10 things to do in Vancouver today: Saturday, September 8

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Another September Saturday to enjoy. Check out these 10 events happening in Vancouver today, September 7. TEDxVancouver, Frank Turner, and more.

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Wesbrook Village Festival

What: The annual festival is a fusion of fun, food, and entertainment. Enjoy a sidewalk sale, indulge in tasty BBQ fare during the free signature BBQ lunch, and delight in delicious samples from local eateries and community retailers. Enjoy live entertainment from Will Stroet, Dr. Strangelove, Beauty Shop Dolls, and Aché Brasil. There’s also going to be a kids zone complete with face-painting, craft tables, bouncy castles, and even a rock climbing wall.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Wesbrook Village, UBC – 3378 Wesbrook Mall
Price: Free and open to all

What: This annual celebration of the city’s local agri-food sector is running for its third consecutive year. This free event features live music by local Celtic-Canadian folk-rock group the Pat Chessell Band, a ventriloquist performance by Norma McKnight, pony rides, face painting, an inflatable corn maze, vendor booths, and the pièce de résistance – a giant, 8-foot 2,000-slice blueberry pie. Pie will be served right after the opening ceremonies at 12:30 pm, so be sure to plan accordingly.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Central City Shopping Centre’s outdoor plaza – 10153 King George Boulevard, Surrey
Price: Free

What: RISK! is a live show and podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share. Founded in 2009 by Kevin Allison of MTV’s sketch comedy show, The State, RISK! has been downloaded tens of millions of times and has featured true stories from Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Dan Savage, Margaret Cho, Andy Dick, Michael Ian Black, and regular folks from around the world.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: Doors 7:30 pm, Show 8:30 pm
Where: Biltmore Cabaret – 2755 Prince Edward St. Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $24.99

What: Frank Turner will be making a stop in Vancouver on a 2018 world tour in support of his latest album, Be More Kind.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: The Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $39.50 to $44.50

What: The famous American chain, known for its massive 3×3 burgers and animal fries, will be coming to the Langley Good Times Cruise-In, a large-scale charity event for retro car enthusiasts.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Where: Fraser Highway – 264th to 272nd Street, Langley

What: TEDxVancouver is giving attendees the chance to find out how to change the world. An astounding lineup of leaders, activists, visionaries, champions, pioneers, and authors, to name a few, will be sharing their story at the Chan Centre for Performing Arts. The theme for this year’s event is “How To.” Speakers will share their experiences, journeys, and accomplishments, revealing what it was like and how they did so in the process.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: Doors open at 8:30 am, show from 10 am to 5 pm.
Where: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts – 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver
Admission: Available online, general admission for $99

Luxury Alliance Group

What: Hundreds of rare classics and modern supercars worth more than $250M will be on display. Visitors can see high-end models from Pagani, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Ferrari, and Koenigsegg, among others with the serene VanDusen Botanical Garden as a backdrop. Highlights of the weekend include a display of the first Porsche ever made, the Singer Porsche William DLS worth $2.2M, the Dino Ferrari, and the official Canadian public launch of the Pagani Huayra BC, worth $4.5M. Other events taking place over the two-day celebration include a $10M luxury and supercar auction, a piano concert in the garden, and two high-fashion runway shows presented by Oakridge Centre.
When: Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, 2018
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden – 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online for $125

What: Hear more about LaSalle College Vancouver’s program curriculums and take part in free gaming workshops while you’re there.
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: LaSalle College Vancouver – 2665 Renfrew Street
Price: Free – Register today via LaSalle College Vancouver

What: H2 Rotisserie & Bar at The Westin Bayshore will be celebrating Oktoberfest with brews, bites, games, a live performance by Siegel Entertainment’s The Alpiners Oompapa band, and all of the Deutsch-style shenanigans you can dream of on their garden-side terrace. Tickets include entry, one complimentary beer ticket, take-home stein, and grub for the night (all the schnitzel you can eat).
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: The Westin Bayshore – 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Price: $60; buy online

What: Nakatomi Plaza. Christmas Eve. 1988. John McClane is on a mission to save his wife from German terrorists led by the debonair Hans Gruber, all while singing parodies of hit songs from the ‘80s. Part of the 2018 Vancouver Fringe Festival.
When: Now to Sunday, September 16, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Studio 1398 – 1398 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $15, plus $7 membership