Now in its 19th season, Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver's Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents from June through September. Bard on... [Read More]

The 2008 season for Bard on the Beach is almost in full swing. This season will feature Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Tempest and Titus Andronicus. It's not to be missed! Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver's Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two... [Read More]

As ongoing entertainment at this summer's Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, check out the Chor Leoni! The evening performances have already sold out, but the matinee performance on June 23rd still has tickets available!

The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival offers you and opportunity to experience Shakespeare in a deeper way. Delve into each presentation with the cast!

Cirque du Soleil's production of Corteo contains graceful acrobatics and stunning acting. The production began touring in North American in 2005. Corteo, which means "cortege" -- caravan, line, procession -- in Italian, is a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show is based on the life of the clown and is half illusion, half reality.... [Read More]

Looking for something fun to do this summer? The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will present "The Tempest" this summer from June 26th - September 20th. With the many events included in this festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Monty Python's Spamalot is a comedic musical based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Spamalot has received three Tony Awards including one for Best Musical in 2005. The play tells the legendary story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, and features beautiful show girls, flying cows, killer rabbits and a legless... [Read More]

This art exhibit features the work of artists who have a long history of displaying their work at our festivals. The work comes from private collections of people living in Harrison Hot Springs. From the very experienced to the artists just starting to use their creative talents, it is an excellent time to view this fine and varied collection.... [Read More]

Miss Canada International is one of the largest scholarship programs in Canada for ladies ages 18-26. This is for furthering your education and can be used at any accredited educational institution. It is NOT a beauty pageant but is judged on personality, intellect, ability to communicate with people, and overall desire to make a positive... [Read More]

The Bard on the Beach's fourth presentation is not for the faint of heart. Titus Andronicus is a bloody revenge drama that will run from July 9th through September 19th. Parental discretion is strongly advised due to the violent content of the play. Those who enjoy a good war movie, will enjoy the plot twists and turns of this drama.

Celebrating three days of world music. Vancouver Folk Music Festival takes place every third weekend of July. Founded in 1977, this annual festival uses eight outdoor stages, located at Jericho Beach Park on the west side of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Held the weekend before, the Caribbean Boat Cruise kicks off this year's Caribbean Days Festival. Get ready to dance to tropical rhythms on board a private charter, and enjoy the famous Top Deck view. Boarding of the newly renovated and enlarged Queen of Diamonds begins at 2:30 p.m., and the boat sails at 3:00 P.M. sharp! The boarding location... [Read More]

The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival offers many delights throughout the summer. There's the Chor Leoni's Men's Choir, Opera and Arias, the Bard-B-Q and Fireworks display and the Celebrating Red & White event. Don't miss out on these fun and exciting times with your friends and family.

This time each year, the Caribbean Days Festival is presented by the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia. The festival takes place in North Vancouver's Waterfront Park, a large green space with picturesque views of the Vancouver skyline. Waterfront Park is divided into North and South zones, and each has their own attractions... [Read More]

This time each year, the Caribbean Days Festival is presented by the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia. The festival takes place in North Vancouver's Waterfront Park, a large green space with picturesque views of the Vancouver skyline. Waterfront Park is divided into North and South zones, and each has their own attractions... [Read More]

Waterfront Outdoor Dance Party. When the Caribbean Days Festival shuts down at 7 PM on Saturday July 26, 2008, the music doesn't stop. The party keeps going at the incredible Waterfront Outdoor Party, with its great open-air location: outdoors by the water! This monster jam is held at North Vancouver's Marketplace Plaza, right by the Seabus... [Read More]

For the third year, the Edmonds Town Centre Business and Community Association, presents the Spirit of Edmonds. A wonderful selection of cars will be on display from Canada Way to Kingsway, the Edmonds Street will exhibit old, new, art and alternate fuel vehicles Bring the family for a fabulous automotive display and stay for the music, the... [Read More]

The Powell Street Festival is an annual celebration of Japanese Canadian arts, culture and heritage.

Music and Live Theatre " Entertaining the Duke of Mantua"

Held at the Jazz Club a restaurant/jazz club well known in Vancouver. Columbian music played beautifully on the guitar by William Benavides and his group.

