CKNW Community Rundown
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BC LIONS 70TH ANNIVERSARY REGULAR SEASON
June 8 – October 19
980 CKNW is back as the radio broadcasting home of your BC Lions for the 2024 CFL season!
Tune in from 60 minutes before gametime with Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich and former Lions quarterback Giulio Caravatta for every minute of the action. Your broadcast crew will call every play, with post-game coverage, conversation and calls after every game.
Every Tuesday night at 10:00 pm- 11:00pm Moj, Matt Baker & Nik Kowalski will broadcast from a different pub in the Lower Mainland! The fellas will talk plenty of Lions football plus promote all of the exciting upcoming events surrounding our nine regular season home games.
You won’t want to miss this year’s marquee matchups! Our Concert Kickoff home opener takes place Saturday June 15. This year the squad takes on our rivals from Saskatchewan in the annual Watermelon Smash game on Saturday July 13. Plus, the first ever Touchdown Pacific will be hitting Victoria on Saturday August 31st
Listen live on 980 CKNW, via the online player, on the Radio Player Canada app, iHeart Radio App, or on your smart speaker.
Click for the BC Lions schedule.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
March 2nd to October 19th
BC Place
Your Vancouver Whitecaps 2024 MLS Regular Season is under way! New team Captain Ryan Gauld leads a revamped squad for their 50th anniversary season! Match coverage begins 60 minutes before every kickoff. The Broadcast team of Colin Miller and Asa Rehman are back in the booth for the 2024 season!
Below is a list of all games and a link to their full 50th Anniversary 2024 regular season schedule!
BACKPACK BUDDIES BACK TO SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
On Now
Backpack Buddies feeds hungry children in your neighbourhood. Hungry kids often rely on school-based meal programs during the week, and then suffer in silence over weekends—and other school breaks—when meal support is scarce. Backpack Buddies fills this “weekend hunger gap” by discreetly providing bags of food directly to kids every Friday. These bags contain enough meals and snacks to last the weekend and beyond, ensuring kids return to school nourished and ready for the week ahead.
Children across BC are hungry. 1 in 7 children live with food insecurity—unsure of where their next meal is coming from. This has a profound impact on their lives. Kids who arrive to class hungry can lose up to two hours of productivity per school day and make slower gains in math, reading and comprehension. They also have poorer physical and mental health than their peers. Persistent hunger can set a child back for life.
BARD ON THE BEACH 2024 SEASON
Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festival. Presented in Vancouver’s Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events in two modern performance tents from June through September, with an average attendance of 100,000. The Festival is known for its signature blend of high-quality artistic programming and a welcoming, informal experience for local residents and visitors from around the world. Bard Education offers year-round opportunities to play and explore Shakespeare, through programs for youth, emerging theatre artists, and our general community.
Check out their full list of performances here!
TWELFTH NIGHT – BMO Mainstage June 11 to September 21
HAMLET – BMO Mainstage June 13 to September 20
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS – Howard Family Stage July 2 – September 21
MEASURE FOR MEASURE – Howard Family Stage July 4 – September 20
THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
Open Now!
Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way
Visiting Vancouver this summer? Don’t forget to add Vancouver Aquarium to your travel bucket list! Located in the heart of breathtaking Stanley Park, Canada’s largest aquarium is a must-sea destination for all ages. Connect with over 65,000 incredible animals like rescued sea otters and discover 120 world-class exhibits, including outdoor habitats boasting panoramic views of Stanley Park as far as the eye can sea. You might even get splashed by a sneaky sea lion while soaking up the scenic views! After catching some waves, catch our all-new immersive Turtle Odyssey 4D movie, get hands-on in our touch pools, and beat the heat with a summer treat like our signature, award-winning Clownfish Cones. And, for a limited time, journey to the prehistoric era in our all-new exhibit Monsters of the Abyss and dare to get up close to some of the most feared aquatic predators from past and present! With just one unforgettable visit to Vancouver Aquarium, you can check off so many fun and unique experiences from your travel bucket list. Quench your imagination and book your visit today because sometimes, a postcard just won’t cut it. Book your visit at VancouverAquarium.com
LOST TREASURE
Begins August 17th
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Real life treasure hunt is taking place here in the Lower Mainland! With a Grand prize of $30,000 in Pure Gold and Silver! Visit Losttreasure.ca to get your map, play solo with family or form a team, the hunt begins on August 17th! Maps are limited so get yours now HERE!
VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVAL
September 5 – 15
Granville Island – Get Your Tickets Here!
The Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society announced programming across Granville Island for the 40th annual Vancouver Fringe Festival, which runs over 12 days from September 4 to 15, 2024. This year’s Festival features more than 500 performances of 74 different artistic companies across 18 venues, with performers from Canada, the US, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand participating. The Festival also offers free nightly music and entertainment in the Fringe Bar, located at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion on Granville Island. Tickets and memberships for all shows are now available for purchase at www.vancouverfringe.com.
The 2024 Vancouver Fringe features 74 artistic companies, including flamenco dance with Jhoely Triana Flamenco Arboles (Trees), magic and storytelling from Keith Brown (Absolute Magic), Filipina comedian Alia Ceniza Rasul (Alia Ceniza Rasul: Moro Girl), storytelling and Hip-Hop with B The Wiz (A Storytelling Hip-Hop Experience), Australian comedian Jon Bennett (Ameri-CAN’T), improvised Shakespeare from The Spontaneous Shakespeare Company (Tragedy or Triumph: An Improvised Shakespearean Epic), and Jessica Lemes da Silva, winner of the 2024 Vancouver Fringe & Playwrights Theatre Centre New Play Prize (God’s a Drag).
THE MARLEY BROTHERS: THE LEGACY TOUR
September 5
Deer Lake Park Burnaby – Get Your Tickets Here!
The Marley Brothers – Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian – announce The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, their 22-date run produced by Live Nation which historically marks their first outing together in two decades. The tour will commence on September 5, 2024 at Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park in Vancouver, BC
Bob Marley’s music endures as a beacon of strength, hope, and unity, attracting a growing global fanbase. For over three decades, his sons have each established themselves as renowned solo artists and collectively boast an impressive count of 22 GRAMMY® Awards, with Julian securing 2024’s win for “Best Reggae Album.”
Now reunited on The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, they’ll honor their father’s worldwide impact by performing both individual hits and classic Bob Marley songs during a momentous year for the genre. As the world nears what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday in 2025, there’s no greater homage than experiencing his music live through his sons, who carry on his enduring influence across popular culture.
EVERYTHING ELECTRIC CANADA
September 6 – 8
Vancouver Convention Centre – Get Your Tickets Here!
The No. 1 home energy and electric vehicle event is back again for year 2 in Canada! Everything Electric CANADA will be heading to the Vancouver Convention Centre on the 6th, 7th and 8th of September 2024. Over the 3 days, there will be a whole range of exciting exhibits for you to see and activities for you to see and do, including: An extensive range of electric vehicle and micro-mobility test drives and rides, plus even more on display.
Ask An Energy Expert, who can give you advice on how to have a greener and more energy-efficient home. 50+ live theatre sessions with your favourite Fully Charged presenters, joined by industry experts and special guests discussing hot topics. Dozens of exhibitors from the worlds of electric vehicles and clean home energy showcasing their products and solutions. Commercial Vehicle Zone, showcasing the latest in transportation and logistics, from electric transit vans to buses and agricultural EVs. Check out their website here for more info!
Friday, September 6th: 10am – 8pm
Saturday, September 7th: 10am – 5pm
Sunday , September 8th: 10am – 5pm
CAR FREE DAY IN POCO
September 7 – Noon To 8pm
McAllister Avenue Downtown Port Coquitlam
The second annual Car Free Day event, presented by Translink is returning to McAllister Avenue in downtown Port Coquitlam on September 7 from noon to 8:00 p.m. This event will coincide with the WHL Pre-Season game on September 7.
Exploring downtown Port Coquitlam has never been easier via transit, walking or cycling. Celebrate this free festival that will feature two stage areas, a variety of food and beverages, free entertainment, displays, family activities and more. Join us for a day full of fun.
“Join us downtown for a vibrant, free, and family-friendly Car Free Day street festival,” said Mayor Brad West. “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the revitalization that’s ongoing in downtown Port Coquitlam and explore alternative modes of transportation—be it transit, cycling, walking, and more.”
TransLink encourages sustainable transportation to local destinations via its many campaigns such as the Ride & Shine Campaign, This year’s campaign offers a new bike valet service, discounts to local summer destinations, and a series of Car Free festivals.
VANCOUVER CANADIANS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
April 9 – September 8
Nat Bailey Stadium
Your Vancouver Canadians have high hopes for the 2024 season! Opening pitch is April 9th! Get your tickets to Vancouver’s spring and summertime signature events like Nooners at the Nat, or their Fireworks nights!
Whether you are looking to spend quality time with your family and friends, have more face time with your clients or reward employees, Vancouver Canadians Season Tickets provide a solution for all of your entertaining needs. Both Full (66-games) and Half (33-games) Season Tickets are now available!
EXTREME – THICKER THAN BLOOD TOUR 2024
September 10
Commodore Ballroom – Get Your Tickets Here!
