Metro Vancouver events on August 19, 2017

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Houston Dynamo

Vancouver Whitecaps FC will commence their seventh season in Major League Soccer when they host Houston Dynamo

Vancouver | BC Place | Sports

Chali-Rosso Art Gallery: Dance of Time I

To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Chali-Rosso Art Gallery brought a spectacular gift to Vancouver in the form of a magnificent, iconic, bronze, Salvador Dali sculpture

Vancouver | West Hastings and Hornby Street | 1:00 am to 11:59 pm | Exhibition | Free

Farmers' Market

Burnaby's Farmers' Market is the place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday from May 6 until October 28, 2017

Burnaby | Burnaby City Hall Parking Lot | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market

Trout Lake Farmers Market

This is where you’ll find the vendors who have been doing it since the beginning; what started as 14 farmers ‘squatting’ at the Croatian Cultural Centre back in 1995 has grown into Vancouver’s most well-known and beloved market

Vancouver | John Hendry Park | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market | Free

Arts 2017: Reflections on Canada

The Arts Council of Surrey presents the 33nd juried exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of established and emerging visual artists from across the Lower Mainland

Surrey | Surrey Arts Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

UBC Farmer's Market

We'll be here with fresh tempeh right on UBC Farm

Vancouver | UBC Farm | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Music | Free

Body Rolling Self Massage

Give yourself a massage by rolling on a ball. Your weight creates a force that massages and releases muscles and myofascia tissue.

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 9:15 am to 10:15 am | Active Life / Health

Lonsdale Artisan Farmers’ Market

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 | Lonsdale Quay | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Beyond the Horizon

Beyond the Horizon will showcase selected landscapes from the Richmond Art Gallery’s Permanent Collection.

Richmond | Richmond Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Claude Monet’s Secret Garden

The most important exhibition of French painter Claude Monet’s work in Canada in two decades, Claude Monet’s Secret Garden will trace the career of this pivotal figure in Western art history.

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Playland at the PNE

Playland opens May 6 with three new family rides! All three rides will accommodate the entire family, so get ready to share even more memories and screams this coming spring and summer.

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | Family

Vancouver Art Gallery presents Pictures From Here

The rise of photo-conceptualism in Vancouver has influenced not just contemporary artists across Canada, but contemporary art practices around the world.

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Stephen Shore: The Giverny Portfolio

Contemporary American photographer Stephen Shore produced an important body of images during several visits to Monet’s garden at Giverny between 1977 and 1982

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Emily Carr: Into the Forest

The Vancouver Art Gallery is home to the finest collection of Emily Carr works in the world. While we are fortunate to have major works from throughout her career, the Gallery’s collection is particularly rich in her forest paintings from the 1930s

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Elad Lassry

Elad Lassry is a Tel Aviv-born, Los Angeles-based artist whose photographs, collages, drawings, sculptures and films are concerned with the nature of perception and the contemporary conditions for images

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Kids Gallery at Surrey Museum

The sustainability focused Kids Gallery is all about fun. Check out the latest theme: food!

Surrey | Surrey Museum | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Persistence

Persistence draws together three recent contemporary installations by Canadian artists to explore the surprising and creative ways that technologies, physical objects and natural processes endure and transform

Vancouver | Vancouver Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia

Words and their physical manifestations are explored in this insightful exhibition, which will honour the special significance that written forms, especially calligraphy, hold across the many unique cultures of Asia

Vancouver | Museum of Anthropology at UBC | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Canada 150: 150th Anniversary of Lacrosse

Not only is 2017 Canada’s 150th Birthday is also marks the 150th Anniversary of Lacrosse.

Richmond | Minoru Park | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Sports

River District Farmers Market

This one-of-a-kind market is the only riverfront market in Vancouver. Come shop for fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, and handmade products produced by farmers and artisans

Vancouver | River District Vancouver | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Market

Regeneratus. Works by Michelle Sirois-Silver and Katherine Soucie

Innovation and the transformation of waste materials are at the core of this exhibition, which includes five hand-hooked art pieces and two installations...

North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Recreational Line Dancing

Did you know that line dancing is an easy way to exercise the body and mind? It's a wonderful way to lose weight and meet new friends.

Vancouver | Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre | 10:30 am to 12:00 am | Dance

Trimble Park Playground

Trimble Park Playground is open 6 days a week including Saturdays all Summer long at 8th and Trimble. The Playground staff will organize games, sports and crafts daily and the wading pool will be open.

Vancouver | Trimble Park | 10:30 am to 3:30 pm | Kids

Watch & Learn - A Vancouver Arts & Culture Festival!

