Metro Vancouver events on August 16, 2023

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

Campbell Valley Horse Trials

Open to all spectators, free entry and free parking on site! Delicious food for purchase from a popular food truck, too! Come and watch – you’ll be glad you did! (bring a lawn chair – you’ll want to stay!)

Langley | Campbell Valley Equestrian Society | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm | Sports | Free

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

25th Season Chilliwack Corn Maze

We cannot wait to welcome everyone back for our 25th Season.

Chilliwack | Greendale Acres / Chilliwack Corn Maze | 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family

Summer at the Met – Metropolis at Metrotown

Summer is more fun at The Met! Our calendar is jam-packed with activities, giveaways, and chances to WIN all season long

Burnaby | Metropolis at Metrotown | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Party

Art Downtown

Art Downtown is an outdoor summer art festival where both new and established artists are encouraged to create and sell their work in an open setting that will inspire others and change the way quality art is circulated

Vancouver | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Visual Arts

White Spot Pirate Pak Day

Pirate Pak Day Is Back!

Vancouver | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Family

Sounds Like Summer

Bringing live music to public spaces throughout the city! As you enjoy the city's outdoor spaces and parks, watch for pop-up performances from local musicians.

Burnaby | different parks | 12:00 am to 2:15 pm | Music | 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

Minoru Annual BBQ - 55+ years

Celebrate summer while socializing with friends at this Minoru tradition that includes a delicious BBQ meal and refreshments

Richmond | Minoru Centre for Active Living | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Food / Wine

Blind Pig Music Festival on Granville Island

The Blind Pig Music Festival, Vancouver’s newest music festival, is taking over Granville Island’s Performance Works for two weekends in August.

Vancouver | Performance Works | 4:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Festival

Big Superhero Run

Join us for the return of the Big Superhero Run on August 16th!

Richmond | Richmond Olympic Oval | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sports

Trivia Tuesday: Video Games

Think you know Video Games? Well, come test your knowledge in our Video Game Trivia night!

Vancouver | Turquoise Goat | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Active Life / Health

Signature Dinner At Dockside Restaurant

The Signature Dinner at Dockside Restaurant is an exclusive fundraising event for the Arts Club Theatre Company, featuring a multi-course dinner with select wine pairings

Vancouver | Dockside Restaurant | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Food / Wine

Harvesting the Best: Late Summer Dinner - Chef Glenys - Cooking Class

All the great colours and flavours as produce peaks and the days are long. Keep savouring all the goodness until it’s gone!

Port Moody | Eden West Gourmet | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Cooking

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

Trivia Night at Dead Frog Brewery: Seinfeld

Join them for SEINFELD Trivia Night!

Langley | Dead Frog Brewery | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Party

"Swimmin' with the Fishes." A 1920's Murder Mystery Cruise

Felix Fontano has invited you to his 1920’s Dinner Cruise! JAZZ, GIN, JEOPARDY and...MURDER

Vancouver | Royal Vancouver | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Party

Willie Nile and David Gogo with guests Stephen Stanley and Chris Bennett

This Summer New York street poet and indie troubadour, Willie Nile, co-headlines the Rickshaw Theatre with Nanaimo guitarslinger, David Gogo

Vancouver | Rickshaw Theatre | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music

Cambie's Summer Fun in the Park Series

Cambie's new Summer Fun in the Park series offers four unique outdoor events providing a variety of activities, crafts, games and entertainment

Richmond | Cambie Community Centre | 7:35 pm to 11:30 am | Kids | Free

Drive-in movie night - Fast X

Free drive-in movie nights are returning to Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre

Richmond | Lansdowne Centre | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Film | Free

Sunset Cinema 2023: Outdoor Movie Nights at The Shipyards

Join us for Sunset Cinema Wednesdays in August from 9pm to 11pm for a free, outdoor movie experience in The Shipyard Commons!

North Vancouver | The Shipyards | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Film | Free