Events @ The Point!
Click on an event below to learn more or purchase tickets. Most of our events are at our location on Alta Lake, and are full of wonderful people and arts. We’d love to see you here!
Click on an event below to purchase tickets :)
BLUEGRASS JAM with Host Band
JAM! BLUEGRASS! Whether you’ve come before or this is your first time, you’re welcome. Beginner friendly. Don’t play but want to listen? Also fantastic.
9th Annual Winter Carnival at The Point
From 12-4PM, enjoy all-ages activities including snow sculpting and ice dancing competitions, DJ Ira Dance Party (1PM), curling and shinny (ice permitting), costumed characters, live campfire music from Greg Kelly and Thomas Studer, tickle trunk with winter costumes (or bring your own), and scrumptious lunch and hot and cold drinks available from the Cypress Point Café and Harrop’s Bar. What a great way to spend BC Family Day!
9th Annual Winter Carnival at The Point
Featuring East Vancouver’s C.R. Avery & the Storm Collective, local accordion maestro Thomas Studer, followed by the annual Winter Art Auction. A hearty winter feast will be served up by one of the Point’s guest chefs, and Harrop’s Bar will be open for libations.
All Original Orphans' Winter Feast
Formerly held on Thanksgiving, the All Original Orphan’s Winter Feast features a traditional turkey (or veggie) dinner with all the fixings and two smoking original music acts.
Jazz Jam with Host Band
The Point’s Jazz Jam is hosted by four local musicians, Brett Florio on guitar, Rajan Das on upright bass, Bob Miller on saxophone and Jim Brown on drums. Various levels of musicians are welcome to sit in, share their knowledge and learn from others.
Drop-in by Donation
BLUEGRASS JAM with Host Band
The Point’s Bluegrass Jam features a three-piece host band with Mike Grenzer on guitar and mandolin, Brett Florio on guitar and dobro, and Rajan Das on upright bass. All levels welcome.
Drop-in by Donation
Double Header! Aude Ray & Big Love
Come on down to enjoy the wonderful Aude Ray, AND the Big Love band with special guest Murray Hunt. Two great artists on one beautiful afternoon by the lake. Tickets online, $15. 12 and under free :)
Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival
The Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival at The Point, from 6-10pm! Featuring the theatre premieres:
“Your Truly, Kay” by Karen McLeod
“Bloppera” by John McGie
Live Music by Garret T. Willie
SOLD OUT!
Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival
The Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival moves to The Point Artist-Run Centre, from 6-10:30PM! Featuring the theatre premieres:
Comedian Sarah Carson Ford
“Your Truly, Kay” by Karen McLeod
“Bloppera” by John McGie
Live Music by Emily Molloy and Pistol Whip the Devil
Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival
The Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival comes to the Florence Petersen Park, from 6-10pm! Featuring…
Walk in the Woods with Jacques Lalonde
Balkan Shmalkan
Laugh Out Live! Comedy Variety Show
Introduce Wolves
Advance Tickets $20+GST – Children 12 & under free
Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival
The Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival comes to the Florence Petersen Park, from 6-10pm! Featuring…
DJ Foxy Moron
Travis the Magician
Vinyl Ritchie
Laugh Out Live!
Dustin Bentall & The Blue Wranglers
Advance Tickets $20+GST – Children 12 & under free
Austin Ross & Archie Peters
Come on down to enjoy Lil’wat slide blues guitarist Archie Peters, AND Pemberton singer songwriter Austin Ross. Two great artists on one beautiful afternoon by the lake. Tickets online, $15. 12 and under free :)
Doc Fingers & Tom Keenlyside
Come enjoy the boogie-woogie, jump/swing and bop piano sounds of Doc Fingers, with Tom Keenlyside on sax, clarinet and flute. Tickets online, $15. 12 and under free :)
The Courageous Mountain Rangers
Are you yearning for some hard driving bluegrass, latin jazz, Texas swing, maybe a Ween cover, and plenty of originals?! Come on down for The Courageous Mountain Rangers. Tickets online, $15. 12 and under free :)
Trio Elysium – Songs for a Summer Evening
Come enjoy the music of Trio Elysium, featuring Alison Hunter (harp), Anne-elise Keefer (flute), Jeanette Bruce (voice). Come on down! Tickets available online, $15.
