This weekend's Metro 麻豆传媒映画weather forecast includes increasing temperatures, providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
The 2025 麻豆传媒映画International Jazz Festival continues until Canada Day, July 1, offering an exciting line-up including up-and-coming artists, local talent, and established greats.
The car-free event this Sunday in Gastown has a floral theme, with pop-up flower stalls and seasonal bouquets.
Two new exhibitions remain open at the 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery, with one that celebrates the B.C. clay community from the 1930s to the early 2000s.
The Richmond Night Market and downtown’s Junction Public Market will also continue to bring warm-weather vibes, tasty bites, and community fun.
Here are a few fun things to do in and around Metro 麻豆传媒映画from June 27 to June 29, 2025. If you are looking for Canada Day events, check out our Metro 麻豆传媒映画guide.
The Kitsilano Showboat has been entertaining people on the shore of 麻豆传媒映画since 1935, offering an annual collection of free community performances.
The performers showcase a broad range of local talent, from the 麻豆传媒映画Puppet Theatre to the Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment to You Can Uke Too to Sambacouver.
Along with the regular programming, there will be some special events, including Canada's Multicultural Day (June 27), and Canada Day Celebrations (July 1), the latter which will feature a full day of children’s activities and family-friendly entertainment.
When: Wednesdays to Sundays from June 18 to Aug. 17, 2025. Regular performances start at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Kitsilano Showboat — 2300 Cornwall Ave
Cost: Free
Grammy-nominated composer and musician James Hood presents his "360 spectacular," Mesmerica, for its final round of showings at the H. R. Macmillan Space Center this weekend.
Hood was the drummer in the British/American band, The Pretenders, and developed the multi-sensory experience from the 2017 album of the same name.
When: June 29, shows at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Where: H. R. Macmillan Space Center - 1100 Chestnut St.
Cost: $40.50. .
Car-free Sundays in Gastown
After 2024's pedestrian-friendly pilot project in Gastown, 2025 will see car-free days return to the historic neighbourhood with a series of themed events.
Inspired by other pedestrian-first activities around the world and the return of the Water Street Pedestrian Pilot, Gastown will host a series of events with four rotating themes this summer.
Attendees can enjoy "music, art, culture, dining, shopping, and community vibes."
This Sunday, the theme will be Gastown in Bloom. There will be pop-up flower stalls, seasonal bouquets, and colour around every corner." Water Street will transform into a "botanical promenade."
When: June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: On Water Street, from Richards Street to Columbia Street
Cost: Free to attend
The 麻豆传媒映画International Jazz Festival runs through Canada Day, July 1, with several shows daily.
Some of the remaining shows include at Guilt & Co. and a at the Coquette Brasserie on June 29, and Chicago jazz legends will play a pair of sold-out shows at the Zameen Art House on June 30.
Folks looking for some fun free shows on Canada Day can enjoy the , , , and the at on Granville Island.
When: Daily until Canada Day, July 1
Where: Various locations across Vancouver, including several on Granville Island
Cost: Free to $80. .
FlyOver Canada is hosting Drag Takes Flight on three nights this summer, offering "High Heels at High Altitudes" for its immersive flying theatre experience.
The night will feature drag performances, "awe-inspiring adventures," and food and drinks available for purchase.
What's Included:
- A perfectly crafted welcome cocktail or mocktail
- A lively visit and performance by a Drag Performer
- A souvenir photo with the performer to capture the magic
- Admission to Awaken Canada - a stunning immersive flying theatre experience
When: June 26 at 7:30 p.m. (show repeats on July 31 and Aug. 28)
Where: Canada Place - 999 Canada Pl.
Cost: $35. .
The 麻豆传媒映画Critical Mass is a large bike ride that celebrates cycling and offers a "fun party atmosphere" for participants.
The event repeats on the last Friday of every month and is for all ages and abilities. Participants engage in a "follow-the-leader" style format.
When: Friday, June 27, meet at 6 p.m., ride at 7 p.m.