90’s Rock band Extreme bring their Thicker Than Blood tour to the Commodore Ballroom September 10th! Joined by special guest Living Colour tickets go on sale Friday April 19th through Live Nation!
GREAT OUTDOORS COMEDY FESTIVAL
September 13 – 15
Stanley Park – Get Your Tickets Here!
Tickets go on sale for the newly announced Sunday lineup on Thursday July 18!
Celebrating it’s 4th consecutive year, The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is thrilled to welcome actor, comedian, podcast host, and New York Times bestselling author Tom Segura as the latest addition to their star studded line-up. One of the biggest names in comedy know for his Netflix specials Completely Normal, Mostly Stories, Disgraceful, Ball Hog and 2023’s Sledgehammer which debuted at #1 on the streamer, Segura will headline seven unforgettable GOCF dates as part of his Come Together Tour with one of the stops being Vancouver!
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is thrilled to announce inimitable comedian and host of the widely popular podcast This Past Weekend Theo Von as the most recent addition to their Vancouver line-up, now headlining two festival dates as part of his Return of the Rat Tour. On Saturday, September 14 Theo Von takes over Stanley Park in Vancouver, opening this night are stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and social media icon Trevor Wallace as well as MTV’s “Wild N Out” cast member Maddy Smith. Last month, it was announced he would close out the stage at Halifax’s Garrison Grounds on Sunday, August 11, with opening acts comedian, actress, and internet personality Chelcie Lynn, and Laura Peek, who was recently named a “Comic You Should and Will Know” by Vulture Magazine.
Joining Segura throughout his GOCF dates are actor, comedian, MAD TV alumni, and host of the Tiger Belly and Bad Friends Podcast Bobby Lee, and the hilariously relatable comedian, actor and producer Jessica Kirson. Segura joins an already stellar multi-city lineup that includes Bill Burr, Bert Kreischer, Nate Bargatze, Whitney Cummings, Gerry Dee, Steph Tolev, and Derrick Stroup.
Check out their website for the full lineup once it is announced!
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY OF BC – CLIMB FOR ALZHEIMER’S
September 22nd
Grouse Grind
The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s fundraising event, Climb for Alzheimer’s, returns Sunday, September 22 for its final year at Grouse Mountain. Scale new heights, rise to the challenge and champion people on what can be an uphill journey. The Climb for Alzheimer’s returns on Sunday, September 22 for its final year at Grouse Mountain. There are two ways to participate – hike the Grouse Grind® or walk the more accessible Summit Stroll atop Grouse Mountain. Scale new heights, rise to the challenge and champion people affected by dementia while raising vital funds in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s programs and services for anyone on the dementia journey. Together, we can help build a province where people living with dementia, their caregivers and their families are acknowledged, supported and included: a truly dementia-friendly B.C.
Funds support crucial programs and services for people affected by dementia. Check out their website for more info, to register or donate!
About Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.:
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and that world begins with a society where people affected by dementia are welcomed, supported and included. Together with people with lived experience, we mobilize a broad community of care and support research into the disease to ensure people affected by dementia are not alone.
LAINEY WILSON COUNTRY’S COOL AGAIN TOUR 24
September 26, 2024
Rogers Arena – Get your tickets here!
Tickets go on sale October 27th through Live Nation! multi-award-winning singer songwriter and breakthrough actress, Lainey Wilson announced she will be performing 35+ dates across North America on her headlining “Country’s Cool Again Tour”. Already in 2023, Wilson has won four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, three PCCA Awards, in addition to being honored as Billboard Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker,” and the most nominated artist at this year’s CMA Awards with a record breaking nine nominations.
SHOWPIECE ART AND ANTIQUE FAIR
September 27th and 28th
St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Church Vancouver
Showpiece Art & Antique Fair – Unveiling the Unseen Gems Discover an extraordinary collection of antiques, art, jewellery, sterling silver, and more at the Showpiece Art & Antique Fair. Presented by McCallum Events, this spectacular event will be held on September 27 & 28, 2024, at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Church in Vancouver.
Enjoy comprehensive vendor services, comfortable accommodations, food on site, and more.
MASTER OF ILLUSION
September 27th
Great Canadian Casino
Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage. Watch closely as you experience things that just can’t be done……or can they? Audiences will be held at the edge of their seats by the jaw-dropping grand illusions and laugh out loud at the hysterical comedy magic as performers from around the world combine fantasy, fervor and flair with magic created in front of their very eyes.
Masters of Illusion has performed live in front of tens of thousands of people around the US for the past six years and been seen by over 100 million viewers on the CW network as well as in 126 countries around the world.
THE NATIONAL & WAR ON DRUGS
October 2nd
The National with War On Drugs with special guest Lucius bring their Zen Diagram Tour 2024 to Rogers Arena October 2nd! Tickets go on sale through Live Nation Friday March 1st! Get your tickets here.
