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Get ready for a slew of outdoor concerts, movies, and family fun this week, Vancouver! Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (August 19-23).
From August 19th to 21st, Music on Main is slated to make its return to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park. So why not bring your picnic blankets and spend some quality summer evenings surrounded by friends and live music?
When: Monday, August 19th to Wednesday, August 21st
Where: West 16th Avenue at Ontario Street
George Thorogood and The Destroyers are celebrating 50 years of rock together at the Commodore Ballroom on Tuesday, August 20th.
When: Tuesday, August 20th
Where: Commodore Ballroom
Cost: $98.25
Evo Car Share and Fresh Air Cinema are back with their free Summer Cinema series, which screens a different movie every Tuesday this summer on a 40-foot screen under the stars.
Movies are screened on the Grand Lawn at Ceperley Meadow with space for thousands of visitors! So grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and get ready to rally your pals.
When: Every Tuesday night until August 27th
Where: Ceperley Meadow
Cost: Free admission
A pioneer of the ’70s New Wave genre, Blondie is a bucket list concert if we’ve ever seen one, and she’s coming to Vancouver on Wednesday, August 21st.
When: Wednesday, August 21st
Where: Pacific Coliseum
Cost: $55+
Baseball season is wrapping up soon, so if you haven’t gotten out to the Nat yet this summer, now’s your chance! This week, the Vancouver Canadians are up against the Everett AquaSox.
When: Games from Tuesday, August 20th to Friday, August 23rd
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium
Cost: $20+
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 starting June 27th.
Screenings will begin at sunset, and will be accompanied by music and live entertainment leading up to the movie start time. So don’t forget your blankets and chairs!
When: Every Thursday from June 27th to August 29th
Where: Cates Deck, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
Brad Paisley has practically helped shape modern country music from the start, with 12 studio albums under his belt since his debut in 1999.
When: Friday, August 23rd
Where: Pacific Coliseum
Cost: $55+
This week is your last chance to check out Stanley Park’s popular outdoor theatre experience, Theatre Under the Stars, which has two iconic shows on the roster: CATS and School of Rock. So don’t miss out!
When: Every day this week until Saturday, August 24th
Where: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park
Cost: $20 to $65 per adult (single show)
Mat Collective is offering two free yoga sessions in Vancouver this week: One on Monday at Kits Beach, and one on Wednesday at Jericho. So book your spot while you can, and enjoy the beautiful experience of outdoor yoga during summertime.
When: Weekly this August
Where: See locations above
Cost: Free admission
Home to literally hundreds of vendors, the Richmond Night Market has become a must for food and drink lovers, and it looks like we’re getting some good weather this week to go check it out!
When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August
Where: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Cost: $8.50 per person
And that’s a wrap on the week, Vancouver! Enjoy!
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