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Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2024
2024-06-21 01:00 - 2024-07-01 00:59 (America/Vancouver)
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is presented by Coastal Jazz.
The story of Coastal Jazz is the story of determination, passion, idealism, community, and of course, music. Founded in 1985 as the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, we incorporated in 1986 as a community-based, not-for-profit, charitable arts organization located in Vancouver, British Columbia. From the very beginning, Coastal has worked diligently to ensure jazz remains an integral part of our city’s vibrant arts scene by fostering the creation and exchange of sounds and ideas between the local, national, and international music communities.
Their mission is to not only increase the appreciation of the music, but to strengthen the arts community by developing special projects, artistic exchanges, partnerships, educational initiatives, community programs, and collaborations that further the art form. Their vision encompasses a wide spectrum of jazz, blues, world, creative, and improvised music, including evolving forms of jazz and the technologies and media that influence jazz as an art form.

World Music Day 2024
2024-06-21 01:00 - 2024-06-22 00:59
The Fête de la Musique, also known as Music Day, Make Music Day or World Music Day, is an annual music celebration that takes place on June 21st of each year. On Music Day, citizens and residents are urged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks.

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
2024-06-21 01:00 - 2024-06-22 00:59
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
The Government of Canada provides funding opportunities for community celebratory events, as well as for commemorations on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Get involved
Every year, numerous activities are organized across the country on June 21 to showcase the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural expressions and stories.
Find an event or activity near you here.

PVP Guild: Improv Pitch Night
2024-06-20 18:30 - 21:00
Calling Vancouver game devs! PVP Guild’s next event is an Improv Pitch Night on June 20 at Northeastern University! This promises to be a hilarious evening where people will pitch projects with slides they’ve never seen before. Everyone gets to practice their pitching skills in a casual and friendly setting where it’s all about having fun while connecting with industry peers!

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training | June 20, 2024
2024-06-20 11:00 - 13:00
Reel Green™’s Sustainable Production Training offers free online training for the motion picture industry. Learn how motion picture production contributes to climate change and how to adopt best practices to reduce the environmental impact of production. This course offers a unique, engaging and solutions-based training session offering attendees the information and inspiration to live and work in a more sustainable way.
Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will:

understand how to act to reduce their impact within the three stages of production
recognize the impact that production has on the environment
have knowledge of the tools and techniques to lessen this impact and how to collect and report data

Taking the Sustainable Production Training course is free and recommended to everyone in the motion picture industry. In this 2-hour training, crew will learn how to adopt and implement more environmentally sustainable practices in the three stages of production.

World Refugee Day 2024
2024-06-20 01:00 - 2024-06-21 00:59

Public Service Week 2024
2024-06-17 01:00 - 2024-06-22 00:59
Celebrated annually in the third week of June, Public Service Week recognizes the positive contributions public service employees make to improve the lives of British Columbians.

Book Signing: William Deverell’s Long-Shot Trial
2024-06-15 12:00 - 13:30
Join Munro’s Books on June 15th to meet William Deverell, the author of the Arthur Beauchamp thriller series! He’ll be signing the ninth book in the series: The Long-Shot Trial!

DIG: Power Up! Networking Event
2024-06-15 01:00 - 2024-06-16 00:59
CONNECT: Networking events can be uncomfortable, especially for those who have social anxiety, are neuro-divergent, or shy in general. We are creating a safe and inclusive space for you to come meet new friends, make industry connections and enjoy a fun afternoon with some good food!

SUPPORT: Game developers need support now more than ever, and this event serves as a way to meet with others who may deal with a similar situation. The type of atmosphere curated at the Power Up Networking event is to inspire and uplift each other.
GAME: There will be many different games and activities going on, from table top board games, to a curated networking bingo!

Do It For The Culture Festival
2024-06-14 08:00 - 2024-06-16 23:00
Returning for a third year to the Okanagan region, and organized by local artist and event management company and label The 100 Collective, this three-day industry event in Kelowna, B.C., is curated for underrepresented artists who create music of Black origin.
Both a festival and a conference, highlights will include artist and industry development workshops across multiple venues, keynote speakers, and opportunities for artists to build relationships with industry representatives.
The Festival includes 3 nights of programming with over 15 artists, including some of Canada’s most exciting hip-hop and R&B stars, as well as the hottest emerging talent BC has to offer.
This event has been supported by Amplify BC’s Music Industry Initiatives program.
Learn more and register.