Kera Willis + Cricket & Claw
Come enjoy singer-songwriter Kera Willis accompanying poetic lyrics with guitar, banjo and mandolin. Also… Fiddle/Banjo duo Katherine Fawcett and Andrea Purton share their love of traditional old-time, bluegrass and fiddle tunes. Tickets $15 online.
Giddy-up Go Daddy!
Come enjoy the music of Giddy-up Go Daddy! Alt Country to Rock, Folk to Funk, Jam Bands to Bluegrass. Get in touch with yer inner hillbilly. Tickets available online, $15.
Winter Carnival at The Point
Daytime events from 12-4pm. FREE!
Please join us for the return of Winter Carnival at The Point, a community celebration featuring live music, dinner and dancing, and a host of free afternoon activities celebrating winter through the lens of the arts.
Sunday afternoon will be filled with all ages activities including snow and ice dancing, costumed characters, a children’s dance party and concert with Ira Pettle (1pm), snow sculpting competition, curling and shinny (ice permitting), a fireside singalong, café with lunch and hot and cold drinks and more!
Full Afternoon & Evening Schedule
Evening event from 6-10:30pm. Ticketed
This year’s evening dinner show presents East Vancouver’s Kitty & the Rooster, a rock n’ roll duo featuring Jodie Ponto on the stand-up cocktail drumkit and Noah Walker on electric guitar. They are known for their surf-tastic hooks, clever lyrics, and ridiculously fun shows. The evening opens with a dinner set by local eclectic duo Jen Bisset and Thomas Studer on guitar, vocals and accordion. A hearty winter feast will be served up by one of the Point’s guest chefs, and Harrop’s Bar will be open all day and evening for libations. And don’t miss the live art auction at 7:30PM of works created during the day by Lisa Geddes, Megan Burke, Anna Lynch and Nafisa.
The Point Artist-Run Centre operates with respect on the unceded territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation and the Líl̓wat Nation and is committed to decolonization in its practices.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors!
Kids Creative Music Camp with Aude Ray
Learn to play different instruments, sing with others, create songs and theatre plays with music, and perform! Aude Ray's acclaimed Expressive Arts Camp adapted for young musicians and artists.
$400
August 22-26, 2022, 9am-3pm (ages 6-8)
The Expanded 11th Annual Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival
SAVE THE DATES, AUGUST 1-6, 2022
THE EXPANDED 11TH ANNUAL FLAG STOP THEATRE & ARTS FESTIVAL
With Stages at Rebagliati Park, Wayside Park and The Point's Floating Stage
Details coming soon! Please contact us for more details.
Into the Groove Music Camps with Papa Josh
A fun, active way for students of any instrument to play in a band, develop their sense of rhythm and deepen their understanding of music. From rock to swing, funk, hip-hop and more with acclaimed musician and instructor Papa Josh Suhrheinrich.
July 18-22, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Beginner to Intermediate 8+)
$400
Into the Groove Music Camps with Papa Josh
A fun, active way for students of any instrument to play in a band, develop their sense of rhythm and deepen their understanding of music. From rock to swing, funk, hip-hop and more with acclaimed musician and instructor Papa Josh Suhrheinrich.
July 11-15, 2022, 9am-3pm (Advanced Students 12+)
$400
Sunday Concert Series: The Courageous Mountain Rangers!
Bluegrass & Acoustic Music with…
The Courageous Mountain Rangers!
Along with traditional bluegrass, the Rangers incorporate influences from Western/Texas swing to Latin jazz and grunge grass. Whistler and Pemberton's best looking band by their own estimation! The Courageous Mountain Rangers are a favourite under the lakeside tent at The Point.
Tickets $15. Cash bar and sweet and savoury snacks available.
Past events have sold out, so we recommend getting tickets now :)
The Courageous Mountain Rangers playing in Pemby.
Sunday Concert Series: Tango with Winnie Cheung & Sarah Kwok
Tango with Winnie Cheung & Sarah Kwok
Winnie Cheung, internationally celebrated tango pianist and bandoneon player accompanied by Sarah Kwok on viola. Winnie brings out the lively, passionate and fun aspect of Argentinian tango in a wildly entertaining show.
Tickets $15. Cash bar and sweet and savoury snacks available.
Past events have sold out, so we recommend getting tickets now :)