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It’s officially the last week of August, if you can believe it, which means it’s time to prepare for the Labour Day long weekend and the final couple of weeks of summer. So grab your beach blankets, lawn chairs, and refreshing sips. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (August 26-30).
The return of Twilight Tuesdays means visitors can now enjoy extended hours every Tuesday until 8 pm at Science World. Best of all? Those who arrive after 5 pm will receive discounted admission! Discover attractions like the popular T. Rex exhibit, or the museum’s current featured exhibit, ‘Earth Matters.’
When: Every Tuesday until Tuesday, August 27th
Where: 1455 Quebec Street
Cost: $15 GA after 5 pm, $12 for ages 3 to 12
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 from July 9th to August 27th
Where: Ceperley Meadow
Cost: Free admission
The MBA Tour is returning to Canada, providing a unique chance to explore top business schools for free. Connect with prestigious programs like U of T’s Rotman, UBC’s Sauder, and Queen’s Smith School, all in one event. Speak directly with admissions representatives and alumni to gain insights into the programs and their real-world applications. It’s a much easier and more thorough way to research MBA programs than spending hours online. Sign up for your city’s event and get ready to learn!
When: Thursday, August 29th
Where: 1133 West Hastings Street
Cost: Free
Known for hits like “Low,” “Good Feeling,” “Right Round,” and “Wild One,” it’s impossible not to think of at least one Flo Rida song when reminiscing about the period of 2007 to 2015.
When: August 28th
Where: Pacific Coliseum
Cost: $75+
Sunset Cinema is back at the Shipyards Commons this summer, which is a covered outdoor space. There will be public washrooms on-site as well as rotating food trucks.
When: Wednesdays from July 31st to August 28th
Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
For over a decade, Rosewood Home & Condo has been a treasured staple in Vancouver, celebrated for its unwavering dedication to quality and craftsmanship. The brand is having a Warehouse Closing Down Sale from August 24th, so don’t miss out on your chance to take home some heirloom-quality treasures!
With online prices set to drop by the Warehouse Sale date on August 24, you can expect items like Custom Rosewood Coffee Tables from $295 (previously $1,295); Abacus Desks from $495 (previously $1,195); Float Dining Tables from $895 (previously $2,695); Custom Rosewood Dining Tables from $595 (previously $2,295); and way more.
When: Saturday, August 24th until inventory runs out
Where: Unit 1175 – 1579 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam
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 1st at Locarno Beach.
When: Bi-weekly on Thursdays until August 29th
Where: Locarno Beach
Cost: $2 minimum donation
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
An iconic rapper who got his start in the early 2000s, Ludacris is taking the stage at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum this Friday, August 30th.
When: Friday, August 30th
Where: Pacific Coliseum
Cost: $55+
Yup, the PNE Fair is back in full swing until Labour Day, so this week is an ideal time to check it out! In addition to the return of local faves like SuperDogs and the pyro-musical finale, there are also a ton of exciting artists on the roster.
When: August 17th to September 2nd
Where: 2901 East Hastings Street
Cost: $20 for GA in advance, $25 the day of
And that’s a wrap on the week, Vancouver!
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