• Summerween: Scary Summer Movie Festival

    vancouver public library central branch 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, Canada

    You don’t have to wait until October to celebrate the communal spirit of Halloween. If the heat of the summer is becoming a horror show, join us for our first Summerween Film Festival. Cool down with some spine-tingling films that will make you want to grip onto the edge of

    Free
  • Bootleggers & Blind Pigs: How Vancouver Beat Prohibition

    LOCAL Public Eatery 3 Alexander Street, Vancouver

    Think Prohibition was just a US thing? Think again. Join Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours Founder and Chief Storyteller Will Woods as he serves up the dirt on one of the strangest social experiments in BC history, and how its vibrations still resonate in Vancouver today. From tales of powerful mob

  • A History of Motown

    Firehall Arts Centre 280 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC

    The Firehall Arts Centre is excited to welcome back to its stage award-winning powerhouse Krystle Dos Santos and her dynamic band in A History of Motown from Wednesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 29, 2026. A History of Motown takes audiences on a deep dive through the legends, hits, and

    $40
  • Armstrong Cheese Truck | Free Grilled Cheese and Cheese & Mac

    Vancouver, your summer just got cheesier. From August 20th-23rd the Armstrong Cheese Truck is bringing the cheese Canadians crave, backed by more than 120 years of unforgettable cheese pulls to the streets of Vancouver. Stop by for samples of Armstrong's Cheese Grilled Sandwich and Cheese & Mac, two comfort food

    Free
  • The Book Corner Pop-Up at Guildford Town Centre

    Guildford Town Centre 10355 152 St, Surrey

    Calling all bookworms, BookTok scrollers, book club regulars, and casual readers! From August 20 to September 20, Guildford Town Centre invites shoppers to get lost in something good at The Book Corner, a pop-up featuring 1,000+ books across children’s, young adult, adult fiction, bestsellers, BookTok favourites, hidden gems, and more.

  • Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta

    Concord Pacific Place 88 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver

    The free Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta returns to Concord Pacific Place on Saturday, August 22, bringing a full day of dragon boat racing, live local music, cultural programming, food trucks, and family-friendly activities to Vancouver's waterfront. The one-day celebration will feature the city's top dragon boat teams competing before

    Free
  • 15th Annual Vancouver Vintage Motorcycle Show & Shine

    Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition 1875 Boundary Road, Vancouver

    Join us for the 15th edition of Vancouver’s favourite vintage motorcycle celebration! Whether you ride, restore, or simply admire these classic machines, everyone is welcome. What to Expect:. 🏍 Vintage motorcycles on display, from rare classics to restored beauties 🎨 Access to our Riders Choice exhibit 🍔 Hot Dog Food

    Free
  • Richmond Maritime Festival 2026

    Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Dr, Richmond, BC

    The 23rd annual Richmond Maritime Festival welcomes all to Steveston on Aug. 22–23, 2026 to explore the rich nautical culture of the community. The free, family-friendly event will feature a vibrant lineup of workshops, puppet shows, and live entertainment. Spotlight performers are the Naden Band, the 35-member ensemble of the

    Free
  • Salmon Sessions Music Festival 2026

    Semiahmoo Fish and Games Club Surrey 1284 184 St, Surrey

    Salmon Sessions Music Festival returns to South Surrey on August 22, 2026, for a full day of live music, local food and drinks, artisan vendors, and community celebration. Featuring performances by Wailin' Walker Band, Generous Thieves, Westwood Theory, Rowan, Three Nines Fine, and more, this family-friendly festival supports local salmon

    $25
  • A special performance by Vancouver electronic music artist Hoang

    Concord Pacific Place 88 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver

    Vancouver electronic music artist Hoang returns home for a special hometown performance at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta on Saturday, August 22 at 5:30PM at Concord Pacific Place. The globally recognized EDM artist will headline the TD Main Stage as part of a free, one-day celebration featuring live music,

    Free
  • 2026 BC Z Fest 4 | Fundraiser for AutismBC

    Tsawwassen Mills 5000 Canoe Pass Wy, Tsawwassen, Canada

    Datsun & Nissan Z enthusiasts, we are doing it again this August! All 7 generations of Z cars are welcome to join! 103 Z cars joined us in 2023, 118 in 2024, and 125 in 2025. Will we see more Z cars this year? - Self-organized group ride to the

    Free
  • Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields

    UBC Farm 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver

    Join us for the 31st Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields at UBC Farm – a three-hour wandering harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you will stroll from tent