Where: 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery (North Plaza) - 750 Hornby St.
Cost: Free.
The bike rave retrospective is characterized as a dress rehearsal for the 2025 Rave on Aug. 9. The set will include bikes with lights and a fun atmosphere.
They will play the 2024 DJ set, which participants can .
When: Saturday, June 28, meet at 8:00 p.m., ride at 9 p.m.
Where: Trout Lake Park - 3350 Victoria Dr.
Cost: Free to join.
: Paella Guys x ¿CóMO? Taperia
The beloved Paella Patio Series returns to ¿CóMO? Taperia starting May 25 and running select Sundays through August 31 (rain or shine). Back for its fifth year, this summer tradition features live paella cooking on the patio with the Paella Guys, who prepare their signature Paella Mixta in a massive 60-person pan. Guests can enjoy the spectacle while sipping Spanish wines, vermouths, and cocktails, and snacking on standout tapas like BBQ Spanish octopus, fried cauliflower with hazelnut romesco, and conservas. With a festive vibe, covered seating, and a menu made for lingering, it’s one of the city’s most delicious ways to spend a summer Sunday.
When: June 29, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, and August 31. Seating times are noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Where: ¿CóMO? Taperia - 201 E 7th Ave, Vancouver
Cost: $28++ per guest, must be for groups of two to five people. For larger party requests, guests can email [email protected]
Rigour & Whimsy winemaker dinner at
A four-course Aegean-inspired menu sets the stage for this one-night-only Winemaker’s Dinner with Rigour & Whimsy’s Costa Gavaris. Dishes include lamb kibbeh with baharat and spiced walnuts, squash blossoms stuffed with scallop and octopus mousse, and venison with blackberry pomegranate gastrique—each course thoughtfully paired with rare back vintages like a 2016 Pinot Blanc and a 2020 Syrah. The evening offers an intimate chance to explore the stories behind both the wines and the food.
When: June 29 at 6 p.m.
Where: Selene Aegean Bistro - 350 Penticton St, Vancouver
Cost: $200 per person.
Vancouver's Minor League team will play the Tri-City Dust Devils at the historic Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium.
When: June 24-29, games at 7:05 p.m. and 1:05 p.m.
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium - 4601 Ontario St.
Cost: $34-$45. .
The Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of is on now through Aug. 3 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Ashlie Corcoran directs the Broadway musical about a small-town waitress and expert pie-maker, Jenna, "who dreams of a new life outside of her tumultuous marriage."
Jenna faces an unexpected pregnancy and sees winning a pie-making contest's grand prize as a "lifeline." Grammy Award-winning Sara Bareilles created the score, and it is based on the 2007 indie film written and directed by Adrienne Shelly.
When: Through Aug. 3
Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage - 2750 Granville St
Cost: From $39
Queer Arts Festival: Portals
The 18th edition of the festival runs from June 6 to 28, with everything from arts shows to screenings to jazz shows to a clothing swap. This year's theme is portals.
"Portals are gateways to transformation—liminal spaces of transition, possibility, and change," reads the festival's website.
One of the highlights is a special screening of the new series Long Live Kings, which looks at the local drag king scene.
When: June 6–28, 2025
Where: Centre A/Sun Wah Centre - 268 Keefer St (and other locations)
Cost: Ticket prices vary. Some are pay-what-you-wish
Ongoing
is Japanese artist Otani's first solo presentation in North America, inviting visitors into an "enchanted dreamworld, where myths, memories and materials come together to form a landscape—one that is strange, yet deeply familiar."
Otani's work includes ceramic creatures in various scales that "emerge from earthen mounds, tree stumps and scattered stones.
"The mazelike installation—constructed from materials foraged from local parks and forests—echoes Otani’s creative process, which transforms natural elements (clay, wood, flora) into figures brimming with presence and personality," according to the exhibition description.
from the John David Lawrence Collection, invites visitors to explore the rich ceramic traditions of British Columbia. The exhibition has about 200 objects, and examines the materials and processes used by artists across the region. It focuses on the mentors, interlocutors, societies, and schools that comprised the clay community from the 1930s to the early 2000s.
