The Indian Summer Festival 2019 brings locally and internationally renowned artists to venues across the city from July 4 to 14 under the theme of ‘Tricksters, Magicians, and Oracles’. This year's festival lineup features futurists, novelists, stand-up comedians, musicians and storytellers at venues all over the city.
July 4 to 14 | Free, by donation, and ticketed events »Details

The Covenant Festival V is a celebration of darkness, black magic, lord Satan, and a feeling of overall dread. Featuring like-minded black, death, and heavy metal bands such as Sortilegia, Antediluvian, and Dead Congregation. 
WISE Hall | 1882 Adanac | July 4-6 | From $40 »Details

Local alternative rock band When They Rise bring loud guitars, soaring vocals, and a booming rhythm section to the Railway. With guests Cadillac Blood, Banquet Lights, and Sick Logic.
Railway Stage and Beer Café | 579 Dunsmuir | 7:30pm | $10 »Details

Greek Summerfest brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Mediterranean to Metro Vancouver. Enjoy Greek culinary delights and live bands playing every night of the 10 day festival and enter to win a trip for two to Greece, and experience Greek culture in real life.
Greek Orthodox Community | 4541 Boundary Road | July 4-14 | Free »Details

Summer Nights Music at the Sea to Sky Gondola will feature a musical acts all summer long. This week folk/rock musician Marc Charron entertains as guests enjoy food and drinks and the spectacular mountain views.
Sea to Sky Gondola | 36800 Highway 99, Squamish | 6pm  »Details

Back for its 31st year, the 2019 Dancing on the Edge Festival runs from July 4-13 with high calibre dance productions by performers from Canada, Brazil, and Korea.
Firehall Arts Centre | 280 East Cordova | $22-28 »Details

This production of Shakespeare's All's Well that Ends Well takes the bold step of being set in India during the waning days of British occupation and the cusp of Indian independence. Featuring a star-making performance from Sarena Parmar.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival | 1000 Chestnut | 8pm | $26 »Details

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra plays John William's iconic score from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in its entirety.
Orpheum Theatre | 601 Smithe | 7pm | From $53 »Details

Vancouver Burlesque Co.’s marks its end of season with a student showcase, featuring large group performances and solos by burlesque students, as well as instructors. Special guests include Ginger Valentine and Lola Frost.
Rio Theatre | 1660 East Broadway | 9pm | $25 »Details

The Architectural Institute of B.C. offers summer walking tours of six Vancouver neighbourhoods; Chinatown, Gastown, Yaletown, Downtown, West End and Strathcona. The tours are a fun and engaging way to learn more about the architecture and history of Vancouver.
Architecture Centre | 100-440 Cambie | $10 »Details

Orson Welles's 1958 noir classic Touch of Evil heats up the Cinematheque with seedy characters, double crosses, and sweaty atmosphere. 
Cinematheque | 1131 Howe | 8:45pm | $13 »Details

Tacofino and BETA5 Chocolates come together to present their Summer Social. Tickets include your choice of taco, a BETA5 sundae, and beer from Strangefellows Brewing.
Beta5 Chocolates | 413 Industrial | 6pm | PRICE »Details

To celebrate its 1st anniversary Menya Raizo is giving away a free bowl of ramen to the first 25 customers at lunch and dinner.
Menya Raizo| 401 West Broadway | 12:00pm (Lunch), 5:30pm (Dinner) | Free »Details