• Poetry Bus 2023

    Word Vancouver and Read Local BC presents: Poetry Bus! In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 27th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. […]

  • Come Toward the Fire 2023

    A festival celebration of Indigenous culture and community presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and the Musqueam nation — on whose territory the Chan Centre and UBC are located. The 2023 festival will feature Indigenous artists, singers, speakers and dancers, woven throughout the programming.  The festival is a family-friendly accessible gathering that […]

  • Polaris Prize Gala 2023

    The Polaris Music Prize is a not-for-profit organization that annually honours and rewards artists who produce Canadian music albums of distinction. A select panel of music critics judge and award the Prize without regard to musical genre or commercial popularity. The Polaris Gala is hosted annually in September. Learn more

  • Ryga Arts Fest 2023

    Ryga Arts Fest celebrates local creativity, intermingled with visits and performances from award-winning guest artists; presenting words, theatre and music events, throughout Summerland. Considered by many to be Canada’s most important English language playwright, George Ryga lived in Summerland from 1963 until his death in 1987. His prolific writings include plays, radio, TV & film […]

  • Luna Fest 2023

    LUNA Fest presents 3-days of Nocturnal Art + Wonder across downtown Revelstoke Learn more  

  • BC Culture Days 2023

    BC Culture Days will take place September 22nd through October 15th, 2023. Celebrate creativity and culture—champion and support the artists, creators, and creative institutions in your local area by participating in BC Culture Days! For more info, visit CultureDays.ca/bc. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture that takes place over three weeks […]

  • Avery Sloane & Marry LIVE at Blue Light Sessions

    Blue Lights Sessions Presents: Avery Sloane & Marry! LIVE at Blue Light Sessions – 1839 Franklin Ave. Friday, September 22nd, 2023 Doors at 7PM, Music at 8PM Avery Sloane first picked up a guitar at the age of seven, and had written her first song by the end of the next year. Her debut E.P., […]

  • BC and Yukon Book Prizes 2023

    BC and Yukon Book Prizes recognize and promote the achievements of the book community in BC and Yukon through the BC Book Prizes and related programs.

  • The Session: Songwriters Circle 2023

    Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a song? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a songwriter? Then please join us for this special evening Songwriters Circle featuring performances and discussions from four of Vancouver’s most stand out songwriters, including moderator Michaela Slinger. In addition to intimate acoustic performances, our songwriters […]

  • Research and Rights Clearance Workshop 2023

    Presented by the Documentary Organization of Canada: British Columba & Yukon & Northwest Territories Chapter, is Elizabeth Klinck’s: Research and Rights Clearance Workshop.  Learn about navigating the world of film research and music clearances. Get tips on how to reduce costs and limit risks using stock footage, still and recorded music. The workshop explores three […]

  • Vancouver International Film Festival: VIFF AMP 2023

    VIFF Amp explores every aspect of the intersection of music and sound in visual media. Amp supports an annual cohort of songwriters, composers, music supervisors and managers through a competitive and juried application process, with a focus on providing access to artists from traditionally marginalized communities. This four-day event features expertly curated masterclasses, case studies, […]