Summer in Vancouver means a trip to the PNE with the family and no experience is complete without checking out the amazing entertainment lineup that the fair offers each year. This summer is no exception with a roster of exciting concerts announced this week.
PNE Summer Concerts
An eagerly anticipated part of The Fair at the PNE, this year’s summer night concerts feature an exciting array of world renowned Canadian and international artists in Pop, Flamenco, Rock ‘N’ Roll, R&B, Country and more, music fans will be wowed every night of The Fair.
The Summer Night Concerts, free with your Fair admission, will run nightly at 8:30pm in the PNE Amphitheatre.
Saturday, August 19, 2017 Mother Mother
Sunday, August 20, 2017 Billy Currington
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 The Pointer Sisters
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 High Valley
Thursday, August 24, 2017 ZZ TOP
Friday, August 25, 2017 Chicago
Saturday, August 26, 2017 Colin James
Sunday, August 27, 2017 Huey Lewis and The News
Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Tom Cochrane with Red Rider
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 The B-52s
Thursday, August 31, 2017 The Doobie Brothers
Friday, September 1, 2017 Rick Springfield
Saturday, September 2, 2017 The Gipsy Kings ft Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo
Sunday, September 3, 2017 iHeartRadio Beach Ball**
Monday, September 4, 2017 iHeartRadio Beach Ball**
**iHeartRadio Beach Ball will not be free with Fair Gate admission.
Update! iHeartRadio Beach Ball Lineup
The iHeartRadio Beach Ball is Sunday, September 3 and Monday, September 4 at the PNE Amphitheatre during The Fair at the PNE. The latest live event to join iHeartRadio’s roster of festivals and concerts, iHeartRadio Beach Ball features performances by Alessia Cara, Scott Helman, Shawn Hook, Virginia to Vegas, and The Strumbellas on Day 1 (September 3), and Blondie, Christian Hudson, Ruth B, Serena Ryder, and Train on Day 2 (September 4). Additional talent announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 23rd from ticketleader.ca.
Seating & Reserved Tickets
First come, first served for general admission free with your fair admission. Bleachers and standing floor options available. Reserved seating available at stage front and in a reserved bleacher section for select shows. Reserved tickets will be available to purchase starting at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. New this year, reserve a private party suite for the nightly concert. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
The Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest, Canada’s largest one-day food truck festival returns to New Westminster this summer! Presented by the Downtown New West BIA and Save-On-Foods, admission is free for this festival of food along the riverfront with live music, beer garden, and more.
Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest
When: Saturday, July 29, 2017 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Downtown New Westminster
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After major success in 2016 with 150 vendors and food trucks, 120,000 attendees, you can once again #GETTRUCKEDUP with the superstars of the street food world – including Vij’s Railway Express, Tacofino, Japadog, C’est si bon, and Feastro the Rolling Bistro among many others.
Visit favourites and discover new treats from Flying Fish & Chipper, Holi Masala, and Memphis Mike BBQ. Savour your food under shaded patios, feel the breeze by the Riverfront, and grab a refreshing drink at one of the many beer gardens, all while listening to local live music featured throughout the fest.
In between your foodie adventures, stop by the first ever Style Hive where beloved local boutiques, alongside Vancouver’s Fashion Truck and Ardillas United Truck will be showcasing the fashion trends you need to #GETSTYLEDUP for the rest of your summer escapades.
Beat the heat and drop into the Anvil Centre to explore a wide range of unique handmade beauty, crafts, and edible goodies in the Artisan Market. Browse through the local New West Farmers Market and visit many Downtown businesses participating in the Save-On- Foods community area.
The Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films returns for its 8th year on June 4th, presenting a selection of short- and feature-length documentaries that focus on the ocean and the important role that this resource has in supporting healthy and prosperous communities and economies.
Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films
Where: Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St, Vancouver)
When: Sunday, June 4, 2017 3:00pm-9:30pm
Tickets: Tickets are $15 for a single screening, or $25 for the double header.
There are two screenings: 3:00pm and 7:30pm, with Q&As at 5:30pm and 9:30pm. The panel discussion on coastal waters begins at 6:30pm.
