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Thursday, Aug. 17

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Toque Flamenco Live flamenco music and dance. Blue Martini Jazz Cafe, 8 p.m. Free.

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Arbres de Memoire: Trees of Memory An immersive digital landscape installation that honours the soldiers who gave their lives 100 years ago at Vimy Ridge during the First World War. With photographs and artifacts from the Seaforth Highlanders and Kits Point Military History Museum. West Point Grey Community Centre, 8:15 p.m. Free. Register at

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Nomadic Tempest Experimental rock opera by the Caravan Stage Company using the sailing barge Amara Zee as a performance space. Runs until Sept. 3. South-east False Creek, just east of Cambie Street Bridge, 9:45 p.m. Free; register at Ìý.

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Friday, Aug. 18

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The Venetian Ghetto: A Virtual Reconstruction: 1516-2017 A reconstruction of the Jewish ghetto in the Venice, which has been brought over from the Italian city. Il Centro, Free. Runs until Oct. 30.

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RCMP Musical Ride A troop of 32 Mounties perform choreographed cavalry drills to music. With a variety of other family-friendly entertainment including performers, activities and displays. Swangard Stadium, 5:30 p.m., $10.

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Sins of the City Walking Tour: Vice, Dice, and Opium Pipes Local historians lead a tour into the city’s sinful past, from saloons to brothels and gambling dens. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Museum, 6 p.m. $18/14.

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Saturday, Aug. 19

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New Westminster Public Library's Blowout Book Sale One day only! Fill a bag for $5 or bring your own box and fill it for $10. Cash only. All sales are final. New Westminster Public Library, 10 a.m.

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Improv Drop-In Class A two-hour sampler class led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Theatre Sports League’s Daniel Chai. False Creek Community Centre, 1:30 p.m. $20.

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The B.C. Wildfire Benefit Concert Featuring Dustin Bentall, Devil in the Wood Shack, Dope Folk, Great White Buffalo, and Kownterpoint. Proceeds go toward the Canadian Red Cross. Rickshaw Theatre, 7 p.m. $14 from , $20 at the door.

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Sunday, Aug. 20

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9th Annual Garlic Festival Features an expanded farmers market, fresh food, live music, cooking demonstrations and workshops. Terra Nova Rural Park Farm Centre, Richmond, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. By donation.

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Summer Series on The Drive Buddy and the Scarecrow play R ’n’ B, rock, blues, reggae, soul and contemporary hits in this free event hosted by the Commercial Drive Business Society.Grandview Park, 1-4 p.m. Free,

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Handsome Devil Closing gala of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Queer Film Festival features this feelgood comedy set in an Irish boys boarding school. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Playhouse, 7 p.m. $12/8,

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Monday, Aug. 21

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Solar Eclipse Observe an 86-per-cent totality at this community viewing party, with solar telescopes, live streams, sun projections and solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing on the grass outside of Gordon Southam Observatory. Eclipse-themed shows and activities also feature. Eclipse begins at 9:10 a.m. and reaches its maximum at 10:21 a.m. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 8:45 a.m.-noon. By donation.Ìý

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Traditional Medicine Making Workshop Arianna Johnny-Wadsworth, who is of First Nations descent, instructs on the medicinal qualities and traditional uses of our native plants. Participants take home their own medicine kits and handmade concoctions. Space is limited! Stanley Park Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. $28/25,

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers Classic 1950s sci-fi. Cinematheque, 8:20 p.m., $11 + $3 membership.

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Tuesday, Aug. 22

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Rediscovered Treasures of Chamber Music The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Chamber Players perform classics by Beethoven and Brahms. University Women's Club, 10:30 a.m. $30/25.

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Caskapalooza 2017 A whopping 35 unique cask ales await attendees on this night of sampling and socialising, with a chance to win a Whistler Village Beer Festival Prize Pack for four. Craft Beer Market, 4-8 p.m. $25, includes 12 sample tokens.

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Pain Free Workshop: Importance of Posture Learn how to start making positive changes to your health with this hour-long workshop led by exercise therapist Amanda Reid. Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 6 p.m. Free. To register, email [email protected] with names of people attending

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Wednesday, Aug. 23

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Burgers to Beat MS Join Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair, who’ll be serving up A&W root beer floats at the chain’s West Broadway location, to raise money and awareness for MS. A&W, 467 W. Broadway, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Minimum $2 donation,

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Whitecaps vs. Seattle Sounders It’s another heated Cascadia Cup match-up in Major League Soccer. BC Place Stadium, 7 p.m. $34.50-149.50,

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Wesbrook Village Outdoor Movie Outdoor screening of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson. Bring blankets or chairs. Free parking available on site. Wesbrook Village, 8:45 p.m. Free.