Metro Vancouver events on August 17, 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

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

Surrey Sunflower Festival 2023

Every summer season, the farm welcomes the public to wander the trails through their golden fields for three whole weeks

Surrey | 4334 186 St | 10:00 am to 7:00 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

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 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

Sprott Shaw College 120th Celebration

Let’s Celebrate Our 120th Anniversary!

Vancouver | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Active Life / Health

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

Community Picnic at Fleetwood Park

elebrate caring for Fleetwood Park and getting outdoors with your friends and family to enjoy a picnic meal. Enjoy fun activities with Park Play

Surrey | Fleetwood Park | 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Family | Free

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

Live Music & Margarita Flights

Bringing you weekly Live Music, Margarita Flights, Fish Tacos and because no event is complete without dessert… freshly made Churros

Langley | Sabà Bistro | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine

Free Outdoor Movies in Downtown Vancouver

Vancouver | The Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Film | Free

Trivia Night at The Cidery

Star Wars Trivia Night!

Vancouver | Fraser Valley Cider Company | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Party

Summer Festival Series – Ranj Singh

The Summer Festival Series returns with free, outdoor performances on Thursday nights in July and August at the Willoughby Community Park Amphitheatre, next to the Langley Event Centre.

Langley | Willoughby Community Park | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music | Free