This year, marine experts and filmmakers will lead Q&As after each screening, and there will be a panel discussion (starting at 6:30pm) on cross-border marine protection, with experts from Canada and the United States.
The festival is also highlighting the Pacific Northwest’s Orca Awareness Month in June by presenting Sonic Sea, a feature film that investigates the impact that human-made noise is having on whales.
Net profits will be donated to Georgia Strait Alliance to assist with the organization’s mission to protect and restore the marine environment, and promote the sustainability of the Strait of Georgia, its adjoining waters and communities.
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I have a pair of tickets to give way to the full day of documentaries, Q&As with filmmakers, and a cross-border panel discussion with US and Indigenous input on marine management! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
The Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films is dedicated to the issues, personalities and sports of the world’s oceans. The goal is to increase awareness about relationships with oceans, while educating and motivating audiences.
Update The winner is Jazzy!
There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when you’re in Vancouver and you see a weekend forecast full of sunshine. This weekend Miss604 is proud to support the Surrey International Children’s Festival, there’s also cooking classes, art walk, orchestra, farmers markets, outdoor dancing, fishing, and craft beer — something for everyone to enjoy!
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Sponsored by Miss604: Surrey International Children’s Festival
Barn Burner 2017
Music Heals Presents: Shred Kelly
Karen Goodfellow at Place des Arts
Furniture Artisan Expo, Surrey
ROVE Mount Pleasant Arts Walk, Free
VSO Pops: Sophisticated Ladies
The Labyrinth at St. Paul’s
Little Black Dress Gala
Free Outdoor Dance Series Downtown
Illumination Summer Night Market, Richmond
Richmond Night Market
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
New Works at Night: OURO Collective
Shipyards Night Market North Vancouver
rEvolver Festival
Arts Umbrella Expressions Theatre Festival
Wen Wei Dance
Staircase Theatre Presents The Hunger Room
The Arts Club Presents: Million Dollar Quartet
Pacific Theatre Presents: Outside Mullingar
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Sponsored by Miss604: Surrey International Children’s Festival
Vancouver Drone Day
Coquitlam’s City-Wide Garage Sale
WhitecapsFC v DC United
Bike in Movie
Free Outdoor Dance Series Downtown
River District Farmers Market
ArtStarts: Eco-Logical Show! L’école-logique! with CréaSon
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Hard Rubber Orchestra Variety Show
West End Farmers Market
West of Main Art Walk
Furniture Artisan Expo, Surrey
Place des Arts: Art After Dark
Ridge Meadows Beer Festival
European Festival at Swangard Stadium
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
Illumination Summer Night Market, Richmond
Richmond Night Market
rEvolver Festival
Arts Umbrella Expressions Theatre Festival
Wen Wei Dance
Staircase Theatre Presents The Hunger Room
The Arts Club Presents: Million Dollar Quartet
Pacific Theatre Presents: Outside Mullingar
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Como Lake Fishing Derby, Coquitlam
P2L: Spring into Summer Community Clearout
Friends of the Grove Fundraiser & Cocktail Party
Italian Cooking Class:Gnocchi
The Walking School Bus
Zealous Art Paint at Ricky’s in Mission BC
KidPreneur Market Day
ArtStarts: Eco-Logical Show! L’école-logique! with CréaSon
Kitsilano Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
West of Main Art Walk
International Metal Writers Conference
European Festival at Swangard Stadium
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
Illumination Summer Night Market, Richmond
Richmond Night Market
rEvolver Festival
The Arts Club Presents: Million Dollar Quartet
Pacific Theatre Presents: Outside Mullingar
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The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd! The Vancouver Canadians start their season on June 15th with their first game at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium on June 20th. Fans can expect a post-game fireworks extravaganza presented by Whistler Brewing. The first 2,500 fans to the ballpark will also receive a magnetic schedule giveaway also presented by Whistler Brewing.
This year, on top of affordable family fun cheering on our hometown boys, fans can enjoy 8 Fireworks Extravaganzas, 7 A&W Family Fun Sundays, 6 Scotiabank ‘Nooner at the Nat days, 3 Superstar Series Appearances and much more!
Here is the full promotional calendar for the Vancouver Canadians.
