Thursday, Aug. 31
Canada 150 Afternoon Tea It’s the last few days to enjoy this Canada-themed treat at the Fairmont, featuring tea, scones with Saskatoon berry compote, sandwiches and in-house baked sweets. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, until Sept. 3, sittings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; $59 adult, $29.50 children; fairmont.com
Elvis Presley Day Party Randy Elvis Friskie and several other Elvis tribute acts celebrate the 60th anniversary of The King’s show in Vancouver. Royal Canadian Legion, 2205 Commercial Dr., 6-11 p.m., $2
Burnaby Free Outdoor Movies: Toy Story Bring a blanket and enjoy this kids classic. Civic Square, Burnaby, 8:30 p.m. Free. burnaby.ca
Friday, Sept. 1
Richmond World Festival Tokyo Police Club and Korean hip hop star Verbal Jint headline this free festival of music, food and culture featuring nine stages, more than 50 food trucks, interactive cultural activities and performances, a children’s activity area and Imagination World at the Richmond Public Library. Minoru Park, Richmond; Sept. 1, 4-11 p.m.; Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. richmondworldfestival.com
Gabriel Palatchi Trio Energetic pianist from Argentina who blends Latin jazz, tango, funk, reggae, samba and electro. Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, 7 p.m.; $39.50; bluefrogstudios.ca
From Mars to the Multiverse A lecture by Professor Martin Rees, a pioneer of modern astrophysics and president of the Royal Society (London) about what our long-range cosmic future holds. UBC Hebb Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free. pitp.physics.ubc.ca
Saturday, Sept. 2
Kerrisdale Antiques Fair Features more than 60 specialty vendors and 250 tables of antiques and collectibles dating back to the 18th century. Continues Sept. 3. Kerrisdale Arena, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $7; 21cpromotions.com
Crescent Beach Concours d’Elegance A showcase of unique and rare cars and motorcycles. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Blackie Spit Park, Surrey, 10 a.m.; $10, children free; crescentbeachconcours.com
Nikkei Matsuri Festival Family-friendly Japanese festival features food, a game zone, talent search, taiko and Hello Kitty. Continues Sept. 3. Nikkei Cultural Centre, Burnaby; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
Dysfunctional Disney Cabaret A fun and sexy homage to Disney’s princesses, villains and animals. Rio Theatre, 9 p.m.; $25/$20; riotheatre.ca
Sunday, Sept. 3
Safe & Sound Music Fest Headlined by contemporary R&B artists Majid Jordan, DVSN, Jessie Reyes and special guest k-os. Westminster Pier Park, New Westminster, noon-10 p.m. $55; safeandsoundfest.com
Polish Festival Fifth annual festival features Polish music, singing and folk dancing, with lots of kids entertainment including a puppet theatre show, arts activities, games, sing-along, balloon lady and face-painting. Lots of traditional Polish food such as sausages, perogies and pastries will be on hand. Lynn Valley Village, North Vancouver; 2-7:30 p.m. Free; vancouversnorthshore.com/events/polish-festival
Victory Square Block Party Free showcase of local, independent music, from punk to folk-pop, hip hop and electro, returns for its 13th year. Victory Square, 2-9 p.m. Free. victorysquareblockparty.com
Monday, Sept. 4
Fair at the PNE Your last chance to take in this year’s fair. Get those mini donuts while you can. Pacific National Exhibition; $17, free for kids aged 13 and under; pne.ca/thefair
Labour Day Fair Old-fashioned games, entertainment, demonstrations, market vendors and carousel rides. Burnaby Village Museum, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Façade Festival 2017 Ten Canadian artists will transform the Georgia Street façade of the Vancouver Art Gallery at this week-long public art project and cultural event. Vancouver Art Gallery, 7:30 p.m.-midnight; free. facadefest.com
Tuesday, Sept. 5
The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of Santiago Ramon y Calal Opening night of the first North American exhibition to feature the work of this Spanish pathologist, histologist and neuroscientist, who was also an exceptional artist. Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, UBC; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. arts.ubc.ca
Bellydance Classes with Maki and Noor Dance Learn the basics or improve your technique. Optional performance opportunity at the end of session. Until Nov. 28. Scotiabank Dance Centre, 6:30 p.m. Level 1 6:30-7:45 p.m.; Level 2 7:45-9 p.m. All 12 classes $165, six classes $90, drop-in $18. makidance.com
Yes One of the world’s most successful and respected progressive rock bands. With guest Todd Rundgren. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 7:30 p.m.; $45-$125; ticketmaster.ca
Wednesday, Sept. 6
B.C. Place Tour All-Access Visit the media lounge, premium suites, team locker rooms and get access to the field. Call 604-687-5520 to reserve. B.C. Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, B.C. Place Stadium, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $20. bcsportshalloffame.com
End of the Rainbow A true account of the last comeback of Judy Garland toward the end of her life. Until Sept. 16. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Vancouver, 8 p.m.; $25/$23, firstimpressionstheatre.com
Cinema Under the Stars An outdoor screening of A New Economy, a documentary looking at several organizations that strive toward building a more cooperative future by putting humanity before the bottom line. Fundraiser to help Sole Food Farms move its headquarters by False Creek. Sole Food Farms, 88 Pacific Blvd., 8:30 p.m. By donation. solefoodfarms.com
