Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Psst… What are you doing Wednesday evenings this summer? Join us for FREE live local music and kids’ activities.
Bring family and friends to our Summer Concert Series at the outdoor performance area on the east side of the building. Along with fantastic live music, there will also be an Arts & Craft Station and kids activities led by Red Fox! Bring a picnic to enjoy the evening sun while listening to the fantastic lineup of live music we have planned for you.
(Note: rained out concerts will be held in the Grandview Room.)
Here’s the full line-up:
Balkan Shmalkan – performing on July 8, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Balkan Shmalkan is East Vancouver’s sweet dance party orchestra; global music with local attitude. Their funky brass dance beats are rooted in the living aural traditions of the Roma and Klezmorim of Eastern Europe and blended with a mixture of pop, funk, and jazz. Members of the group sing in 6 languages including Serbian, Romani, and Italian.
The Soda Crackers – performing on July 15, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A longtime trio blending the best of rootsy bluegrass, vintage country, swinging jazz, and Western swing into a warm, foot tapping soundscape. The group features Canadian Bluegrass Hall of Famer Sue Malcolm (vocals, guitar), Don Fraser (vocals, lead and resophonic guitar), and Stu MacDonald (vocals, upright bass)—all seasoned performers with deep ties to the regional music scene. Michael Burnyeat is a Vancouver based, award winning fiddler and multi-instrumentalist whose artistry bridges Celtic, folk, and country traditions.
The Rio Samaya Band – performing on July 22, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Rio Samaya Band is inspired by the vibrant landscapes and cultures of Latin America, weaving together elements of Andean, Afro-Latin, and contemporary world music.
The Coveralls – performing on July 29, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Coveralls love good grooves and harmonies, blending rock, soul, alt-country and folk. The self-described “nicest band in East Van” covers ‘em all!
Norine Braun Band – performing on August 5, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Emotional, heartfelt and eclectic: Norine Braun is an East Van singer-songwriter with 15 albums of bluesy roots rock, and ambient flavoured songs featuring some of Vancouver’s finest musicians.
Midmay – performing on August 12, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
MidMay is redefining Vancouver’s Alternative R&B scene with their eclectic sound and genre-blurring artistry. Fronted by longtime collaborators Tom Shand and Jacob Regehr, the duo’s journey spans over a decade of creating music together. After 15 years of exploring various projects, they’ve finally joined forces to carve out their unique space in the indie music world.
Checo Tohomaso and VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir – performing on August 19, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
First half of this performance showcases Checo Tohomaso keeping sweet soul alive, taking inspiration from Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye. For the second half Checo is joined by the VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir to deliver some dancing, toe tapping, energetic music!
Join us for the Lantern Procession:
The Carnival Band – performing on August 26, 2026 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the Lantern procession.
Many of The Carnival Band’s favourite tunes are originals by band members. The remainder of their monstrous repertoire includes samba, calypso, swing, afrobeat, jazz, funk, disco, and traditional music from around the globe. These lads joke around between songs and always make sure the audience is having a great time!
Wednesdays, July 8 to August 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. with the lantern procession starting at 8:30 p.m..
FREE/ 8 sessions
No registration required