Comedy

Sports

Community

Festival

Fashion

Outdoor

Virtual

Arts & Theatre

Business & Tech

Dating

Kids & Family

Shows & Expos

Food & Drink

Music

Wondering what to do near you today? Daily Hive Listed has you covered with the latest things to do in Vancouver. Get updates, photos and videos on Vancouver events, concerts & more!

Things To Do In Vancouver Today | Daily Hive Listed

Celebrate the arrival of spring as River District awakens in bloom – with floral art, seasonal gatherings, and special collaborations unfolding throughout the community from March 20 to June 20. Visitors can take in floral displays at River District Town Centre by Fleurs de Villes and window mural artwork by Wkndrs. Local businesses will also be offering special spring-themed features, including:·     Bufala’s Flowering Currant Gelato – crafted in house by Executive Chef Kevin Atkinson.·     Boketto’s Strawberry Sakura Sundae – a dreamy spring treat featuring sakura (cherry blossom) flavour.·     Angus T’s croissant recommendation for River District in Bloom.·     Everything Wine’s spring recommendations – a curated selection of wines, beers, and spirits chosen to celebrate River District in Bloom. There will also be two Heart and Hustle market days at River District Town Centre featuring a variety of local vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delicious treats.·     Heart and Hustle Spring Market | March 21 from 11 am to 5 pm·     Heart and Hustle Easter Market | April 4 from 11 am to 5 pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring as River District awakens in bloom  –  with floral art, seasonal gatherings, and special collaborations.

River District in Bloom

Vancouver’s finest performers from around the Lower Mainland strut their stuff in back-to-back showcases! Each week, two of our three House Teams will be paired up to make you laugh with their off-the-wall comedy! This season, you’ll be entertained by two of our three teams: Dirt Cups, Rat Antics, or Duncan!Tickets are only $10! And happy half-hour prices are in effect all night long!Select Sundays at 7:30pmPG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Catch Vancouver’s finest up and coming improv performers in back-to-back Sunday showcases! 

House Teams

The Improv Centre

Calling all trivia lovers!We’re mixing two bulletproof nights out – trivia and improv – to bring you TRIVIAPROV! Using your mobile device, you and your fellow audience members will compete in trivia against the performers, and the answers will inspire hilarious improv onstage!Wednesdays at 7:30pmStarting May 6th!PG – Some material may not be suitable for some audiences.

Trivia night meets improv hilarity  in this interactive game show!

TriviaProv

Attend The Show, our annual exhibition featuring more than 400 new works from graduating artists, designers and creative thinkers from the class of 2026! Join us in celebrating the first class of ECU’s second century at The Show 2026. Graduates across Fine Arts, Media Arts and Design are coming together for the first time to present the culmination of their years of experimentation, innovation and hard work.   Opening Night is Wednesday, May 13 from 5–10pm. Be among the first to experience the work, RSVP through the link to secure your spot. From physical installations to digital media, The Show is an opportunity to get the first look at the next generation of artists and designers who will shape the future of creative practice.  Across 420 final works, visitors get an up-close look at the breadth and ambition of emerging creative practice across ECU’s many disciplines. As one of Vancouver’s largest art exhibitions, we invite you to come explore and enjoy, free of charge.

Immerse yourself in over 400 final works from our graduating class across Fine Arts, Media Arts and Design!