Watch & Learn is a weekend-long summer festival showcasing Vancouver’s arts & culture community!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Festival

Bill Reid Creative Journeys

An exhibition presented in partnership with the Vancouver International Airport to mark the 20th anniversary of Bill Reid's iconic sculpture, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

A Vancouver Arts & Culture Festival!: Workshops at Watch & Learn Festival

Join us for a weekend of hands-on learning with some of Vancouver's most talented artisans! Workshop tickets include weekend passes to enjoy the rest of Watch & Learn Festival inlcuding Etsy Vancouver market, food trucks, live music, and more!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Workshop

Etsy Vancouver Market: Summer 2017

Etsy Vancouver Market IS BACK! We are teaming up with the Vancouver Civic Theatres and the East Van Arts & Culture Society for a massive outdoor eventl - Watch & Learn - A Vancouver Arts & Culture Festival!

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Market

Xi xanya dzam - Celebrating our Amazing Artists

Xi xanya dzam is the Kwak'wala word which describes the gifted people who create works of art, and is the title of our upcoming exhibition

Vancouver | Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition

Downtown Eastside Women's Fair and Flea Market

Join us at our second annual Women's Summer Fair, promising a vibrant atmosphere, lively entertainment, and fun for all! Come by and show your support

Vancouver | 200 Block, Columbia St. @ Cordova St. | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fair | Free

Vice, Dice, and Opium Pipes. Sins of the City Walking Tour

The Vancouver Police Museum's tour takes you on a sinful journey into Vancouver's sinful past. Explore the early vices of our city's citizens, from saloon to brothels, racial tensions turned bloody, gambling dens, and city wide corruption

Vancouver | Vancouver Police Museum | 11:00 am to 12:30 am | History

Levine Flexhaug. A Sublime Vernacular: The Landscape Paintings

A Sublime Vernacular: The Landscape Paintings of Levine Flexhaug offers the first overview of the extraordinary career of Levine Flexhaug ...

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Newton Days

OH NO, It's almost over! Only 2 more weekends until we wrap for the summer. Be sure to swing down and enjoy the taste of sunshine from Zaklan Heritage Farm and the DIVERSEcity Community Kitchen

Surrey | Newton Wave Pool | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free

Gordon Bennett - Be Polite

The Contemporary Art Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of largely unseen works on paper by one of Australia’s most visionary and critical artists, Gordon Bennett

Vancouver | Contemporary Art Gallery | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Exhibition | Free

Vancouver Queer Film Festival

Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema, the 29th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) takes place this summer from August 10-20 at various theatres.

Vancouver | Various theatres across Vancouver | 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Film

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing

The search for perfect love and la dolce vita triggers mischief, misunderstandings and laughter, as Shakespeare’s great romantic comedy lands in 1950s Italy.

Vancouver | Vanier Park - BMO Mainstage | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: The Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare’s classic study of power and prejudice, set in today’s world, shows the consequences of how we choose to treat the ‘others’ in our midst

Vancouver | Douglas Campbell Theatre | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Theatre

Beach-Con 2017 Round 4

Upset with the cons this year? Don't be cause those event organizers are hardworking....

Vancouver | Kitsilano Beach | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health

North Vancouver LoLo Food Tour

During the 2.5 hour tour, you will be able to learn about the historic ship building industry and early settlers to the area as you savor a delicious culinary experience. The tour includes 10 stops featuring 7 market vendors

North Vancouver | Lonsdale Quay Market | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Food / Wine

Rock The Park - Music Festival at Ambleside

Vancouver’s First-Ever 3-Day Rock Music Festival! 11 bands in 3 days. Let’s get ready to ROCK!

West Vancouver | Ambleside Park | 2:30 pm to 11:59 pm | Music

Red Light Rendezvous. Sins of the City Walking Tour

Vancouver might have been founded on a barrel of whisky, but it was built on the brothels that lined the muddy streets of Gastown. Explore the history of Vancouver's sex trade with the Vancouver Police Museum's Red Light Rendezvous

Vancouver | Vancouver Police Museum | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | History

Summer Sessions Concerts

The Summer Sessions Concerts, take place every Saturday evening (7pm to 10pm) in July and August in Shipbuilders’ Square at the foot of Lonsdale from July 8th to August 26th.

North Vancouver | Shipbuilders' Square | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Family | Free

Tsawwassen Rotary presents Guardians of the Galaxy 2

The Rotary Club of Tsawwaasen presents their annual FREE outdoor movie in Diefenbaker Park

Delta | Diefenbaker Park Tsawwassen | 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Film | Free

Science World: Alfresco

An unforgettable and unique long-table 5-course dinner, served family style

Vancouver | Science World at TELUS World of Science | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Food / Wine

Tiller’s Folly with Dawson Rutledge

Presented by Greenline Dental and Evergreen Cultural Centre, Music on the Grill bring top-notch musical acts to Coquitlam each summer

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music

Boot Scootin' BBQ by Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery

​ Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery invites you to put on your Hat and Boots and join us on Saturday, August 19th for our Boot Scootin’ BBQ

Langley | Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery | 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Food / Wine

Latin Cuban Cruise

Welcome to the 2017 summer edition of the incredibly fun Cuban Party Cruises!

