Let the good times begin.
From outdoor movies to kayaking trips, here are 26 Metro Vancouver events you have to check out this weekend.
Metro Vancouver Events This Weekend
Friday, June 22
19+ | Playland Adult-Only Nights
This summer, Playland is bringing back their popular adults-only nights.
Every Friday from June 22nd to July 27th, Playland is going to be hosting six evenings that will be 19+ amusement, complete with food, drinks, midway games, and of course, the thrilling rides. More than 30 rides will be open, including The Beast and the Hellevator.
Art | Body Language
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, celebrating its 10th anniversary, presents the premiere exhibition, BODY LANGUAGE: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest, on display June 8th, 2018 – January 13th, 2019.
Guest curator Dion Kaszas of the Nlaka’pamux First Nation traces the deep-rooted traditions of Indigenous tattooing, piercing and personal adornment.
Outdoor Movie | Eastside Outdoor Movie Night
For one thing, this event is allows you to enjoy two of the most classic films of all time while the stars twinkle overhead. Featuring Dazed and Confused and The Lost Boys, the event promises to ignite your senses with nostalgia.
What’s more, the event offers mouthwatering Mom’s Grilled Cheese as well as refreshing local craft beers. And, if you don’t bring a vehicle, simply lay sit or lay back on the grass and enjoy!
Photography | Mattie Gunterman
Presenting the paintings of Emily Carr with forty-eight photographs by US-born photographer Mattie Gunterman, this exhibition draws on the Gallery’s deep holdings of Carr’s work to reflect her engagement and affection for BC’s landscape.
Art | Definitely Dali Exhibition
Opened in 2005, Chali Rosso Art Gallery focuses mainly on works from Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Degas, and more.
The Gallery is holding a free Salvador Dali exhibition starting this May up until September. As part of the Definitely Dali Project, two iconic Dali sculptures will be arriving at the Chali-Rosso Art Gallery this summer: Woman Aflame and Surrealist Piano.
Exhibit | Haida Now
Guest curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in collaboration with Viviane Gosselin, Co-curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV, this exhibition features an unparalleled collection of Haida art boasting more than 450 works created as early as 1890.
Culture | Culture at the Centre
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents a groundbreaking collaboration between six First Nations Communities with the illuminating new exhibition Culture at the Centre, on display from Sunday, March 18th – Monday, October 8th, 2018.
Co-curated by Jill Baird and Pam Brown, the collective effort offers insight into the important work Indigenous-run cultural centres and museums in BC are doing to support their language, culture, and history.
Yoga | Free Outdoor Yoga At Kits Beach + Riley Park
The classes will be held on the North side of the beach, at the corner of Maple Street and Ogden Ave. The location is different than past years, and offers a better view of the ocean and downtown Vancouver.
The daily free yoga classes are organized by Mat Collective. Not to mention, they will feature 1-3 classes each day with a variety of different levels.
Art | Shigeru Ban
Offsite: Shigeru Ban is a new exhibition at Vancouver Art Gallery’s Offsite location (1100 West Georgia Street) featuring the full-scale version of renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban’s Kobe Paper Log House, on view May 11 to October 8th.
Arts | Queer Arts Festival
Queer Arts Festival (QAF) marks its landmark tenth anniversary with the multi-disciplinary summer celebration DECADEnce, running June 16th to 28th, 2018 at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.
The annual festival, which also commemorates Pride in Art’s 20th year as an artist-led organization, features a boundary-pushing, dialogue-igniting array of creators that amplify artistic risk-taking and incite creative collaboration and experimentation.
Kayaking | Deep Cove Friday Night Lights
Close your eyes for a second, and imagine the rippling surface of water paired with the illuminated sky. There’s arguably nothing more tranquil or picturesque.
And you can experience this firsthand! Deep Cove Friday Night Lights offers visitors the real thing. It’s a kayaking experience led by a guided tour, starting at dusk and lasting 2.5 hours.
Night market | Shipyards Night Market
Visitors will find fresh food, locally made products, musicians, art and entertainment every Friday night. The festivities in the Square kick off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday nights. In addition, there is live music until 10:00 p.m. on the Shipbuilders’ Stage, showcasing talent from all over BC.
Amusement park | Playland
Playland is here! Get prepared for a summer of fun by purchasing a One-Day admission or Season Pass online or at retailers. If you buy online, you’ll save up to $5 compared to purchasing at the gate. Please note that some of the top attractions are currently not in service.
Admission to Playland gives you unlimited access to over 35 rides and attractions, including three of the newest rides!
Outdoor Shopping | Richmond Night Market
The wildly popular market always features incredible, mouthwatering cuisine, as well as live performances on their 50 foot stage.
People visit from all over the country for this unique market, similar to the nightlife and delicacies found in Asia.
