11 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (September 16-20)

Another week, another roundup! This week, we’ve got concerts, night markets, and the final days of Bard on the Beach to look forward to. So with that in mind, here are 11 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (September 16-20).

Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well World Tour 

Iconic singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves is bringing her “Deeper Well World Tour” to Rogers Arena this week, and believe it or not – it’s not too late to grab a couple of tickets.

When: Thursday, September 19th
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: $73.80

Wave to Earth 

Why not start off your week with one last concert at the Malkin Bowl? The outdoor concert lineup is dwindling as the season wraps, but it’s not too late to snag tickets to see Wave to Earth!

When: Monday, September 16th
Where: Malkin Bowl
Cost: $208.25

Sponsored pick: Fear of God Essentials Sale

Hosted by The Fashion Project, this warehouse sale marks the largest by brand “Fear of God” to date, with over 40,000 men’s, women’s and children’s pieces ranging from hoodies and track suits to T-shirts and puffer jackets!

Shoppers can enjoy 60 to 80% off of everything from Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22nd at the following times:

• Friday, September 20th: 3 pm to 8 pm (or 10 am to 3 pm for VIP)
• Saturday, September 21st: 10 am to 8 pm
• Sunday, September 22nd: 10 am to 6 pm

Note that VIP tickets ($25 for two) go towards purchases you make at the sale.

When: Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22nd
Where: 999 Canada Place, 3rd floor
Cost: Free admission or $25 for a VIP ticket for two

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

This one’s for outdoor theatre lovers! Bard on the Beach is officially back for its 35th season at Kits Beach this week, with two productions kicking off the Shakespearean festival: “Twelfth Night” starting Tuesday, June 11th, and “Hamlet” starting Thursday, June 13th.

When: Starting Tuesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 13th, June 11th to September 21st
Where: Vanier Park
Cost: $30 to $44 per person

Sina Bathaie Live in Vancouver 

Sina Bathaie is a Toronto-based composer and multi-instrumentalist with more than 35 million streams on digital platforms. Originally from Iran, he is known for his unique style of playing traditional instruments such as the oud and ukulele, with electronic music.

When: Wednesday, September 18th
Where: Rickshaw Theatre
Cost: $40

Vancouver Career Fair 

From 10 am to 2 pm, there’s another career fair at Canada Place for job seekers to check out. So brush off your resumes and get ready to put your best foot forward, because there will be opportunities in Customer Service, IT, Engineering, Tech, Healthcare, Government, and much more!

When: Friday, September 20th
Where: 999 Canada Place, #300
Cost: Free admission

Richmond Night Market

Home to literally hundreds of vendors, the Richmond Night Market has become a must for food and drink lovers, and there’s still plenty of time to check out all the eats and drinks this year. Plus, this September, you can indulge in over 40 $10 ‘happy hour’ items!

When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until October 14th
Where: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Cost: $8.50 per person

Fall with Autumn Harvest Tea at Fairmont Vancouver

From Wednesdays to Sundays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm, there’s a special fall-themed afternoon tea service at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver to indulge in. So get ready to indulge in everything from Kabocha Squash Tartlets to Pumpkin Tiramisu.

When: Thursday, September 5th to Sunday, November 24th
Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Cost: $72 per adult, $40 per child

Junction Public Market 

Vancouver’s newest public marketplace features a mix of rotating food trucks, artisan vendors, and live entertainment. Oh, and refreshing sips from the market’s ‘Sipping Container!

Taking place at Granville Square until September 29th, Junction Public Market will operate from Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, including holiday Mondays.

When: Tuesday through Sunday until Sunday, September 29th
Where: 200 Granville Street
Cost: Free admission

Fort Langley Night Market

From Island Jerky to Kona Ice from Chilliwack, to kettle corn, to vintage finds from Urban Vintage, there are tons of exciting things you’ll find at the Fort Langley Night Markets, and you still have a couple of Fridays left in the month to check one out.

When: Every Friday this September
Where: 9025 Glover Road, Langley Township

Visit Kitsilano Pool 

Fancy a dip by the beach? This week is your last chance to soak up the last bit of summer at Vancouver’s beachside saltwater pool, which closes for the season on September 22nd.

When: Open until Sunday, September 22nd
Where: Kitsilano Beach
Cost: $7.41 per adult

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