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Thursday, Aug. 24
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Roy Forbes Watch this renowned folk singer-songwriter perform this free concert, then witness his induction to the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame. Part of the CBC’s Musical Nooners Series. 700 Hamilton St., noon, free.
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Westside Community Food Market The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation and Kitsilano Neighbourhood House are aiming to make small-scale, local and sustainable food producers more available to the Kitsilano community with this market. Outside Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 3-7 p.m.,
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15th Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Latin American Film Festival For opening night, catch the festival’s only screening of award-winning Argentinian satirical comedy The Distinguished Citizen. With English subtitles. followed by the festival opening party at The Fox Cabaret, with live music by Mazacote. 7 p.m., Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, $15/$8,
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Friday, Aug. 25
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Starving Artist Cupcakes Launch Party Your chance to try out the city’s newest cupcake trend. Create your own custom cupcake for free: Choose your flavour of cupcake, fill it with caramel or fruit compote, top it with a butter cream frosting and then coat with toppings. Off The Tracks Cafe and Bistro, 7:30 p.m., free,Ìý
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Dead Cross U.S. metal supergroup support their self-titled debut release. Be very afraid. Vogue Theatre, 8 p.m., $35,
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Dirty Dancing No one puts Friday night in a corner. It’s the 30th anniversary of Emile Ardolino's classic dance romance. Rio Theatre, 9 p.m., $12/$10,
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Saturday, Aug. 26
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16th Annual Tomato Fest Celebrate the bounty and diversity of local tomatoes. Featuring recipes from local chefs and restaurants, tastings of more than 150 different varieties of tomatoes, canning demonstrations and prizes worth up to $200 from Wells Can Company. Trout Lake Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
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Laneway Living Rooms: Backyard BBQ Another alley in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»is transformed in this casual barbecue event, featuring upcycled materials used to creative effect. Expect grilled food, lawn games and music. Laneway at 401 W. Cordova, noon-9 p.m., free entry,
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In House: Light Travels in Straight Lines A site-specific installation by artist Amanda Thomson. Experience a walk-in camera obscura in this installation at Falaise Park Fieldhouse. Falaise Park, 3 p.m. until sunset.
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Sunday, Aug. 27
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MEC Lower Mainland: Trail Race Five Open to all runners. Choose between five- or 10-kilometre race, starting from Swangard Stadium and running through the forest trails of Burnaby’s Central Park. Professional chip timing and complimentary coffee, tea and fresh fruit. Swangard Stadium, 8:30 a.m.–noon, $15,
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The Incredible Pie Championship Enter the pie competition (in either sweet, savoury, sculptural or vegan categories) or just come along and taste and vote for your favourite pie ($5-10 suggested donation). 6th Avenue between Ontario and Manitoba, 2:30 p.m. Event page on .
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Die Antwoord Energetic South African rap group on its Love Drug world tour. Thunderbird Arena, 7 p.m., from $32.50,
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Monday, Aug. 28
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Canadians vs. Boise Hawks Minor League Baseball action. Nat Bailey Stadium, 7:05 p.m., $14-25,
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Opera and Arias: The Barber of Seville Rossini’s masterpiece of comic opera is performed by the UBC Opera Ensemble and accompanied by members of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Opera Orchestra, directed by UBC’s Nancy Hermiston and conducted by Leslie Dala. BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., from $20,
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An Evening with Louise Penny Join bestselling author Louise Penny to hear about her latest work and her fascinating career. St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, 7:30 p.m., from $15,
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Tuesday, Aug. 29
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Mini Mills Kids Club Fishing Event Kids can practice their fishing skills at the indoor casting pond and enjoy some treats and themed crafts afterwards. Tsawwassen Mills, Tsawwassen, 2-4 p.m., free,
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Stanley Park Nature Quest and Sensory Immersion Meditation Workshop A three-hour sensory immersion ecology adventure and walking meditation workshop in the Stanley Park rainforest. Learn about the ecosystem and how to identify trees, mushrooms and plants, and learn how to practise sensory immersion meditation. Meet at English Bay Inukshuk, 6 p.m., $20,
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David Bong: Distinct Reality Opening reception for exhibition featuring photographer David Bong's powerful portraits of children, women and labourers taken on a trip to Asia. Silk Purse Arts Centre, West Vancouver, 6-8 p.m., free,
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Wednesday, Aug. 30
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Checo Tohomaso and Lantern Procession Checo Tohomaso brings the Motown, and there’s a barbecue, Carousel Café and a kids art station to boot. Make a lantern in the Lantern Tent from 6 p.m. and join a lantern procession around the lake at 8:30 p.m. Trout Lake Community Centre, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free,
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Ian Hendrickson-Smith New York-based saxophonist, currently a member of The Roots, renowned for his tone, soulful approach and blues-driven melodies. With Cory Weeds tenor saxophone, Miles Black piano, Jodi Proznick bass, and Jesse Cahill drums. Frankie’s Jazz Club, 8 p.m., $20
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Starlight Theatre Drive-In Series: Grease Drive in or walk in to this free outdoor screening of the classic musical. Films start at dusk. Lansdowne Centre, Richmond,
