As we shift into the second half of August, the PNE begins with its traditional shift in the weather but plenty of entertainment on deck.
Motown: If you missed out on the stellar, sold-out Spring Presentation, now is your chance to see Krystle Dos Santos’ A History of Motown on its return engagement at The Firehall Arts Centre only until August 24th
Stars: Theatre Under the Stars 85th season comes to a close this week at Stanley Park’s iconic Malkin Bowl featuring Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde The Musical, on stage in repertoire until August 16, 2025
Plaza: Vancouver Civic Theatres’ Summer on the Plaza delivers three evenings of outdoor entertainment, Sunset Cinema: Outdoor Movies tonight is The Wild Robot (2024) on the big screen. Thursday’s final Summer Sounds: Free Open-Air Concerts is the Closing Party with DJ Softieshan and DJ O Show and Friday’s final Dance Dance Dance: Free Pop-Up Dance Classes is a Swing Class with Dusty Flowerpot
Whodunit: Now closing August 24, history and mystery meet as Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap brings the long-running iconic manor house mystery to the Arts Club Granville Island Stage
Jazz: August 14th, Brasserie Coquette presents Mad Jazz Live featuring the smooth voice of Dane Warren accompanied by classically trained jazz pianist Aaron Pang
Drink: The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge is on until August 31 with participating cafes/restaurants creating their best of sip of summer for the judges and public to taste and vote.
Ripe: Take a bite out of Provence Marinaside annual Tomato Festival celebrating all things tomato until August 31st
Farce: Black Box Theatre Co. brings riotous laughs to Granville Island with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on stage at August 13 to 30, 2025 at Waterfront Theatre
Monsoon: The South Asian Arts Society celebrates the tenth anniversary of its multidisciplinary arts festival the Monsoon Festival of the Performing Arts runs at various venues until August 17.
Light: August 16-17, the 5th Annual Light Up Chinatown returns with a free, two-day outdoor festival featuring live performances, hawker street food stalls, special neighbourhood food collaborations only offered during the festival, and of course, lanterns Light Up Chinatown in the evenings.
Rock: Take it back in time as rockers Creed’s Summer of ’99 Tour comes to Rogers Arena August 16 with support from Big Wreck and Mammoth
BBall: Friday, August 15th the WNBA crosses the border to Rogers Arena for a game featuring Seattle Storm vs Atlanta Dream
Football: BC Lions celebrate BC’s car culture on August 16 when they take on the Montreal Alouettes at BC Place, featuring a pre-game Show & Shine with classic rides, custom builds, summer tunes, and Hot Wheels style car giveaways
Soccer: Sunday, August 17, all eyes will be looking out for Whitecaps FC‘s newest signing, the legendary German International Thomas Müller, when they take on Houston Dynamo at BC Place
Amusement: Your favourite thrills and excitement await at Playland – open five days per week – Wednesdays to Sundays with extended hours Fridays & Saturdays, featuring fan favourite thrill-rides like the THUNDERVOLT, Atmosfear and The Beast
Fair: The Pacific National Exhibition gets underway this weekend with a plethora of entertainment included with admission. Boost you visit by adding on the PNE Summer Night Concerts, hitting the Pacific Coliseum stage this week are Counting Crows, Saturday, Lynrd Skynrd, Sunday and Bleachers, Tuesday
Immersive: Now showing until October 8th, the recently returned fan-favourite, Legendary Iceland, takes flight at Flyover joining the repertoire with the all new Awaken Canada
Pride: Hop on the SkyTrain and hop into New West Pride weekend with dozens of events, culminating with the New West Pride Street Festival on Saturday August 16th! Find activities and entertainment along Columbia Street from Columbia Station to the Anvil Centre where the party continues inside.
Market: Junction Public Market, continues at Granville Square – 200 Granville Street with free admission to the unique shipping container marketplace, will feature rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a licensed patio, and special events planned throughout the season this week featuring live performances by Ana Bon-Bon on Saturday and Sam Brigham on Sunday.
Cosmos: A line-up of acclaimed Canadian and international artists whose insightful observations of the cosmos are featured in a group exhibition, The Polygon Gallery’s Star Witnesses until September 28
Value: The Museum of Anthropology at UBC presents an exhibition of acclaimed contemporary artist Rebecca Belmore. VALUE: Rebecca Belmore at the Museum of Anthropology, on display until October 19, 2025.
Nuxalk: Also continuing at MOA is the world premiere of Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun, on display until January 5, 2026.
Haida: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist running until February 1, 2026.
Transport: MONOVA’s Feature Exhibit ‘Are We There Yet? The Sustainable Transportation Journey’ exploring the ever-evolving landscape of urban transportation in North Vancouver until March 1, 2026