Metro Vancouver events on August 21, 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

Araxi Longtable Dining Series - Pemberton

Award-winning executive Chef James Walt of Whistler restaurant Araxi crafts exclusive four-course menus that showcase his internationally recognized farm-to-table creations.

Whistler | Pemberton | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Food / Wine

Crankworx Whistler Mountain Bike Festival

Crankworx is the defining celebration of mountain biking.

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

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

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

8th Annual Garlic Festival

Highlights for festival goers include delicacies from local restaurants and culinary academies, an expanded garlic market, family themed cooking demonstrations, children’s activities

Richmond | The Sharing Farm, Terra Nova Rural Park | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Food / Wine

Party Angels 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Party Angels is hosting its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 21st this year at Mylora Golf Club on Sidaway in Richmond.

Richmond | Mylora Golf Club on Sidaway | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | Sports

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

Nelson Avenue Community Church: Church Picnic

Our last church picnic in the summer! Come join the church family at Central Park Burnaby after the service!

Burnaby | Burnaby Central Park | 12:30 am to 3:30 pm | Family | Free

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 | Richmond Art Gallery | 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

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

GS 2016 Pre-camp! Western Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp (WCCCLC)

Through various activities such as singing, games, discussions, and Father's talks, participants can get to know one another, make new friends, and get closer to God.

Richmond | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church. | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Sports

The Sunset Series at the Olympic Riverside Plaza: Shaolin Soccer

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 10:30 pm | Family | Free

Vancouver Queer Film Festival: Kiki

Queer Film Festival presents Kiki a documentary about the Kiki ballroom scene in NY at the Playhouse

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 8:40 pm | Film

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

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

American Idiot

Fighting Chance Productions presents American Idiot

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

Dave Hartney

The Roxy Cabaret Presents: Dave Hartney with Nicole Summerlyn

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Summer Night Concert: Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies

Alan Doyle, actor, producer, newly-minted best-selling author, and best known as lead singer for Newfoundland's beloved Great Big Sea these past 20+ years, released his second solo album, So Let's Go, in 2015.

Vancouver | PNE Amphitheatre | 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Music