The Vancouver Queer Film Festival is 10 days of over 100 films from 27 countries in this celebration of queer lives and experiences. Featuring an opening gala party at the šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn plaza with performances from Maiden China, Shay Dior, Coven, and Virago Nation’s Sparkle Plenty.

Various Vancouver venues, To August 25

Raene, Crinkun Crankum, and Audrey Rose play a night of Jazz Rock Fusion at the Fox.

Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 8pm, $10

Soulful, fun and funky, Chris Frye & the Analog Ghosts features an eight-piece band, with a horn section plays songs from the album, Two Sides of Canadiana.

St. James Hall, 3214 West 10th, 8pm, $28/24

Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis plays the Vogue on his A Place We Knew Tour. With guest Scott Helman, singer-songwriter from Toronto.

Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville, 8pm, $29.50

Folk musician and B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee Roy Forbes plays the CBC's Musical Nooners concert series.

CBC Vancouver Outdoor Stage, 700 Hamilton, Noon, Free

Myles Anderson shares jokes and insights from his debut comedy album, Myles From Home, at Jokes Please!

Little Mountain Gallery, 195 East 26th, 9pm, $10

Science World After Dark is an adults-only night where the evening's programming includes the Mirror Maze exhibition, live science and sorcery shows. Beer and wine available plus food from Triple O’s.

Science World at TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec, 8pm

Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Cercle Rouge involves three damaged crooks who plot the heist of a luxury jewelry shop. Features a legendary 30-minute dialogue-free scene. 

The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe, 8:40pm, $12

Based on Stephen King‘s hugely popular novel IT, this adaptation became one of 2017’s breakout hits, and is now the highest-grossing horror film of all time. In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 9:30pm, $12.50

Stand By Me, based on Stephen King’s short story The Body, made stars out of its four young leads, River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell.

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 7:15pm, $12.50

Yappy Hour at the Pint is a benefit for the animals at the Vancouver SPCA. Enjoy food, drink specials, games, door prizes, and a silent auction for a great cause.

The Pint Public House, 455 Abbott, 6pm, Free

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World plays the Waterfront Cinema on the outdoor screen. Beverages and popcorn will be available for purchase onsite and bring a blanket or lawn chair for comfort.

North Point at Canada Place, Dusk, Free

Vancouver's Lambsbreath celebrate the release of their album,The Future Ain't What It Used To Be, with a Western Canadian tour. With guests Bad Magic, Nomke, and The Noodle Boys

Railway Stage & Beer Café, 579 Dunsmuir, 7:30pm, $10

The Birds of a Feather exhibition is a visual exploration of South Asian identity through the lens of the Indo-Pak divide. 

Mainspace, 350 East 2nd, Noon, Free

The Beaver Taphouse hosts pop culture trivia for prizes for winning teams. Find all the trivia nights happening.

Beaver Taphouse, 1018 Granville, 7pm, Free

Mark and Janelle Smiley share the highs and lows of completing the Red Bull Der Lange Weg in a record 36 days at Arc'teryx's Beer & Story. Mark and Janelle will share the stories and photos from this adventure touted as "the world's toughest ski tour".

Arc'teryx Kitsilano, 2033 West 4th, 6:30pm, RSVP