Local Arts

One thing’s for sure when an award-winning theatre company hosts an evening of “Co-vid Cabaret,” you’re certain to get the best seat in the house – your house.

“I think it’s important to zoom out and recognize when our own homes change or re-develop that they become new homes for new families and previous memories to follow.

Richmond’s Gateway Theatre is celebrating the spooky season with Halloween-themed miniature theatre kits for families to enjoy safely in their own homes this year.

Richmond’s Gateway Academy has launched a new online course to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions this fall. Gateway Academy’s new “Creating In New Spaces” course is one of many classes being offered online.

An award-winning Richmond resident will be stepping up as the next artistic director of Vancouver’s Green Thumb Theatre starting January.

Finding an original song for a school project wasn’t too difficult for a Richmond student whose mom is the vocalist of local band Urban Myth.

This weekend, Richmond’s Minoru Park pond will feature panorama photo lanterns created by students of the Youth Summer Art Intensive Program, which doubles as an unveiling event for BC Cultures Day.

Mooncakes and lanterns are symbols of the upcoming Mid-Autumn and Harvest Full Moon festivals. And while COVID-19 may have put a damper on celebrations this year, the city has organized a virtual lantern celebration.

Richmond’s Thompson Community Centre has unveiled a new mural artwork expressing the community's diverse culture.

“I’m overwhelmed by the capacity of care our Richmond community has about the topic of (racism) and it has empowered me and given me hope to publish this book.