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From Bard on the Beach to the Shipyards Night Market, here are 12 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
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About: Experience high-quality performances in a stunning outdoor setting, offering a mix of classic and contemporary interpretations of Shakespeare’s works. This year’s lineup includes productions of Much Ado About Nothing, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, and The Dark Lady.
Date: June 10 to September 20, 2024
Address: Vanier Park – 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Survival of the Slowest at the Vancouver Aquarium
About: Survival of the Slowest is the Vancouver Aquarium’s newest exhibit, and families are invited to step into a world where being slow, small, or even weak can be a powerful survival strategy.
Explore all-new immersive habitats, learn hands-on with interactive experiences, and meet masters of mellow that thrive in ways that might surprise you.
Date: Open until September 1, 2025
Location: Vancouver Aquarium — 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices
About: Junction Public Market has returned to downtown Vancouver! This market is a unique marketplace created with customized shipping containers featuring rotating pop-ups, local artisans, food vendors, a bar and a live entertainment space.
Date: May 1 to September 28, 2025
Location: Granville Square – 200 Granville Street, Vancouver
Admission: FREE
About: Come out to The Quay every Wednesday afternoon for rotating food vendors, local goods, live music and so much more!
Address: The Quay – 123 Cates Court, North Vancouver
Date: Every Wednesday until October 1, 2025
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Admission: FREE entry
About: The Port Moody Farmers Market is back again to showcase the best of BC! The market features a wide variety of farm fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, mouthwatering baked goods and unique crafts from local artisans.
Date: Wednesdays from June 4 to October 8, 2025
Location: Port Moody Recreation Complex Parking Lot – 300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Admission: FREE
Shipyards Night Market
About: The Shipyards Night Market takes place every Friday from May 16th to September 12th, 2024. With a fun and vibrant atmosphere, attendees will come across a beer garden, food trucks, plenty of live performances, and an artisan market.
Date: May 16 to September 12, 2025
Location: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: FREE entry
About: The popular night market was founded in 2000, and attracts over a million visitors a year with its delicious lineup of international cuisine, entertainment, and more! The first night market was held at the Continental Centre on Cambie Road before becoming must-see attraction each year.
This year is extra special for the Richmond Night Market as its their 25th anniversary. To celebrate, night market visitors have the opportunity to take a ride on a 600-ft long zipline high above all the dazzling lights and energy of the market.
Location: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Vancouver Canadians vs Spokane Indians
About: Catch some live baseball at Nat Bailey Stadium as the Vancouver Canadians take on the Spokane Indians in a six-game series. The series also includes the team’s Dog Days of Summer game on June 10, where you can bring your four-legged friends to watch the action as well!
Date: June 10 to 15, 2025
Location: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario St., Vancouver
Time: Various times
Price: Various prices
About: The worlds of fandom and collecting collide in an epic, retro-fueled celebration of geek culture this week in Surrey. The event features board game tables, retro gaming, comic book writers, and so much more!
Date: June 13, 2025
Address: Shannon Hall – 6022 176 St, Surrey
Time: 3pm
Price: Starting at $10
“Art of Teppanyaki” menu at Kobe
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
About: Kobe’s signature Art of Teppanyaki set menu has been extended for all of June!
The menu features appetizers (seasonal vegetables, grilled shrimp, Shabu Shabu soup), flame-kissed and butter-basted tiger prawns, premium-cut sirloin steak and tender teriyaki chicken, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed Japanese rice and artisanal gelato for dessert for only $58 per person.
Date: Monday to Thursday throughout June
Address: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – 1042 Alberni St, Vancouver
Price: $58 per person
Finn Wolfhard at the Rickshaw Theatre
About: Best known for his role as Mike Wheeler on Stranger Things, Finn Wolfhard now looks the conquer the music world, and is bringing The Objection! Tour to Vancouver for two shows.
Date: June 12 and 13, 2025
Address: Rickshaw Theatre – 254 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Time: 7pm
Price: Various prices
Cypress Mountain Eagle Coaster
About: Departing from the top of Black Mountain, this captivating ride spans over 1700 meters and boasts an impressive vertical drop of 279 meters. Brace yourself for a gravity-fueled escapade that twists and turns, providing an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other.
Address: Cypress Mountain – 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver
Time: Various time slots
Cost: Various prices
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