Metro Vancouver events on August 15, 2023

August 15, 2023

Tue

Million Dollar Quartet

Inspired by true events, this rocking jukebox musical takes you to Memphis and into Sun Records Studio on December 4, 1956.

Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 1:30 am to 9:00 pm | Musical

Roundhouse Community Dancers Exhibition

SOFT GAZE: Photography Exhibition

Vancouver | Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Exhibition

Nature’s Ninjas at the Vancouver Aquarium

Powerful shells. Razor-sharp spikes. Fearsome fangs. See and study these cunning defense mechanisms and so many others up close at Nature's Ninjas, only at Vancouver Aquarium for a limited time!

Vancouver | Vancouver Aquarium | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Family

2023 Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival

Summer in the Fraser Valley will see an explosion of colour as Lakeland Flowers invites you to explore over 45 acres of flowers! Visit our farm and walk among millions of blooms!

Abbotsford | Lakeland Flowers | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family

Sunflower farm in Richmond welcomes public to visit for free

Wondering where to go in Richmond for the next family outing, date or photo tour?

Richmond | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Nature / Animals | Free

What Makes Good Writing Workshop (for Youth) with Lolu Oyedele

Join multi-disciplinary artist and current Artist in Residence Lolu Oyedele for a two-part exploration of poetry from page to performance, targeted to young writing enthusiasts

Coquitlam | Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Workshop | Free

Summer Season at Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby Village Museum opens its summer season with the launch of the exhibit: Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby

Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | Family | Free

Summer Stages

Celebrate the summer with a free live performance series! Bring a blanket or a chair and join us at Confederation Park (by the spray park)

Burnaby | Confederation Park | 12:00 am to 3:00 pm | Performing Arts | Free

Role Playing Games: Dungeons & Dragons Drop In Adventures!

Take part in a one night Dungeons & Dragons adventure!

Abbotsford | Boardwalk Cafe and Games | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free

Golden Hour Flower Foraging

Wander through our enchanting cut flower gardens, handpick your favorite blossoms, and take the beauty home with you!

Langley | Sage and Solace Farm, Farmstays and Venue | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Family

Music on Main Summer Pop-Up Concerts in Mount Pleasant

Music on Main returns to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park this August 2023. Bring your friends, family, or go solo and pack a picnic to enjoy an evening of joyful live music

Vancouver | Mount Pleasant Park | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Music | Free

Bricks & Brews: A Heritage Talk and Tasting at Main Street Brewing

Join us at Main Street Brewing to discover the early foundations of Vancouver craft beer and the independent breweries that were part of the fabric of the city with beer historian, Noëlle Phillips

Vancouver | Main Street Brewing Co. | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Food / Wine

Free Outdoor Movies in Stanley Park 2023

Come and join Evo Car Share and Fresh Air Cinema for an unforgettable movie experience on a massive 40ft screen under the stunning night sky

Vancouver | Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Film | Free

Outdoor movies in Stanley Park - Shrek

The Largest Outdoor Movie Series in Canada

Vancouver | Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park | 8:29 pm to 11:00 pm | Film | Free