7 things to do in the City of Vancouver today: Wednesday, July 11

FEATURED ON THE LISTED GUIDE

Sat, April 27, 10:00am

Crafty Heaven Market

Sat, May 18, 6:00pm

Pub Night

Sun, May 19, 10:00am

VANYOO Market

Thu, May 30, 7:00pm

Murder Mystery in the West End

Click to add your event to the Listed Events Guide

Gastown Grand Prix, Outdoor Movies, and more! Get your Wednesday going with these seven fun events happening in Vancouver today, Wednesday, July 11.

For more things happening around town be sure to check out our events section.

What: Take a trip back to the days of poodle-skirts, greased hair, and doo-wop music – the Drive-In Movie Series returns to Lansdowne Centre for its third year, presented by Fresh Air Cinema. Enjoy classic, family-friendly, and even some of the latest hits on an outdoor screen. Take a drive and cuddle up, or bring a blanket and lawn chair and settle in. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis (first 200 vehicles), and the movie audio will be broadcast over FM radio. Keep in mind that this is a family-friendly event, so smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited.
When: Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Time: Sunset (gates open at 6 pm)
Where: Lansdowne Centre, west parking lot – 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond
Admission: Free

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope/IMDb

What: The music of a galaxy far, far away will come close to home this summer when the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) performs the famous tunes from Star Wars during a concert series in July. The performance is part of this year’s VSO at the Movies concert series, which is being hosted in conjunction with the VSO’s 100th anniversary season.
When: Wednesday, July 11 to Friday, July 13, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: Orpheum Theatre – 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets available online

What: Vancouver has a national and international reputation for being a global video game hub, and the gaming industry continues to thrive. Interested in learning more about this fun industry? Network with other enthusiasts and learn from professionals what it takes to break into this exciting future-proof career.
When: Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Time: 5:30 to 8 pm
Where: 1256 Granville St, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, Free

What: Instant Theatre presents a festival of wild, crazy, and inventive improv formats. Prototype 2.0 promises a show that has never been seen before, and will never be seen again.
When: Wednesday, July 11 to Saturday, July 14, 2018
Time: Various times
Where: Havana Vancouver – 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $10

What: The Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix is one of the most historic cycling events in North America and boasts the highest one day prize purse for both the winning prize and total prize purse for a Canadian criterium. With over 20,000 spectators in attendance, it’s an electrifying experience.
When: Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Gastown
Admission: Free

The new Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza on June 22, 2017. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)

What: Vancouver is getting a whole new free outdoor movie series as šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly Vancouver Art Gallery’s North Plaza) is set to play host to Summer Movie Nights on the Square. Each Wednesday evening from July 4 to August 29, Fresh Air Cinema’s large, four-storey inflatable screen will pop up, creating the perfect urban environment to take in a flick surrounded by the concrete jungle – just be sure to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets.
When: Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Time: Activities begin at 5 pm, movie begins at sunset (check sunset times as that will be your best indication of when movies will start)
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly North Plaza at Vancouver Art Gallery) – 850 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Admission: Free

What: Eyjafhakkajokull, the Icelandic volcano, erupted in March 2010, scattering dangerous ash and causing cancellations and delays throughout European airspace – the largest disruption of air travel since World War II. Pushed by the steady rhythm of the tap dance and the emotions of music from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, Volcano shares the lifestyles led, the tour routes taken, the feats required to make everything possible, and the reflections that arise when a volcanic eruption brings our feet back onto the ground.
When: Wednesday, July 11 and Friday, July 13, 2018
Time: 7 pm (Wednesday) and 9 pm (Friday)
Where: Firehall Arts Centre – 280 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online