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The sun is back and it’s here to stay! The Weeknd is in town, and it’s the perfect week to enjoy a couple of concerts, outdoor movies, hit up a night market, or do a combination of all three. Here are 12 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (July 14-18).
Yup, The Weeknd is in town on Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for his new After Hours Til Dawn Tour, and it’s not too late to snag tickets at either show.
When: Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 777 Pacific Blvd.
Cost: $96.60+
Cates Deck in North Van is screening Gravity this week, and more sci-fi movies are on the way every Thursday this July and August.
When: Thursday, July 3 to Aug. 28, 2025
Time: Movies start at sunset
Where: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Cost: Admission by donation
Speaking of free outdoor movies, you can check out Little Women at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, courtesy of Downtown Van.
When: Every Thursday from July 3 to Aug. 14, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. (movie starts around 9 p.m.)
Where: 850 West Georgia St.
Cost: Free admission
You don’t need a partner or dancing experience to enjoy Zumba at Canada Place. The fun, free weekly event is hosted on the beautiful North Point of Canada Place, where visitors can learn to dance in an open-air workout area, with a view of the Burrard Inlet and North Shore mountains.
Classes take place every Monday in July and August from July 14 to Aug. 25, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m.
When: Mondays from July 14 to Aug. 25, 2025
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: 999 Canada Place
Cost: Free admission
Canada’s first and only all-vegan market is hosting three beachside night markets this July, and the next one is coming up this Thursday. Each market brings dozens of plant-based food vendors and local artisans to Locarno Beach.
When: Thursday, July 3, July 17, and 31, 2025
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Locarno Beach
Cost: $4 minimum donation
Cheer on the Vancouver Canadians at the end of the week as they face off against the Spokane Indians at the Nat.
When: Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 1:05 p.m.
Where: 4601 Ontario St.
Cost: $20+
The Brentwood Farmers Market is back for its second season, bringing you all the best of local fresh produce, sweet treats, savoury delights and artisanal gifts. Join them for Pride events in July and the second annual Pet Parade in September. Located steps away from the Brentwood Skytrain station, this is a market you won’t want to miss!
When: Sundays from June 15 to Sept. 14, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Brentwood Boulevard at The Amazing Brentwood
Cost: Free admission
The 2025 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is in full swing, and you can check out one of four iconic productions: Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], and The Dark Lady.
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1695 Whyte Ave.
Cost: $35 to $88 per person
The Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park has come to life for this year’s Theatre Under the Stars program, which weaves Stanley Park’s beautiful surroundings with the stories of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde from June 27 to Aug. 16, 2025, with performances alternating every evening in between.
When: Friday, June 27 to Aug. 16, 2025
Time: Varies per show
Where: 610 Pipeline Rd.
Cost: $35 to $69
Get ready to shop ‘til you drop and discover a wide selection of world-class premium retailers at CF Pacific Centre! With premium brands including Holt Renfrew, Marella, Alo Yoga, Maje and many more, you’ll find your favourite premium brands at CF Pacific Centre! Plus, you can enjoy delicious culinary experiences from over a dozen restaurants and food retailers.
Where: CF Pacific Centre
Vancouver’s self-guided Ice Cream Fest is back this summer with over 30 participating ice cream spots across Metro Vancouver, from BETA5 to Bella Gelateria. So if you’re looking to beat the heat and want to try a new spot, this is a great opportunity to do both.
When: Friday, June 20 to Aug. 4, 2025
Time: During operating hours
Where: Over 30 participating locations in Metro Vancouver performance venues
Cost: Varies per location
The beloved Richmond Night Market is in its 25th year, complete with hundreds of international street food booths, local retail vendors, and a first-of-its-kind zipline.
When: Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sundays
Where: 8351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost: $7 for GA
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