Metro Vancouver events on August 11, 2016

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

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

SCC Daycamp 2 at Byng Elementary Field

Fun day camps for ages 5-11 that provide three hours of games, sports, crafts, snacks, songs, stories and so much more!

Richmond | Byng Elementary school field | 9:00 am to 12:00 am | Kids

Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival

Whistler's artistic and cultural community come together to celebrate the Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival.

Whistler | The Point Artist Run Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts

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

Farmers’ Market: Granville Island

Popular among chefs, home cooks, and local gastronomes, farmers’ markets have become an integral part of Vancouver’s food landscape.

Vancouver | Granville Island, Triangle Square | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

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

Summer Tours of the Historic Orpheum

Free Summer Tours of the Historic Orpheum, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. Jul 5 to Aug 30, 2016. Get info here.

Vancouver | Orpheum | 11:00 am to 12:30 am | Theatre | Free

Necklace of HOpe: Walk Series from HOpe Centre

Necklace of HOpe, is a 45 min walk from HOpe Centre, towards Brand Blvd and up towards 19th Street, back down through Grand Blvd, and along 15th Street, back to the HOpe Centre.

North Vancouver | Kelty Dennehy Mental Health Resource Centre | 12:00 am to 1:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Summer Garden Party

Celebrate in style with High Tea on the Minoru Plaza.

Richmond | Minoru Place Activity Centre (Seniors Centre) | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Active Life / Health

Downtown Farmers Market

We’re thrilled to announce that the Downtown Farmers Market at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Plaza | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Market | Free

Willingdon’s Annual Community Fair

Join us for Willingdon’s annual summer celebration

Burnaby | Willingdon Community Centre | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

Neighbourhood Nights: City Centre

Celebrate your neighbours, your surroundings and your history – join us at Neighbourhood Nights!

Coquitlam | Glen Park | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Family | Free

YKMW at BRB Brewery

A two-person band that presents a full band sound...They are great performers, no matter the size of the venue, they put their heart and soul into the show.

Richmond | BRB Co. Brewery + Eatery | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Music

Enchanted Evenings Concert Series

Spend your summer nights dining and dancing as you drink in the sights of Vancouver’s own urban oasis at the 23rd Annual S.K.Lee Enchanted Evenings Concert Series by the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Vancouver | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Vancouver Queer Film Festival: Summertime

Queer Film Festival presents Summertime a love story set in 1970s France, at the Playhouse.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Film

GardenSmart Workshop: Tomatoes & Cucumbers

If you are into growing tomatoes and cucumbers, you can maximize your harvest by growing vertically and using a few important pruning techniques.

North Vancouver | Loutet Farm | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Workshop

Walk Richmond - South Arm Park

Take a walk around the South Arm Park, which includes an outdoor swimming pool, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts.

Richmond | South Arm Community Centre | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Bard on the Beach: Romeo and Juliet

A classic staging of the world's greatest romantic tragedy, with its story of young star-crossed lovers who inspire us as they break our hearts.

Vancouver | BMO Mainstage, Bard on the Beach, Vanier Park | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre

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

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

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

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

Awolnation with special guests Darcys

The new album from LA rock band AWOLNATION, entitled RUN (Red Bull Records) was written, performed and produced entirely by musical architect Aaron Bruno.

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

Vancouver Queer Film Festival: Opening Gala Part - Starlight Soirée

This year we present a starlight soirée of great Quriosities in the outdoor Queen Elizabeth Plaza, adjacent to the Vancouver Playhouse.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Plaza | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Festival

Iron Kingdom

You’ve all seen us play a 45 minute set at various venues in Vancouver and the surrounding cities but this year we wanted to do something different. We’re going to put on the show we’ve always dreamt of! YOU will NOT want to miss this!!

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | Music

Firecracker!

Dynamite Ladies. Explosive Comedy. Our all-female show featuring some of the best improvisers in Canada.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:15 pm to 10:45 pm | Comedy