Metro Vancouver events on August 7, 2016

August 7, 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

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

Ambleside Artisan Farmers' Market

We are very lucky to have such a great variety of organic and conventional farmers at this location.

West Vancouver | Between 15th & 16th Street | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Market

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

Youth Learn to Fish

In this 2 hour session you'll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.

North Vancouver | Rice Lake | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Kids

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

Richmond Maritime Festival

Free family festival every August, for seafarers and landlubbers alike to celebrate Steveston’s waterfront heritage at the spectacular Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site in Richmond, British Columbia.

Richmond | At Britannia Shipyards | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Family | Free

16th Annual Artful Sundays

An outdoor multimedia and visual arts market on Napier Greenway (Napier Street at Commercial Drive)

Vancouver | Napier Greenway | 12:00 am to 5:00 pm | Market

Vancouver Templeton New Century Lions 2nd Annual Archery Tag Fundraiser

Want to catch up with friends or make new ones? Want to support an organization that fundraises for local charities? Want to channel your inner warrior (or Katniss Everdeen)?

Richmond | 6 Pack Beach Vancouver - Indoor Beach Center | 12:00 am to 2:30 pm | Sports

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

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

American Idiot

Fighting Chance Productions presents American Idiot

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

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

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

Bodhi Meditation Day of Richmond

Come and join in the celebration of Bodhi Day. Games and entertaiments including raffle draws and prizes. Activities for all ages.

Richmond | King George Park Gathering Place | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health | 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

Flume

Blueprint Live Nation present Flume with Alunageorge & Mura Masa

Vancouver | PNE Amphitheatre | 5:00 pm to 7:45 pm | Show

The Sunset Series at the Olympic Riverside Plaza: : Life of Pi

Come down and enjoy live music every week and Fresh Air Cinema every other week. This series is a perfect way to end a weekend.

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 5:00 pm to 11:00 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 monthly swim and skate, sponsored by Westminster Savings.

Coquitlam | Poirier Sport & Leisure 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

Foals

Foals with guests: #FOALSTour2016

Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 11:00 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

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

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

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

American Idiot

Fighting Chance Productions presents American Idiot

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