Metro Vancouver events on June 19, 2016

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 | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Festival | Free

Lafarge Lake Annual Free Fishing Day

Come to Lafarge Lake for a free family-friendly day of fishy fun and prizes during BC’s free fishing weekend - when anglers can fish BC’s waters without a licence.

Coquitlam | Lafarge Lake | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family | Free

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

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

National Aboriginal Day celebration at Canada Place

This celebration kicks off with a traditional Coast Salish welcome, followed by a variety of Aboriginal performances, including traditional dances, storytelling and more.

Vancouver | Front plaza of Canada Place | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

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

Father's Day Open House

All Aboard for Father's Day at the Farm! Treat Dad to an afternoon all about trains at the Historic Stewart Farm.

Surrey | Stewart Farm House | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Queer Arts Festival 2016: Call for young artists. Young and Queer, here and now.

Vancouver based contemporary dance company MACHiNENOiSY is offering a free 7 day workshop that explores identity, gender and community

Vancouver | Scotiabank Dance Studio | 12:00 am to 4:30 pm | Dance

Levitation Vancouver : Cobalt Sunday Comedown Party + BBQ

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 | 2:00 pm to 0:00 am | Music

Karen Flamenco Snow White

A magic mirror, a poisoned apple, seven little men, an evil stepmother and a beautiful princess will all come alive on stage. The Grimm fairy tale gets a Flamenco makeover in Karen Flamenco’s newest presentation.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Dance

Calendar Girls

The Vagabond Players presents "Calendar Girls" Tim Firth’s funny, sentimental and captivating comedy

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

Billy Elliot

The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling

Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Musical

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 | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

SJS Anniversary Boat Party

Its been 4years and this is how we celebrate!

Vancouver | Plaza of Nations Marina | 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Opera On A Sunday Afternoon

Celebrating 20 years of live performances at the Shadbolt Centre!

Burnaby | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Opera

Tempest Storm

Join us at the Rio Theatre for the exclusive Vancouver run of award-winning filmmaker Nimisha Mukerji‘s (65_Red Roses) latest acclaimed documentary, Tempest Storm

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Film

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

Colours of Dance 2016

We would like to present you with this year's annual show: COLOURS OF DANCE 2016

Richmond | River Rock Show Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

Kristin Bunyan w/ The Rowdy Spurs

The Roxy Cabaret Presents Kristin Bunyan with special guests The Rowdy Spurs

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 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

Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully undergone improv training via the ICI.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Comedy

Rookie Night

Rookie Nights feature our Rookie League players, who have all successfully completed improv training via the Improv Comedy Institute.

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

Laura Crema Blue Shadows On The Trail CD Release

Vocalist Laura Crema marks the release of her latest recording, a collection of early American folk, country jazz, and original songs.

Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

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

2016 Extravaganza Tour: RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons

The “Battle of the Seasons” tour will again be hosted by series judge Michelle Visage and includes an allstar cast of past winners, runners up and fan favorites from each season of RPDR

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Show

Greek Heritage Month: A Night In Greece

As we celebrate Greek Heritage Month; NGG Production in Association with the Hellenic Congress of BC present "A Night in Greece" - Join us for a night of modern Greek tunes straight from the clubs in Greece.

Vancouver | The Hellenic Community | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Festival

Anime Evolution at the Richmond Night Market

Anime Evolution will be at the Richmond Night Market beside the RiverRock Casino Resort

Richmond | Richmond Night Market | 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Market

For The Love

Green Light Go Productions Presents "For The Love" in Imperial

Vancouver | Imperial | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Pale Dīan

Snail Productions presents Pale Dīan, Passive, The Intelligence Service

Vancouver | The Rickshaw Theatre | 9:00 pm to 11:15 pm | Music