As quickly as summer began, it feels like it’s drawing to a close with the Labour Day Weekend upon us, bringing back to school gloom to many a youngster
Plaza: Vancouver Civic Theatres’ Summer on the Plaza season comes to a close with one final Sunset Cinema: Outdoor Movies tonight featuring Mean Girls (2004) is on the big screen.
Farce: There’s just a few performances left to catch the riotous laughter of Black Box Theatre Co.’s production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on stage until August 30th at Waterfront Theatre, on Granville Island
Pride: Tonight and Thursday evening bring your yoga mat on a visit the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for Gong Resonance in the Garden: Summer Sound Bath Experience a gong sound meditation session in the peaceful surroundings of the garden
Drinks: Wrapping up August 31st, get out, taste and learn about each establishment participating in the Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge with their take on the sips 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
Fair: The Pacific National Exhibition is on its final week but there is still plenty of entertainment included with admission, plus the PNE Summer Night Concerts, hitting the Pacific Coliseum stage this week are Wilco, Foreigner, Tom Cochrane, Meghan Trainor, Atif Aslam and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
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
Electronic: London-based electronic and techno music producer/DJ Max Cooper’s 3D/AV Tour makes a stop at the Hollywood Theatre Friday August 29
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 Dave Patterson on Saturday and Sam Brigham on Sunday.
Dance: The Scotiabank Dance Centre presents the free SummerSpace Sharing Thursday August 28 from 5-7.30pm, the artists taking part in the Centre’s SummerSpace program share and talk about their choreographic research projects in an afternoon of informal showings
Rap: On Friday August 29, American Hip-Hop act $uicideboy$ bring their Grey Day Tour to the stage at Rogers Arena
King: Broadway Across Canada presents the groundbreaking musical, Disney’s The Lion King at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre until September 14
Festival: This weekend, TAIWANfest, the annual cultural festival explores the connections between Taiwan, Canada, and the world with a host of live performances, films, talks, culinary programs, exhibitions, workshops, and more
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.
Comedy: Thursday at The Biltmore Cabaret, Candadian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, Malik Elassal, brings his sharp, heartfelt comedy to the stage.
Dome: The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre new venue The Dome, a new state-of-the-art immersive experience is presenting the legendary Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Show, with visuals by creative director Aubrey Powell.
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