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Welcome to the first week of June. It’s time to saddle up for a mixed bag of weather, but we won’t let a couple of raindrops get in the way of the impending summer vibes. From a beachside night market to a silent movie screening, to a Peach Pit concert at Deer Lake Park, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (June 2-6).
Travel back in time to the silent film era during the 1920s at the Orpheum Theatre this Monday, June 2, 2025, where Silent Movie Mondays will kick off with a screening. The event will be accompanied by dramatic music played live on the historic Wurlitzer organ, the last one of its kind in Canada.
There will also be a pre-show performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band and a discussion about the silent movie following the show, led by Keith Blackmore of Vancouver Film School.
When: Monday, June 2, 2025
Where: 601 Smithe St.
Cost: $16.90
Canada’s first and only all-vegan market is hosting another beachside night market this week, bringing dozens of plant-based food vendors and local artisans to Locarno Beach.
When: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Where: Locarno Beach
Cost: $4 minimum donation
Heading to Seattle for a weekend getaway? Celebrate Global Running Day with The Westin Seattle, alongside fellow running enthusiasts, beginners, and seasoned pros alike, as you take in the scenic views and discover your new favourite routes. Hosted by their on-site Run Concierge, this three 5k will follow the Westin Seattle Strava Route from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Those interested can meet by the concierge desk at The Westin Seattle on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
When: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Where: 1900 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Cost: Free
Peach Pit and Briston Maroney are coming to Deer Lake Park this Friday to kick off the weekend with their Long Hair, Long Life tour, come rain or shine.
When: Friday, June 6, 2025
Where: 5435 Sperling Ave., Burnaby
Cost: $77+
The Vancouver Art Gallery offers free admission to the public on the first Friday of every month, from 4 to 8 p.m. The next free Friday night will be on June 6, 2025, so mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy some new exhibits.
When: Friday, June 6, 2025
Where: 750 Hornby St.
Cost: Free admission
Looking for a cool art exhibit to check out this week? There’s still time to see Marin Majić’s solo exhibition, roundabout, which is on display at the Centre of International Contemporary Art until June 14, 2025.
When: Friday, June 6, 2025
Where: 228 Abbott St.
Cost: $15 per adult
Washington D.C.’s Oh He Dead is bringing their unique funk-pop-rock sound to Vancouver’s Biltmore Cabaret on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Led by CJ Bowlin’ Johnson, the five-piece group includes lead guitarist Alex Salser, John Daise on the bass, Adam Ashforth on drums, and Piano Whitman on the keys.
When: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Where: 2755 Prince Edward St.
Cost: $28.25
This free public market has a licensed patio and has transformed customized shipping containers into an array of rotating pop-ups, vendors, and live entertainment space. Junction Public Market will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday starting May 1, 2025.
When: Open from Tuesday to Sunday
Where: 200 Granville St.
Cost: Free admission
Stjepan Hauser (also known as HAUSER) is a Croatian cellist embarking on a world tour and heading to UBC’s Doug Mitchell Stadium this Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
When: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Where: 6066 Thunderbird Blvd.
Cost: $76.50
The beloved Shipyards Night Market is back every Friday until September, providing the perfect opportunity to hit some patios or breweries after work, enjoy some live music, and snag some food truck eats at Shipbuilders Square.
When: Every Friday until Sept. 12, 2025
Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
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