June Events in Metro Vancouver 2023
byWelcome to the June events calendar for Metro Vancouver! This month Miss604 is proud to sponsor the Courage To Come Back Awards (June 9th) and the summer season at Burnaby Village Museum.
June Events in Metro Vancouver 2023
Jump to: Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4, 2023Jump to: Monday, June 5 to Sunday, June 11, 2023
Jump to: Monday, June 12 to Sunday, June 18, 2023
Jump to: Monday, June 19 to Sunday, June 25, 2023
Jump to: Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30, 2023
Multi-Day Events & Activities
Attractions & Tours:
- Sponsored by Miss604: Summer at Burnaby Village Museum
- Summer at the Sea to Sky Gondola
- Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE at VanDusen Garden (Jun 9-18)
- Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration (until Jun 18)
- Vancouver Ice Cream Festival (Jun 21-Jul 31)
- Talaysay Tours: Spoken Treasures
- FlyOver Canada
- Miniature Burnaby Central Railway
- Forbidden Vancouver’s New Monumental Scandals Tour
- Nature’s Ninjas at the Vancouver Aquarium
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
- Science World
Exhibits:
- Grad Showcase from 5 West Van Secondary Schools (May 19- Jun 4)
- Paneficio Gallery: Yuri Arajs – Black Moon Rising (until Jun 11)
- ECU Class of 2023 Exhibition (May 11 – Jun 25)
- Rebecca Belmore – Hacer Memoria at the Polygon
- ParkerArtSalon Exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery (May 15-Jun 16)
- Firehall Arts Centre Happy Valley (May 25-Jun 4)
- A Small but Comfy House and Maybe a Dog (until Jun 11)
- Cosmic Connections: Queer Indigenous Astronomy (Jun 17-28)
- Matriarchs Seen and Unseen (until Jun 25)
- Outsiders & Others: L. Robertson: All of the Suddens (until Jun 24)
- Odera Igbokwe: New Yams Festival (Jun 22-Jul 28)
- The Bricktacular West Coast Modern Show (until Jul 31)
- All We Want is More: The Tobias Wong Project. (until Jul)
- The Children Have to Hear Another Story, Alanis Obomsawin (until Aug)
- Raeanne Schachter: Dames Women in the City (until Aug)
- Per Diem Part II: The Gerd Metzdorff Collection (May 27-Aug 27)
- Polygon Gallery: Jeremy Shaw’s Phase Shifting Index (Jun 23-Sept 24)
- Van Art Gallery: Marie Khouri – I Love (until Nov)
- Spirit Journeys: Walking with Resilience, Wellbeing & Respect
- Why Costume Collections Matter Exhibit at MOV (until Nov)
- Bright Futures at Bill Reid Gallery (until Jan)
Theatre, Movies, Music:
- Talking Stick Festival (until Jun 30)
- Sizzlin Summer with Vancouver Men’s Chorus (Jun 9-17)
- The Cultch and Zee Zee Theatre Present Dirty Laundry (Jun 9-25)
- Presentation House Theatre: The Window Outside (Jun 9-25)
- Pi Theatre: Truth and Lies (Jun 22-25)
- Bring Back the 90s at the Improv Centre
- First Métis Man of Odesa (until Jun 4)
- Bard on the Beach Summer 2023 Program
- rEvolver Festival 2023 (until Jun 4)
- Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer on Stage in Vancouver (until Jun 25)
- Little Dipper Theatre Co: Wild Light (until Jun 17)
This list is updated daily.
