August is being welcomed in Vancouver with a tremendous heatwave.
Numerous concerts and outdoor movies make the full summer experience in Vancouver second to none this upcoming week.
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Top Things To Do In Metro Vancouver This Week
Fantasy | Vancouver Fetish Weekend 2017
Vancouver Fetish Weekend is entering its final day. Vancouver’s greatest strength is its diversity so show off your kinky side and have a fun time while doing so.
Magical | Harry Potter Burlesque Birthday Party 2017
Calling all Harry Potter fans! The chosen one’s birthday is on Monday, July 31st, 2017 and the Rio Theatre is celebrating in provocative style. The event promises to be a silly, sexy evening filled with all your favourite movie characters (wearing less than appropriate school uniforms). Tickets are $25 at the door.
Yoga | Free Outdoor Yoga At Kits Beach + Riley Park
Free outdoor yoga returned to Kitsilano Beach on Thursday, June 1st, 2017 and runs until the end of August. The classes are on the North side of the beach, at the corner of Maple St and Ogden Ave. The location is different than last year, and offers a better view of the ocean and downtown Vancouver.
Outdoor Movie | Stanley Park Outdoor Movies
The films are shown every Tuesday night at dusk in July and August (weather permitting) at the beautiful and scenic Second Beach in Stanley Park. Make sure to arrive early to ensure you get a good spot. It’s free to get comfy and set up on the Grand Lawn at Ceperley Meadows, which has enough room for about 5,000 people.
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Music | Vancouver Bach Festival 2017
Early Music Vancouver presents the return of the Vancouver Bach Festival. It takes place from Tuesday, August 1st – Friday, August 11th, 2017 in the heart of the city at Christ Church Cathedral. Following the success of last summer’s inaugural festival, EMV offers a remarkable 14 concerts. Not to mention, it features guest artists from all over the world.
Concert | Lady Gaga
Grammy and Golden Globe winner Lady Gaga brings her Joanne World Tour to Rogers Arena on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017.
Fireworks | Honda Celebration of Light 2017
After Japan’s dazzling performance on opening night, the United Kingdom now steps to the plate to put on their own show. Plan ahead and arrive early.
Rap | Kendrick Lamar
The American rapper from Compton will embark a 17-city Damn tour with a scheduled concert in Vancouver. Kendrick Lamar’s show will take place Wednesday August 2, 2017 inside Rogers Arena. Damn debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 603,000 units last week and garnering over 340 million streams.
Canada Place | Waterfront Cinema Movie Series 2017
Every Thursday evening, enjoy watching a movie in the beautiful outdoors at the refurbished North Point at Canada Place.
Country music festival | Rockin’ River Country Music Festival 2017
The Rockin’ River Country Music Festival returns to Meritt this BC Day long weekend from Thursday, August 3rd – Sunday, August 6th, 2017. Over the years, the Rockin’ River stage has been plenty of big names perform. They include Rascal Flats, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Blue Rodeo, and many more.
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