Great performances by Canadian soprano Donna Brown and Andrew Mah with his beautiful Brazilian guitar music.Christ Church Cathedral is a beautiful setting to enjoy a perfect morning.

Piano Music of the Americas (Classical) FREE At the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral.

Grupo de Cante Coral Argentina, one of South America's greatest vocal ensembles. part of the Choral Connection Series.

Pianist Bill Charlup and his grooving jazz comes to represent American music at its greatest.

Pianist Bill Charlup and his grooving jazz comes to represent American music at its greatest.

This FREE performance by the Chilliwack & District Pipe Band is held in the beautiful Vancouver Art Museum

Tanga...FREE concert at the Vancouvr Art Gallery. Latin dance music, feel that rhythm?

a FREE event .... Argentinian and Canadian songs being rehearsed for a major choral performance.Your chance to hear this group FREE

Greek, Turkish, Spanish, French and Persian songs of love and women who inspire them, from the 16th and 17th century.

Marianne Fiset, soprano Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano Mario Bernardi, conductor Vancouver Opera Orchestra

The Italin group Ricercar Continuo perform the music of Domenico Zipoli. (1716) Baroque music at it's best. A unique performance not to be missed.

FREE FREE FREE ... live performance: Africa to Appalachia...roots music played on the banjos for your enjoyment.

Salsa and Latin Jazz played by a 20 piece orchestra. FREE performance

Pianist supreme from our own Canada. Varied repertoire for your enjoyment. Held in the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral.

The Lyon Chamber Choir Group with Didier Puntos on piano and Angus Kellet harmonium. Acclaimed for their wide range from vocal solos to duets they blend piano and choir performances extraordinaire. Sounds good to me.

Do you love Jazz......A tribute to one of the greatest jazz pianists of all times. The best of the best gathers to pay him homage.

Nestor Gomez, plays the guitar. Ruben Mono Izarrualde, plays flute. while Matias Gonzalez plays the bass guitar. Horacio Lopez, percussion. They all sing beautiful Argentinian songs and play their native music for your entertainment.

FREE.....A real barbershop quartet. When is the last time you heard a great barbershop quartet? Do-wop, local jazz and choral in perfect harmony.

A world music presentation... FREE FREE FREE... Beautiful folk songs played on the guitar

Skilled soloists who work as an ensemble. A choir group from France who will contribute greatly to the world music part of our festival.

Explosion Africaine is hot with sultry music and the unusual dances known to Guinea. An experience that doesn't come along often and is in keeping with the world experience of our Festival.

Chamber Music from the 18th Century. Think beautiful music, lovely costumes and a glimpse of the past.

Accomplished soprano Marianne Fiset is joined by equally talented Rena Sharon, playing the piano.

Buenos Aires brings us Fernando Perez on the piano. Argentinian critics hail him as one of the country's leading chamber musicians. His work is diverse and always a pleasure to hear. It is rare that we have the opportunity to hear the music of Fernando Perez.

Rumours of Peace deals with human conflict and the hope of peace in the world. From poetry to music, this is a powerful work. Don't miss this moving performance.

Contemporary jazz with an Argentina tango beat.

The Chinatown Festival is the largest summer celebration in the neighborhood. This year's Festival features a Sustainability Transportation area, Chinatown Heritage and Food Tasting Walking Tours, Chinese Folk Art demonstrations, Multicultural stage performances, Open-air market, Youth Talent Showdown contest, BMX Bike Stunts Show and Children's... [Read More]

Live from Buenos Aires we give you a group that has its own repertoire with their original compositions. Argentinian music at its best. Held in the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral, a Vancouvr landmark.

Linda Lee Thomas plays piano, Miles Foxx Hill bass, and Franco Luciani on the harmonica to bring us extraordinary, sexy, seductive tango music.

We have Raul Carnota, vocalist and guitar, Franco Luciani on the harmonica and Rodolfo Sanchez playing the percussion. Argentinian original music for your enjoyment.

One of todays most versatile quartets. Whether they are playing Mendelssohn or Beethoven, they are superb.These great chamber musicians have skyrocketed to fame.

Seven singers from the Festival's production of Pygmalion introduce sacred music by Carissimi from the 17th century.