If you have any events to add, please send them in for a free listing.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
- Vancouver International Children’s Festival
- Big Sisters’ Spring Social
- New West Farmers Market
- Weave a Cedar Bark Bookmark
- Scrapbooking with Jordan Dawson
- Go by Bike Week Celebration Stations
- Vancouver Greek Film Festival
Friday, June 2, 2023
- Black Music Month Festival in Vancouver
- The Power of Inclusive Mindsets (Zoom)
- Burnaby Hospital Foundation – Dragon Gala
- The New Masculinity: Alex Manley in Conversation with Mel Woods
- Place des Arts’ 50th Anniversary Exhibition
- Vancouver Blues Around Town: Crystal Shawanda
- Vancouver Art Gallery Free First Friday Nights
- West Vancouver Community Cultural Festival
- Vancouver International Children’s Festival
- Halal RibFest – at Surrey’s Holland Park
- Go by Bike Week Celebration Stations
- Shipyards Night Market
- Richmond Night Market
- Vancouver Greek Film Festival
Saturday, June 3, 2023
- Black Music Month Festival in Vancouver
- Go by Bike Week Celebration Stations
- Marpole Day Community Festival
- Petite Revery Pop-Up at Coquitlam Centre
- Fruit Cake Amulet Art Show by KikiWestBest & BurgundySkye
- Playland
- Afro World Expo
- Vancouver Short Film Festival
- Ardbeg Day
- June Intro to Bird Watching
- Sapperton Garage/Yard Sale
- I Can Play That Too – Piano Covers
- BC Cider Festival
- Kawaii Fest
- First Saturday Open Studios
- Roller Derby
- Give Breath 5K
- Burnaby Heights Hats Off Day
- West Vancouver Community Cultural Festival
- Halal RibFest – at Surrey’s Holland Park
- Indigenous Knowledge & Sea Level Rise Symposium
- Doors Open Richmond – Free Access to Diverse Places
- Vancouver International Children’s Festival
- Surrey Urban Farmers Market
- West End Farmers Market
- Riley Park Farmers Market
- Fort Langley Farmers Market
- Vancouver Greek Film Festival
Sunday, June 4, 2023
- Black Music Month Festival in Vancouver
- Shipyard Pals Theatrical Walking Tours
- Vancouver Short Film Festival
- VanCity Soul Skate
- Sensory Friendly Sundays at MONOVA
- Petite Revery Pop-Up at Coquitlam Centre
- Halal RibFest – at Surrey’s Holland Park
- Doors Open Richmond – Free Access to Diverse Places
- Vancouver Heritage House Tour
- Playland
- Vancouver International Children’s Festival
- Coquitlam Farmers Market
- Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
- Kitsilano Farmers Market
- Vancouver Greek Film Festival
- Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
Monday, June 5, 2023
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Too Funny Stand-Up
- Under the Table Open Mic Series featuring Robyn Sidhu
- Mayor’s Lawn Bowling Tournament
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
- Downtown Farmers Market
- Botanical Drawing and Painting Flowers
- Growing Chinese Medicinal Plants in Your Garden
- Succulent Planter & Propagation Demonstration
Thursday, June 8, 2023
- Birdies & Buddies Golf Tournament for Backpack Buddies
- Vegan Night Market
- Get Back – Unplugged with the Wahs & Special Guests
- Journey to the Deep Sea: A Special Ship2Shore Presentation
- Michelle Good: Truth Telling About Indigenous Life in Canada
- 32 Stories Written By Kids – Strathcona
- New West Farmers Market
Friday, June 9, 2023
- Sponsored by Miss604: Courage To Come Back Awards
- Coastal City Ballet Presents: The Sleeping Beauty
- Talking Stick Festival Summer Reverb Gala
- Femme, Femme, Femme! at The Improv Centre
- Heavy Metal Singing Drop-In
- Chasing the Poem’s Poetry Night
- Birding with Me: Welcoming BIPOC Youth and Adults
- Shipyards Night Market
- Richmond Night Market
Saturday, June 10, 2023
- Pride in Surrey Shines Through
- The Rainbow Flame Pride Storytelling Event
- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Day of Music
- Birding with Me: Welcoming Cantonese Speakers
- Japan Market Summer Festival
- New West Craft Indigenous Market
- Celebrate Strathcona
- River Basin Days in Maple Ridge
- Common Fruits and Flowers
- VanDusen Annual Show and Sale
- Glam-O-Rama Roller Disco
- Capilano Mall’s NOSH Foodie Fest
- Birding for Beginners
- In the Sunlight: Filipinx Art and the Diaspora
- Free Family Bike Festival & Tour de Concord Cycling Race
- Car Free Day Surrey
- Sea To Sky ALS Rally
- Playland
- Surrey Urban Farmers Market
- West End Farmers Market
- Riley Park Farmers Market
- Fort Langley Farmers Market
Sunday, June 11, 2023
- Italian Day on the Drive in Vancouver
- Japan Market Summer Festival
- L’Abattoir x Homecoming
- Teddy Bear Picnic Grande Parade
- Vancouver City Poems Video Poetry Awards & Screening
- Capilano Mall’s NOSH Foodie Fest
- Herbs And Edible Flowers: Cocktail Edition
- Sea To Sky ALS Rally
- A Fundraiser for WISH: East Van Variety Show
- Playland
- Coquitlam Farmers Market
- The Clayton Community Market
- Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
- Kitsilano Farmers Market
- Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
Monday, June 12, 2023
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
- 5X Fest Lineup in Vancouver and Surrey
- Documenting Your Artwork with Wendy D.
