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Welcome to fall, everyone! As the season changes this week, one thing that remains is that there are a bunch of great events to check out.
From pop-up roller skating to outdoor movies, UBLVD WKNDS and more, here are 15 things to keep you busy this week.
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Pop Up Roller Rink @ The Shipyards
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What: Rolla Skate Club hosts an “Out of this World” Pop-Up Roller Rink at the Shipyards Commons in North Vancouver. Lace-up your rollerskates or rent a pair to blast off to another dimension. For ages 16+, and BC Vaccine Card will be required for entry.
When: September 24, 2021
Time: 7 to 10pm
Where: The Shipyards – 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: $18 with your own rollerskates; $25 with rental skates. Book online
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Back to the Future in Concert
What: Back to the Future In Concert will have two shows on September 24 and 25. The film’s original score was composed and conducted by Alan Silvestri, known for his work on other classic films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, and more recently was behind some of the work on Marvel’s Avengers franchise. The show will feature a hi-def screen displaying all of Marty McFly’s adventures as the full symphony orchestra performs Silvestri’s score in sync with the movie.
When: September 24 and 25, 2021
Time: 7 pm (Friday), 2 pm (Saturday)
Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Cost: starting at $32.25 purchase online
BC Culture Days 2021
What: BC Culture Days is an annual series of free and interactive creative events hosted by artists and cultural organizations across the province. This year’s month-long celebration invites participants to envision a post-pandemic world brightened through creative exploration and artistic expression. Events include socially distanced outdoor and pre-registered indoor events, pre-recorded videos, livestream presentations, self-guided activities, and more to discover.
When: September 24 to October 24, 2021
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
What: BC Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders in CFL action at BC Place on September 24.
When: September 24, 2021
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online
Ride the Eagle Coaster at Cypress Mountain
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What: Cypress Mountain’s massive Eagle Coaster is a gravity-fed coaster that starts at the top of the Eagle Express Quad Chair on Black Mountain. Each ticket for the Eagle Express includes a ride on the chairlift. The track has a vertical drop of 279 metres (900 ft) over its 1.7-km-long (1.1 miles) winding distance through the forest overlooking vistas. Riders can expect speeds of up to 40 km/hr (25 mph).
When: Thursdays to Sundays until September 26, 2021
Time: There are 80 ride slots each hour from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Cypress Mountain – 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver
Cost: Various with some restrictions, buy online
Oakridge Park Charity Dog Competition
What: The Oakridge Park Charity Dog Competition will take place right outside the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in the plaza. It’s happening on Thursday, September 23, and it’s a free outdoor event, so you don’t need a ticket or reservation. If your best friend is your dog, then you’ll definitely want to bring them along. They’re going to have a portrait studio where you can have your photo taken with your dog. Plus, there will be special treats, but probably mostly dog treats, and giveaways.
Time: TBD
Where: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel Plaza – 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Look Towards the Sun at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden
What:The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden’s newest exhibition is Look Towards the Sun, an artistic exchange between Lam Wong, a Chinese Canadian diaspora artist from Hong Kong, and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, an artist of Cowichan and Syilx First Nations ancestry.
Yuxweluptun’s paintings celebrate and assert Indigenous ways of living and being while shining a light on Indigenous title, rights, and sovereignty on unceded territories. Wong’s paintings and contemplations as an immigrant inspire his practice as the Garden’s artist-in-residence. Looking Towards the Sun also includes a personal response to the horrific findings of the remains of 215 children buried at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, the school that Yuxweluptun is a survivor of.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, September 23 to December 23, 2021
Time: 10 am to 4 pm, last entry time at 3 pm (September), 10 am to 3 pm, last entry time at 3 pm (October)
Where: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden – 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Cost: $12-$32, purchase Online
Sunset Cinema: Spider-Man: Far From Home
What: Vancouver Civic Theatres presents the Sunset Cinema Series, free outdoor movies on Wednesdays in September in Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. Anyone attending should also bring a chair or blanket to sit on for the screening. The film on September 22 is Spider-Man: Far From Home.
