25 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, August 13

Looking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 25 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, August 13.

CONCERTS

As part of the Cates Park Concert Series, BoyBreakingGlass, Shadowfax Folk, and Coastline Pilot take the stage. Held at Cates Park.

At the SeaWheeze Sunset Festival, you can take in an artisan market, a sunset yoga practice, and live music by Chromeo, Dear Rouge, and Youngblood. Held at Stanley Park.

Vancouver prog-rock foursome Hawking, with guests Windigo, Luke Austin, and Casinos, headlines at the Biltmore Cabaret.

As part of TD Concerts at the Pier, enjoy music by Sean and the Strangers, Joshua Hyslop, and David Jacobs-Strain. Held at White Rock's West Beach.

Enjoy a barbecue dinner served al fresco on the patio and take in music by Vancouver jazz sensation Jaclyn Guillou. Held at Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Local Doors tribute band Unknown Soldiers, with guests the Walk-Ins, takes the stage at Pat's Pub & Brewhouse.

BENEFITS

An annual ball-hockey tournament focuses on igniting the movement for empowerment of men through sports and workshops. Held at Unwin Park.

ET CETERA

Bike to Shop Day celebrates cycling for transportation by showing how making shopping trips by bike can be fun, easy, and convenient. Held at various Vancouver venues.

Maurice Guibord visits the graves of a few of the men and women whose lives contributed to Vancouver’s history. Held at Mountain View Cemetery.

View some of the library's most astonishing materials and surprising physical spaces. Held at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.

North Van Car Free Day and Slide the City feature live-music stages, vendors, and a 1,000-foot water slide. Held at Lonsdale Quay.

Shop over 40 local vendors, indulge in some delicious food and drinks, and take in some live music at New West Craft's Summer Night Market. Held at the Upstairs River Market.

Dance to the live music of a Cuban band and eat traditional Cuban food at Cuban Cruises Vancouver. Held at the M.V. Abitibi.

FOOD AND DRINK

Highlights of Show & Shine Summer Parking Lot Party include a pig roast, a dunk tank, snow cones, cotton candy, and live entertainment. Held at Big Rock Urban Brewery.

SPORTS

The B.C. Lions take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Canadian Football League action. Held at B.C. Place Stadium.

The Rugged Maniac 5k Obstacle Race features 25 obstacles and a party with mechanical bulls, adult bounce houses, games, and dancing. Held at Cloverdale Fairgrounds Agriplex.

COMEDY

Sketch-comedy troupe Proud of You presents a show about hotels and motels, with guests Marta Wesselhoff and Jordan Potter. Held at the Little Mountain Gallery.

Protest Comedy features performances by Simon King, Dylan Rhymer, Richard Thompson, Katrina Bennett, and host Graham Clark at the Rickshaw Theatre.

At Random Encounter Table, comedians create cinematic stories through random rolls of the dice. Held at Havana Theatre.

ARTS ET CETERA

The second annual Burnaby Summer Arts Festival features an artisan market, music and entertainment, a live painting tournament, a summer theatre performance, a hands-on workshop for kids, visual-art exhibits and demos, and face painting. Held at Deer Lake Gallery.

SFU's Paul Budra delivers an in-depth exploration of Shakespeare's play Pericles, going beyond the story to explore the Bard's inspirations and influences. Held at Vanier Park.

Browse the studios, ask questions, and purchase one-of-a-kind art pieces at the 13th Annual New West Culture Crawl. Held at various New Westminster venues.

The Burnaby Arts Council presents its first live painting tournament at the Deer Lake Gallery.

THEATRE

Studio 504 hosts Hipstory: I'd Tell You, But You've Probably Never Heard Of It, director Bronwen Marsden's play about hipsters.

Outdoor Shakespeare festival Bard on the Beach hosts showings of Romeo and Juliet and Pericles at Vanier Park.