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Thursday, Aug. 10
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The Special Kevin Lanthier presents digitally crafted, imaginary streetscapes of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»housing. Opening reception at 6 p.m., Ian Tan Gallery. Free. Runs until Aug. 31.
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Queer Film Festival Opening Gala Kicking off VQFF is the Sundance award-winning I Dream in Another Language. Playhouse, 7 p.m.; $12/8,
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Steve Dawson Multiple award-winning Canadian guitarist. With Daniel Lapp. WISE Hall, 8 p.m.; $26,
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Friday, Aug. 11
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Abbotsford International Airshow Kicking off its 55th anniversary with a twilight show and fireworks celebration. Kids Zone, food vendors also on site. Rated one of the top 10 airshows in the world. Runs until Aug. 13. 3:30 p.m., Abbotsford Airport (fireworks at 9:45 p.m.); $25,
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St. John Passion Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Bach Festival headline event. Conductor Alexander Weimann leads Bach vocal specialists, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Cantata Singers and the Pacific Baroque Orchestra for a dramatic reading of one of the greatest works in the classical repertoire. Chan Centre, UBC, 7:30 p.m.; From $18, earlymusic.bc.ca
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Margaret Glaspy U.S. folk-pop singer-songwriter tours her debut album Emotions and Math. Biltmore Cabaret, 8 p.m.; $20 plus fees, livenation.com
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Saturday, Aug. 12
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Slide the City Ride a 1,000-foot-long water slide down Lower Lonsdale Avenue. Vendors, food trucks, live music, DJs, entertainment, artisans, roving performers, a family zone, giveaways, and outdoor patios and seating areas. 731 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; $30-65,
Jane Austen’s Box Hill Picnic Bring a lunch and blanket to this recreation of the Box Hill Picnic from Jane Austen's Emma. Enjoy discussions about Austen's works and the time she lived in, and entertainment from the era. Alice MacKay Room, Central Library, 1 p.m. Free; vpl.ca/events
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CANDY A curated exhibition of selected work by gallery artists that explores our relationship with sweet treats. Featuring works by Janna Watson and Kathryn Macnaughton, Pat O’Hara, Janna Watson, Alex Cameron, Steven Nederveen, Joshua Jensen-Nagle and Heidi Leverty. Runs until Aug. 26. Artist reception 2 p.m., Bau-Xi Gallery.
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Sunday, Aug. 13
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Tibet Festival A celebration of Tibetan culture, including traditional dance, talks on cultural practices, a market and Tibetan food. VanDusen Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;
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A Passing Universe: Songs of Emily Dickinson Soprano Catherine Laub and pianist Stephen Smith present an original collaboration with music by American composers Aaron Copland and Ricky Ian Gordon. Includes tea and tour. Roedde House Museum, 4 p.m.; $15/12,
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Bryan Ferry Roxy Music singer touring in support of his latest solo album Avonmore. Orpheum Theatre, 7:30 p.m.; from $45 plus fees,
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Monday, Aug. 14
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Metallica If you get lucky you might score some re-sale tickets for this show by the metal legends. With guests Avenged Sevenfold and Gojira. BC Place Stadium, 6 p.m. livenation.com
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Canadians vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Minor League Baseball action. Nat Bailey Stadium, 7:05 p.m.; $14-25 plus fees,
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VNV Nation Electronica from the British Isles, with Edmonton’s iVardensphere in support. Biltmore Cabaret, 8 p.m.; $35 plus fees at
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Tuesday, Aug. 15
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Rancid and Dropkick Murphys Double bill of punk legends on their From Boston to Berkeley Tour. Thunderbird Arena, 5:30 p.m.; $40-60 plus fees,
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Absolute Confidence Outdoor Workshop Learn how to develop confidence, self-respect and inner strength at this three-hour workshop for women. Workbooks provided. Trout Lake Park, 6 p.m.; $99; Pre-register at
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Kombucha Class Learn the basics of how to ferment kombucha with Laura Reid of Counter-Cultures Fermentation Education. Includes information booklet and a kombucha culture to start your ferment at home. The August Market, 6 p.m.Ìý$20-35,
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Wednesday, Aug. 16
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The Commedia Tales of King Arthur Beach House Theatre presents a kid-friendly play about the adventures of King Arthur and his knights. Runs until Aug. 20. Blackie Spit Park, Surrey, 10:30 a.m.; $12.50,
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Summer Concert Series: Silk Road A musical adventure that explores China and beyond. With a barbecue, Carousel Café and kids art station. Trout Lake Community Centre, 6:30 p.m.; free.
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Knee Deep in the Organic Veggie Garden A gardening workshop taking place in VanDusen’s vegetable garden, with insight on pests and diseases, harvest techniques and timing, and beneficial plants. VanDusen Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.; $45,Ìý
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