Okay, September isn’t known for being the most fun month. School starts again, the summer heat fades away. But we really think September is an underrated month here in Vancouver, and there are a whole lot of great events happening this weekend that prove that point. There are so many cool things happening in the city that we really struggled with parsing this down to just ten. But, that’s how you know that all of these are worth checking out!
Here’s our rundown of things to do this weekend
FVDED Presents
An iconic Vancouver music festival is back in a new form. And there are some primo acts coming to the show this year. The headliner for day one is none other than Canada’s own Deadmau5. Some great acts showing up include REZZ, Alison Wonderland, and Black Tiger Sex Machine. Music aside, with acts that have names like that you really can not go wrong.
When: September 10th to 11th
Where: The PNE Amphitheater, 2901 East Hastings Street
Cost: $69.50 – $200 (plus fees)
Light up Chinatown!
If for some reason, you needed to check out Vancouver’s Chinatown besides the amazing food, great culture, and vibrant history, this is it. Light Up Chinatown is a celebration of the vibrancy of Chinatown’s culture and community. There will be not only countless beautiful Chinese lanterns but food trucks, live shows, and more.
When: September 11th to 12th
Where: the 500 block on Columbia Street, the 100 block on East Pender, and neighbouring streets
TAIWANFest: Re-thinking Asia
taking place all over the city, this celebration of Asian culture and heritage is focusing on the dialogue between Taiwan and South Korea. This’ll mean all sorts of interesting lectures, talks comedy shows, and performances about both Taiwan, South Korea and how they interact. Seems very interesting!
When: The last day is September 12th
Where: All over the city and online
Last weekend of Playland at The PNE
We got bad news and good news. The bad news is that it is the last weekend to check out Playland at the PNE. The good news? Well, that there is one more weekend of playland! Get your tickets now because they are sure to run out very soon, because Playland is an incredibly fun place to be and you don’t want to have to wait a whole year until it’s back.
When: September 10th to 12th
Where: The PNE, 2901 East Hastings Street
Cost: $29.50 to $39.50
The Vancouver Whitecaps v.s. the Portland Timberwolves
Ah yes. The most beautiful game. A sport for champions. The most popular sport in the world. And, this weekend you got the chance to watch a good old-fashioned soccer match between our very own Vancouver Whitecaps and the Portland Timberwolves. It’s always good to support your local sports teams, and we think they got a good chance of winning. So, better practice your soccer chants!
When: Friday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: BC Place, 777 Pacific Boulevard
Cost: $45 to $101
Pet-a-Palooza: Day of the Dogs
We love our furry friends. And we love a whole event dedicated to them even more. One of the cutest events in the city is coming to Yaletown this weekend. Pet-a-Palooza: Day of the Dog is the place to go for canines and their humans to get some great dog (and human) treats and watch some dog races. Owners of French and English Bulldogs, Corgis and Wiener Dogs are invited to enter their pups into the race!
When: September 12th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Yaletown, 1100 Mainland St
Cost: Free
Vancouver Mural Fest Plaza Series
The Vancouver Mural Fest has brought so much beauty to this city and they are showing no signs of stopping. The Plaza series is a series of musicians, comedians and other performers taking place across the city. These all-ages events are happening all over the city, so there’s bound to be close to you.
When: Weekends until September 19th
Where: South Granville and Marpole (Saturday and Sunday respectively)
BC Lions v.s. Ottawa Redblacks
A sport heavy week this week! This Saturday at BC Place, you can check out the BC Lions face off against the Ottawa Redblacks. Some pulse-pounding football action is definitely in store. Get your tickets soon, because seeing a BC Lions home game is a crazy, and fun, experience. And at their current prices, there’s no reason not to go.
When: Saturday, September 11th at 7 p.m.
Where: BC Place, 777 Pacific Boulevard
Cost: $12 to $92
Le Burger Week
Nothing hits like a tasty burg. A bun, pickle, a juicy patty, it really is one of life’s simple joys. This is what makes this Vancouver (and Canada)-wide burger event so exciting to us. 29 restaurants in the city are participating in the extra special 10th anniversary 2-week extravaganza. So go, have some dang burgers this weekend, why don’t cha’!
When: Until September 14th
Where: All over the city
Vancouver Fringe Fest
Theatre is more than just Shakespeare. It can be much, much, MUCH, weirder, and more interesting. With this year’s Fringe Fest starting up, there is a chance to see the wide breadth of what theatre can be. One-person shows, comedy acts, huge productions galore, and the opening day of the whole two-week event is on September 9. So, there is tons to check out around the city this weekend (and beyond).
When: Until September 19th
Where: All over Vancouver
And that is our rundown of things to do this weekend. It’s enough to fill your boots, as our grandma once said. Of course, please make sure to stay safe and be aware of all health regulations in the city and province.
Have a great weekend!
