APR-OCT 2026 | Arthur Erickson Foundation offers tours of the Erickson House & Garden on specific days each month from April to October; or year-round by special arrangement.
$20
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APR 17–SEPT 13, 2026 | In Mayor of the Village, Douglas Watt brings together a series of new and recent works that find their point of departure in Vancouver’s Davie Village, a historically significant centre of queer life in the city. Loosely staging the gallery as a café, Watt hangs within this environment a “survey” of his miniaturized model works from the past several years.
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Conceived in the spirit of a summer reunion, One in a Million marks the 40th anniversary of Expo 86 and looks back at a pivotal moment in Vancouver’s history: a city on display, full of optimism, spectacle, and public energy, just before monumental changes reshaped the landscape of the Lower Mainland. Following the presentation of de Courcy’s work in Surrey Art Gallery’s 40th anniversary exhibition, In the Shadow of the Pavilions: Expo 86 and Contemporary Art, Gallery 881 presents a more intimate encounter with his photographic archive from the world’s fair.
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AUG 12 & 18, SEPT 2 | Public Disco takes over the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone for three summer pop-ups that turn the street into a dance floor, gathering space, and neighbourhood hangout. Expect vinyl selections that move through global sounds, house, soul, disco, and Latin music, with space to dance, connect, and spend the evening in the heart of the city. All ages.
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This August, Arthur Erickson Foundation bid a sad farewell to several majestic native Pacific Dogwoods in the Arthur Erickson Garden. To honour the memory of these trees, the AEF invites wood artists, wood turners, and wood carvers to select sections of the harvested Erickson dogwood for their artistic projects. Dogwood sections will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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SEPT 10–OCT 23, 2026 | Originally from Seabird Island, BC, and with roots in the Nlaka'pamux and Stó:l? Nations, Ovila Mailhot represents his culture and community with the ancestral elements of Coast Salish art. In these two animations of the sun and of the thunderbird, he expresses traditional teachings through the fluid lenses of movement and memory rooted in the visual heartbeat of his home territory. 30 minutes after sunset until midnight.
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Join Western Living as they celebrate Winners in 8 categories—ranging from interior design and architecture to furniture design, industrial design, landscape design and more—take home the title of Western Living Designer of the Year. PLUS! Our 2026 WL People's Choice Awards will be revealed live on stage, as will our 2026 inductees into the Western Living Hall of Fame.
$110
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Logician and Philosopher of Mathematics Dr. Stella Moon explores the hidden connections between mathematics and art. Although the relationship between the two disciplines isn’t obvious, we will walk through art history and highlight the mathematical influence and explanations behind art. The talk will be accessible to those with at least middle school-level mathematics, and to anyone interested in art or mathematics.
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SEPT 17–27, 2026 | Design Vancouver Festival is a citywide, community-driven festival hosted by Vancouver’s architecture and design community. Through open studios, walking tours, talks, exhibitions, and gatherings, DVF invites the public to experience design up close and connect with the spaces, practices, and people shaping the city.
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PechaKucha Night Vancouver returns to open the 2026 Design Vancouver Festival at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, PechaKucha rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: each presenter shows 20 images for 20 seconds each – a 6 minute and 40 second dose of ideas before the next presenter is up. It’s a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
$28
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UBC SALA is organizing an event to showcase the recently completed design-build project in Boundary Bay. The event will allow you to see the work while enjoying light bites and refreshments. Since the project is located in Boundary Bay Provincial Park, ARCHUS and SALA have teamed up to organize a shuttle for students attending.
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Reuse, Don’t Build is an evening panel event exploring how adaptive reuse and circular design can make reuse, not replacement the default. As places face increasing pressure to grow sustainably, existing buildings present an opportunity to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and preserve cultural heritage.
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Join the West Coast Modern League with INFORM, during Design Vancouver Festival, for the next talk in our On the Boards series. Vancouver-based design firms &Daughters and Studio Roslyn will each share recent works broadening the usual notions of our regional modernist identity.
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A panel of SALA faculty and alumni discuss design, engagement and activism. Panelists include Robyn Adams, Aiden Callison, Natalia Echeverri, Kuni Kamizaki. Moderated by Mari Fujita.
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SEPT 24–27, 2026 | The Interior Design Show Vancouver takes place over 4 days at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. It is the Pacific region's premier showcase for contemporary design, architecture, furniture, and sustainable innovation, bringing together thousands of design professionals, makers, and enthusiasts.
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Bread & Butter is an evening to connect with the design community during Vancouver's Design Week. Hosted by &Daughters and Lock & Mortice, the night features an immersive edible art installation by Chef Lina Caschetto of Touski — a striking tablescape of sculpted bread and butter. As the evening unfolds, the installation evolves into something beautifully organic, inviting guests to engage, interact, and indulge. Expect sparkling drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), great conversation, and a celebration of craft and creativity in Lock & Mortice's beautiful Arcade Showroom.
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SEPT 25, SEPT 26–27, OCT 3–4, 2026 | Curated by Nolan Talbot Kelly and Annaka Hoelk, Obj:Obj presents a cross-section of Vancouver’s contemporary furniture, lighting and objects. The show gathers independent studios working across varied materials and design practices, using the curatorial format of pairing objects to explore a core theme. This year they're partnering with Uncommon Cave gallery to pair each submitted object with something from their collection – ranging from collectible contemporary design to antiques – creating narratives that tie Vancouver’s design scene to a wider context of design and objects throughout history.
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As housing needs evolve, preserving what already exists can be one of the most innovative and sustainable paths forward. Join moderator Meme Brooks with Laura Carey, Steve Gairns, and Glyn Lewis as they explore how thoughtful restoration can create beautiful, functional homes that meet modern lifestyles while protecting the character and architectural heritage of the West Coast. From sustainability and material reuse to design strategies that bring older homes up to today’s standards, this conversation examines why preserving and adapting our built environment can benefit homeowners, communities, and the planet.
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Green Over Gray: Emilio Ambasz closes out the Design Vancouver Festival 2026. Supported by Architecture and Design Film Festival. Discover the groundbreaking green architecture movement through the visionary projects of Emilio Ambasz, a pioneer in the debate on climate impact. This documentary delves into Ambasz’s four-decade journey, showcasing his transformative impact on the connection between humanity and nature.
$23
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A keynote talk tracing Omar Gandhi Architects’ evolution from site-sensitive coastal homes to ambitious civic architecture for communities. Presented by Design Victoria with Gabriel Ross.
$38.63
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