Thursday, Aug. 31
Canada 150 Afternoon Tea听It鈥檚 the last few days to enjoy this Canada-themed treat at the Fairmont, featuring tea, scones with Saskatoon berry compote, sandwiches and in-house baked sweets. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, until Sept. 3, sittings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; $59 adult, $29.50 children;
Elvis Presley Day Party听Randy Elvis Friskie and several other Elvis tribute acts celebrate the 60th anniversary of The King鈥檚 show in Vancouver. Royal Canadian Legion, 2205 Commercial Dr., 6-11 p.m., $2
Burnaby Free Outdoor Movies: Toy Story听Bring a blanket and enjoy this kids classic. Civic Square, Burnaby, 8:30 p.m. Free.
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Friday, Sept. 1
Richmond World Festival听Tokyo Police Club and Korean hip hop star Verbal Jint headline this free festival of music, food and culture featuring nine stages, more than 50 food trucks, interactive cultural activities and performances,听 a children鈥檚 activity area and Imagination World at the Richmond Public Library. Minoru Park, Richmond; Sept. 1, 4-11 p.m.; Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free.
Gabriel Palatchi Trio听Energetic pianist from Argentina who blends Latin jazz, tango, funk, reggae, samba and electro. Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, 7 p.m.; $39.50; bluefrogstudios.ca
From Mars to the Multiverse听A lecture by Professor Martin Rees, a pioneer of modern astrophysics and president of the Royal Society (London) about what our long-range cosmic future holds. UBC Hebb Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free.
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Saturday, Sept. 2
Kerrisdale Antiques Fair听Features more than 60 specialty vendors and 250 tables of antiques and collectibles dating back to the 18th century. Continues Sept. 3. Kerrisdale Arena, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $7;
Crescent Beach Concours d鈥橢legance听A showcase of unique and rare cars and motorcycles. Proceeds benefit the Children鈥檚 Hospital Foundation. Blackie Spit Park, Surrey, 10 a.m.; $10, children free;
Nikkei Matsuri Festival听Family-friendly Japanese festival features food, a game zone, talent search, taiko and Hello Kitty. Continues Sept. 3. Nikkei Cultural Centre, Burnaby; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Dysfunctional Disney Cabaret听A fun and sexy homage to Disney鈥檚 princesses, villains and animals. Rio Theatre, 9 p.m.; $25/$20;
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Sunday, Sept. 3
Safe & Sound Music Fest听Headlined by contemporary R&B artists Majid Jordan, DVSN, Jessie Reyes and special guest k-os. Westminster Pier Park, New Westminster, noon-10 p.m. $55;
Polish Festival听Fifth annual festival features Polish music, singing and folk dancing, with lots of kids entertainment including a puppet theatre show, arts activities, games, sing-along, balloon lady and face-painting. Lots of traditional Polish food such as sausages, perogies and pastries will be on hand. Lynn Valley Village, North Vancouver; 2-7:30 p.m. Free;
Victory Square Block Party听Free showcase of local, independent music, from punk to folk-pop, hip hop and electro, returns for its 13th year. Victory Square, 2-9 p.m. Free. victorysquareblockparty.com
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Monday, Sept. 4
Fair at the PNE听Your last chance to take in this year鈥檚 fair. Get those mini donuts while you can. Pacific National Exhibition; $17, free for kids aged 13 and under;
Labour Day Fair听Old-fashioned games, entertainment, demonstrations, market vendors and carousel rides. Burnaby Village Museum, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free.
Fa莽ade Festival 2017听Ten Canadian artists will transform the Georgia Street fa莽ade of the 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery at this week-long public art project and cultural event. 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery, 7:30 p.m.-midnight; free.
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Tuesday, Sept. 5
The Beautiful Brain: The Drawings of Santiago Ramon y Calal听Opening night of the first North American exhibition to feature the work of this Spanish pathologist, histologist and neuroscientist, who was also an exceptional artist. Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, UBC; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Bellydance Classes with Maki and Noor Dance听Learn the basics or improve your technique. Optional performance opportunity at the end of session. Until Nov. 28. Scotiabank Dance Centre, 6:30 p.m. Level 1 6:30-7:45 p.m.; Level 2 7:45-9 p.m. All 12 classes $165, six classes $90, drop-in $18.
Yes听One of the world鈥檚 most successful and respected progressive rock bands. With guest Todd Rundgren. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 7:30 p.m.; $45-$125; ticketmaster.ca
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Wednesday, Sept. 6
B.C. Place Tour All-Access听Visit the media lounge, premium suites, team locker rooms and get access to the field. Call 604-687-5520 to reserve. B.C. Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, B.C. Place Stadium, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $20.
End of the Rainbow听A true account of the last comeback of Judy Garland toward the end of her life. Until Sept. 16. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Vancouver, 8 p.m.; $25/$23,
Cinema Under the Stars听An outdoor screening of A New Economy, a documentary looking at several organizations that strive toward building a more cooperative future by putting humanity before the bottom line. Fundraiser to help Sole Food Farms move its headquarters by False Creek. Sole Food Farms, 88 Pacific Blvd., 8:30 p.m. By donation.