The Show | Emily Carr University Grad Exhibition

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Step into Science World to see Soccer &amp; Technology from the FIFA Museum, presented in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, as it makes its North American debut in Vancouver! From the pitch to the broadcast booth, this exhibition offers a deep dive into the systems and innovations that support the modern game. Guests will explore five core sections: Broadcasting and Media, Intelligent Data, Refereeing and Fair Play, Staging the Game, and the Innovation Lab, exploring how technology enhances preparation, supports decision-making, and contributes to the way matches are played, experienced and analyzed.From smart footballs and VAR to wearable sensors and stadium engineering, explore how innovation is evolving every part of the game.Highlights of the Exhibition<ul><li>Broadcasting &amp; Media - See how soccer broadcasting evolved from the first televised FIFA World Cup™ in 1954 to today’s ultra-high-tech coverage. Snap a selfie with an actual 1954 World Cup broadcast camera</li><li>Intelligent Data -Discover how millions of data points per match power performance, tactics, and coaching decisions. Explore the adidas Trionda match ball for FIFA World Cup 26™ and its built-in motion sensor technology.</li><li>Refereeing &amp; Fair Play - From VAR to goal-line tech, see how officials keep the game fair and accurate. Make your own call using real referee review technology from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.</li><li>Staging the Game - Explore the science behind building world-class pitches and stadium conditions. Test and compare different playing surfaces.</li><li>Innovation Lab - Go inside FIFA’s development process and see how new ideas become real technology. Submit your own ideas for the future of soccer.</li></ul>Extra Time: Canadian Football MomentsGet up close with iconic artefacts including Christine Sinclair’s Olympic gold medal jersey, Alphonso Davies’ historic World Cup goal ball, and Atiba Hutchinson’s captain jersey from Canada’s 2022 World Cup journey.Whether you're a fan or just curious about the tech behind the game, this exhibition reveals the innovation powering the world’s most popular sport.

Step into the science behind the beautiful game at Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum!

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum

Science World

Get ready for Tiki Weekend at Streetcar Brewing May 22nd–24th! 🌺🍍Throw on your favourite Hawaiian shirt, grab a lei, and escape to the tropics with a lineup of tiki-inspired drinks we’ve cooked up just for the weekend — including our special Mai Tai Pilsner.Want the full tiki experience? Pre-purchase your drink and you’ll get an awesome pineapple tiki ceramic cup to take home with you.Good vibes, tropical drinks, and a little bit of paradise in the Shipyards all weekend long.

Throw on your favourite Hawaiian shirt, grab a lei, and escape to the tropics with a lineup of tiki-inspired drinks!

Tiki Weekend at Streetcar Brewing

Streetcar Brewing

Upintheair Theatre presentsrEvolver Festival 2026THE CHANGING STAGEFriday May 22nd to Sunday May 31st, 2026The Cultch, 1895 Venables St, Vancouver BCTickets &amp; Passes now on sale. Full schedule: upintheairtheatre.comVancouver, BC – Upintheair Theatre presents rEvolver Festival 2026, with an outstanding line-up of performances, revealing the best in ground-breaking Canadian live theatre arts by emerging and early/mid-career artists, from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 31 at The Cultch in East Vancouver.Over two weekends, rEvolver Festival brings the latest in new, experimental, and multidisciplinary performance from up-and-coming artists across Canada. This year we present a robust assortment from gritty drama to stand-up comedy to burlesque, from puppets to panties, cowboys to clowns to cats, from raw and haunting to gut-busting hilarity, and everything in between. There’s something for everyone at the festival this year. Also cats. Did we mention cats?The 2026 Evolver festival is programmed by Resident Curator Argel Monte de Ramos, Festival Director Sarah Roa, and Upintheair Theatre’s Managing and Artistic Director David Mott.MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES<ul><li>Citizen Chen | Scarlet Chen</li><li>FREE KITTENS | Megan Milton</li><li>PopurrÍ | Plastik Theatriks</li><li>Regarding Antigone | Banafsheh Hassani, The Sky is the Limit Theatre, Sort of Productions</li><li>Robin Redbreast in a Cage | William Rubel, Golgonoozans</li><li>The Human Cat Experience | Hilary Fillier &amp; ira cooper, Spec Theatre</li></ul>WORKS IN PROGRESS<ul><li>BO$$ Nguyen and The Countryside Ghost | Kevin Nguyen</li><li>LIAM | Elio Zarrillo</li></ul>READINGS<ul><li>Above The Hospital | Beau Han Bridge, Midtwenties Theatre</li><li>Death is the Kindest | Spencer McCairns</li><li>GEOMANCER | Leslie Lum</li><li>Oriental Cowboy Moshpit | Garvin Chan</li><li>Panty Sniffers | Jenna Morgan &amp; Murphy Morgan Presents</li></ul>SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS<ul><li>Aunt Harriet | HAUI™, Public Domain Theatre</li><li>BEE | Jessica Hood, unladylike co.</li></ul>TICKET INFORMATIONBox Office: thecultch.com/event/revolver | 604.251.1363Monday: 12-6pm, Tuesday-Saturday: 12-4pmTickets: PWYD $33 / $28 / $23 / $18 Readings by Donation: Minimum $5Passes: All Access $130 / Six show $96 / Three show $55