- Rogue Folk: Danny Michel
- Imagining a New World with Desi-Futurism – A Workshop
- Jinkx Monsoon: Everything at Stake
- all syrup super squishee art show
- Too Funny Stand-Up
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
- 5X Fest Lineup in Vancouver and Surrey
- Speakeasy StandUp Comedy
- ABRA Cadabra
- Cara Connors Stand Up: Live at The MOTN Vancouver
- Tender Nostalgia with Diane Tucker and Jolene Nolte
- Common Fruits and Flowers
- Indigenous Voices, Community Action with IRSSS
- Indigenous Lens: Shorts from the National Film Board
- all syrup super squishee art show
- Downtown Farmers Market
Thursday, June 15, 2023
- 5X Fest Lineup in Vancouver and Surrey
- An Evening of Poetry with Clifton Joseph, Kedrick James, Angela Rebrec
- Cool Fun – Stand-Up Comedy at the Anza Club
- Rogue Folk: Karan Casey
- New West Farmers Market
- Science World After Dark
- all syrup super squishee art show
- World’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course in Abbotsford
Friday, June 16, 2023
- 5X Fest Lineup in Vancouver and Surrey
- Pride Night at Britannia Mine Museum
- West End Strawberry Festival
- Sing-a-Long Night
- Enchanted Evening Concert Series: Bella Roces & Joey Albert
- Cooking In The Garden – Homemade Tomato Sauce
- Jumpin’ the Line, Escape Room Adventure at the Maritime Museum
- World’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course in Abbotsford
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- all syrup super squishee art show
- Shipyards Night Market
- Richmond Night Market
Saturday, June 17, 2023
- 5X Fest Lineup in Vancouver and Surrey
- Centering Indigenous Joy
- Queer Arts Festival ArtParty!
