5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (July 22- 28)

Here’s your weekly roundup of the top events in the city, including art exhibitions, local theatre, restaurant openings, concerts, film, markets and other to-dos we think you’ll love. If you have a Vancouver event you’d like to submit for consideration, add it to our ongoing Vancouver events calendar here!

1. Book It On Over to the Vancouver Art Book Fair

July 26-27

Maybe I’m biased (I am), but books and printed work deserve love in this digital age. Head to the Roundhouse this weekend to explore endless art books, zines and magazines from over 80 exhibitors worldwide. Enjoy live performances, food trucks, and if you’re extra keen, don’t miss the free VABF symposium on Art Publishing on July 28th at Emily Carr—it’s sure to be a real page-turner (last pun, I promise).

When: July 26-27
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Cost: Free
More info: 2024.vancouverartbookfair.com

2. Strike a Pose at Van Vogue Jam’s Posh Ball

July 27

Back and fiercer than ever! This iconic 2SLGBTQAI+ ballroom event, hosted by Van Vogue Jam, runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and has it all: fierce catwalk glamour, duck-walks, popping, shwam! calls and battles that will leave you gagged (I really hope I used this vogue-cabulary correctly). And if you leave inspired to try it yourself, why not take a class (Tuesdays) and learn firsthand what all these words mean and how to put them to action?

When: July 27
Where: Sheraton Wall Center
Cost: From $38.61
More info: eventbrite.ca

3. Get Inspired at the CREATE! Eastside Arts Festival

July 22-28

Join a week of workshops and pop-up events at studios, breweries and performance venues all over the East Van. Highlights include the Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl Brewery Tour Fundraiser on the 27th ($55), live mural painting by Eastside Culture Crawl co-founder Richard Tetrault, all-day activities and a beer garden at Strathcona Park, and various workshops ($35 each) including a flamenco class ($20).

When: July 22-28
Where: Various
Cost: Free (workshops $35, Brewery tour $55)
More info: createartsfestival.ca

4. Check Out Hilarious Egyptian-American Comedian Ramy Youssef at the Vogue

July 26

Whether you know the stand-up comedian, writer and director from his Golden Globe-winning series Ramy, his role in the, let’s say…”out there” film Poor Things,  from his many TV and film gigs, or came late to the party with his recent SNL monologue, one thing’s clear: we stan a Ramy!

When: July 26
Where: Vogue Theatre
Cost: From $19.75
More info: admitone.com

5. Watch a Slapstick Comedy Made By Kids at the Russian Hall

July 26-28

Ever wondered what would happen if kids (aged eight to 12) created a show celebrating classic comedic tropes à la The Little Rascals? Enter Slip Slap Trip Wack by Leaky Heaven Performance—a 20-minute, improvised slapstick comedy on a 360-degree rotating platform (what?). Expect quirky concession snacks (think kid-curated specialties and pranks), and kids can even barter their way in.

When: July 26-28
Where: Russian Hall
Cost: $15 (Youth $5 or entrance with the bartering of any toy, book or other belonging)
More info: leakyheaven.com/slip-slap-trip-wack