10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (Aug. 10-14)

Don’t miss a minute of summer, because the time is flying by. From concerts to art festivals to watching the upcoming Perseid meteor shower, here are 10 of the best things to do in Vancouver this week (Aug. 10-14).

Hosted by Vancouver’s Vines Art Society, this annual festival celebrates artists who are working towards land, water, and relational justice through their works. The 2026 iteration is all about transformation, exploring what is becoming visible that society is told not to look at. A series of free events (concerts, performances, workshops, etc.) is coming to parks and beaches across the city during the festival’s duration that you’ll want to check out.

When: Until Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
Time: Varies per event
Where: Parks and beaches across Vancouver
Cost: Free

If you’re looking to catch a movie at Stanley Park, Evo Summer Cinema on Tuesdays is the event to mark down. This week, Crazy Rich Asians is screening at the Ceperley Park Playground on the massive, 40-foot screen.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Tuesdays until Sept. 1, 2026
Time: 9 to 11 p.m.
Where: 8701 Stanley Park Dr.
Cost: Free admission

This Thursday, rock/heavy metal icons AC/DC are bringing their Power Up Tour to BC Place, and there are still tickets up for grabs.

When: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 777 Pacific Blvd.
Cost: $105.80

You can take a tour of the summer night sky as Vancouver prepares for one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year: the upcoming Perseid meteor shower. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the science behind shooting stars, explore our solar system, and learn about the estimated Perseid peak (Aug. 12 and 13).

When: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: 1100 Chestnut St.
Cost: $27.78

The Polygon has brought back its popular outdoor movie nights this summer, and its next movie night is coming up this week on Thursday, Aug. 13. This time, the series will screen A League of Their Own, based on the true story of an all-female baseball team that paved the way for generations of athletes.

When: Thursday, Aug. 13, and every Thursday until Aug. 27, 2026
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: 101 Carrie Cates Crt., North Vancouver
Cost: Admission by donation

Speaking of outdoor movies, this Thursday is your last chance to check out Summer Movie Nights downtown. The final film to be screened on the 33-foot screen outside of the Vancouver Art Gallery is Ready Player One. 

When: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
Time: Activations start at 5 p.m.; movies start at dusk
Where: 850 West Georgia St.
Cost: Free

Singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae is going on tour after 20 years of putting out musical hits like “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.”

When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: 918 Granville St.
Cost: $62.32+

The zipline is back, the less-than-$10 happy hour items are back, and tons of exciting new attractions await at this year’s Richmond Night Market.

When: Opened Friday, April 24, 2026; operates 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

The iconic Shakespeare comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor is kicking off this year’s Bard on the Beach program, set in the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb that happens to be obsessed with soccer. There are also a handful of other Shakespeare-inspired productions to keep an eye out for if you’re ready to check out what’s onstage next: Macbeth (now until Sept. 18), Goblin:Oedipus (now until Sept. 19), and Antigone (now until Sept. 18).

When: Shows throughout July, August, and September
Time: Showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1695 Whyte St.
Cost: $30 to $103 per person, depending on seating

This summer, two beloved musicals known for their feel-good music and inspiring storylines take the stage at Vancouver’s Malkin Bowl. Theatre Under the Stars is officially back for its 86th year of live theatre, showcasing Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

When: Friday, July 3 to Aug. 22, 2026
Time: Various showtimes
Where: 610 Pipeline Rd.
Cost: $35 to $69 for GA

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