Metro Vancouver events on June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
Fri
BC Highland Games & Scottish Festival
Get ready for the swirl of the kilts and skirl of the pipes as the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival comes to Town Centre Park.
Coquitlam | Percy Perry Stadium, Town Centre Park | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family
Penjing Workshop & Plant Sale
Join Master Pin Lee and penjing enthusiasts of all levels in a workshop about pruning techniques, summer care, repotting for evergreens, and more.
Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Workshop
On My Walk
The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.
Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Kids
Philosophers' Cafe - Communities
Simon Fraser University's Continuing Studies and the Library provide comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on the burning issues of the day. No formal philosophy training required; real-life experience desired.
West Vancouver | West Vancouver Memorial Library, Welsh Hall East | 10:30 am to 12:00 am | Lecture
Garden Days
This weekend is even more special in 2016 as UBC Botanical Garden celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Vancouver | UBC Botanical Garden | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health
On My Walk
The Bee Stage is back with a brand new play for newborns to age 3. A gentle, interactive show for the very young, On My Walk introduces the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience.
Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre for Young People | 11:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids
Malkin Bowl 2-Day Passes- Levitation Vancouver
The main festival grounds are located at Malkin Bowl in beautiful Stanley Park!
Vancouver | Stanley Park | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
28th Annual Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival
Plan to come down to the waters of False Creek and celebrate with us!
Vancouver | Concord Pacific Place | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Festival | Free
North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market
You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!
North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market
Science World After Dark: Top Secret
Join us for another adult evening at TELUS World of Science. Mix, mingle and explore science like a kid - without the kids!
Vancouver | Science World | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health
Covenant Festival MMXVI
All bands for Covenant Festival II have been announced! All lineup and ticketing information is attached beneath. All bands in no exact order.
Vancouver | The Hindenburg | 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Killarney Community Art Show
Bringing together all ages from our community, the show creates a vibrant atmosphere that examines the past and present art pieces designed and created by our community members.
Vancouver | Killarney Community Centre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Visual Arts | Free
Westminster Savings Free Swim
Enjoy a free swim at City Centre Aquatic Complex, courtesy of Westminster Savings.
Coquitlam | City Centre Aquatic Complex | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports | Free
Richmond Night Market
Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.
Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market
Alpha Blondy
and The Solar System With Special Guests
Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Music
Strumming for Stroke: A Fundraising Ukulele Concert Benefitting the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Join us for a wonderful evening of live music, with door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 Draw, health information, and more!
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising
Friction Project with Terry
The Roxy Cabaret Presents Friction Project with Terry
Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Panda Market - International Summer Night Market
Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.
Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free
LAUNCH! Showcase 2016
The 4th Annual LAUNCH! Festival is a showcase of ground-breaking work by some of Vancouver's best emerging, professional artists.
Vancouver | Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Performing Arts
Throne and Games - A Chance of Snow
VTSL’s improvisers will go to ‘The Wall’ to give patrons an exceptionally entertaining evening of improv comedy.
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!
Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
Bradley/McGillivray blues band
Bradley/McGillivray blend blues, jazz, Motown and gospel into a hip brand of emotionally charged soul.
Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Women Of The Underground
Where It's At Entertainment & Cariboo Brewing presents Women Of The Underground - Hip-Hop Showcase
Vancouver | Caprice Nightclub LED Bar | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Dance
The Lion in Winter
United Players of Vancouver presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman
Vancouver | Jericho Arts Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre
Australia's Thunder From Down Under
Australia’s Thunder From Down Under will be bringing their internationally acclaimed male revue to Hard Rock Casino Vancouver for one night only on Friday, June 17, 2016.
Coquitlam | The Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Show
Calendar Girls
The Vagabond Players presents - Calendar Girls. Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy
New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre
Vancouver Men’s Chorus: Road Trip
The Vancouver Men’s Chorus presents this supercharged cabaret at Performance Works on Granville Island,
Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Billy Elliot
The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical
Chicago
The Grammy Award-winning self-proclaimed “rock band with horns” Chicago will be bringing their string of hits to the River Rock Casino Resort.
Richmond | River Rock Casino Resort | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Rock of Ages
The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre
Rickshaw Friday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver
Holy Fuck, Suuns and Summering
Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Imperial Friday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver
Lineup: Com Truise, Shaunic and Special Guests
Vancouver | Imperial | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Cobalt Friday Night Show - Levitation Vancouver
Timbre Concerts, in partnership with Levitation, are proud to present Levitation Vancouver 2016: an international and local artist, multi-venue music festival taking place in the heart of downtown Vancouver BC.
Vancouver | The Cobalt | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music
Whiskey River Gun Club with special guests City Of Fire and Mob Machine
The next show for WRGC!!! June 17 at the Media Club! Its gonna be an amazing show with City Of Fire and Mob Machine.
Vancouver | The Media Club | 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music
TheatreSports™
Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy
David Ward Band
Music is at the core of all David’s endeavours.
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Nikita Afonso
Voted as 2015’s Best Musician in the South Okanagan by Okanagan Life Magazine, Nikita’s music speaks to the heart and touches the soul.
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’ | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Ca$tro GUAPO x FIJI
Alexander Gastown x Hyphy presents Ca$tro GUAPO x FIJI (Cmdwn / Toronto) with Marvel and Jolin Ras
Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 10:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music
Ummet Ozcan
Harbour Event Centre in Vancouver presents Ummet Ozcan
Vancouver | Harbour Event Centre | 10:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music
Alpha Blondy AFTER party
Go from the Alpha Blondy concert straight to Cabana Lounge on the same street to continue the party!
Vancouver | Cabana Lounge | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Tren Al Sur live @ Paraiso
Paraiso Fridays & VIP Promotions will be hosting a special evening with TREN AL SUR performing live, JUNE 17th at Priv Nightclub.
Vancouver | Prive Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Improv After Dark
Things heat up with this edgy 60 minutes of non-stop, fast-paced no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups.
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy
Crash (1996)
Based on the equally polarizing 1973 novel ‘Crash’ by English author J.G. Ballard, David Cronenberg’s adaptation caused an uproar when it was released.
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 11:55 pm to 2:00 am | Film