Bite into a juicy apple or two this weekend with the return of the annual Apple Festival. This two-day festival celebrates the humble tree fruit in the UBC Botanical Garden on Saturday, October 18th, and Sunday, October 19th, 2025. The …
Downtown Vancouver was awash with aliens, Pokémon, heroes, ninjas, demons, maids, princesses, pirates, scientists, mecha pilots and more to kick-off the BC Day long weekend. AniRevo 2025, a vibrant three-day celebration of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture, took place …
Japanese rock band FLOW has announced a world tour for this year, featuring performances of iconic songs from the Naruto anime series, according to their official Instagram. FLOW WORLD TOUR 2025 “NARUTO THE ROCK” kicks off October 12th, 2025, with …
On Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, communities all across the Lower Mainland will mark Canada Day with festivities celebrating our country’s 158th birthday. These events will include First Nations performances, live entertainment, food trucks, games and, of course, fireworks! They’re all …
With summer just around the corner, a Vancouver tradition returns to the heart of the city. The Japan Market Summer Festival returns to the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday, June 14th, and Sunday, June 15th, 2025 …
Vancouver’s annual fireworks festival is hosting an all-Canadian line-up for 2025. Normally, the Honda Celebration of Light organizers extend invitations to international participants for its three-evening explosive extravaganza. Building upon a surge of national pride, organizers have this year selected …
Vancouver’s David Lam Park was awash in a sea of pink, as cherry trees ringing the downtown park were in full blossom. Crowds came out for Blossoms After Dark, a three-evening event put on by the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, …
As winter gives way into spring, thousands of pink buds will begin peeking out of cherry trees across Metro Vancouver creating a colourful canopy over local streets. As a way to welcome these blooms, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has …
Welcome in Spring with the first Japan Market of the year. The popular event returns to Vancouver’s Robson Square on Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, offering all things Japanese through food, music, cultural demonstrations, and, artisan goods. …
Looking for a local event to celebrate your love for anime, manga, superheroes, and other pop culture? BC has a number of conventions this year for every Trekkie, ninja, pirate, Jedi, Sith, otaku, gamer, Avenger, collector and the casual fan. …