Editor's Pick
The Cookout 2.0
Skylight Warehouse · Vancouver
Black artists, live music, DJs, food vendors, and a gallery all under one roof — a full cultural day out.
Friday, 19 June
Editor's Pick
34th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival
Vancouver's longest-running independent dance festival returns with bold new works from local and national choreographers.
Editor's Pick
Thrive Parents Peer Support for Neurodivergent Children
New Westminster Family Place · New Westminster
A genuine support circle for parents of neurodivergent kids — the kind of room where you don't have to explain yourself.
Free Outdoor Concerts - Robson Street Summer Series
Live music on Robson Street every Friday this summer — grab dinner nearby and stay for the show.
Vancouver World Cup Watch Party
World Cup fever hits the city — find your crowd, pick your team, and watch history live together.
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The Play That Goes Wrong at the Arts Club
A gloriously chaotic farce where everything onstage falls apart on cue — genuinely funny live theatre.
USA vs Australia World Cup Watch Party
Solace Outpost · Falls Church
Catch USA vs Australia on the big screen at Solace Outpost — grab a seat early, it'll fill fast.
Pool Boys at Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live! · Herndon
A local crowd favourite takes the Friday Night Live stage — find your people by the beer tent.
3rd Friday Spades at Nando's in the Mosaic District
Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken · Fairfax
Monthly spades night at Nando's Mosaic — free parking, peri-peri chicken, and a card game built on partnership.
Goodbye Event June 19th
520 Alexander St · Vancouver
A farewell night with DJs and giveaways — the kind of send-off that'll actually feel like one.
Vancouver Art Gallery Summer Lineup
Summer exhibitions open at the VAG — worth checking the full lineup before you go.
Doubles Volleyball - Competitive A Level at Bluemont Park
Bluemont Park · Arlington
Competitive A-level doubles on Bluemont's grass courts — free pick-up play for strong players on a Friday night.
Federal Holiday Happy Hour at Punchbowl Social
Punchbowl Social - Arlington · Arlington
Happy hour runs later when Friday's a holiday — meet the crew at Punchbowl's second-floor bar for drinks and games.
World Cup Watch Party - Where to Eat & Drink in Vancouver
A roundup for finding the best spots to catch World Cup matches with good food and drink nearby.
Saturday, 20 June
Editor's Pick
Railtown Rooftop Party feat. The Summerlight Stage
611 Alexander St · Vancouver
Free rooftop festival in Railtown with live music and art — a proper summer Saturday in the city.
South Asian Singles Mixer - Born & Raised in Canada
GRETA Bar YVR · Vancouver
A curated mixer for Canadian-raised South Asian singles — relaxed venue, shared background, real conversation.
Beaverdam Reservoir Park Loop Hike
Beaverdam Reservoir Park · Ashburn
A 7.5-mile flat loop around one of Northern Virginia's largest reservoirs — steady legs required, great payoff in water views.
SUNWAVE 2026 at the Museum of Vancouver
Museum of Vancouver · Vancouver
Outdoor music at the Museum of Vancouver — a solid summer evening with the city as your backdrop.
Glowing Afternoon Neon Party
Jolly Joy Club · North Vancouver
Black lights, neon colours, and a dance floor sized for little feet — Saturday afternoon done right for the 0–12 crowd.
Bauhaus: Back to Basics
144 E 6th Ave · Vancouver
A deep dive into Bauhaus design at a East 6th Ave gallery — clean lines, bold ideas, worth the trip.
Pitbull Rave - Hollywood Theatre
Hollywood Theatre · Vancouver
A Pitbull tribute night at the Hollywood — loud, sweaty, unapologetically fun.
Cinemagic x Vantek x Lullaby
1201 Franklin St · Vancouver
Three local acts bring techno and house to Franklin St — a solid night out if electronic music is your thing.
Sunday, 21 June
Editor's Pick
Morning Disco 19: All-Vinyl Edition with Kozue, Kutcorners & Niña Mendoza
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions · Vancouver
All-vinyl disco sets from three DJs in a vintage neighbourhood spot — kids welcome, full bar and zero-proof for everyone.
Morning Disco 19: All-Vinyl Edition
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions · Vancouver
All-vinyl disco at a neighbourhood provisions shop — kids on the dance floor, coffee in hand, zero-proof bar for the designated drivers.
Community 5K Run + Yoga on the Beach
VEGAIN HQ · Vancouver
Run 5K from VEGAIN HQ to Sunset Beach, then cool down with a Modo Yoga session led by Tonya Kay.
Squamish Comedy Classic
Trickster's Hideout · Squamish
Canada's top stand-up talent hits Squamish for one night — a rare pro comedy show outside the city.
Coffee Party YVR Vol 10
Andonis Vancouver · Vancouver
Ten editions in, this daytime coffee party at Andonis delivers unlimited pours, pastries, and a DJ from 11–3.
Tina Turner - Music History Livestream
Stream classic Tina Turner hits alongside the story of her 1976 Dallas escape — a milestone anniversary worth marking.
Volleyball - Beginner Friendly Social at Roundtree Park
Roundtree Park · Falls Church
Free outdoor 6v6 at Roundtree Park built for true beginners — no experience needed, just show up.
Tuesday, 23 June
Content Licensing: Navigating Rights in the Age of AI
A deep-dive into licensing templates for archival content — worth attending if AI rights are already on your radar.
Wednesday, 24 June
Editor's Pick
BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
Reston Community Center Lake Anne · Reston
Neighbors share a meal and real conversation at Lake Anne — the kind of evening that actually makes a town feel like one.
Middle Matters Discussion Group
New Westminster Family Place · New Westminster
Honest conversations for parents navigating the messy middle-school social years — worth an hour of your week.
An Introduction to PDA for Educators
A practical intro to PDA for teachers and school staff — useful knowledge for anyone supporting neurodiverse kids.