Thursday, July 20
Pop Up Lunchtime Choir Take lunch to distress by belting out a song. All abilities welcome. 12:15-1pm, Tom Lee Music, 728 Granville, $10/5, impromptumusic.ca
The Road Forward Last chance to see Marie Clements' innovative documentary on the rise of indigenous activism. 6:30pm, Vancity Theatre, $12/$10, viff.org
鶹ýӳAquarium’s After Hours Date night! The aquarium invites all couples to “celebrate summer love” at this adults-only event, where food, wine, beer and cocktails will be available. 6:30-10pm, 鶹ýӳAquarium, $23-31, vanaqua.org/afterhours
Friday, July 21
Bike to Shop Days This weekend-long promotion of pedal power sees pop-up stations appear across Metro Vancouver, offering snacks, prizes, tune-up services and cycling tips. 11am-6pm, locations across Metro Vancouver. Go to bikehub.ca/biketoshop to register and find a full map of stations.
Fridays on Front A weekly night market experience in downtown New West celebrates the redevelopment of its historic Front Street. Artisan vendors, live music and food trucks. 5-8pm, Front Street, New Westminster, free. downtownnewwest.ca/Fridays-on-Front
Light the Night Kayak and Paddleboard Tour Specially illuminated equipment lights up the water around you as you take a paddle in False Creek. 8:30pm, 鶹ýӳWater Adventures, 1812 Boatlift Lane, $60-85, vancouverwateradventures.com.
Saturday, July 22
3-Host Nation Day A full day of events to mark that start of the Drum is Calling Festival, a signature Canada 150+ event, beginning with a pancake breakfast. Music, dancing, food and more. 9am-late, Larwill Park, 688 Cambie St., free, full program at canada150plus.ca/drum
Sea Shepherd's R/V Martin Sheen Free tour of this impressive research vessel and talk to the crew about their studies. Fisherman's Wharf, 10am–6pm, free, www.seashepherd.org
Canada 150 Celebration An evening of Canadian music, humour and pride. Singing, dancing, drumming and lots of audience participation. 7:30-9pm, Richmond Night Market, $3.75/under-10s, seniors free, richmondnightmarket.com
Sunday, July 23
Strings at the Atrium Another free performance by Hard Rubber New Music, featuring violins, violas, cellos and basses, using the acoustics of the Atrium at Woodward’s. Rehearsal from 2pm, performance at 5pm. Free, www.hardrubber.com
鶹ýӳWhitecaps vs. Portland Timbers Major League Soccer action. It’s always a feisty encounter when these two Cascadian rivals meet. 3:30pm, BC Place Stadium, $34.50-149.50, www.ticketmaster.ca
Jack Johnson All-ages show by the Hawaii-based singer-songwriter, actor, filmmaker and activist. Doors 5pm, Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, $59.50, www.livenation.com
Monday, July 24
"It Doesn't Have To Be This Way:" Re-imagining Decisions on Public Issues Have your say on the current electoral system and how representatives in governments and panels at all levels are chosen. Organized by the Simon Fraser University School of Communication in collaboration with City Studio. 5:30-8:30pm, CityStudio Vancouver, 1800 Spyglass Pl., free, citystudiovancouver.com
Neil Diamond “Sweeeeeet Caroline…” you know the rest. Sing along with the legend on his 50 Year Anniversary World Tour. 8pm, Rogers Arena, from $76, www.livenation.com
Nasty Women Comedy: Firsts Improv and sketch group. 8:30pm, Biltmore Cabaret, $10/$12, biltmorecabaret.com
Tuesday, July 25
Improv X Sketch with The Fictionals and White Noise Who knows what will happen when the worlds of improve and sketch collide? 8-9:30pm, Café Deux Soleils, $7, www.cafedeuxsoleils.com
Bob Dylan Folk-rock legend, voice of a generation. 8pm, Rogers Arena, from $46.50, www.livenation.com
Jokes An evening of comedy hosted by Gavin Matts and Dino Archie, with Kevin Banner headlining. 8pm, Railway Stage and Beer Café, $6, www.facebook.com/railwaySBC
Wednesday, July 26
鶹ýӳIndigenous Fashion Week Collections from indigenous fashion designers from across Canada, presented by models of First Peoples descent. Runs until July 29. 5-10pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, free, vifw.webflow.io
All Roads Lead to Rhone Discover the wines of the Rhone Valley in southern France with this guided tasting. 7pm, Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St., $30, legacyliquorstore.com
The Critical Hit Show An evening of improv comedy based on the classic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons. 8pm, Rio Theatre, $14/12, www.criticalhitshow.com