WEEZER: VOYAGE TO THE BLUE PLANET
October 5
Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Ave Vancouver
Weezer will be playing their Blue Album in full with special guests The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. October 5th at Rogers Arena! Tickets go on sale Friday March 15th at 10am through Live Nation Here!
HANS ZIMMER LIVE
October 6
Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Ave Vancouver
Award winning film composer Hans Zimmer brings his smash-hit tour to Vancouver on October 6th for Hans Zimmer Live. With the support of his outstanding 18-piece live band and a full orchestra, audiences will be swept away from the sound of the first note and journey through an array of well-loved scores throughout Zimmer’s career. The tour marks the North American return of the “Hollywood Rebel” (according to the BBC) who has been selling out arenas around the world with his live show.
Tickets go on sale Friday March 22! Get yours here.
54-40 – WEST COAST BAND TOUR
October 11th and 12th
Commodore Ballroom – Get your tickets here!
54-40 the legendary Canadian rock band returns to the Commodore Ballroom for two shows October 11th and 12th! Tickets to on sale March 28th through Ticketmaster. Get yours here!
THE JIM CUDDY BAND
November 12
Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver
Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and his band have a new album and tour “All The World Fades Away” tickets go on sale Friday May 10th for his tour stop November 12th at the Orpheum Theatre! Jim Cuddy has announced his new album, All The World Fades Away, set for release on June 14th. The new album, Cuddy’s fifth solo effort, sees the legendary songwriter making the most of a rare abundance of time to reflect, tinker, and create, drawing from his decades of experiences with an eye for appreciating the journey life has given him.
THE 111th GREY CUP FESTIVAL
November 10 – 17
BC Place
Building on a strong legacy of hosting vibrant, action-packed Grey Cup Festivals in years past, the 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver will once again bring together the best of British Columbia to welcome over 500,000 fans from across the country. Featuring two ziplines, immersive football experiences, legendary parties, cultural displays, and thrilling performances from a diverse lineup of entertainers—plus so much more yet to be announced—the 2024 edition is shaping up to be one Grey Cup Festival fans truly cannot miss!
Learn more at their website here!
HEART IN CONCERT
December 3
Pacific Coliseum
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart bring their Royal Flush Tour stop to the Pacific Coliseum December 3rd with special guest Cheap Trick! Tickets go on sale Thursday April 4th! Get your tickets here!
MARIANAS TRENCH
December 12th
Orpheum Theatre – Get Your Tickets Here!
Canada’s Marianas Trench bring their Force of Nature Tour to The Orpheum Theatre December 12th! Tickets are on sale now though Live Nation! Multi-Platinum selling progressive pop band Marianas Trench has been big news in Canada for years, and they caught on with US audiences in a major way following their acclaimed 2015 album Astoria, a slick collection of larger-than-life pop masterpieces that showcased their playful lyrical sensibility and knack for anthemic choruses. In concert, Marianas Trench is a whirlwind of emotion and attitude, rocking the stage with adrenaline-filled performances that put their tight musicianship front and center. Frontman Josh Ramsay is a born performer, and his energy is completely infectious as he sings his heart out on upbeat jams like “This Means War” and “Celebrity Status.” The rest of the band keeps pace with lively performances that always leave fans thoroughly rocked and ready for more.
Check out the bands website for more!
THE VSO 2024 CONCERT SEASON IS ON NOW!
Multiple shows, to see their schedule click here.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) announces its 2024 season: A season of irresistible musical experiences and one of its most exciting to date.
Led by Music Director Otto Tausk since 2018, the VSO performs more than 150 concerts each year, throughout Vancouver and the province of British Columbia, reaching over 270,000 people annually. “This season we’re bringing you huge masterpieces from the classical repertoire: two superb Mahler symphonies, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Verdi’s Requiem, Stravinsky’s Petrouchka, Haydn’s Creation, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, and others, including a British Columbia premiere of John Adams’ game-changing masterwork Harmonielehre.”
The orchestra presents passionate, high-quality performances of classical, popular and culturally diverse music, creating meaningful engagement with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
To get your tickets and to see what else the VSO is up to this season visit their website here.
THE VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
2024 Calendar of Events
Tickets and Info Online Here
Check out the newest updates on the ground breaking and creation of the new Vancouver Art Gallery Here!
Become a member to discover how art opens access to a full year at the Gallery, ideas to share with others, and experiences like no other. Support the Gallery and enjoy a wide range of fantastic benefits that are most important to you. Start your experience now!
Here is a list of exhibits and installments that are coming up at the Vancouver Art Gallery!