Tiny Lights Festival 2024
2024-06-14 01:00 - 2024-06-17 00:59
Tiny Lights returns June 14-16, 2024 to Ymir, B.C., presenting a carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers. There will be six stages-100+ performances and workshops. They are thrilled to welcome you all back to their Tiny Lights Family here in Ymir and invite you to choose your own festival adventure! As always, they aren’t getting any bigger, only better as their tiny town can only hold so much awesome.

Tiny Lights Festival 2024
2024-06-14 01:00 - 2024-06-17 00:59
Tiny Lights returns in the spring of 2024, presenting our carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers. They are thrilled to welcome you all back to the Tiny Lights Family in Ymir. As always, they aren’t getting any bigger, only better as our tiny town can only hold so much awesome.

Wise Hall Fundraising Concert Series
2024-06-14 01:00 - 2024-06-30 00:59
The beloved Wise Hall is hosting a four-evening fundraising concert series, thanks to the incredible efforts of Alex Moore from The History of Gunpowder and the phenomenal support from bands who treasure our venue. This series is a testament to the strength and passion of our artistic community.

Dates: June 14th, 15th, 28th, and 29th
Location: Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac St
Lineup Highlights:
– A diverse array of musical talents, featuring both established legends and exciting new artists.
– Each night offers a unique experience with something for everyone – ensuring our community vibrates with music and unity.

Join for a celebration of music, community, and the spirit of giving back. Your support not only offers you a chance to enjoy incredible performances but also helps sustain Wise Hall as a hub for arts and culture. Let’s make these evenings unforgettable!

5X Fest 2024
2024-06-13 01:00 - 2024-06-17 00:59
VIBC is back with its 7th annual flagship event 5X Fest! Join them from June 13th – 16th, 2024 as they set the stage for some of today’s most exciting names in South Asian music & art. Hosted by Joty Kay and Kirpan Dhillon, the festival lineup will include signature events like the 5X Blockparty and the 5X Art Party, with some unique new additions you can’t help but tell your friends about. This year is extra special, as they celebrate 20 years of VIBC! Come together and help us mark this momentous occasion. Join them as we mark all that’s happened and all that’s left to come!
Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (VIBC) is a Vancouver based charity. Founded in 2004, VIBC hosts initiatives to further support progressive South Asian artistic expression. Our signature initiative is 5X, the essential festival and digital community.
5X Festival is the essential festival and digital community elevating South Asian youth culture. Their vision is to build a world where we belong and thrive. Their flagship event is a multi-day, multi-venue festival covering music, visual art, fashion, and culture. 5X also builds an online community through social media, 5X Press, and created content.
Start Local, Grow Global // Create Magic // Be Bold // Come Together

XP Game Developer Summit
2024-06-13 01:00 - 2024-06-15 00:59
Connect with global industry professionals to explore crucial industry trends, develop new and innovative business-building opportunities, and help shape the future of gaming and video game IP.
Over two days, the XP Game Summit unites business leaders, developers, publishers, investors, artists, educators, and industry organisations for a comprehensive networking and knowledge-sharing experience.
The event showcases expert speakers, masterclasses, and exclusive panels. It also includes a Business Lounge with MeetToMatch matchmaking services, an exclusive VIP Lounge, and associated networking events like the VIP Welcome Dinner.

NXNE 2024
2024-06-12 01:00 - 2024-06-17 00:59
NXNE is a music festival that has been presenting thousands of essential, emerging artists from across Canada, since 1995.
Discovery is at the core of NXNE and artists including: Billy Talent, The Arkells, Daniel Caesar, Feist, the Weeknd, Sam Roberts, Knaan, Lizzo, the Lumineers and thousands more all played intimate, NXNE gigs early in their careers.
Using a model developed through our partnership with SXSW, NXNE runs tightly produced shows that run on a strict schedule designed to encourage confidant club hopping, certain artists will appear when advertised.

International Indigenous Music Summit
2024-06-10 08:00 - 2024-06-14 17:00
Registration is now open for the 2024 International Indigenous Music Summit, taking place from June 10 – 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.
The Summit provides a space for Indigenous artists to connect and exchange with one another in a culturally sensitive and appropriate space that forges long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between artists and industry professionals. IIMS embeds international buyers as delegates, selecting cultural connectors within regions that represent particular opportunity for Canadian based Indigenous artists.
The Summit has received partial support from Amplify BC’s Music Industry Initiatives program.
Learn more and register.