There’ll be over 100 food stalls, and 200 retail vendors. Sink your tastebuds into the classic tornado potatoes, and try your hand at mango desserts, squid, bubble waffles, dragon’s beard candy, and so many more! Here’s a guide to the must-try food this summer.
Culture | Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Burnaby is holding a Scandinavian Midsummer Festival this June 22nd to 24th. This year will mark the 23rd Midsummer Festival, filled with music, entertainment, and festivities.
The raising of the Midsummer Pole (including the dance around the pole) takes place on the Saturday. On Sunday, the Finnish wife carrying contest occurs, a race where you’re eligible to win your wife’s weight in beer.
Art | Port Moody Art Walk
The Port Moody Art Walk is making a comeback!
Kick-start your summer with a self-directed tour of artist studios and galleries within walking distance of Port Moody’s Gallery Row. Each venue will feature exhibitions, artist displays, live performances, and refreshments in celebration of the vibrant artistic culture in Port Moody.
Basketball | Team Canada
Team Canada will be facing off against China in the Pacific Rim Basketball Classic!
Canada’s roster will feature some of the country’s biggest and brightest stars, including players playing professionally in the NBA, NBA G League and several of the top professional leagues overseas.
Boating | Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival
The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival returns this week on Friday, June 22nd, 2018. Being North America’s biggest, best, and most competitive racing festival, an estimated 100,000 festival-goers are expected throughout the festival. Admission is free.
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Saturday, June 23
Movies | Cineplex Family Favourites
Cineplex family favourites are back this summer, with an array of heartwarming classics on the viewing screen.
Movies will be screened every Wednesday and Saturday in July, August, and September at 11AM.
The best part? Films will be the mere price of $2.99, and a portion of the proceeds go towards supporting WE Charity.
Arts | Sweet Bubbling Nights
Soulful Productions presents a sizzling celebration of soul, Motown, funk, show tunes and drag with Sweet Bubbling Nights on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 at the Vancouver Playhouse.
The performance will bring together 23 of the city’s most iconic musical talents, female impersonators and dancers in support of the LGBTI Pulse Memorial Scholarship®.
History | Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
The world famous Titanic steamship will be making an appearance in Richmond, with a Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition arriving this summer.
The international exhibition about the Titanic will be arriving at Lipont Place Arts Centre in Richmond June 23rd. The exhibition has been shown in places such as Paris and Stockholm, and has been seen by over 25 million visitors worldwide.
Gaming | Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo
The Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo is returning once again this year on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. This event will take place at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Modelled after similar events in other cities, organizers have taken the basics of vendors, gaming, tournaments, costumes, etc. and spiced it up a bit with a licensed venue, some awesome old-school music, live bands, special guests and other gaming themed entertainment unique to the Vancouver area.
Farm | UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
Discover the UBC Farm through your tastebuds! Get your local, certified organic, farm-fresh seasonal veggies, fruits, herbs, flowers and free-range eggs straight from the UBC Farm.
It opens at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 24
Festival | Greek Day On Broadway
Celebrate Greek Heritage month with Greek Day on Broadway this June 24th.
It’s the largest one day Greek festival in Vancouver. What’s more, it is the grand finale event concluding a month long Greek Heritage festival.
There will be mouthwatering food and drink, market vendors, live entertainment, and live music offering a relaxed, enjoyable Greek ambience.
Yoga | The Take Care Club Workshop
Modern life can be stressful and we all need reminders and techniques to foster deeper connections with ourselves and our world – to expand our resilience and live our most vibrant lives.
The Take Care Club is formed from a deep desire to take care of ourselves and each other; to hold space for our souls’ callings and develop nurturing practices of self-love.
In this session you will explore an all-levels yoga practice, discussion, guided contemplative journaling, and a heartfelt guided meditation. Plus, with each workshop session you will be provided with some take-home material for your own ongoing self-practice.
Wheels | Vancouver Vintage Motorcycle Show & Shine
The Vancouver Vintage Motorcycle Show & Shine is once again displaying vintage motorcycles and numerous vendors. Have a bike you want to put on display? Register today and let everyone see that sweet ride!
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Upcoming Events
June 28 | Chinatown Cocktail Crawl
Vancouver’s cocktail scene has reached a new level, driven by the city’s flourishing high-end food culture, as well as the rising stars behind the bars.
We proudly present the Chinatown Cocktail Crawl, a cocktail adventure to discover the latest cocktails and food trends in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in the city.
June 29 |Â Golden Spike Days Festival
The Golden Spike Days Festival commemorates the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway line and its arrival at the original western terminus in Port Moody.
Over 40,000 people from all walks of life are expected to come out and enjoy live entertainment, special events, food trucks, a beverage garden, and activities for all ages.
