Get ready for another beautiful week in Vancouver filled with outdoor movies, open-air concerts, and just about every kind of summer festivity you can think of. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (July 7-11).
This year’s Deckchair Cinema at Cates Deck in North Vancouver has officially kicked off its Summer of Sci-Fi, and this week, you can check out Universal Language, which will be accompanied by live music.
All screenings begin at sunset.
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: Movies start at sunset
Where: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Cost: Admission by donation
VCT’s free Summer Sounds open-air concert series is back at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (Vancouver Art Gallery plaza) with weekly local collabs, live DJs, and international artists. This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the Indian Summer Festival Spotlight, which will feature live music by Surrey-based artists Sejal Lal and Surya Brass Band, the soundscapes of Vancouver’s kraKIN, and Juno-nominee Ruby Singh.
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: 750 Hornby St.
Cost: Free admission
This week, the Whitecaps are up against the Valour on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, so don your blue and white and get ready to cheer on our home team.
When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: 777 Pacific Blvd.
Cost: $27.85
You might have to try your chances on one of their waitlists, but lululemon’s free Summer Yoga Series is worth crossing your fingers for, because you never know what last-minute cancellations might come up. Organized by lululemon Park Royal, the series offers aspiring and experienced yogis the chance to enjoy a flow class led by lululemon ambassadors and community partners while surrounded by breathtaking views.
When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver
Cost: Free admission
The 2025 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is kicking off with Much Ado About Nothing and The Two Gentlemen of Verona at Vanier Park. So get ready for an outdoor theatre production like no other.
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1695 Whyte Ave.
Cost: $35 to $88 per person
From mini markets to plaza concerts to outdoor yoga, there are a ton of free events to check out in South Granville this month. This week, you’ve got a chance to peruse the Graze Mini Market and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at South Granville Plaza West on Friday, July 10, 2025.
When: Friday, July 10, 2025
Time: Varies per event
Where: South Granville
Cost: Free admission
Catoro, a cat cafe in Mount Pleasant, is hosting a series of movie nights where guests can enjoy a cozy movie with a furry friend and a complimentary drink. The next movie night is on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and the cafe will be screening Flow at 7:30 p.m.
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: 666 East Broadway St.
Cost: $38 per person
The Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park has come to life for this year’s Theatre Under the Stars program, which weaves Stanley Park’s beautiful surroundings with the stories of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde from June 27 to Aug. 16, 2025, with performances alternating every evening in between.
When: Friday, June 27 to Aug. 16, 2025
Time: Varies per show
Where: 610 Pipeline Rd.
Cost: $35 to $69
Artemis Space Adventure is Science World’s newest feature exhibition, exploring space through fun, interactive Lego® challenges hosted by Vancouver’s Community for Adult Fans of Lego®. Build your own Lego creations with guided prompts and code a micro:bit robot to navigate space.
When: Until April 6, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: 1455 Quebec St.
Cost: $39.95
The beloved Richmond Night Market is in its 25th year, complete with hundreds of international street food booths, local retail vendors, and a first-of-its-kind zipline.
When: Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sundays
Where: 8351 River Rd., Richmond
Cost: $7 for GA
Recent Posts:
Canada’s largest Japanese Canadian summer festival is coming to this historic Vancouver neighbourhood
A historic boardwalk village in B.C. sits on one of the last untouched areas of North America
