Metro Vancouver events on July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016
Fri
Sanctioned Event: 2016 FIL U-19 World Men’s Lacrosse Championships
The world’s top young lacrosse players will once again converge in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park to compete for the U19 Lacrosse International Crown.
Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sports
Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood + Fabric Installation
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery
North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison
North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery
North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:03 pm | Exhibition | Free
Jane Kenyon - Point of View
North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View
North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Whistler Children’s Festival
The Whistler Children’s Festival occurs each summer at Whistler Olympic Plaza for a weekend-long celebration of creativity and art for kids and families.
Whistler | Whistler Olympic Plaza | 9:00 am to 8:00 pm | Kids
Learn To Fish: Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery
In this 3 hour session you'll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Abbotsford | Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery | 9:30 am to 12:30 am | Kids
VHF Walking Tours at The False Creek Flats
The Flats have long evolved from when they were filled in by railroads over a century ago.
Vancouver | The False Creek Flats | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Family
Aboriginal Art Exhibition: Latin America & Canada
Welcome to The Aboriginal Art Exhibition of Latin American & Canadian Art
Vancouver | Waterfront Building | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Exhibition
Art Party!
The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.
North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
1st Canadian International Watercolour Biennale
Meet the artists, view the exhibition and enjoy fine food and refreshments.
West Vancouver | Ferry Building Gallery | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
Vancouver Greek Summerfest 2016
The Vancouver Greek Summer Festival is an annual celebration of food, entertainment, and family fun to the dozens of live singers and dancers on the Performance Stage.
Vancouver | The Greek Community of East Vancouver | 12:00 am to 11:00 pm | Festival
Free Community Yoga Class
Step away from your desks and join YYoga at the Woodwards Atrium in Gastown for an all levels lunch time yoga class.
Vancouver | Woodwards Atrium | 12:00 am to 12:45 am | Active Life / Health
Seniors in the Park at Historic Stewart Farm - Kick Off Party
Drop in for outdoor activities like bocce, horseshoes and more, then relax with tea on the veranda
Surrey | Historic Stewart Farm | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health | 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
Newsies
Direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney.
Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical
Family Nights: Family Movie Night - Night at the Museum
Check out the family night events happening at recreation centres this month!
Surrey | Don Christian Park | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Family | Free
Surrey Night Market
In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.
Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market
Westminster Savings Free Swim
Enjoy a free swim at Spani Outdoor Pool, courtesy of Westminster Savings.
Coquitlam | Spani Outdoor Pool | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Sports | Free
Royal City Concert Band - Kitsilano Showboat
A hugely anticipated performance each and every summer for the band. The setting is legendary and the weather is always spectacular.
Vancouver | The Showboat at Kits Beach | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music
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
Beautiful Disaster with 45 Spacer and The Escapes
The Roxy Cabaret and The Live Agency Presents: Beautiful Disaster with guests 45 Spacer and The Escapes
Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Art after Stroke
will feature incredible work by stroke survivors in the visual and performing arts.
Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Exhibition Hall | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts
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
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 | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
Bard on the Beach: Pericles
This fast-paced, thrilling tale, set in an ancient mythical world, follows a prince's arduous quest to find love and the meaning of life.
Vancouver | Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Big Picture - An Improvised Movie
Experience all your favourite movies in one hilarious mashup this summer as we pay tribute to the mega movie
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
Nautically Anonymous V
West Coast Area NA Activities presents our FIFTH annual boat cruise party!
New Westminster | West Coast Area NA Activities | 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Dance
Montgomery / Dupray "NQ" Band featuring Alita Dupray
This Band features the incomparable Miss Alita Dupray on Lead Vocals, Rob Montgomery on Guitar/Vocals, David Barton on Bass, and Johnny “Boogie” Seguin on Drums/Vocals.
Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Billy Elliot
The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical
Rock of Ages
The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre
From Bond with Love
The Lovers Cabaret presents: From Bond with Love..
Vancouver | The Fox Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Dance
Theatre Under the Stars: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast is an enchanting musical for the entire family, and the first Disney film ever to make the leap to stage.
Vancouver | Stanley Park, Malkin Bowl | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical
One Time I Rode Vol. 3 - A Motorcycle Storytelling Night
Ride like a girl, and tell it like it is! Times are changing, more and more women ride, wrench and write about their very own experiences in the motorcycle world - a formerly exclusively male community.
New Westminster | Old Crow Coffee Co. | 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Lecture
Luv Shak
Versatility, charm, and a geniuine desire to entertain the audience, with favorites from the 50’s to today… that’s the promise of every Luv Shak performance!
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | Music
SpiritCool
Classified as a premier Canadian “Acoustic Live Looping” Artist, with one Album “All The Pieces” (released 2013) and 2 popular Youtube videos, Spirit has developed a unique LIVE PERFORMANCE method in which he uses an acoustic guitar and live digital techn
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Leftside Takeover x Practice Music Video Release Party
I get Hyphy. x Alexander Gastown presents: LEFTSIDE TAKEOVER x Practice Music Video Release Party with DJs Marvel & Kal Capone
Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Y2K MILLENNIAL DANCE PARTY :: ALL EARLY 2000s MUSIC
Get ready for the Y2K PARTY: A celebration of all the wonderful one hit wonders, guilty pleasures, and tried/true classics of the early to mid-2000s!!
Vancouver | The Fox Cabaret Night Club | 10:30 pm to 2:00 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