Summer is rapidly ticking along and pulling out all the entertainment stops in these picks of the week
Motown: Don’t miss your chance to see Krystle Dos Santos’ A History of Motown on its return engagement at The Firehall Arts Centre only until Sunday, August 24th
Whodunit: 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
Farce: Black Box Theatre Co. delivers riotous laughs with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on stage until August 30th at Waterfront Theatre, on Granville Island
Nautical: Float your way to Richmond’s 22nd Annual Richmond Maritime Festival – August 23–24, the free nautical-themed event offers visitors the chance to take part in the long, maritime legacy of Steveston with fun, interactive activities and history for the whole family.
Party: The third annual Granville Block Party, a free, family-friendly, two-day street festival takes over the heart of the Granville Entertainment District Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24
Fun: Thursday, August 21, Rogers Arena welcomes Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Tour Farewell Tour with support from Jake Wesley Rogers
Rock: Friday, August 22, DEFTONES North America Tour stops at Rogers Arena with support from Phantogram & The Barbarians of California
Rap: Saturday, August 23, Canadian Punjabi Rapper-Singer Shubh’s The Supreme Tour hits the stage at Rogers Arena
Plaza: Vancouver Civic Theatres’ Summer on the Plaza continues with Sunset Cinema: Outdoor Movies tonight Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is on the big screen.
Drinks: 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.
Tomato: Take a bite out of Provence Marinaside annual Tomato Festival celebrating all things tomato until August 31st
Pride: Sunday, 10am to 7pm the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden offers a one-of-a-kind, all-ages and family friendly experience to celebrate PRIDE – the all-day celebration blends live music, drag performances, ballroom workshops, hands-on arts and crafts, summer refreshments and storytelling in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Kicks: Coming off a thrilling debut of Thomas Muller, Whitecaps FC return to the pitch to host St Louis City at BC Place Stadium on Saturday August 23
Pet: Sunday August 24, Petapalooza Day of the Dog – the free event comes to Yaletown from 11am to 5pm with all things doggy, products, foods, activities and more
Fair: The Pacific National Exhibition is underway with plenty of entertainment for everyone, included with admission. Boost you visit by adding on the PNE Summer Night Concerts, hitting the Pacific Coliseum stage this week are Gypsy Kings-tonight, Mother Mother on Thursday, Flo Rida on Friday and Leon Bridges on Saturday night.
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
Reading: Ensemble Theatre Company’s MONSTROSITY: Summer Play Reading Festival comes to the Jericho Arts Centre from August 21 to 24, featuring dynamic works by celebrated Canadian playwrights Hannah Moscovitch, Jeff Ho, and Francis Dowlatabadi, each work will showcase a thrilling range of stories that examine identity, the monstrous, and family.
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 Harris & Debray on Saturday and Vicky Sjoholl on Sunday.
Cosmos: Until September 28, 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
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