This quartet has been praised for it's style, and original musical presentation.Their concerts in Canada have been sold out performances.

Sixteen years ago the Alcan String Quartet got together. They are recognized for their talent in Canada and world wide, Their success was inevitable with their style and elegant sound. They are one of the best ensembles of their kind.

This is one of Canada's leading ensembles. They have received accolades from both North America and Europe. Their classical and contemporary works are equally thrilling.

This is a one of a kind, very special event. If you like choral music at it's best...get your tickets early so as not to miss it.

Raul Carnota, born in Argentina, brings you beautiful music combined with poetry. Enjoy the show...enjoy the jazz club

Yamandu is a renown guitar player from Brazil. He is also a composer and arranger with his own flair. When playing his 7 string guitar you are magically entertained.

Yamandu is a renown guitar player from Brazil. He is also a composer and arranger with his own flair. When playing his 7 string guitar you are magically entertained.

A lovely ensemble under the patronage of Countess Alexandra Christina . Their music is like crystal, clear, pure and true. They sing with joy and enthusiasm which is both moving and exciting.

Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann have performed together since 1989. Their extensive repertoire includes their own compositions as well as baroque to contemporary pieces.

Dee Daniels, vocalist supreme and Fred Stride, composer and leader of this great 20 piece jazz band have come to our festival to entertain us. If you love jazz and Duke Ellington hurry and get your tickets now.

Go back into China's musical past and find the quiet beauty of nanguan music at its best. Think the rippling of a waterfall, or quiet summer day. Hear and see the ancient art form performed exquisitely just for you.

Francoise Houle is one of Canada's finest clarinet players. From jazz to classical he brings his individual style.

Rajaton means boundless and so the music goes. This six piece cappella group has entertained around the globe at concert halls, churches and jazz festivals bringing pop, and spiritual music along with them. This is a great outdoor concert. Bring chairs and blankets for the grass.

Eman Lopez Nussa is a talented young pianist. He brings a maturity with him thanks to his vast academic training and expeience. His sound and style will entertain you as it has done audiences all over the world.

This entertainment of Pygmalion brings together an ensemble of Vancouver baroque singers, dancers and instrumentalists. If you delight in French baroque music this is the performance for you. This is one of the festival's "bring a youth for free performances".

This is the first ensemble established in Taiwan with ten percussionists and one composer. As well as playing western percussion instruments they play the Chinese gong drum and other Asian traditional music.

The fun continues at the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival with its annual wine tasting event. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to sample these delightful wines.

The Fair at the PNE Vancouver. With over 800 performances and exhibits, and more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, the Fair at the PNE is definitely the best part of summer! Don't miss the legendary summer concert series, daily Toontastic parade, SuperDogs and spectacular nighttime finale, Rollin' Thunder! The Fair is open from... [Read More]

Cuban pianist Eman Lopez-Nussa has entertained us at festivals past and now returns with his Afro-Cuban traditional music, to charm us once again. This is held at the beautiful Vandusen Botanical Garden, so bring your chair or blanket and enjoy a lovely evening.

Vancouver's own chorinho trio band brings Brazilian music to us with style and rhythm and all that jazz. Held at The Cellar, jazz club, enjoy the show and fine food too.

The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues to delight us with its offerings. The Opera and Arias presentations are sure to move you...don't miss this opportunity to witness some of the most beautiful opera arias.

Over 550 performances by more than 80 different groups for 11 days make the Fringe Vancouver's most diverse source of entertainment.

Harrison Memorial Hall presents Castles and Crafts. After you enjoy the beautifully sculpted sand dislays on the beach, take in the annual hand crafted items exhibited by local artists. Admission is FREE

Performing at Harrison Hall, the Jaybirds give their elegant bluegrass sounds new meaning. They have had two Canadian folk music nominations and have toured extensively with their original songs and traditional material. They are an acoustical power house.

This is Vancouver's premium Scotch, Whisky and Beer festival. As it enters it's eleventh year, Vancouver's Hopscotch festival continues to be the superior premium Scotch, Whiskey and Beer festival on the west coast. The number of Scotch, Whiskey and Premium Beer admirers grows every year, which is why the festival includes an educational... [Read More]