16 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Wednesday, August 21

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      The PNE welcomes Burton Cummings and Band to the Fair. With Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars The Guess Who, Burton Cummings is one of the most celebrated rock artists in Canadian music history.

      PNE Amphitheatre, 2901 East Hastings, 8:30pm, From $25

       

      Moms Over Miami features Judy and Susan as they host special guests, gossip about their relatives and neighbours, and probably get in a fight or three. With all new songs in this night of comedy and music.

      Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 8pm, $15

         

      Power-metal band from Germany Demons & Wizards come to Vancouver on their The First And Only Canadian Tour. With guests Lizzy Borden and Tyr.

      Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville, 7:30pm, $52.25

       

      American soul-funk singer-songwriter Amos Lee tours with songs from his new album, My New Moon. With guest singer-songwrite Madison Cunningham.

      The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 777 Homer, 7:30pm, From $35

       

      The Dirty Betty Show! is a comedic variety show perfect for your saucy night out. Featuring an all femme cast of Vancouver's hottest comedians performing improv, stand up, song parodies and dance.

      The Junction, 1138 Davie, 10pm, $10

       

      Deep Into Darkness lets theater goers dive into the mind of Edgar Allan Poe as he desperately searches for his lost love in this tragic dream within a dream. Explore more than 20 rooms and three floors in this interactive theatre experience. Read our review.

      The Cultch, 1895 Venables, 8pm, $75

       

      The Extraordinary Magic of John Ha has the magician performing sophisticated sleight of hand magic to dazzle audiences.

      Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial, 9:30pm, $25

       

      The Vancouver Queer Film Festival is 10 days of over 100 films from 27 countries in this celebration of queer lives and experiences.

      Various Vancouver venues, To August 25

       

      It's the final week to catch Disney's Newsies at Theatre Under the Stars.

      Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, 8pm, From $30

       

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      Library Day at the PNE Fair gets you discounted entry into the PNE when you present a BC library card. Use the bucks you save for some of the new crazy foods treats on the midway.

      Playland at the PNE, 2901 East Hastings, $6

       

      In The Wicker Man (1973) police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. Stranger still, however, are the rituals that take place there.

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

       

      Aladdin (2019) plays on the big screen outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.

      šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (formerly QET Plaza), 630 Hamilton, Dusk, Free

       

      The final Summer Movie Nights features the film Crazy Rich Asians on the outdoor screen.

      šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza), 750 Hornby, Dusk, Free

       

      The 3rd Annual East Van Cider Festival features cider, mead, and spirits from all over B.C. along with tasty bites from local businesses. In support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.

      WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac, 7pm, $29.99 plus a non-perishable

        

      The Portside's second annual Watermelon Carving Party lets you get elbow deep into artist fruit sculptures. Comedian Ed Wilkie will be judging and awarding prizes for best melons.

      Portside Pub, 7 Alexander, 8pm, Free

       

      The Beaver Taphouse has got music bingo for all you audiophiles. Dab the spot on your card with the right song and you are on your way to prizes and glory.

      Beaver Taphouse, 1018 Granville, 7pm, Free

       

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