Metro Vancouver events on July 29, 2016

July 29, 2016

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Wanderlust Whistler

Wanderlust Festival is an all-out, ecstatic celebration bringing together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts, renowned speakers, exquisite chefs, and thrilling performers.

Whistler | Whistler Village | 6:00 am to 11:00 pm | Festival

26th Annual Harmony Arts Festival: Pop-Up Marina & Club 25

The Pop-up Marina & Club 25 boater concierge will be back by popular demand for the 2016 Harmony Arts Festival season.

West Vancouver | Waterfront | 7:00 am to 11:00 pm | Marine

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

26th Annual Harmony Arts Festival

For over 26 years now, the Harmony Arts Festival, presented by Odlum Brown Limited, has been one of the North Shore’s best-loved community events.

West Vancouver | Waterfront | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Festival | Free

IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence 2016

Financially sponsored by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, IEEE WCCI 2016 will host three conferences: The 2016 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, the 2016 IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, and the 2016 IEEE Congre

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building) | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Rick Leong: The Transformation of Things

Rick Leong: The Transformation of Things with Winifred Lee, Li Desheng, Ping-Kwong Wong

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

26th Annual Harmony Arts Festival: Art

The Harmony Arts Festival brings a wide array of visual arts experiences to West Vancouver each summer.

West Vancouver | Waterfront, Ferry Building Gallery | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Visual Arts

26th Annual Harmony Arts Festival: Kids

The family-friendly Harmony Arts Festival is 10-day open-air celebration of art, music and food along the waterfront in West Vancouver. Enjoy kids art workshops, art exhibitions, concerts and family-oriented activities.

West Vancouver | John Lawson Park, Music Box | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kids

Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships

From local legends to world champions, the BBQ Championships pit the best of the best against each other at Dusty's Bar & BBQ in Whistler Creekside.

Whistler | Dustys Bar & BBQ | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Festival

26th Annual Harmony Arts Festival: Music

Live performances take place every day and evening of the festival which means no matter which day you come down, there will be a performing arts showcase sure to entice you!

West Vancouver | John Lawson Park | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Seniors in the Park at Historic Stewart Farm - Nature Walk

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

Kaleidoscope Open House

Come out and see what the Kaleidoscope Program is all about. Meet some of the youth and staff who make this skills link program so successful.

Richmond | Kaleidoscope | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Business / Finance

2016 Vancouver Draft Tournament

The Vancouver Draft Tournament is upon us! This year promises to again, be an amazing hockey weekend.

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Sports

26th Annual Harmony Arts Festival: Film + Fiction

Cinema in the Park will feature nine nightly outdoor movies during the festival. Readings in the Park will feature two exciting author events during the Harmony Arts Festival.

West Vancouver | John Lawson Park | 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Film | 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

Family Nights: Family Movie Night - Aladdin

Check out the family night events happening at recreation centres this month!

Surrey | Katzie Elementary School | 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

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

The Roxy Launch Project Showcase #6 The Lunas and Ryan Gazzola

The Roxy Cabaret, Nimbus School of Recording & Media & Budweiser present: The Roxy Launch Project Showcase #6 Featuring The Lunas and Ryan Gazzola

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

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: Othello

Othello is man blessed with power, respect and love - until lago's evil manipulation leads him to a fatal act off jealousy.

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

Teen Shakespeare Program 2016: Much Ado About Nothing

Featuring 16 Teen Actors from across Metro Vancouver!

Vancouver | Performance Works Outdoor Stage | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Kids

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

American Idiot

Fighting Chance Productions presents American Idiot

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Rock of Ages

The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

Queer As Funk!

Queer as Funk is kicking off Vancouver Pride at The Commodore Ballroom!

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music

Song Writer's Quest 20th Anniversary Concert

The long-awaited "SQ 20 Anniversary Concert" featuring Anthony Wong, Chet Lam, Eman Lam and RubberBand will take place at the River Rock Show Theatre on July 29 at 8pm.

Richmond | River Rock Show Theatre | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Theatre Under the Stars: West Side Story

West Side Story is a dynamic reimagining of Romeo and Juliet in the turbulent streets of 1950's New York.

Vancouver | Stanley Park, Malkin Bowl | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series: Steel Pulse

Steel Pulse perform live in Whistler Olympic Plaza as part of Whistler’s free outdoor concert series.

Whistler | Whistler Olympic Plaza | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Stephen Lecky

Stephen Lecky is a Canadian Idol finalist, also appearing on shows such as “Canada’s Got Talent”.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | Music

Rachael Chatoor

Rachael Chatoor is a native of Vancouver and has been part of the local music scene since the early 90’s, when she took her top 40 corporate band overseas on an international tour.

Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm | 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