Metro Vancouver events on August 23, 2016

Sanctioned Event: Dream It, Be It - Career Support for Girls

Join Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities for a conference for girls age 14 to 18 at Douglas College, David Lam Campus.

Coquitlam | Douglas College, David Lam Campus | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

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

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

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The Kwantlen St. Farmers Market offers all the goodness of a farmers market, with live entertainment, kids workshops, artisan foods and crafts, food trucks and chef demos using the freshest local produce.

Richmond | Kwantlen St. Farmers Market, Kwantlen Polytechnic University | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Market | Free

Sanctioned Event: 23rd Annual Coquitlam Tennis Open

The 23rd Annual Coquitlam Tennis Open is a tournament open to all players, including those from out-of-province and Washington State.

Coquitlam | Town Centre Park | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Sports

Me and My Collection: Art Lingren's Fly Fishing Passion

Join us for an interesting presentation from fly fishing enthusiast, Art Lingren.

Vancouver | Museum of Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Lecture

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

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

The Book of Mormon

Broadway's smash hit The Book of Mormon comes back to Vancouver after sold out shows in 2015.

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Musical

American Idiot

Fighting Chance Productions presents American Idiot

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

Destructive Interference with Gravity Pistol and The Hazytones

The Roxy Cabaret and The Live Agency Present: Destructive Interference with speacial guests Gravity Pistol and The Hazytones

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

Summer Night Concert: The Sheepdogs

Trends come and go, styles fall in and out of fashion, but The Sheepdogs remain steadfast in their commitment to rock n' roll excellence.

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