When: May 25 - Nov. 9, 2025
Where: 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery - 750 Hornby St
Cost: B.C. Resident General $29. Youth, caregivers, and persons with disabilities are free.
The Museum of Anthropology will host the opening of its next major exhibition, Value: Rebecca Belmore, on Thursday, May 15. The exhibition will feature four installation works spanning the four-decade career of the internationally lauded Anishinaabe contemporary artist.
The exhibition challenges notions of collective value defined by colonial institutions and contemporary social structures. It features two of Belmore's most notable multimedia works – Fountain (2005) and Wild (2001). Fountain premiered at the 2005 Venice Biennale and will be exhibited with the artist's original installation specifications in 麻豆传媒映画for the first time in 20 years. It features a short film displayed on a wall of falling water.
A fourth work – Ayum-ee-aawach Oomama-mowan: Speaking to their Mother (1991) – will arrive later this summer to be on display in MOA's Great Hall. The two-meter-wide wooden megaphone was created in response to the deadly 1990 Kanehsatà:ke Resistance in Oka, Quebec.
When: May 15-Oct. 19, 2025.
Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology - 6393 NW Marine Dr.
Following the opening of Vancouver's largest amusement park last weekend, locals can enjoy over 20 rides at a variety of thrill levels for children of all ages (and adults can enjoy them, too).
People can purchase Playland Season passes to get the "ultimate access" to the amusement park on public operating dates, at the cost of less than three admissions (on select dates, May to Aug 2025). Passholders also receive additional special perks.
When: June 27 on Wednesday to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Playland Amusement Park - 2901 E Hastings St.
Cost: Varies with ticket. .
Vancouver's vibrant waterfront free public market returns to Granville Square for the 2025 season on May 1.
Now in its second year, the features rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a licensed patio, live entertainment, and special events planned throughout the spring and summer.
The popular warm-weather event runs in a unique shipping container marketplace in Granville Square, located between Waterfront Station and Canada Place.
The Sipping Container bar will feature a list of local brews, wines, and pre-mixed drinks, with a patio overlooking the 麻豆传媒映画waterfront and North Shore.
When: May 1 to Sept. 28. Vendors: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Licensed patio: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Granville Square - 200 Granville St., between Waterfront Station and Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
Richmond hosts one of the largest outdoor markets in North America and has up to 150 retail stalls and 130 food vendors, as well as entertainment and carnival games. This year it is adding a 600-foot zipline ride by to celebrate its 25th anniversary (available starting May 19).
Also, to celebrate 25 years, the market will also offer happy hour specials and admission discounts. Every night, drinks will be under $7 and food under $10 at every food stall, while admission will be $5 after 10 p.m. General admission is $7 for anyone older than 7 but under 60; kids up to 7 and those 60+ get in for free. A Zoom Pass, which gives you the ability to skip the line, is $35.
When: April 25-October 13
Where: 2431 No. 3 Rd, Richmond
The Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun is the first exhibition dedicated entirely to the Nuxalk nation who lived over 14,000 years on the central northwest coast in Bella Coola.
The exhibition showcases the Nation's rich culture and what it is doing to revitalize its language, self-governance, stewardship, and ceremonial practices.
Visitors can also see how the community works to "safeguard Nuxalk belongings, treasures, and ceremonies – including the return of a significant collection of masks, regalia, and cedar bark weavings at the exhibition closes in 2026."
Nuxalk Strong features treasures and artworks housed at the , as well as loans from private collections and six participating museums: Royal British Columbia Museum (Victoria), Burke Museum (Seattle), Glenbow Museum (Calgary), Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg), and Museum of Vancouver.
When: Feb. 21, 2025, to Jan. 5, 2026
Where: MOA at the University of British Columbia - 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver
Cost: Free
With files from Lindsay William-Ross, Brendan Kergin, and Valerie Leung.
