Metro Vancouver events on September 10, 2016

2016 Singles Championships / Championnat canadien en simple 2016

West Vancouver LBC has a reputation for running high quality innovative competitions from the local to national level.

West Vancouver | West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Sports

GarBarge Plastic Pollution Sorting Party

Cleaning the natural environment while demonstrating the use of sustainable waste management strategies.

Richmond | Steveston Harbour | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Nature / Animals

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

Big Yoga for Big Sisters

This September, we are holding the inaugural Big Yoga for Big Sisters! This event is a team-based 10-hour relay consisting of 10 one-hour yoga sessions.

Vancouver | Jonathan Rogers Park | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | Active Life / Health

State of the Practice: Leading from Beside

State of the Practice is an annual exhibition highlighting a current theme in community-engaged art and social practice.

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Centre, Exhibition Hall | Performance Centre | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Performing Arts

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

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

Fleetwood Festival 2016

Celebrate the 18th annual Fleetwood Festival at the Fleetwood Community Centre

Surrey | Francis Park | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Family | Free

Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House

Please join us for the 15th annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House.

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Dance | Free

Sam Cave - UBC Farmers Market

Free Show And Healthy Food! Sam Cave is a 20 year old soul singer, songwriter and guitarist from the outback of Australia.

Vancouver | Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm | 11:00 am to 7:04 pm | Music | Free

Vancouver's Original Greek Food Festival

As the street festival season begins... here's one of the originals!

Vancouver | The Hellenic Community | 12:00 am to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine | Free

Vancouver Fringe Festival: The Nether

The Nether is a virtual wonderland that provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity, and indulge your every desire.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: The Secret

Why do we keep secrets? And why would you keep just one? Join comedian Chelsey Stuyt on a quest to unlock the reason why she tells her mother everything—everything except that one little thing.

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre | 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Everything is Fine

Take one naive and reckless teenager, add a desolate highway and a cold winter afternoon. The result?

Vancouver | Arts Umbrella | 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm | Festival

Mirela Dzaferovic

Parkinson SuperWalk is the single most important provincial and national awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC).

Richmond | Minoru Park | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Charity / Fundraising | Free

Vancouver Fringe Festival: The Ballad Of Frank Allen

From Australian fringe-favourite Shane Adamczak comes a bizarre new buddy-comedy about a man who lives in another man’s beard.

Vancouver | The Revue Stage, Granville Island | 1:00 pm to 1:55 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Charlatan!

Travis Bernhardt, creator of the award winning magic shows Unpossible! and Lies!, returns to tell fortunes, lift curses, and speak to the dead.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Windy Wynazz: Rich & Famous

A Showgirl, her Soul-Searching Yearnings, & Secret Demons.

Vancouver | False Creek Gym | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Suburban Motel: Featuring Loretta

Loretta is the kind of girl you would do anything for. Dave and Michael are in love with her. Dave wants to take her shopping. Michael wants to make her a star! A porn star. What is a woman to do in a man’s world.

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Perpetual Wednesday

Walter and Bruce, con artists extraordinaire, while disguised as magicians, killed an audience member during their infamous bullet-catch act! Or did they?

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. The Famous Haydell Sisters Comeback Tour

Since their last record flopped in 1993, fans of the biggest sister act in country music history have been awaiting their return.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 1:25 pm to 2:25 pm | Festival

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

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

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Love, Lust & Lace

Witness the raunchy pursuit of primal desires in this farcical masque commedia dell’arte piece. You will indulge in the dynamic intrigues of the heart as you follow Il Capitano and Columbina’s trials in love.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Sea Wall

Alex’s life seems perfect. But underneath his love for his wife and child, there is a deep abyss. A moving monologue about fatherhood, family, and things that cannot be undone.

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm | Festival

Afro RC Competition Round 3

RWD rear tires will be restricted to 2 Bro's Hobbies flat tires. Prizes will be sponsored by Team-TETSUJIN RC Drift Lounge and Afro's RC CLUB

New Westminster | Afro's RC CLUB | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Sports

Vancouver Fringe Festival: NeOn

I know someone who has never been the main character of their life. She believed in other people’s happiness, but not hers. NeOn questions how you commit to the practice of love.

Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: One Good Marriage

Steph and Stewart are celebrating their first anniversary. She’s an English teacher; he’s a high-school librarian.

Vancouver | Vancity Culture Lab | 3:15 pm to 4:25 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: The Women of Lockerbie

After a terrorist’s bomb destroys Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, a battle begins between the women in the town and US officials over the clothing of the victims.

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Jon Bennett: My Dad's Deaths (A Comedy)

Jon Bennett’s dad always wanted his son to be an author… like Banjo Patterson.

Vancouver | Arts Umbrella | 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm | Festival

Steveston High Class of 1976. 40th Reunion

Come meet us at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery - the museum located behind the Buccaneer Pub

Richmond | Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | History

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Advice to Love/Hate You (and everything in between)

It doesn’t matter who you are or how you identify, we all go through relationships. This is a flexible love story where the audience gets to offer their advice to help a relationship flourish.

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Hip.Bang! presents The History of Romance

From Hip.Bang!, creators of 2015 hit WHITE PANTS, comes The History of Romance. Touching on everything from Romeo and Juliet to modern dating, this show will make you laugh like a child who has just learned about ice cream.

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Not Enough

In an effort to finally grow the F up, Megan embarks on a last-ditch gambit: a 10-day silent meditation.

Vancouver | Arts Umbrella | 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Peripeteia

Peripeteia: A reversal of circumstances or a turning point.

Vancouver | Granville Island - Ron Basford Park Stage | 6:30 pm to 7:25 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: "Ze": Queer as Fuck!

