Metro Vancouver events on August 20, 2016

Sanctioned Event: 2016 BC Summer Swimming Association Provincial Championships

This is the annual Provincial Championship for the BC Summer Swimming Association.

Coquitlam | City Centre Aquatic Complex | 7:00 am to 7:00 pm | Sports

Steveston Dragon Boat Festival

The Steveston Dragon Boat Festival promises to be a great day of fun, entertainment and paddling.

Richmond | Steveston Village | 7:30 am to 4:00 pm | Festival

Summer Jazz Intensive

This is a concentrated course in the performance of jazz and related styles of music.

New Westminster | Douglas College Community Music School | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Music

Crankworx Whistler Mountain Bike Festival

Crankworx is the defining celebration of mountain biking.

Whistler | Whistler Village | 8:00 am to 7:00 pm | Festival

Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market

We have great farmers, both conventional and Organic with a great selection of prepared food vendors and local crafters.

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Farmers’ Market: Trout Lake

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

Vancouver | Trout Lake | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

2016 Regional Taiko Gathering

Two day event bringing together people for taiko workshops, concert and exchange.

Vancouver | Britannia Secondary School | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Workshop

Anime Evolution 2016

Vancouver's premier anime convention since 2003, presented by the Vancouver Anime Convention Society!

Vancouver | The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Lonsdale Artisan Farmers' Market: North Vancouver

We have been lucky in having some of the best organic and conventional farmers in B.C. attend the market plus great bakers, jam makers, honey gathers, and salsa makers.

North Vancouver | The East Plaza of Lonsdale Quay | 10:00 am to 3:00 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

Farm Gate Sale

Join us at Loutet Farm every Saturday to support our social enterprise, pick up your farm-fresh produce from our neighbourhood farmers, and meet your neighbours!

North Vancouver | Loutet Farm | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Market

Sale of Orchids & Companion Plants

Join the Vancouver Orchid Society at their orchids & companion plants sale.

Vancouver | VanDusen Botanical Garden - Floral Hall | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Walk Richmond - Burkeville Park/Sea Island

Take a stroll through the historic community of Burkeville and explore this neighbourhood’s unique characteristics.

Richmond | Burkeville/ Sea Island | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Active Life / Health | Free

Teddy Bears Picnic

All teddy bears are invited to bring their best human friend, a lunch and a picnic blanket to Steveston Park, and join in bear-themed festivities at the Teddy Bears Picnic.

Richmond | Steveston Community Park | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Kids | Free

Newton Days: Troubadour Saturdays

Join the Newton BIA for music, games, and fun

Surrey | Espresso Cafe | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Sanctioned Event: Summer Festival (Tirgan)

Tirgan Summer Festival will take place at Town Centre Park

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 12:00 am to 7:00 pm | Festival | Free

10th Annual Hack & Slash

Seafair Minor Hockey Association. 10th Annual Hack & Slash Golf Tournament

Richmond | Mylora Golf Club on Sidaway | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Sports

Son Bohemio en el Vines Art Festival!

Connecting artists, audiences and nature to inspire a collective creativity and an appreciation for all beings, growing an innovative, dynamic and green Vancouver community.

Vancouver | Trout Lake Park | 12:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival

Discovery Saturday: Tales From the Honeycomb

Take part in a honey of an event at the Surrey Museum

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Food / Wine

Minoru Complex Community Art Project - Sculpting with Clay or Fondant Using Easy Instant Molds

Take part in a community based public art workshop this summer and your work could be displayed along the construction fencing surrounding the Minoru Complex.

Richmond | City Centre Community Centre | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Workshop | Free

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

KiSS Radio WHAM BAM

KiSS Radio WHAM BAM is a one-day pop music celebration, featuring hometown heroes Hedley and a full lineup of live performers to be announced over the coming months.

Vancouver | PNE Amphitheatre | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

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

Heathers

Fighting Chance Productions presents Heathers: The Musical

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Musical

The Columbia strEAT Food Truck Festival

The BC Artisan Market Society is hosting an Artisan Market within The Anvil Centre during the popular food truck festival in beautiful New Westminster.

New Westminster | Downtown New West | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

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

Miss Africa Vancouver

Love for Africa Event Management presents a beauty pageant called Miss Africa Vancouver.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Show

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

SNFU with guests at VENUE

SNFU is a legendary Canadian hardcore punk band.

Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

StandUp4FSHD Comedy Fundraiser: K Von

After an incredible performance last year, K-VON will return once again to headline #StandUp4FSHD - A night of comedy to raise funds for FSHD Muscular Dystrophy.

New Westminster | Columbia Theatre | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Free Summer Concert Series: Mostly Marley

The City’s FREE Summer Sessions is back for another year with concerts every Saturday night in July and August at The Shipyards.

North Vancouver | The Shipyards Square | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music | Free

Kownterpoint EP Release with The Hit

Kownterpoint EP Release Party with special guests The Hit

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 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

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

Theatre Under the Stars: West Side Story

Vancouver | Stanley Park | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Band of Horses

American indie group Band of Horses performs in support of their new album Why Are You Ok.

Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm | Music

Colvin & Earle

Songwriters Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle have joined forces for their first self-titled album, featuring 10 songs: six originals and four covers.

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Heathers

Fighting Chance Productions presents Heathers: The Musical

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm | Musical

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

Summer Salsa Cruise Series 2016

Summer fun starts & ends here, with the Salsa Cruises on the beautiful waters of Vancouver!

Vancouver | MV Britannia | 8:30 pm to 0:30 am | 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

All Hands On House

Saturday, August 20th #CelebsPlayhouse presents 'All Hands On House' featuring residents Yurie, Grayson Repp & Luke Boyle-Stafford.

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 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