Metro Vancouver is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its regional parks with a new Anniversary Passport that allows you to collect stamps and win prizes for visiting your favourite regional parks. Have fun exploring.
Participating Regional Parks
metrovancouver.org/services/parks/celebrate-parks/Pages/default.aspx
2) Roots, Blues and Wildfire Relief
The B.C. Wildfire Benefit Concert features acclaimed roots-rocker Dustin Bentall and guests Devil In the Wood Shack, Dope Folk, Great White Buffalo and Kownterpoint. Proceeds will go towards the Canadian Red Cross.
Aug. 19
Rickshaw Theatre
(254 East Hastings St.)
3) Celebrating Queer Lives Through Film
Laughing, crying, learning and connecting. For 28 years, Out On Screen has proudly showcased films that illuminate the transformative moments in the lives of queer people. The Vancouver Queer Film Festival comes to a close Aug. 20.
Until Aug. 10.
Downtown Vancouver
4) CBC’s Musical Nooners
Free, live music concerts happening daily on the CBC Vancouver outdoor stage in downtown Vancouver. Expect the best of Canadian indie, R&B, folk and more.
Aug. 17 to 25.
CBC Vancouver
(700 Hamilton St.)
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/events/cbc-musical-nooners-return-for-their-8th-year-1.4160454
5) A Drawing Club of Improbable Dreams
Exercise your creativity, gain confidence and experience the simple joy of drawing with friends. Another Space’s workshops focus on healing and community building healing through creativity and fun.
Aug. 22
Another Space
(1523 East Pender St.)
