Metro Vancouver events on August 25, 2016

Artizia Warehouse Sale 2016

The annual event consistently draws huge crowds of shoppers eager for major markdowns on their favourite brands from the Vancouver-based women's retailer.

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition

Americas Masters Games 2016

We invite the world to the Americas Masters Games for an inclusive 9 days of celebration in the summer of 2016.

Vancouver | Jack Poole Plaza, West Building | 8:00 am to 10:00 pm | Sports

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

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

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

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

Throw, Jump, Play

Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in fun activities that incorporate physical literacy

Richmond | Thompson Community Centre | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Kids | Free

Fashion Show

We are excited to announce that for our Grand Opening we will have a fashion show showcasing our entire collection. This will be a first of its kind in New Westminster and you don’t want to miss the chance to be a part of it.

New Westminster | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Show

Neighbourhood Nights: Lougheed

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

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

Zakk Wylde with guests Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown & Jared James Nichols

Zakk Wylde - Book of Shadows II Tour with guests Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown & Jared James Nichols

Vancouver | The Commodore Ballroom | 7:00 pm to 11:30 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

Gwen Stefani: This Is What The Truth Feels Like Tour

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Gwen Stefani will return to the road this summer as she launches her “This Is What the Truth Feels Like” 2016 tour on July 12 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

The Lazy's with Aviator Shades

Jack Daniels presents: The Lazy's with Aviator Shades & the Vidos

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 11:00 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 | 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

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

Summer Night Concert: Simple Plan

Simple Plan Summer Night Concert at the Fair at the PNE Vancouver With nearly 10 million records sold worldwide, Simple Plan is one of Canada's most successful punk-pop acts.

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