10 things to do in the City of Vancouver: Saturday, June 16

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Start your Saturday with one of these 10 fun events happening in Vancouver today, June 16. There are the BC Lions, Kevin Hart, Kitty Yoga, and more.

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What: BC Lions kick off their 2018 season against Montreal Alouettes at BC Place.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

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What: One of comedy’s biggest stars, Hart has been going non-stop since his career first began. Along with this year’s tour, Hart’s memoir I Can’t Make This Up debuted at Number One on the New York Times Bestseller list and remained there for ten consecutive weeks. Hart voiced a lead character in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. He also appeared in the Sony reboot of the classic film Jumanji with Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: Doors 6 pm, show at 7 pm
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: via LiveNation

What: An annual artist-run multi-disciplinary summer arts festival at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, BC. QAF produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue. Each year, the festival theme ties together a curated visual art exhibition, performing arts series, workshops, artist talks, panels, and media art screenings.
When: Saturday, June 16 to Thursday, June 28, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: The Roundhouse – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

What: Surrey Fest Downtown (originally known as the Whalley Community Festival) promotes and celebrates community pride through a day of fun and entertainment for all ages while providing a venue for groups and organizations to inform the community of their services. As many as 4,000 people visit the festival each year to view the exhibits and enjoy food and live entertainment.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 11 am
Where: Holland Park – 13428 Old Yale Rd, Surrey
Admission: Free

What: Join the British Columbia Kitefliers Association for two days of kite flying at Garry Point Park in Richmond. Enjoy individual and team kite demonstrations, Rokkaku kite battles, teddy bear and candy drops, kite flying demonstrations, and more. Children can make their own kite at the Children’s Kite Making Workshop. Rain or shine.
When: Saturday, June 16 to Sunday, June 17, 2018
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Garry Point Park – 12011 Seventh Ave, Richmond
Admission: Free

What: Watch local and international street painters create masterful chalk art as they transform the pavement into a colourful gallery. Also featuring a performance by Bobs and Lolo. Rain or Shine.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 11 am
Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex – 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby
Admission: Free

Crowds at the Shambhala Music Festival. (Shambhala Music Festival)

What: The Official Shambhala Music Festival Pre Party for Vancouver at SUBculture Saturdays. Featuring a lineup of five artists playing this year’s festival: Mat the Alien, Bryx, Def3. Levrige, and Metafloor.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 10:30 pm
Where: The Red Room – 398 Richards, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

What: New for this year, there will be four stages curated by newly-acquired partners. West End has partnered with Blueprint Entertainment, one of the largest lifestyle, concert, and event companies in Canada, as well as WE Arts, a non-profit arts and culture community.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 12 to 7 pm
Where: Denman Street from Robson to Davie
Admission: Free

What: Take a close look at the fantastic underwater realm of invertebrates and microbes in a pond and under a microscope.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: Campbell Valley Regional Park – meet at the pond – 20285 8th Ave, Langley
Admission: Free

What: A handful of adorable kittens will be roaming around during your lesson to add some much-needed cuteness and bonus stress relief to your routine. All proceeds from this event will go to VOKRA – Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 2 to 4:30 pm
Where: Yoga Spirit and Wellness, 5681 Goring Street, Burnaby
Tickets: $50, available online

What: In the market for a new pair of kicks? Dubbed the “premier sneaker event for all sneaker lovers, enthusiasts, and aficionados,” The Ultimate Sneaker Show is set to take over the Vancouver Convention Centre on June 16, 2018.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 12 to 6 pm
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place
Tickets: Online, $15.75 to $104