Banff World Media Festival 2024
2024-06-09 01:00 - 2024-06-13 00:59
Attend BANFF’s international conference, marketplace and Rockie Awards, alongside the world’s top creators, producers, showrunners, talent, networks, studios, streamers, press and media companies.
With a 45-year tradition, and set in one of the most inspiring locations on the planet, BANFF is where partnerships are forged and new films and series are pitched, developed and greenlit across scripted, unscripted and kids content.
With 50+ countries participating at the Festival and Rockie Awards each year, it is an unparalleled international marketplace: one of the most prestigious gatherings of the world’s top creators, producers, showrunners, talent, networks, studios, streamers, press and media companies.

Free Warp Academy Audio Mixing Webinar on June 8, 2024
2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:30
B.C.-based audio and mixing engineer Sam Ryan is offering a free introductory workshop on mixing in Dolby Atmos systems as part of the Warp Academy’s suite of online music industry workshops and training programs. The workshop is scheduled for June 8, 2024, at 11:00 am, PST.
Participants will discover immersive audio principles, learn Atmos best practices and workflows, and learn creative sound mixing techniques. The workshop is free, but space is limited.
This project has been supported by Amplify BC’s Music Industry Initiatives program.
Learn more and sign up.

What's Up With Opera Season 2: Joshua Hopkins
2024-06-07 01:00 - 2024-06-08 00:59
Join host Rebecca Hass Manginoweh for another episode of What’s Up With Opera Season 2.
Content warning: This episode discusses gender-based violence and the murder of a family member.
Baritone Joshua Hopkins describes his project, Songs for Murdered Sisters, a collaboration with Jake Heggie and Margaret Atwood. Songs For Murdered Sisters not only allowed Joshua to heal from the shock and numbness of such a tragedy, but also allowed him to transform his grief into a peaceful and hopeful experience.

Tech Talent North (West)
2024-06-06 01:00 - 2024-06-07 00:59
The annual Tech Talent North (TTN) Conference is built by tech sector culture leaders and innovators and is back in Vancouver and Toronto for 2024! Co-Founded by TAP Network and Cube Business Media, Tech Talent North helps leading tech firms navigate the most pressing people and culture issues. As a people-leader, culture scaler or HR aficionado, you’re invited to join us to learn tactical strategies from Canada’s most innovative CEO’s and HR thought-leaders.
People come back to this conference year after year because they know it will be a day well spent! TTN is focused on tech-sector-specific experiences and thought leadership and on challenging our assumptions.

2024 Griffin Poetry Prize Readings
2024-06-05 19:00 - 22:00
Come and hear a selection of readings by the 2024 Griffin Poetry Prize shortlisted poets – Homero Aridjis, Amelia M. Glaser, Jorie Graham, Ishion Hutchinson, Yuliya Ilchuk, Halyna Kruk, Ann Lauterbach, George McWhirter, Don McKay – this year’s Lifetime Recognition Award recipient – the Canadian First Book Prize winner, and one of the 2024 Finalists of Poetry in Voice/Les voix de la poésie, a Canada-wide school recitation competition.

Cam Blake 'Satisfaction Of Sameness' Album Release Show
2024-06-01 19:30 - 22:00
Cam Blake presents Cam Blake’s Satisfaction Of Sameness Album Release Show with guests, FKA Rayne, Tiger Really and Passion Mango
Saturday, June 1st, 2024 |The Rickshaw Theatre| 19+ | Doors: 7:30pm
Vancouver-based musician Cam Blake released his debut indie rock album (co-produced by Cam Blake and Sam Cutri of Perth, Australia) “Bad Vacation” on January 15, 2021 (Adagio Music/The Orchard). Cam toured Canada in support of the album and has played a number of festivals and showcases including the Barnside Harvest Festival, Khatsahlano Street Party 2023 and Kingfisher Bluez 15th & 16th Annual Christmas Party (opening for Peach Pit) in front of a sold out Rickshaw Theatre (2022) & Commodore Ballroom (2023). Cam Blake has now released his sophomore album ‘SATISFACTION OF SAMENESS’ – an indie electronic record with elements of hyper-pop and industrial on May 3rd 2024 under Adagio Music Inc. (digital) & Kingfisher Bluez (physical).