Catapulted by a series of unlikely experiences, Michelle/Ryan stumbles through an expanding parade of LGBTQI, etc. identities in search of a definitive sense of zir own queer pride.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 6:45 pm to 7:50 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Limbs of the Stars & Wishkicker - Free at the Big Rock Brewery Fringe Bar

Welcome to the Big Rock Brewery Fringe Bar, the Festival’s social hub. Now located at Ocean Art Works, in front of Ocean Concrete and next to the Creekhouse on Granville Island!

Vancouver | Ocean Art Works | 7:00 pm to 1:30 am | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. One Man Dark Knight: A Batman Parody

The creators of One Man Star Wars and One Man Lord of the Rings, present an irreverent homage to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy.

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:00 pm to 8:05 pm | Festival

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

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Manipulation

Join prOphecy sun, Cause & Effect Circus, and Moth Orbit Object Theater for a night of physical and digital manipulation.

Vancouver | Emily Carr University's Intersections Digital Studios | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Walk the Talk

Our eccentric guide walks you through several living and one dying mini-exhibition of various multi-disciplinary artistes from Asia, New York, and yes, even our own ‘hoods.

Vancouver | Fringe Info Centre | 7:00 pm to 7:40 pm | Festival

Summer Latin Cruises

Summer Latin Cruises With the Best Selection of Latin and Salsa Top 40!

Vancouver | M.V. Queen of Diamonds | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Music

In Bliss with Tropical Fish

The Roxy Cabaret and The Live Agency Present: In Bliss with Special Guests Tropical Fish

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

Keith Urban - RipCORD World Tour 2016

Another Gold & Gold, Sakamoto Entertainment Production, in association with Huka Entertainment 93.7 JRFM Welcomes KEITH URBAN

Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 7:30 pm to 10:30 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

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

Vancouver Fringe Festival. I Forgot To Fly Today - Trent Baumann

From the creator of The Birdman, award winning, sold out seasons, standing ovations, and following ten international tours! Imaginative comedy finding the weight of the world may just float on a cloud.

Vancouver | Granville Island, Near Railspur Park | 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Badmatch

Cocaine, diarrhea, a Canucks’ riot, and the Grouse Grind. What could they possibly have in common?

Vancouver | Studio 16 | 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm | Festival

Plastic Acid Orchestra with Veda Hille and Friends

The Plastic Acid Orchestra with Veda Hille in this evening of inspired new music

Vancouver | Vancouver Playhouse | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Walk the Talk

Our eccentric guide walks you through several living and one dying mini-exhibition of various multi-disciplinary artistes from Asia, New York, and yes, even our own ‘hoods.

Vancouver | Fringe Info Centre | 8:00 pm to 8:40 pm | Festival

Simile: dumb instrument Dance + Action at a Distance

Simile is an evening of contemporary dance choreographed and performed by Ziyian Kwan (dumb instrument Dance) and Vanessa Goodman (Action at a Distance), which highlights the artistic camaraderie between two vibrant creative voices.

Vancouver | The Dance Centre | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Dance

胡美儀美妙人生慈善演唱會2016 Amy Wu In Charity Concert

Many of you know Amy Wu as a famous Hong Kong Film and stage artist, but Amy is also a famous opera singer.

Richmond | River Rock Show Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Wild/Society

Rabbit wants to be the most popular city lady when she moves to the newest development in town. Raccoon couldn’t care less about social politics.

Vancouver | The Revue Stage, Granville Island | 8:15 pm to 9:05 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: 2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick: A Dirk Darrow Investigation

Australia’s favourite silly psychic detective is back. All new comedy, magic, and crime. Think Boardwalk Empire meets Naked Gun. Based on a Dashiell Hammett story.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 8:20 pm to 9:20 pm | Festival

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

Vancouver Fringe Festival: My Stroke of Luck

Can the good doctor become a good patient? My Stroke of Luck shares Diane’s journey of medical catastrophe and recovery—not only as the physician she is, but as a single mom to a frightened teenaged son.

Vancouver | Studio 1398 | 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: V. R. Dunne

In 1934 a small group of workers decided to fight for a better life. Their actions were a pivotal event in 20th century American labour history.

Vancouver | False Creek Gym | 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert

Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel: Two French musical icons. They sang songs of romance, heartbreak, hope, and love. They lived lives of drama and passion.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 8:35 pm to 9:35 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Give It Up

Morgan Brayton has it all! Okay, well, she has questions about it all. Where is her husband Scott Baio? When is SNL going to call?

Vancouver | The Cultch Historic Theatre | 8:45 pm to 9:45 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Waiting for Garbo

Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Garbo meets Brecht meets Beckett in this comic, musical-ish stomp in an about-to-close garbage dump.

Vancouver | Havana Theatre | 9:30 pm to 10:40 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Carry On: A Musical

Set in the YVR baggage claim, Carry On: A Musical examines the convergent lives of weary wanderers and the baggage they bring with them.

Vancouver | Firehall Arts Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Smut Slam: Where Sexy and Storytelling Collide

Hold on to your hats and sit on a towel, Vancouver. Cameryn Moore is back and she's bringing

Vancouver | Performance Works | 10:30 pm to 0:01 am | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival. Trump: The Musical!

He’s going to build a wall and get Mexico to pay for it!!! It’s going to be HUGE!!!

Vancouver | The Carousel Theatre | 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Festival

Vancouver Fringe Festival: Burn Job

Fringe staple TJ Dawe returns with a story about growing up in Burnaby, LSD, and a breathing technique that brings you into a psychedelic state.

Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 10:30 pm to 11:45 pm | Festival