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The weather may be cooling down a touch this week, but that doesn’t mean the summer fun stops! From concerts to movie nights, here are 11 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (August 12-16).
R&B singer and rapper Jhené Aiko is in town this August for her ‘Magic Hour Tour,’ and you won’t want to miss what is sure to be an enchanting show.
When: Wednesday, August 14th
Where: Pacific Coliseum
Cost: $55+
For one day only, White Spot is bringing back one of BC’s most beloved childhood traditions, AKA the Pirate Pak – an iconic ship-shaped meal for ‘little mateys’” old and young in support of Zajac Ranch, a local charity dedicated to giving youth with chronic illnesses and disabilities an unforgettable summer camp experience.
When: Wednesday, August 14th
Where: Participating White Spot locations in BC
For over a decade, Rosewood Home & Condo has been a treasured staple in Vancouver, celebrated for its unwavering dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Rosewood Home & Condo is grateful for the continued support and enthusiasm from customers and looks forward to welcoming shoppers to the Warehouse Closing Down Sale starting August 24th. Don’t miss out on the chance to take your home to the next level with heirloom-quality furniture you’ll love as much as the prices.
The sale will be on at the following times (while supplies last):
When: August 24th until inventory runs out
Where: Unit 1175 – 1579 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Cost: Free admission
The Enchanted Evenings Concert Series is back at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden this week, and this time, it’s celebrating Korean heritage with a range of musical performances, traditional games, a sweet Korean pancake demo, photo wall, food and curated cocktails, and more.
When: Friday, August 16th
Where: 578 Carrall Street
Cost: $14.11
Flatland Cavalry is a country and Americana band hailing from Texas, so grab your cowboy getups and get ready for a hoedown at the Commodore.
When: Thursday, August 15th
Where: Commodore Ballroom
Cost: $50.75
The EVO Summer Cinema Series is on every Tuesday, and this week, you can catch an evening showing of Barbie under the stars.
When: Tuesday, August 13th
Where: Second Beach, Stanley Park
Cost: Free or $23.23 for reserved VIP seating
Now, we get into the season of free outdoor movies, starting with Downtown Vancouver’s Summer Movie Nights, which is showing its last movie this Thursday.
With a giant projector screen and plenty of space to lay out your picnic blankets and chairs, the square transforms into the ultimate open-air theatre.
When: Thursday, August 15th
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Cost: Free admission
American indie band Waxahatchee is named after an Alabama creek where singer-songwriter Kathryn Crutchfield grew up. The band will be performing at the Orpheum on Friday, August 16th.
When: Friday, August 16th
Where: Orpheum Theatre
Cost: $67.70
Now in its third year, Deckchair Cinema brings movie-goers together on Cates Deck in front of the Polygon Gallery for weekly al fresco classic film screenings on Thursdays until August 29th.
Screenings begin at sunset, and are accompanied by music and live entertainment leading up to the movie start time. So don’t forget your blankets and chairs!
When: Thursday, August 15th and every Every Thursday until August 29th
Where: Cates Deck, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
With plenty of summer and fall markets under its belt (including the city’s first beachside night market), the Vegan Night Market by Peaces.ca is on with bi-weekly summer markets until August 29th, with the next event coming up on August 15th at Locarno Beach.
When: Thursday, August 15th
Where: Locarno Beach
Cost: $2 minimum donation
Mat Collective offers free outdoor yoga classes all summer long at locations across BC. This month, Vancouver yogis can head to Kits Beach, Spanish Banks, Davie Street, and English Bay – just make sure to book your spot in advance before classes fill up!
When: Different sessions on August 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th
Where: See locations above
Cost: Free admission
And that’s a wrap on the week, Vancouver!
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