Metro Vancouver events on August 5, 2016

August 5, 2016

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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 4:30 pm | Exhibition | Free

26th Annual Harmony Arts Festival Along the West Vancouver Waterfront

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

Kids Summer Camp - Musical Theater Production of The Lion King

Join us this summer and be a part of a production of one of the most loved Disney stories!!!

Burnaby | At World Dance Co. | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Kids

YVR Take-Off Fridays

Free family fun returns this Summer! YVR Take-Off Fridays is back for our 7th annual summer celebration.

Richmond | Vancouver International Airport | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Yoga For Golfers

Yoga For Golfers is coming to YYoga!

Vancouver | YYoga College | 9:00 am to 4:00 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

2016 Little League Canadian Championship Tournament

The 2016 Little League Canadian Championship tournament for 11 and 12 year old players will be hosted by Hastings Community Little League from August 4 to 13, 2016 in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver | Hastings Community Park | 10:00 am to 6:30 pm | Sports

Anime Revolution

Anime Revolution is an annual Anime Convention held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Festival

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

Seniors in the Park at Historic Stewart Farm - Hobbies

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

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 | Free

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

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

Off the Grill

Off the Grill is engaging youth in the preparation, serving, and eating of healthy food to improve their nutrition levels and healthy eating awareness.

Vancouver | Britannia Plaza | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Kids

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

Beauty and The Beast Jr. The Musical at the Kay Meek Centre

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.

West Vancouver | Kay Meek Centre Grosvenor Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Musical

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

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

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

Free Youth Swim

First Friday of each month from 8-10pm is a Free Swim time for youth (11-18 yrs).

Vancouver | Britannia Community Centre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Kids | Free

American Idiot

Fighting Chance Productions presents American Idiot

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

Sam Cave - Richmond Night Market

Sam Cave is a 20 year old soul singer, songwriter and guitarist from the outback of Australia.

Richmond | Richmond Night Market | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free

The Taming of the Shrew

Alchemy Theatre in cooperation with Vagabond Players returns this summer to present William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

The Taming of the Shrew - Alchemy Theatre

Alchemy Theatre returns to The Bernie Legge theatre for this hiliarious, laugh out loud co-production with Vagabond Players

New Westminster | Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Sam Cave

Sam Cave is a 20 year old soul singer, songwriter and guitarist from the outback of Australia.

Richmond | Richmond Night Market | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Snakehips

Snakehips are a British electronic/R&B music duo consisting of Oliver Lee and James Carter.

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom, | 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

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