It’s always fun to see events happening in Stanley Park and this one is unique for Vancouver! The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival will be taking place September 15-16, 2023 around Brockton Oval in Stanley Park with headliners Russell Peters and Kevin Hart, along with a lineup of friends who will join them each night.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Stanley Park
When: Friday, September 15 & Saturday, September 16, 2023
Doors at 5:30 (VIP) / 6:30 (GA) / Show at 7:45pm
Where: Stanley Park (Brockton Oval area)
Tickets: VIP is SOLD OUT, General Admission Tier 3 is still available for each day from $79-$99. This event is no minors (19+ only) and is a go rain or shine.
Kevin Hart’s performance on September 16th will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted on the festival grounds during that time. Upon arrival at the event you will be given a Yondr pouch. Read more here.
Traffic Change Notice from the Vancouver Park Board
From Monday, September 11 to Tuesday, September 19 the Totem Pole parking lot will be closed to the public, for use as a production area. Tour bus and accessible parking will be available on Stanley Park Drive.
Organizers have hosted events in Edmonton, Calgary, and Halifax this year and say their mission is: “to create an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars. All while celebrating and supporting the communities and beautiful parks we visit.”
Follow the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival on Facebook for more information about the Vancouver event and others across the country.
Looking for a refresh on your go-to restaurants and activities? Look no further! We have curated a list of our current culinary favourites and notable limited edition menus, into one convenient spot for this month’s Vancouver Foodie Friday feature. For September, we are fully diving into the best late-summer finds and features for those who are ready for autumn:
Photo Submitted: Monzo Burger Opening Soon in Vancouver
Vancouver Foodie Friday – A First Taste of Fall
MONZO Burger Opens Downtown Vancouver
Where: 1401 Granville St, Vancouver
When: Opens September 9, 2023
Details: MONZO Burger, a spin on the word “manzo” (Italian for ‘beef’), is a modern, creative and upscale fast food restaurant and bar opening September 9th downtown Vancouver. The concept takes inspiration from the energy of Milan’s ‘Paninari’ youth movement, delivering an experience where food, fashion and culture intersect.
Guests can expect a fun 90’s throwback experience, custom cocktails, beer and wine, fresh burgers and Milanese-style chicken sandwiches, in addition to gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well.
This Friday, September 1beginning at 11:30am – ahead of the grand opening – the public is invited to a Burger Giveaway Day, where the first 1,000 customers can enjoy complimentary cheeseburgers, available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Also, to celebrate the official opening day, on Saturday, September 9 beginning at 11am, MONZO will be giving away free cheeseburgers to the first 100 customers.
Hello September! While summer break might be coming to an end, the event calendar is heating up with concerts, walks, talks, workshops, and festivals galore! Here’s the big list of things to do in Vancouver this Labour Day long weekend including your last chance to check out Summer at Burnaby Village Museum:
The rain has returned after a long, dry summer as so has all of our favourite fall activities – it’s time for the September Events in Vancouver mega list!. This month, Miss604 is proud to sponsor the the remaining days of Summer at Burnaby Village Museum, the final free outdoor movie night in Burnaby (September 1), the final Salsa Cruise of the season (September 9), the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala (September 23), and World Maritime Day at Canada Place (September 24). Find these and many more September events in Vancouver, and beyond, listed below.
Tickets are now available for the Canuck Place Fall 50/50, presented by RE/MAX Agents of the Lower Mainland, to support Canuck Place children and families.
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 871 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and community-based care (in home/in hospital).
Canuck Place Spring 50/50 Raffle 2023
Tickets:Buy online for 3 for $5, 7 for $10, 50 for $20 or 150 for $50
Anticipated Prize: $500,000 to be split with the winner
Ticket Sales Close: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 11:59pm
Draw Date: Friday, October 6, 2023 at 11:00am PDT
Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. Know your limit, play within it.
Since launching in Fall 2020, the Canuck Place 50/50 has raised $3,074,970! Half has gone to the lucky winners, and half goes to support exceptional care in Canuck Place hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford, and community-based care in-home and in-hospital across BC and the Yukon.
Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, provincial 24-Hour Clinical Care Line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care.
For close to three decades, Canuck Place has been providing exceptional complex medical care, while helping children and families embrace living fully with the time they have left together. But not without donor support. That’s where your 50/50 ticket purchase can make a difference.
