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Join VHF and special guests on Tuesday, June 30th at 3pm to celebrate the unveiling of Places That Matter plaque #101, which honors 70 years since the Cellar jazz club first opened its doors on Watson Street in 1956. Although the club closed in 1964 and the location has been redeveloped, we recognize the lasting impact and enduring legacy it holds in musical history, as well as its influence on the contemporary jazz scene in Vancouver and beyond.
All are welcome to attend, share stories and learn more.
Look for the tents on Watson Street, in the EasyPark Lot 26 at Main & E Broadway. We’ll be joined by the Mount Pleasant BIA (our plaque sponsor) and EasyPark (presentation host) with special guests:
- Chris Wong will be selling his book ” Journeys to the Bandstand – Chris Wong“
- Gregg Simpson will have CDs, limited vinyl and publications for sale (The Al Neil Trio Retrospective 19650-1968, Blue Minor Records, double CD with booklet: $30.00 Sunship Jazz Ensemble, Blue Minor Records and CBC, with booklet, $25.00 Lunar Adventures, Alive in Seattle, Nine Winds, $20.00) The Cellar
- Cory Weeds Home – Cory Weeds
- Nina Horvath, ED Coastal Jazz
Vancouver International Jazz Festival runs June 19th – July 5th!
The theme of this year’s 2026 Vancouver International Jazz Festival is bold. From June 19 to July 5, the 41st edition of the festival will take over venues across Vancouver and the North Shore with 24 ticketed shows, 33 free shows, and 35 PWYC performances. Returning to its Granville Island hub, Jazz Fest will present shows across four venues: Performance Works, the Revue Stage, Ocean Artworks, and Zameen Art House. The Marquee Series returns to the Vancouver Playhouse, while new venues this year include the Hollywood Theatre and The Birdhouse. Downtown Jazz Weekend also returns to the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza on June 27 and 28 with two full days of free live music. Plus so much more, head to coastaljazz.ca to get tickets and explore the lineup.
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