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Richmond Children's Arts Festival
Feb
16
10:00 a.m.10:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Richmond Children's Arts Festival

  • Monday, February 16, 2026
  • 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 10:00 17:00
  • Richmond Cultural Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

See us dance on Family Day at the 17th annual Richmond Children’s Arts Festival, a full day of imagination, creativity, and family-fun. FREE event!



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CelticFest Ceilidh
Mar
13
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

CelticFest Ceilidh

  • Friday, March 13, 2026
  • 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 19:00 23:00
  • Hellenic Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Add some Highland dancing to your St Patrick's weekend at the CelticFest Ceilidh hosted by Blackthorn, Vancouver's longest-running Celtic Band!


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SoS Van Whisky Fling
Jan
28
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

SoS Van Whisky Fling

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 19:00 21:00
  • Smith's Irish Pub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kick up your heels at our Whisky Fling social! Join us for a night of Highland dancing, delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and fun at The Forge speakeasy in Smith's Irish pub.


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Private Robbie Burns Events
Jan
25
12:00 a.m.00:00
PRIVATE EVENT

Private Robbie Burns Events

  • Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • 12:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. 00:00 22:00
  • Lower Mainland BC (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We love celebrating the great Robbie Burns! Contact us now to learn about how we can bring Highland dancing to your event!


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Robbie Burns Luncheon
Jan
20
11:00 a.m.11:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Robbie Burns Luncheon

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 11:00 14:00
  • Champlain Heights Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come dressed in your tartan or plaid and celebrate Robbie Burns with bagpipes, dancing and of course a taste of haggis!


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SoS Van Pub Fling
Nov
5
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

SoS Van Pub Fling

  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 19:00 22:00
  • Carlos O'Bryan's Pub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us Wednesday, Nov 5 for our Pub Fling social at Carlos O'Bryan's Pub in New Westminster! Come out, have fun, and help us celebrate the Highland dance tradition.


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Summer Stages
Aug
26
2:00 p.m.14:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Summer Stages

  • Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  • 2:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 14:00 14:45
  • Confederation Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re joining the City of Burnaby for another performance on August 26 at 2:00pm as part of their Summer Stages series. FREE event!


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Summer Stages
Aug
21
11:30 a.m.11:30
PUBLIC EVENT

Summer Stages

  • Thursday, August 21, 2025
  • 11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 11:30 12:15
  • Confederation Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re celebrating summer with the City of Burnaby on August 21 at 11:30am with their live performance series, Summer Stages. FREE event!


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Shot of Scotch Summer Social at the Ballpark!
Aug
7
7:30 p.m.19:30
PUBLIC EVENT

Shot of Scotch Summer Social at the Ballpark!

  • Thursday, August 7, 2025
  • 7:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 19:30 20:15
  • Nat Bailey Stadium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a Summer Social at the Vancouver Canadians game on August 7! $5 from every ticket sold goes directly to supporting Shot of Scotch Vancouver’s community programs.


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Surrey Voices - Iran & Scotland
Aug
6
6:00 p.m.18:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Surrey Voices - Iran & Scotland

  • Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 18:00 18:45
  • Surrey Civic Plaza (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re joining the City of Surrey to celebrate the rich heritages of Iran and Scotland on August 6 as part of their Surrey Voices series. FREE event!


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Canada Day by the Bay
Jul
1
12:45 p.m.12:45
PUBLIC EVENT

Canada Day by the Bay

  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • 12:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 12:45 14:00
  • Memorial Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

See us dance on July 1st at White Rock’s Canada Day by the Bay, a full day of entertainment and family-fun. FREE event!



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Shot of Scotch Showcase: Fling it On!
Jun
14
7:30 p.m.19:30
PUBLIC EVENT

Shot of Scotch Showcase: Fling it On!

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 19:30 21:30
  • iDance Mount Pleasant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s not not a recital...Come cheer on our fabulous adult dancers as they serve up steps, sass, and serious Highland spirit—with a few bonus performances from the SoS company.


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CelticFest Surrey
Mar
22
3:00 p.m.15:00
PUBLIC EVENT

CelticFest Surrey

  • Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 15:00 16:00
  • Museum of Surrey (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come to CelticFest Surrey at the Museum of Surrey and enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, dancing, cultural displays, and hands-on activities. FREE EVENT!


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Scottish Experience in Canada
Mar
22
12:45 p.m.12:45
PUBLIC EVENT

Scottish Experience in Canada

  • Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • 12:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 12:45 13:30
  • Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the Langley Arts Council's Scottish Experience in Canada, alongside the lively sounds of bagpiper Mike Chisholm, as part of their Celebration of Culture.


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CelticFest Ceilidh
Mar
14
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

CelticFest Ceilidh

  • Friday, March 14, 2025
  • 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 19:00 23:00
  • Hellenic Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Add some Highland dancing to your St Patrick's weekend at the CelticFest Ceilidh hosted by Blackthorn, Vancouver's longest-running Celtic Band!


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SoS Van Whisky Fling
Feb
12
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

SoS Van Whisky Fling

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
  • 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 19:00 21:00
  • Smith's Irish Pub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kick up your heels at our Whisky Fling social! Join us for a night of Highland dancing, bagpipes, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks at The Forge speakeasy in Smith's Irish pub.


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Private Robbie Burns Events
Jan
25
12:00 a.m.00:00
PRIVATE EVENT

Private Robbie Burns Events

  • Saturday, January 25, 2025
  • 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m. 00:00 23:59
  • Lower Mainland BC (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We love celebrating the great Robbie Burns! Contact us now to learn about how we can bring Highland dancing to your event!


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Robbie Burns Luncheon
Jan
21
11:00 a.m.11:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Robbie Burns Luncheon

  • Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 11:00 14:00
  • Champlain Heights Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come dressed in your tartan or plaid and celebrate Robbie Burns with bagpipes, dancing and of course a taste of haggis!


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Celtic Christmas Concert
Dec
14
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Celtic Christmas Concert

  • Saturday, December 14, 2024
  • 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 19:00 20:30
  • Riverside Community Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an evening celebrating the creativity and talent of BC Highland dancers. We’re thrilled that both our company and students will perform at this year’s BC Highland Dance Association choreography showcase!



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Unsettling Scottish Studies
Nov
22
to Nov 23
PUBLIC EVENT

Unsettling Scottish Studies

  • Fri, Nov 22, 2024 7:30 p.m. 19:30 Sat, Nov 23, 2024 9:30 p.m. 21:30
  • SFU Vancouver Harbour Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We're excited to perform at Storywork: Music and Dance from the Métis and Scottish Gaelic Traditions, hosted by SFU's Research Centre for Scottish Studies. The event will also feature the V'ni Dansi Métis Dancers and musicians in a cultural celebration. FREE event!



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SoS Van Pub Fling
Nov
6
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

SoS Van Pub Fling

  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024
  • 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 19:00 22:00
  • Carlos O'Bryan's Pub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us Wednesday, Nov 6 for our Pub Fling social at Carlos O'Bryan's Pub in New Westminster! Come out, have fun, and help us celebrate the Highland dance tradition.


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World Wide Food Festival
Jul
6
4:30 p.m.16:30
PUBLIC EVENT

World Wide Food Festival

  • Saturday, July 6, 2024
  • 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 16:30 17:30
  • Lafarge Lake Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the diversity and cultural heritage of local communities with us at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam.
FREE event!


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Steveston Salmon Festival
Jul
1
3:05 p.m.15:05
PUBLIC EVENT

Steveston Salmon Festival

  • Monday, July 1, 2024
  • 3:05 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 15:05 20:05
  • Steveston Village (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a fun-filled day July 1st at the 77th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival in Richmond! FREE event!



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Canada Day by the Bay
Jul
1
1:15 p.m.13:15
PUBLIC EVENT

Canada Day by the Bay

  • Monday, July 1, 2024
  • 1:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 13:15 18:15
  • Memorial Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

See us dance on July 1st at White Rock’s Canada Day by the Bay, a full day of entertainment and family-fun. FREE event!



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ScotFest BC Highland Games 2024
Jun
15
9:00 a.m.09:00
PUBLIC EVENT

ScotFest BC Highland Games 2024

  • Saturday, June 15, 2024
  • 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 09:00 17:00
  • Town Centre Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come say hello at our booth set up all day at the ScotFest BC Highland Games and catch our Taiko Highland collaboration on the Heritage Stage at 3:15 pm!


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North Shore Folkfest
Jun
1
to Jun 2
PUBLIC EVENT

North Shore Folkfest

  • Sat, Jun 1, 2024 6:00 p.m. 18:00 Sun, Jun 2, 2024 6:30 p.m. 18:30
  • Centennial Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re thrilled to return to the North Shore Folkfest! Join us for this unforgettable multicultural show at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. FREE event!


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Pipes and Scrums
Apr
6
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Pipes and Scrums

  • Saturday, April 6, 2024
  • 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 19:00 23:00
  • Operating Engineers Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Tartan Day, we’re joining the Vancouver Police Pipe Band at 'Pipes and Scrums,' featuring pipe music, highland dancing, and whisky tasting!


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CelticFest Live Event
Mar
16
2:00 p.m.14:00
PUBLIC EVENT

CelticFest Live Event

  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
  • 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 14:00 15:00
  • Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re thrilled to return to the main stage of this family-friendly event including a marketplace, family zone and bar onsite. FREE EVENT!


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CelticFest Ceilidh
Mar
15
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

CelticFest Ceilidh

  • Friday, March 15, 2024
  • 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 19:00 23:00
  • Hellenic Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Add some Highland dancing to your St Patrick's weekend at the CelticFest Ceilidh hosted by Blackthorn, Vancouver's longest-running Celtic Band!


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SoS Van Whisky Fling
Jan
31
7:00 p.m.19:00
PUBLIC EVENT

SoS Van Whisky Fling

  • Wednesday, January 31, 2024
  • 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 19:00 21:00
  • Smith's Irish Pub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kick up your heels at our Whisky Fling social! Join us for a night of Highland dancing, bagpipes, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks at The Forge speakeasy in Smith's Irish pub.


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Private Robbie Burns Events
Jan
25
12:00 a.m.00:00
PRIVATE EVENT

Private Robbie Burns Events

  • Thursday, January 25, 2024
  • 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m. 00:00 23:59
  • Lower Mainland BC (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We love celebrating the great Robbie Burns! Contact us now to learn about how we can bring Highland dancing to your event!


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Robbie Burns Luncheon
Jan
20
11:00 a.m.11:00
PUBLIC EVENT

Robbie Burns Luncheon

  • Saturday, January 20, 2024
  • 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 11:00 14:00
  • Champlain Heights Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come dressed in your tartan or plaid and celebrate Robbie Burns with bagpipes, dancing and of course a taste of haggis!

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✨If you’ve ever wanted to give Highland dancing a try, right now is the perfect time to learn!✨

Our next Absolute Beginners workshop starts on February 1st! Join us for a fun and friendly workshop to learn the basics of Highland dance and how
Tickets for our Whisky Fling are now on sale!💃

Join us on Wednesday, January 28th for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and fun at The Forge at @smithsofgastown. 

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