Summer isn’t over yet! August starts off with a burst of fun and excitement with the annual Vancouver Pride Festival, and this month Miss604 is proud to sponsor: Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival (August 12); Summer Salsa Cruise (August 26); Summer at Burnaby Village, Burnaby Summer Stages & Summer Cinema; and Canada Place Summer Series. Find these events and many more August events around Metro Vancouver listed below.
Science World After Dark is celebrating Pride with a special edition of its late night, adults-only event series. Enjoy this unique and inclusive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & design, and mathematics) experience with one-of-a-kind performances, a tuned-in DJ, and tasty food.
Science World After Dark Celebrating Pride
When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: Science World (1455 Quebec St, Vancouver)
Tickets:Available online now ($5 off for Science World members). Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Honour the rich history of Pride in Vancouver while uplifting our 2SLBGBTQIA+ communities and looking towards a future free from hate. The incredible lineup of performers, drag stars, and science communicators, includes Anya Anomaly, Xanax, Abb ’Original, Genesis, Ruth Odare, Bongganisa, and host Batty Banks.
More Vancouver Pride
Don’t miss the Vancouver Pride Festival around Concord Pacific Place and False Creek near Science World, August 5-6, 2023.
More at Science World
Looking for more evening fun at Science World? Twilight Tuesdays are back! Every Tuesday through the summer, Science World will be open to explore until 8:00pm. Admission is only $16.50 for adults and $13 for kids aged 3-12 after 5:00pm on these days.
A portion of each ticket sold is donated to Vancouver Pride Society and QMUNITY, who help support and facilitate funding for LGBTQAI2S+ community members, events and organizations
Happyland at the PNE – Venus Photo by Ryan Maxwell
This year’s Happyland is headlined by world famous drag artist Trixie Mattel and Grammy-nominated drag queen and singer Pabllo Vittar, and hosted bylocal drag personality Venus, with the cast of ENBY6.
Rounding out the star-studded performers: RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Season 2) winner Alaska, American pop singer and songwriter Slayyyter, andCanada’s Drag Race (Season 1) champ Priyanka. Feature acts include Rogue, Kara Juku, MX Bukuru & Amy Grindhouse with sounds by Softieshan and Mygayhusband.
Happland is a one-of-a-kind experience for festival-goers, with exclusive access to the concert venue and Playland’s thrill rides, plus unique amusement park vendors and fun food offerings. Ticket holders can enjoy additional festival attractions including a 19+ VIP section, a new food truck area, an alcohol-free zone, and a merch area.
Hapyland Festival is an all-ages event aiming to provide a safe and inclusive space for attendees to fully and openly express themselves while enjoying music, performances, and community spirit. The Good Night Out Street Team will be on site to help curb incidents of gendered harassment, assist vulnerable patrons, and support the safety of all festival-goers.
The first ever Russell & Roots concert series, sponsored by Russell Brewing is happening at Softball City in Surrey on July 29th with a Rock Night theme and August 12th with a Country theme. Both nights feature talented artists and each will be rounded out with a local musical performance voted through and online Battle of the Bands style competition.
Events are all ages, kids 10 and under are admitted free with purchase of an adult ticket.
July 29th Rock Night is presented by CFOX and headlined by Marianas Trench, Big Wreck, Default, and The Wild. Rock Night is guaranteed to be a celebration like no other with a lineup of killer bands to get heads banging and fists pumping, a “Russell Mania” pro wrestling show presented by local promoter Wrestle Core, food trucks and ice-cold Russell Beer to keep the crowd fuelled and refreshed.
Don’t miss the performances on August 12th Country Night presented by 93.7 JR Country featuring LOCASH, James Barker Band, Meghan Patrick, Mark Ledlin, and Dane Bateman.
Russell & Roots is guaranteed to be a good time, but it’s also an event with a big heart, with all net profits going to support community organizations like the Surrey Fire Fighters and LIFTED Children & Youth Mental Health Foundation, an initiative created by country legend Dallas Smith. LIFTED is dedicated to ensuring that children and youth in British Columbia have access to the necessary resources and opportunities that can positively impact their lives.
Follow the Russell & Roots Concert Series on Instagram for updates.
Hundreds of thousands of spectators will look to the sky over English Bay this week as the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks in Vancouver return for three nights this summer. Here are a few more details about the evening events that include some traffic impacts, road closures, and more:
Periodic traffic control for load-in on Beach Ave, Pacific to Davie
Beach Ave closed to traffic, bike lane detour 5:00pm to midnight
6:00pm to 11:00pm: Public vehicle access restricted
Stanley Park – west of Pipeline Road
6:00pm to midnight: Full road closures
Beach/Pacific St from Stanley Park to Thurlow
Davie St from Denman to Burrard
Denman St from Alberni to Beach
Local Traffic Access Points
Burnaby St at Thurlow St
Nelson St at Thurlow St
Denman St at Alberni St
Vehicle access in the West End and Kits Point event areas will be limited to residents with a local parking decal or vehicle registration displaying a local neighbourhood address.