Vancouver | Summer Latin Cruises | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Marine

TD Concerts at the Pier - Platinum Blonde

Grab your lawn chair and head down to the pier for another summer of live music!

White Rock | TD Concerts at the Pier | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music | Free

Starry Night

Join us at Starry Night for an evening to explore nature and Deas Island Park by starlight, featuring nature discovery stations, crafts, drumming entertainment, and a lantern-lit evening walk along a one kilometer trail

Delta | Deas Island Regional Park | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Family

Prohibition City - walking tour

From back alley blind pigs to Chinatown opium dens! Mobsters! Opium! Booze! Delve into Vancouver's dirtiest secrets on this scandal filled walking tour.

Vancouver | Cathedral Square, Dunsmuir & Richards streets | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | Exhibition

One OK Rock Ambitions Tour 2017

ONE OK ROCK is a Japanese rock band formed in 2005 and is represented by Amuse, Inc. It performs approximately 100 live concerts every year

Vancouver | The Vogue Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Blueridge Chamber Music Festival: I Thee Dread

The Blueridge Festival comes to a powerful conclusion with a trio of pieces to get your heart pumping. This concert offers a rare chance to hear the fascinating string quintet version of Beethovens potent Kreutzer Sonata

North Vancouver | Mount Seymour United Church | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music

Illumination Summer Night Market

Illumination Vancouver International Summer Night Market presents multiple types of attractions suitable for all ages. There are over 300 food and merchandise booths, and more than 20 events or performing shows every week

Richmond | RIchmond Night Market | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing

The search for perfect love and la dolce vita triggers mischief, misunderstandings and laughter, as Shakespeare’s great romantic comedy lands in 1950s Italy.

Vancouver | Vanier Park - BMO Mainstage | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: The Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare’s classic study of power and prejudice, set in today’s world, shows the consequences of how we choose to treat the ‘others’ in our midst

Vancouver | Douglas Campbell Theatre | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Oh, Canada - The True North Strong and Funny

VTSL improvisers take a loving and comedic look at what makes us uniquely Canadian - poking fun at the stereotypes of Canada and Canadians

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy

Salsa & Latin Dance Night

Featuring Salsa, Bachata & Merengue lesson & Latin Music with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler

Coquitlam | Evergreen Cultural Centre | 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Dance

A Chorus Line

A darkened theatre, a gruelling audition and a ensemble of dancers praying for a job. Multi-award winning A CHORUS LINE tells the story of the gypsies of the Broadway stage.

Vancouver | Waterfront Theatre | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre

Love's Labour's Lost By William Shakespeare

Alchemy Theatre in cooperation with Vagabond Players returns this summer to present William Shakespeare’s Love's Labour's Lost

New Westminster | The Bernie Legge Theatre | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Dance In Transit. Plaza of Nations

If you think dancing isn't for you, you haven't tried it yet. If you can walk, you can dance. Dance in Transit is a street dancing festival - it's not about wearing special clothes or fancy shoes, it's about moving to music, one foot at a time

Vancouver | Plaza of Nations | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Dance | Free

Theatre Under the Stars presents: The Drowsy Chaperone

Glitz & Gusto. Mischief & Mayhem. A nostalgic love letter to golden age glam.

Vancouver | Malkin Bowl | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre

Summer Night Concerts at the Fair at the PNE: Mother Mother

Mother Mother at the Fair at the PNE. Mother Mother is a Juno and MMVA nominated Vancouver-based band, comprised of Ryan Guldemond, Molly Guldemond, Jasmin Parkin, Mike Young, and Ali Siadat

Vancouver | PNE/Playland | 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Hippie Hootenanny 2017

Music MadHouse Records presents the 4rd annual Hippie Hootenanny

Maple Ridge | The Haney Public House | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am | Music

TheatreSports™

Relying on razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches. Using audience suggestions to fuel scenes, teams must create totally improvised situations on the spot

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Comedy

Night Bass with AC Slater & Sinden at DeepDownInside

AC Slater brings the Night Bass Summer Phases Tour to MIA with special guest Sinden!

Vancouver | MIA Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 2:42 pm | Music

Elephante - Celebrities

Harvard grad turned production powerhouse, Elephante makes his return to Celebrities for CelebsPlayhouse!

Vancouver | Celebrities Nightclub | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music

Nite*Moves at the Biltmore Cabaret

House party jams for the young, restless, and bored Every Saturday at the Biltmore Cabaret with your resident DJ’s Can I Live Harvey Harvey ++ special guests

Vancouver | The Biltmore Cabaret | 10:30 pm to 2:00 am | Music | Free

Ok Tinder - Swipe Right Comedy

Our 17+ show is 60 minutes of fast-paced, no-holds-barred comedy looking at the good, bad and the laughable of Vancouver’s dating scene

Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy