Metro Vancouver events on August 28, 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

The Dharma Drum Vancouver Center Parent-Children Summer Meditation Camp 2016

This camp for parents and their kids was designed to blend meditation with interesting and relaxing activities allowing all participants to experience Chan in daily life and nurture their wisdom.

Richmond | Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Temple | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

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

Last Door and Westminster House Sports Day

Alumni, Parents Group, Partners Group, Clients of Last Door and Westminster House are going to compete for the 2016 championship games!

New Westminster | Moody Park | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sports

Richmond Raptor Festival

Get up close to some of the fabulous birds of prey that make Richmond their home through interactive exhibits and activities.

Richmond | Terra Nova Rural Park | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nature / Animals

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

Richmond Chinese Community Society Youth Fair 2016: Amazing Race II

Come join us at the "AMAZING RACE" to learn more about R.C.C.S, other youth groups, meet new friends, win PRIZES, and have lots of FUN!!!!!

Richmond | Richmond Chinese Community Society 列治文華人社區協會 | Fair

Family Sunday

Mark-Making MasterPieces: Learn to “go with the flow” when using ink.

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Performing Arts

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 | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Theatre

The Book of Mormon - The best musical of the century

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

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Musical

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 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Afternoon Family Cruise

A fantastic day was had for all the little ones aboard the Afternoon Family Cruise!

Vancouver | MV Britannia | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Family

The Sunset Series at the Olympic Riverside Plaza

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

Cultural Architect Awards

Cultural Architect Awards at the Vancouver Playhouse to recognize and reward young creative thinkers.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Business / Finance

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

Brian Regan

Comedian Brian Regan at Vogue Theatre

Vancouver | Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Comedy

Cultural Architect Awards

Cultural Architects are creative people with a passion for humanity and inspiring others. They are intellectual creative thinkers that have found and continue to pursue ways to better the world around them.

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Brian Regan: Live Comedy Tour

Brian Joseph Regan is an American stand-up comedian who uses observational, sarcastic, and self-deprecating humor.

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm | Comedy

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

Faith Numada Band with Keswick Adams

The Roxy Cabaret Presents: Faith Numada Band with Keswick Adams

Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

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

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

The Book of Mormon - The best musical of the century

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

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Musical

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

Duran Duran: The Paper Gods Tour

At the dawn of the ‘80s, a group of young men in Birmingham, England had a sound in their ears, one with echoes of glam, art-pop, and dance.

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

Summer Night Concert: Culture Club

Overwhelming excitement and outstanding reviews caused by Culture Club's performances from last year's mini-tour across the U.S, has driven the group to announce their first full tour in more than 12 years spanning 40 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, M

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