The latest arts, culture and other happenings in Vancouver this June, 2023. Have a tip? Email bhagyashree@looselipsmag.com or kristi@looselipsmag.com.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival: The 38th Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off summer in the city with over 140 free and ticketed performances of diverse programming over 10 days. Opening weekend includes free Downtown Jazz outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Festival culminates on Canada Day weekend with shows across Granville Island.
Date: June 23 – July 2
Location: Granville Island

RITVIZ – North America, June ’23 Tour: Vancouver, don’t miss your chance to see RITVIZ – Live! at Hollywood Theatre Vancouver Canada – Friday June 2, 2023. The popular singer-songwriter, electronic musician and record producer from Pune, Maharashtra, India kicks off his June 2023 Tour at the Hollywood Theatre.
Date: June 2
Location: Hollywood Theatre, Vancouver

Queers & Beers: Vancouver’s popular hangout party is making a much-anticipated comeback, bringing with it the excitement of sunny days and enjoyable gatherings. This event serves as an unofficial kickoff to a vibrant queer summer, and the sense of anticipation is high as attendees eagerly await the festivities.
Date: June 10
Location: THE BIRDHOUSE by Eastside Studios (44 W 4th Ave)

Fruit Forward – Queer Wine Social: Join FRUIT FORWARD, a queer wine social made for those who love a fun time with friends over a glass of good wine! Expect to have a silly Sunday on an outdoor patio with DJs, games and a thoughtfully curated natural wine list.  
Date: June 11
Location: THE BIRDHOUSE by Eastside Studios (44 W 4th Ave)

Westside Prenatal in a Day: Every month, Emma and the Brood crew will cozy up to chat about pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. Join us, with your partner(s) and support team! Alongside this 5 hour in-person class, you will have free access to a bundle of Brood’s online courses (which include our Pregnancy, Birth & Right After, Postpartum & the 4th Trimester, Feeding & Your Baby: Early Parenthood courses) to learn in your home, at your own pace.
Date: June 10
Location: Chorus & Clouds (Kits) (2505 W Broadway)

Vancouver Short Film Festival 2023: VSFF is thrilled to be back in theaters for our 13th annual festival, which will showcase innovative and original short films from across Canada. This year’s festival features 57 films across six programs, including 13 films in our popular After Dark block. All of this year’s films will screen in-person at the VIFF Centre from June 2 – 4.
Date: June 2 – 4
Location: VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M7

BC Cider Festival 2023: Be part of the 4th annual BC Cider Festival on June 3rd! This tasting event will feature 30+ cideries from BC, the Pacific Northwest, and abroad. Set in the beautiful Pipe Shop of North Vancouver. Meet producers and orchardists while sampling the full range of authentic craft ciders available here in BC.
Date: June 3
Location: The Pipe Shop (115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver)

Bard On The Beach x AS YOU LIKE IT: The Beatles are back at Bard! It’s the 1960s all over again, and free spirits are escaping from Vancouver to get “back to the land”. This joyful tribute to love, laughter and music features two-dozen classic Beatles songs, from “I Want to Hold Your Hand” to “Here Comes the Sun” performed live onstage. The original Bard production played to sold-out houses in 2018 and has triumphed across North America since then.
Date: June 8 – 25
Location: BMO Mainstage at Vanier Park (162 W 1st Ave)

Black Music Month Festival in Vancouver: The Black Music Month Festival will be in Downtown Vancouver over three days this summer. This celebration focuses on honouring African Americans and African Canadians who have made significant contributions to music in many genres. The festival will not only feature music but also include workshops in African drumming and Kemetic yoga, and a BIPOC community business pop up market.
Date: June 2 – 4
Location: šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn, formerly Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza (650 Hamilton Street)

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: The longest-running professional performing arts festival for young audiences and the first of its kind in North America and Europe, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival presents the world’s finest music, theater, dance, puppetry, acrobatics and storytelling, as well as creative arts activities for the entire family. Families come from near and far to experience this extraordinary annual arts festival created specifically for children and families.
Date: May 30 – June 4
Location: Granville Island