- BC Lions v Edmonton Elks Pregame LL Cool J Concert
- Get to Know a Trail: Rawlings Trail
- Get to Know a Trail: Merilees Trail
- EcoStewards
- Surrey Fest Downtown
- June Forest Bathing
- Beer by the Pier
- International Picnic Day
- Strathcona Blocks Party
- Queensborough Children’s Festival
- Black Culture Celebration Festival at Sunset Beach
- World’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course in Abbotsford
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Playland
- all syrup super squishee art show
- Surrey Urban Farmers Market
- West End Farmers Market
- Riley Park Farmers Market
- Fort Langley Farmers Market
Sunday, June 18, 2023
- Foodstock Food Bank Fundraising Festival
- South Asian Family Festival
- 5X Fest Lineup in Vancouver and Surrey
- Solstice Sessions Psychedelic Breathwork, Live Music Experience
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Easy Ecology Walk on Bowen Island
- VanCity Soul Skate
- Sounds of the City Showcase
- 5X Art Party with the Gallery
- Family Fishing Day
- Virago Nation Burlesque
- Alimentaria Mexicana 2nd Anniversary
- Love After the End: Joshua Whitehead & Friends
- Queer Arts Festival
- World’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course in Abbotsford
- Playland
- Coquitlam Farmers Market
- Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
- Kitsilano Farmers Market
- Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
Monday, June 19, 2023
- Circle of Voices with Luke Wallace
- Raven Spirit Dance: Confluence
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Queer Arts Festival
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
- DJ KOOKUM’s Indigenous Day Eve
- Eyes on Eagles: Fledgling Season
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- The End is Nye! An Evening with Bill Nye the Science Guy
- Queer Arts Festival
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
- National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Grandview Park
- Summer Solstice Celebration with Logan Staats
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Bill Reid Gallery
- Art Downtown
- PechaKucha Night Volume 54
- National Indigenous Peoples Day Burnaby
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Surrey’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration & Wellness Event
- Downtown Farmers Market
- Queer Arts Festival
Thursday, June 22, 2023
- New West Farmers Market
- Secrets of the Penthouse, Special Event
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Queer Arts Festival
Friday, June 23, 2023
- Music in the Square with AM Gold
- People You May Know An Improv Show
- Writer in Residence Open Studio & Performance
- Sujit Vaidya: Breathe In The Fragrance
- That’s Gay! Comedy Little Mountain Gallery
- Art Downtown
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Shipyards Night Market
- Richmond Night Market
- The Door Project
- Summer Sisters Sing: Women’s Music Circle
- Chigiri-e Paper Art
- Bring Your Own Pot – Planting Workshop
- Surrey Gem and Mineral Show
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- North Shore Jazz Series
- Queer Arts Festival
Saturday, June 24, 2023
- Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Vancouver
- Olympic Village Comedy Classic
- VSO: The Path Forward
- Bumblebee Walk: Discovering the Lives of Our Fuzzy Friends
- Hillcrest Summer Festival
- Fraser River Discovery Centre: Sturgeon Survival
- The Door Project
- Free Vancouver International Jazz Festival Shows
- Bricklayer Brewing & Fionna Flauntit Burlesque Night
- Community Jam at the Improv Centre
- Playland
- Fraser River Discovery Centre: Sturgeon Survival
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Molly Johnson at Cap U
- Cloverdale Market Days
- Surrey Urban Farmers Market
- West End Farmers Market
- Riley Park Farmers Market
- Fort Langley Farmers Market
- Surrey Gem and Mineral Show
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- North Shore Jazz Series
- Queer Arts Festival
Sunday, June 25, 2023
- Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Vancouver
- Birding with Me: Welcoming BIPOC Youth and Adults
- Squamish Food and Drink Crawl
- VanCity Soul Skate
- Book Launches: Catriona Wright, Meghan Kemp-Gee, Michelle Brown
- Music Mania at Metropolis at Metrotown
- Free Vancouver International Jazz Festival Shows
- Coquitlam Farmers Market
- Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
- The Clayton Community Market
- Kitsilano Farmers Market
- Nikkei Garden Farmers Market
- Surrey Gem and Mineral Show
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- North Shore Jazz Series
- Queer Arts Festival
- Playland
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Monday, June 26, 2023
- Trailblazing Women in Canada: How We Changed It
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- North Shore Jazz Series
- Queer Arts Festival
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- Jazz On The Porch
- The Long Long Table Surrey
- Sumrrá at Cap U
- Queer Arts Festival
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
- Downtown Farmers Market
- Art Downtown
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- Summer PJ Storytime with CPL
- millennial line, a literary comedy show
- Free Vancouver International Jazz Festival Shows
- Queer Arts Festival: Glitter is Forever
Thursday, June 29, 2023
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- Bif Naked – 25th Year Anniversary of I Bificus
- Deckchair Cinema Free Outdoor Movies in North Vancouver
- Objective Objects: Exhibition Tour into the World of Tobias Wong
- The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy
- New West Farmers Market
- Free Vancouver International Jazz Festival Shows
Friday, June 30, 2023
- Art Downtown
- Shipyards Night Market
- Richmond Night Market
- The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- Free Vancouver International Jazz Festival Shows
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