Over 2 weekends, the Festival brings the latest in new, experimental and multi-disciplinary performances from up-and-coming in Canada

rEvolver Festival

The Cultch

The Ultimate Community Showdown is back in Metro Vancouver — and it’s free.The Joint Forces Jamboree is bringing youth and first responders together in Maple Ridge for a full day of ball hockey, mentorship, and community connection.Watch police officers, firefighters, and paramedics team up with young players in a one-of-a-kind jabmoree designed to build relationships, break down barriers, and strengthen trust — on and off the floor.Created in honour of Constable Rick O’Brien, this powerful community event carries forward his legacy of connection, leadership, and showing up for youth.Off the rink, families can enjoy a full lineup of free, family-friendly activities, including:🚓 First Responder Zone🎉 Kids Zone with inflatables and games🤝 Community booths🌮 Food trucks, prizes, music &amp; moreWhether you’re playing or just coming to take it all in, this is one of the most unique free family events in Metro Vancouver this spring.📍 Planet Ice &amp; Albion Fairgrounds — Maple Ridge 📅 Saturday, May 23 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM🏒 Youth ball hockey registration is now open (deadline May 10) 👟 Pick your team. Play with your friends. 🎉 Or come out and enjoy a full day of free family fun.Learn more:JointForces.ca/jamboree

This free Metro Vancouver event brings kids & first responders together May 23—hockey, food trucks, family fun & one epic day. 💥

JOINT FORCES JAMBOREE

PLANET ICE MAPLE RIDGE & ALBION FAIRGROUNDS

Join the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, for a free public event recognizing Schizophrenia &amp; Psychosis Awareness Day and fostering greater understanding of mental health and serious mental illness.This year’s event centers on hope, healing, and the role of creativity and expressive arts as accessible tools for connection, coping, and self‑care. Through lived‑experience storytelling, artistic expression, and community dialogue, the event highlights how creativity can support mental health, reduce stigma, and create space for reflection and understanding for people living with schizophrenia and psychosis, as well as for families, caregivers, and supporters. What to ExpectThe afternoon program will feature a blend of creative performance, education, and conversation, including:<ul><li>Storytelling and lived‑experience perspectives</li><li>Poetry and visual art by Sandra Yuen</li><li>A live musical performance by the Highs and Lows Choir</li><li>A guided arts‑based activity led by BCSS Educator and Art Therapist Nicole P.</li><li>A moderated panel discussion exploring how creativity and expressive arts can support wellbeing, recovery, and community connection in the context of mental illness</li></ul>The event will also include a digital community art slideshow, showcasing creative works submitted by community members. Selected artists and their work will be highlighted during the event and across BCSS digital platforms, including our website, blog, and social media channels. Why This Event MattersSchizophrenia and psychosis are often misunderstood and highly stigmatized mental illnesses. This event creates an inclusive, welcoming space to learn, reflect, and connect—centering the voices of people with lived experience and acknowledging the impact of mental illness on individuals, families, and communities. By using art and creativity as entry points, the event invites audiences into conversations about mental health in ways that are human, accessible, and meaningful. Who Should AttendThis event is open to the public and intended for:<ul><li>People with lived experience of mental illness</li><li>Families, caregivers, and loved ones</li><li>Mental health and social service providers</li><li>Community organizations and advocates</li><li>Policy and decision‑makers</li><li>Media and members of the general public</li></ul> Event Details<ul><li>Media and members of the general public</li><li>Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026</li><li>Time: 1:00–3:00 PM (doors / livestream opens at 12:30 PM)</li><li>Location: The Cultch – Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver</li><li>Format: In‑person event with livestream option via Zoom</li><li>Admission: Free (advance registration required)</li></ul>Capacity for in‑person attendance is limited, and registration is required for both in‑person and virtual participation.We hope you’ll join us for this thoughtful and inspiring afternoon as we come together to mark Schizophrenia &amp; Psychosis Awareness Day and continue building understanding, compassion, and connection around mental health and mental illness.

