Summer is racing along, let’s keep up with our entertainment Picks of the Week!
Harmony: Continuing until August 10, West Vancouver’s Harmony Arts Festival fills Ambleside’s waterfront parks and plazas, with free live music, culinary experiences, art exhibitions, art markets, family programming, and Indigenous art.
Outdoor: Vancouver Civic Theatres’ Summer on the Plaza adds Sunset Cinema: Outdoor Movies to the mix this week, tonight featuring Shrek on the big screen. Thursday’s Summer Sounds: Free Open-Air Concerts puts the Spotlight on the Sarah McLachlan School of Music Students and Friday’s Dance Dance Dance: Free Pop-Up Dance Classes is a Hustle Class with Hustle at RS
Laughter: The Arts Club Theatre Company brings internationally acclaimed improviser and comedy icon Colin Mochrie to the Stanley Industrial Allliance Stage for two special performances of Improv Night with Colin Mochrie & Friends on August 8 & 9.
Whodunit: Extended until 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
Stars: Theatre Under the Stars 85th season is underway 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
Beach: A sure sign of Summer, Bard on the Beach 2025 gets underway with the comedy Much Ado About Nothing running until September 20 alongside the 80s-themed Two Gentlemen of Verona running until September 19 on the BMO Mainstage. With the hilarious The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] now on the Douglas Campbell Stage until September 20, alternating with The Dark Lady playing until September 19.
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 until August 17th
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 August 7-17.
Drink: The Vancouver Foodster Iced Summer Drink Challenge gets underway this week – running August 7-31 participating cafes/restaurants create refreshing
Classical: BACH & MOZART: In Endless Ascent, the Early Music Vancouver 2025 Summer Festival is an exploration of the interconnectedness of music, nature, and the elevation of the soul playing at various Vancouver venues until August 8.
Ripe: Take a bite out of Provence Marinaside annual Tomato Festival celebrating all things tomato until August 31st
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.
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.
Diamond: The Vancouver Canadians are hosting Hillsboro Hops at Nat Bailey until August 10 with a Friday Nooner at the ‘Nat, Saturday Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza, and Family Fun Sunday
Iceland: For a limited run starting August 7th, escape the summer heat with the return of the fan-favourite Legendary Iceland at Flyover in Vancouver, transporting visitors to the land of fire and ice, where they’ll soar over volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and ancient legends. Also playing at Flyover; Awaken Canada and Canadian Rockies
Industrial: Nine In Nails’ Peel It Back Tour 2025 brings the industrial rock act to Rogers Arena on Sunday August 10th
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