June 2017
- Tuesday, June 20, 2017 HOME OPENER: Fireworks Extravaganza/Magnetic Schedule Giveaway (first 2,500 fans) Presented by Whistler Brewing.
- Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Rogers.
- Thursday, June 22, 2017 Scotiabank ‘Nooner at the Nat in support of Pacific Autism Family Network.
- Friday, June 23, 2017 Presented by Waste Management.
- Saturday, June 24, 2017 Fireworks Extravaganza/Seat Cushion Giveaway (first 500 fans). Presented by Cloverdale Paint.
- Sunday, June 25, 2017 A&W Family Fun Sunday/Pennant Giveaway (first 1,000 kids 12 and under).
- Thursday, June 29, 2017 Cooler Bag Giveaway (first 500 fans). Presented by Developmental Disabilities Association.
- Friday, June 30, 2017 Scotiabank ‘Nooner at the Nat. in support of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.
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July 2017
- Saturday, July 1, 2017 Canada Day Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Scotiabank.
- Sunday, July 2, 2017 A&W Family Fun Sunday/Adjustable Cap Giveaway (first 500 kids 12 and under).
- Monday, July 3, 2017 Autographs – Fergie Jenkins & Gaylord Perry/Card Giveaway (first 1,000 fans). Presented by VIA Rail.
- Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Presented by Vancouver Coastal Health.
- Thursday, July 13, 2017 Dog Day Of Summer Presented by Petcurean Pet Nutrition.
- Friday, July 14, 2017 Scotiabank ‘Nooner at the Nat in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity.
- Saturday, July 15, 2017 Fireworks Extravaganza/hey y’all! Cowboy Boot Koozie Giveaway (first 1,500 fans, 19+) Presented by hey y’all! Southern Style Hard Iced Tea.
- Sunday, July 16, 2017 A&W Family Fun Sunday/Youth Jersey Giveaway (first 500 kids 12 and under).
- Monday, July 17, 2017 Presented by The Yale Saloon.
- Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Superstar Appearance by David Justice/Card Giveaway (first 1,000 fans) Presented by BC Sports Hall of Fame/Blakes.
- Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Scotiabank ‘Nooner at the Nat. in support of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
- Friday, July 28, 2017 Presented by The Salvation Army.
- Saturday, July 29, 2017 Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Scotiabank.
- Sunday, July 30, 2017 A&W Family Fun Sunday/Photoball Giveaway (first 1,000 kids 12 and under).
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August 2017
- Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Superstar Appearance by Corey Koskie/Card Giveaway (first 1,000 fans). Presented by BC Sports Hall of Fame/Blakes.
- Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Kevin Pillar Bobblehead Giveaway (first 1,000 fans). Presented by Scotiabank.
- Thursday, August 10, 2017 Scotiabank ‘Nooner at the Nat in support of Easter Seals BC
- Friday, August 11, 2017 Superstar Appearance by Fred McGriff/Card Giveaway (first 1,000 fans). Presented by BC Sports Hall of Fame/Blakes.
- Saturday, August 12, 2017 Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Carter Honda.
- Sunday, August 13, 2017 A&W Family Fun Sunday/Batting Helmet Giveaway (first 1,000 kids 12 and under).
- Monday, August 14, 2017 Noah Syndergaard Bobblehead Giveaway (first 1,000 fans). Presented by The Keg Steakhouse + Bar.
- Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Presented by Vancouver Board of Parks and Rec.
- Sunday, August 20, 2017 A&W Family Fun Sunday/Kevin Pillar Superhero Cape Giveaway (first 500 kids 12 and under).
- Monday, August 21, 2017 Coors Snapback Cap Giveaway (first 500 fans, 19+).
- Saturday, August 26, 2017 Presented by Coors Light Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Holborn.
- Sunday, August 27, 2017 A&W Family Fun Sunday/Umbrella Giveaway (first 500 fans).
- Monday, August 28, 2017 Team Photo Giveaway (First 2,500 fans). Presented by Van Houtte Coffee Services.
- Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Scotiabank’ Nooner at the Nat in support of Heart& Stroke Foundation
Tickets are on sale now starting at just $14! Follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and use the tag #AtTheNat.