Kelowna Pride Week 2024
2024-06-01 01:00 - 2024-06-10 00:59
Kelowna Pride Week 2024 will take place June 1 to 9, with the Pride March and Festival scheduled for June 8.

More details about Kelowna Pride Week 2024 will be released over the weeks and months ahead, including details for vendors and volunteers. For now, mark June 1 to June 9 in your calendar!

Spark CG Master Series: Jorge R. Gutiérrez
2024-06-01 01:00 - 2024-06-02 00:59
Join Jorge for a day-long masterclass as he narrates his hilarious and epic journey from a confused animation student from Mexico to an even more confused Annie and Emmy-winning creator and feature film director at Netflix. Has Jorge found his calling? “Or am I going to be the only chubby and mustached taco stand guy in Tijuana who knows how to animate?” We have no doubt he will show future aspiring animation professionals the way forward.

Canadian Screen Awards 2024
2024-05-31 01:00 - 2024-06-01 00:59
The Canadian Screen Awards are awards given for artistic and technical merit in the film industry recognizing excellence in Canadian film, English-language television, and digital media productions.

OnPitch.io Launches at The Lido on May 29, 2024
2024-05-29 19:00 - 21:00
Designed as a no-barrier-to-entry pitch page to help artists and music industry professionals tell their stories effectively, OnPitch is a new industry-facing linktree, streamlining communication with one link, eliminating messy emails, avoiding expensive design subscriptions, and breaking beyond the confines of DSP algorithms.
OnPitch will launch at 7:00 pm on May 29, 2024, with a performance by Emmett Jerome. Admission is free.
This project has been supported by Amplify BC’s Music Industry Initiatives program.
Learn more about OnPitch.

Music on Main: Vicky Chow plays Philip Glass
2024-05-28 19:00 - 23:30
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL | 690 BURRARD STREET | Google map
Doors at 7:00PM | Concert starts at 7:30PM
featuring:
Vicky Chow, piano
Step into the enchanting sonic realm of Philip Glass.
The “monster pianist” (Time Out New York) and “one of the new stars of new music” (Los Angeles Times) Vicky Chow is back!
After a sold out performance of Philip Glass’ Piano Etudes, Book 1 Vicky Chow will be taking us on a musical journey through the legendary composer’s second book of piano etudes.
It will be a night that captivates audiences and fills Christ Church Cathedral with beautiful and powerful melodies that resonate long after the final note.
Philip Glass lauds Vicky Chow’s rendition of his Etudes, describing it as “a highly dynamic and expressive performance, uniquely hers.” Vicky herself characterizes Glass’ compositions as “sophisticated and simple at the same time.”
It’s music that invites you to enter a hypnotic state and experience a feeling of wonder.
This concert is generously sponsored by Dr. Karen Gelmon & Anne Stewart, K.C.
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Exploring Careers in BC’s Video Game Industry
2024-05-28 18:00 - 21:00
The next Science World Spotlights event is an evening of exciting insights, networking, and inspiration with industry professionals. They’ll share their experiences, tips, and advice for navigating the dynamic landscape of video game development. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or simply someone with a passion for gaming looking to explore new technologies and career opportunities, this event promises to be an educational and inspiring experience.

Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival 2024
2024-05-26 01:00 - 2024-07-30 00:59
The Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival is launching a new eight-week Youth Concert Showcase Series, occurring Sunday afternoons in the gardens of Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station from May 26 to July 14, 2024. Each week features free performances from emerging secondary and post-secondary school aged jazz artists. The 2024 Festival spans July 25 – 28, 2024.
Beyond this concert series, the Festival itself is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse musical line-up, fun activities for the entire family, workshops and cultural expressions – and this year will be no exception.
This year, many activities and performances will occur in the center of the Village, meaning attendees get even more opportunities to experience everything the Festival offers.
By bringing every aspect of their dynamic event closer together, the Festival is reimagining its approach to epic experiences in music, art, culture and community. It will be the same wonderful experience that they’ve always provided, with a free, diverse program of great music, art and culture, the addition of more free workshops for all ages and fantastic headliner ticketed events.
