathy Wylie
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Creativity Lab
7660 Minoru Gate
Free. Beauty really is all around us and provides a constant source of inspiration. From wreaths to clamshells, papercut-appliqué snowflakes to medallions, you’ll see it all! This lecture focuses on designs that are circular or radiating in nature. Looking at Kathy’s quilts from the past 30 years, you will discover her ongoing fascination working with shapes that are round.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2026/01/01/beauty-is-all-around-with-kathy-wylie/

The Shelf Concert & Buffet #47 - The Hausplants
2026-04-29 21:30 - 23:30 | Hestia, 4351 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 29, 9:30pm
The Shelf Concert & Buffet #47 – The Hausplants
Hestia
4351 No. 3 Road, #160
Post-punk energy. Sun-soaked edges. A darker undercurrent. Session #47 brings The Hausplants — a Vancouver-based indie post-punk trio blending poetic lyrics with raw, experimental soundscapes shaped by cultural hybridity. Unpredictable, atmospheric, and built to hit different. Each ticket grants access to The Shelf concert and the late-night snack buffet.
Website: https://www.theshelfconcert.com/events/thehausplants-the-shelf-concert-buffet-47

Ships to Shore
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | Garry Point Park, 12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 4X2, Canada
May 2 – May 3, 10am-6pm
Ships to Shore
Garry Point Park
12011 Seventh Ave
Set sail for a one-of-a-kind waterfront experience at Ships to Shore, coming to Steveston’s Garry Point Park. For a limited time, the Kaiwo Maru, one of the world’s largest and most iconic tall ships, arrives in Richmond, offering rare boarding opportunities alongside a vibrant festival of cultural performances, food and family-friendly activities. With free admission and something for all ages, it’s a can’t-miss spring event on the waterfront. (Ship boarding is $10.29 + GST per person).
🎶 Live performances across three stages, featuring headliners Cookin’ With Brass and Coco Project
🍜 Food trucks and cultural offerings
🛍 Maker’s Corner with artisan vendors
🧒 Kids’ Cove with hands-on activities like traditional fish printing (Gyotaku), origami and woodcarving
🪁 Sails in the Sky with colourful kite displays and koinobori-inspired crafts celebrating Children’s Day.
Website: https://www.shipstoshore.ca/
Performance Schedules: https://www.shipstoshore.ca/schedule-activities

Art at Work: Preparing for Art Markets
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
May 3, 1pm-2:30pm
Art at Work: Preparing for Art Markets
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under the Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Are you ready to enter the world of art markets and craft sales? Join us for an informative session covering different types of markets, understanding the right ones for your business, planning your table, payment systems, engaging customers and other top tips for first-timers.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-artmarkets

Exhibition: Kia Eriksson – Fruitful Loop
2026-05-05 - 2026-09-14 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
May 5 – September 14
Exhibition: Kia Eriksson – Fruitful Loop
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Fruitful Loop brings together a selected body of paintings by artist Kia Eriksson that explore attention, renewal, and the everyday practice of being present. Through diverse portraits, abstract geometric forms, and an abundance of strawberries—a vibrant symbol for grounding in the present moment—Eriksson invites viewers to pause, notice, feel, and perhaps even find joy in something familiar, seen anew.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/fruitful-loop

Richmond Sings – ROCA
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 1L8, Canada
May 5, 7pm-8pm
Richmond Sings – ROCA
Fraserview Church
11295 Mellis Drive
An evening of music offered by various groups from around Richmond. All sizes, all ages, all styles! This performance is free and open to the public. Donations are graciously received for programs providing meals to our community. If you would like to participate in this event, please contact us ASAP – we are still accepting groups to join us.
Website: https://www.roca.ca/roca-concert-season/2026richmondsings

Art After Dark: Youth Week Takeover
2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
May 7, 5pm-8pm
Art After Dark: Youth Week Takeover
Richmond Art Gallery & Richmond Museum
7700 Minoru Gate
Presented by City of Richmond’s Youth Services & Richmond Art Gallery. Celebrate BC Youth Week with a FREE after‑hours skate‑culture takeover, exclusively for ages 13–24! Inspired by skate culture past and present, this night is all about creativity, community, and self‑expression. You don’t need to be a skateboarder to take part. Explore skate‑inspired exhibitions, experiment with various hands-on art activities, meet local artists and skateboarders, vibe to a live DJ, and capture the night in our digital photo booth.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artafterdark-may26

Mental Health Week: Musical Moments for Mental Health
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Hospital, 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 7, 6pm-8pm
Mental Health Week: Musical Moments for Mental Health
Richmond Hospital – Ralph Fisher Auditorium
7000 Westminster Highway
The Richmond Singers Ensemble will headline. Experience the power of local voices coming together to foster connection and support mental well-being in our community.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-week-musical-moments-for-mental-health-tickets-1985333197036
