Vancouver Public Library (“VPL”) has announced Loghan Paylor as their 2026 Writer in Residence. Paylor is a queer, trans writer who lives in Chilliwack. They are the author of the #1 national bestseller The Cure for Drowning (Random House Canada, 2024).

Arts Umbrella’s Splash Art Exhibition invites the public to enjoy a free month-long exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery in downtown Vancouver, offering a rare, up-close opportunity to view the innovative and diverse art collection before it heads to auction.

Public Disco will close out its 2026 Summer Block Parties with a free, all-ages celebration on August 29th with a thoughtfully curated line up of DJs playing only vinyl, a record market, pop-up bars, vintage market, food vendors, and kids’ activities.

Our favourite local history tour company is teaming up with award-winning author Aaron Chapman for a new, limited-time tour in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district. Join Forbidden Tours for The Death and Life of Granville Street on Saturdays in September.

There’s a one-night only fireworks show in English Bay this Friday, July 31st and here’s all you need to know including the schedule and downtown Vancouver road closures.

Each summer, music echoes through the heart of downtown Vancouver as Robson Square’s ice rink transforms into an open-air dance floor for free Friday night ballroom dancing.

Our June edition of Vancouver Eats for 2026 is focusing on delicious summer themed menus, new openings, and exciting activities to be found around the region. We’ve curated a full list of our newest culinary favourites, returning events, along with notable limited edition dishes around Metro Vancouver.

Simons, Canada’s oldest private, family-owned retailer, has announced the opening of a new store at CF Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver planned for Fall 2027.

In this month’s Vancouver Eats feature we’re serving up delicious Easter and Cherry Blossom themed menus, new openings for spring, and culinary activities to be found around the region.

Public Disco has partnered with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival for a one-day block party in the heart of Downtown Vancouver on April 4, 2026.