Metro Vancouver events on August 18, 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

Anime Revolution 2023

Anirevo aims to be the stimulus that inspires the discovery of creative outlets and skills that allow for self-expression through exposure and celebration of both Japan pop culture and animation

Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre | 9:00 am to 6:00 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

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

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

RibFest Langley

Not Just Ribs! Come Enjoy our Family-Friendly Community Event

Langley | McLeod Athletic Park | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Food / Wine | Free

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

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

Vancouver Gem Show

Discover an exceptional gathering of 60 premier gem, mineral, and jewellery vendors

Vancouver | Kitsilano Ice Rink | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Exhibition

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

Fort Langley Night Market

This year’s night markets will be better than ever! Over 40 local vendors, food trucks, local craft beer, wine, cider, cocktails, and of course…live music!!

Langley | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market

Dance in Transit Dominican Bachata Night. Dance Dance Dance - FREE Latin Dance Classes

Celina Villarroel Whiting will teach a beginners lesson in Dominican Bachata, followed by music for dancing by DJ MiXXX, Nick Guarna

Vancouver | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Dance | Free

Richmond Night Market 2023

Enjoy the sunshine and come visit the night market for your Friday night!!!

Richmond | 8351 River Rd | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Food / Wine

Summer Cinema in Burnaby

Summer Cinema takes place at Civic Square on Friday evenings this summer. Bring a blanket or chair, some movie snacks and enjoy the show.

Burnaby | Civic Square | 8:15 pm to 10:00 pm | Film | Free

Joke City Presents Wet Hot Canadian Fridays with Amber Harper-Young

Joke City Presents Wet Hot Canadian Fridays with Amber Harper-Young. Don't miss Amber closing out a killer lineup in an intimate setting

Vancouver | Community Taps + Pizza | 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Comedy