Hard to believe we’re already at the start of September, students are back to school, and a feeling of autumn is approaching, and a bounty of entertainment approaches as well.
Bard: Before coming to a close September 21st, there’s still plenty of time to catch 2024 season of Bard on the Beach, with the hilarious Twelfth Night and dramatic Hamlet in rotation on the BMO Mainstage and Measure for Measure and Comedy of Error on The Howard Family Stage.

Country: Wednesday, The Commodore Ballroom welcomes ERNEST: Legalize Country Music Roadshow to the stage, with guest: Graham Barham
Live: Postponed from earlier dates, experience P!NK Live at Rogers Arena for two nights, September 6 and 7.
Glass: If that wasn’t enough entertainment, Glass Animals Tour of the Earth plays Rogers Arena on Sunday September 8
DOC: Thursday, September 5 DOXA – Documentary Film Festival presents a special free summer screening of La Laguna del Soldado, directed by Pablo Alvarez-Mesa, at the Vancouver Public Library: Central Branch in the Montalbano Family Theatre (level 8) – space is limited, first come first seated
Laugh: Join The Comedy Department for its weekly, Saturday Night Laughs – Part Stand Up, Part Improv – All Comedy! at The Show Cellar, 1755 Davie Street.
Fringe: The 40th annual Vancouver Fringe Festival – running across Granville Island from September 4 to 15 features more than 500 performances of 74 different artistic companies across 18 venues, with free nightly music and entertainment in the Fringe Bar, located at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion on Granville Island.

Dumpling: Tonight, explore the world of dumplings with Vancouver Foodster’s Dumpling Fest part of the celebrations for VanFoodster’s 15th Anniversary – a host of tasty events happening during inaugural Vancouver Culinary Fest on until September 30
Four Seasons: Taking the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage tomorrow, The Arts Club Theatre Company’s season begins with previews of Jersey Boys – the musical true story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Night: The 2024 Richmond Night Market, North America’s Largest Night Market, themed ‘Summer Sweet Dragon’ join hundreds of vendors, just one block from Bridgeport SkyTrain Station is open each weekend at until October 14
Books: Bring your bags and stock up as The Friends of the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) Fall Used Book Sale returns Thursday September 5 to Sunday September 8 at the Alice MacKay room on the Lower Level of the VPL Central Library in downtown Vancouver – softcovers=$2 hard covers=$3
Bean: Visit Bean On Hastings to catch Artist Olivier Salvas’ new personal pride-inspired collection HIDDEN ESCAPES throughout the summer.
Bat: The Vancouver Canadians are wrapping up their 2024 season in the midst of a 6-game home stand versus Eugene Emeralds at Nat Bailey Stadium until Sunday
Comedy: Thursday at the Biltmore Cabaret, MRG Live presents Felipe Esparza : At My Leisure World Tour
Carnavalito: Hosted by Latincouver, Carnavalito – On The Road, is a free-to-attend cultural festival at Douglas Park in Langley on September 7th, offering a vibrant celebration of Latin American cultures with live music, dance performances, food and drink, games and activities for all ages to enjoy.

Self-Help: Friday, more comedy at the Biltmore Cabaret as MRG Live presents Masood Boomgaard bringing his alter-ego character Self-Help Singh to dispense guidance and de-motivational advice
Electronic: Sunday, Germany’s techno, deep house, ambient, and electronica musician Christian Löffler – A Life Tour comes to Commodore Ballroom
Kicks: Saturday, Whitecaps FC are finally back with a MLS regular season match as they host FC Dallas at BC Place at 7:30
Market: Junction Public Market, downtown’s newest shopping and entertainment destination at Granville Square – 200 Granville St., between Waterfront Station and Canada Place – a unique, free marketplace created with customized shipping containers featuring rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a bar and a live entertainment space – watch for special Oktoberfest activities later this month
Gallery: Until September 20th, The Polygon Gallery latest exhibition ANTI-ICON: APOKALYPSIS by transdisciplinary artist Martine Gutierrez.
Exhibition: Closing September 29th, the Richmond Art Gallery summer season gets underway with It begins with knowing and not knowing – a compelling group exhibition focusing on material practices and showcases recent and site-specific work from seven artists: Rebecca Bair, Xinwei Che, Patrick Cruz, Zoë Kreye, Ogheneofegor Obuwoma, Michelle Sound, and Ximena Velázquez.
Broadway: Catch a limited return engagement of the Broadway Across Canada hit Come From Away at Queen Elizabeth Theatre next week