When: September 22, 2021
Time: Film starts at dusk
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza – 650 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Migos
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What: One of hip-hop’s biggest rap groups, Migos will be performing in Vancouver at the PNE Forum on September 24. The Georgia-based trio, which includes Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, has released over a dozen gold and platinum singles and two multi-platinum albums. On top of the release of their latest album, Culture III, they’re well known for hits such as “Walk It Talk It,” “Bad and Boujee,” and “Motorsport.” They’ll be joined by Smiley and Ruts World at the all-ages event.
When: September 24, 2021
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Where: PNE Forum – 2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $68.50, purchase online
2021 Shipyards Festival
What: The 2021 Shipyards Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 25. The one-day event will feature four music stages that will see concerts played throughout the day. Performances include Bedouin Soundclash, The Zolas, Astrocolour, XL the Band, IAMTHELIVING, and Small Town Artillery, to name a few. In addition to live concerts, the festival will also include activities and attractions such as a Seaspan Family Zone, face-painting, balloon arts, and crafts.
When: September 25, 2021
Time: 12 to 10 pm
Where: Lower Lonsdale, The Shipyards, and Lonsdale Quay
Cost: Free
UBLVD WKNDS
What: UBLVD WKNDS features live music, food and drinks, and fun games at an outdoor lounge space on University Boulevard on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons in September. Discover restaurants like Steve’s Poke Bar, Jamjar Canteen, Browns Crafthouse and Downlow Chicken Shack as well as some of UBC’s newest dining options. Then enjoy treats from Rain or Shine or Chatime while enjoying performances by Phil Bo, Mark Woodyard, Olin Brinx and Johnny Jover and art by Michael Bock.
When: Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons until September 25, 2021
Time: 4 pm to 8 pm (Friday) and 12 pm to 4 pm (Saturdays)
Where: 6111 University Boulevard, located next to UBC Academic Core
Cost: Free
Fresh Air Cinema at Nat Bailey Stadium
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What: Three outdoor movies will be shown at Nat Bailey Stadium this week, with entry by donation (suggested donation is $10 per person). All donations will go towards the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation.
Each film has a baseball theme, beginning with the 1992 classic A League of Their Own on Thursday, September 23. Field of Dreams will be shown on Friday, September 24, while The Rookie can be seen on Saturday, September 25. The events are being put on by outdoor movie company Fresh Air Cinema, in collaboration with Fortis BC and the Vancouver Canadians.
When: September 23, 24 and 25, 2021
Time: Gates open at 6:30 pm for each event, with the movies beginning at 7:30 pm each night
Where: Nat Bailey Stadium – 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver
Cost: By donation, suggested donation is $10 per person. Purchase online.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas
What: Vancouver Whitecaps take the pitch against FC Dallas in MLS action at BC Place. Before the game, enjoy The Warmup pre-game street party presented by Phillips Brewing. The 19+ event takes place outside the stadium prior to kickoff, from 2 to 7 pm. Live DJs and food trucks will be on hand, with $5 beers for sale. Entry is free, but capacity is limited for the Warmup, which is now located at Robson and Beatty, across the street from Terry Fox Plaza.
When: September 25, 2021
Time: 7 pm
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online
Car Free Festival Month
What: Car Free Days is holding a month-long festival that features a series of small events, including markets, bike rides, a Car Free Chill Day, and more.
When: Now until September 25, 2021
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free, donations to Car Free Vancouver Society are much appreciated
Brewery & The Beast
What: The highly anticipated celebration of brews, meat, and local products returns to Vancouver on September 26, 2021. This one-of-a-kind, ultra-meaty outdoor culinary experience features chefs cooking up locally sourced products and ingredients at the event site at Pacific Boulevard and Carrall Street. Brewery & The Beast aims to educate guests about becoming conscientious consumers and buying local, all while filling their stomachs with a ton of high-quality grub.
When: September 26, 2021
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: Concord Pacific Place – 811 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Cost: $165.95 plus GST and Service Fees, purchase online
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