A free public event marking Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day, featuring storytelling, art, music, and discussions on mental illness

Voices of Hope: From Expression to Understanding

The Cultch Historic Theatre 

Pacific Spirit Voices is a 40-person Acapella chorus based in Burnaby, led by director Edette Gagne, who has led groups such as the Vivaldi Chamber Choir, North Shore Chamber Orchestra, and Out in Harmony. The concert will feature classics from John Denver, Josh Groban and Disney, as well as quartet performances and an Operatic duet and other performances. If you have never heard acapella singing before, you're in for a treat - there are no instruments, just vocals and 4-part harmony! Concert takes place Saturday May 23 @ 3pm at Nelson Community Church (5825 Nelson Ave, Burnaby, BC) and tickets start at $25.- - Interested in singing? Pacific Spirit Voices is a competition chorus competing in the Evergreen District of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We're looking for singers of all-ages and genders and we rehearse Thursday evenings in Burnaby.

Pacific Spirit Voices acapella group's Spring Show 

Acapella Concert - Power of Music

Nelson Avenue Community Church

Chinese Folk Songs and Traditional Melodies for Asian Heritage MonthStep into a rare and intimate live music experience this spring in the heart of Vancouver. Echoes of Peace brings together the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and award-winning guest artist Ginalina for an afternoon of beautifully reimagined Chinese folk songs.Set inside the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, this concert blends the sounds of traditional instruments with contemporary arrangements that feel both timeless and deeply human. Expect music that moves gently through themes of connection, identity, and belonging.This is more than a performance. It is a pause. A chance to step away from the noise and settle into something calm, reflective, and grounding. Whether you come with friends or on your own, you will be welcomed into a shared space of stillness and sound.Featuring: Jirong Huang (erhu) Zhong Xi Wu (suona) Sarah Yusha Tan (guzheng) GuiLian Liu (pipa) Sijia Huang (keyboard) Guest Artist Ginalina (guitar, ukulele, vocals)Ginalina’s work has been featured across Canada on CBC, Canadian Geographic, and more, with multiple Juno nominations and Western Canadian Music Awards to her name.Come as you are. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to listen.

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Echoes of Peace, a live Chinese music concert  with Ginalina and Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble

Echoes of Peace

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Classical Garden

The Arts Club Theatre Company, in partnership with the Citadel Theatre, production of Come From Away runs from May 28 to July 26, 2026, at the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage. Inspired by true events, Come From Away is a Tony Award–nominated musical phenomenon by Canadian writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein. This Western Canadian premiere is directed by the Arts Club’s Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and marks one of the first non-replica productions of the beloved musical following its acclaimed Broadway and international runs. On September 11, 2001, the world stopped and the population of Gander, Newfoundland, doubled. Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 38 grounded flights, 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town that takes them in with open hearts and homes. As cultures collide and tensions rise, strangers become friends, music fills the air, and generosity transforms fear into lasting humanity. Come From Away is an exhilarating theatrical event, performed by a versatile ensemble and featuring a dynamic score that blends folk, Celtic, and contemporary sound. Teeming with undeniable Canadian charm and memorable songs, this unmissable musical speaks to the inherent goodness in all of us. “Come From Away is an infectious show with a score that creates an emotionally powerful experience and showcases what happens when we choose kindness in the face of fear,” said Corcoran. “This show is a celebration of the human spirit with its message of hope and compassion. With an exciting and fresh new approach, this production is about honouring human connection and the resilience of community—something that feels deeply important right now.” The production begins at the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage on May 28 and runs until July 26, with opening night on June 3. Tickets from $39. Buy now at ArtsClub.com or through the Box Office Call Centre at 604.687.1644. SPECIAL PERFORMANCESSunday Salon Performance - Sunday, June 7, 2 PMTalkback Tuesday Performance - Tuesday, June 16, 7 PMVocalEye Performances - Sunday, June 21, 2 PM &amp; Friday, June 26, 7:30 PMOpen Caption Performances - Tuesday, July 7, 7 PM &amp; Sunday, July 12, 2 PM

Events Guide

May 2026

UPCOMING

UPCOMING EVENTS