Looking for something fun to do in August? Here are some of our picks…
ABBOTSFORD
Symphony in the Park – Abbotsford
Bring a lawn chair and join us for a full symphony orchestra presentation of tunes you love, from Broadway to movies to classics. Admission is free. Duration: 2 hr 15 min
Friday, August 12 at 7pm
Mill Lake Park, Ware Street
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International Overdose Day Walk & Ceremony 
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31. LIFE Recovery Association, in collaboration with Telecare Crisis & Caring Line, will host a memorial walk and ceremony to raise awareness in Abbotsford. The family-friendly event will take place at Mill Lake Park with registration located at the Bevan Avenue Picnic Shelter #4. The welcome and walk begin at 6:30pm, memorial ceremony starts at 7:30pm. Guests are invited to honour their loved ones by bringing a framed photo for display.
Mill Lake Park, Ware Street
Wednesday, August 31, 6:30pm
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LANGLEY
Fort Langley Night Market
Fort Langley Night Market is a community gathering to bring people together in an outdoor space like no other with play areas, vendors, music, food, beer & wine.
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Every Friday (weather dependent) June 17th – October 7th, 5-10 pm at the corner of Glover Rd and Mary Ave.
Dive-In Movie Night
Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home. Bring your inflatable floaties and float around Breaker Bay or relax poolside while enjoying a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Cost: $7.00 per person, including tax. Advanced online registration is required. No drop-ins. Registration for Dive-In Movie Nights opens seven days in advance of each event.
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Summer Festival Series – Paul Filek
The Summer Festival Series is back with free performances on Thursday nights in July and August at the Willoughby Community Park Amphitheatre. Catch Paul Filek performing on Thursday, August 11th at 7pm.
August 11, 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Willoughby Community Park, 200 Street, Langley Township, BC, Canada
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Photo: @paulfilek
SURREY
Sounds of Summer: Amber Tsang
They say, “Join us for a free concert as part of the Sounds of Summer outdoor concert series featuring Jazz duo, Amber Tsang. Join us at Francis Park as part of the Sounds of Summer free outdoor concert series. Show starts at 1:00pm. Amber Tsang and Alvin Brendan are two young up-and-coming jazz musicians based in Vancouver, BC. Despite their youth, they have shown much promise as they emerge into the Vancouver jazz scene. As a duo, their distinctive styles complement each other while also highlighting their own individual talents. Amber and Alvin combine their love of performing tin pan alley songs as well as exploring new musical avenues through collective improvisation in their music. Their arrangements aim to breathe new life into the timeless jazz standard canon and the American Songbook.”
August 5, 2022 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Francis Park – 15951 83 Avenue
Free – no tickets required. All ages welcome.
Photo @ambertsang
Habitat for Humanity 11th Annual Butterfly Release
Check out a live butterfly release charity community event in Fleetwood, fundraising for Habitat for Humanity. You are invited to a live butterfly release charity community event at Fleetwood Villa, fundraising for Habitat for Humanity. Come for a lineup of live entertainment. The event is organized for seniors, but the family can come and join in on the fun. Support Habitat for Humanity – Purchase and reserve your butterflies today at our reception desk by calling 604-590-2889. $20 cash or cheque gets you a butterfly to release and a homemade decorated butterfly cookie. All cheques can be made out to Habitat and are tax deductible. There will be BBQ lunch and summer treats tent, with proceeds going towards Habitat for Humanity.
August 13, 2022 11:30am – 4:00pm
Fleetwood Villa 16028 83 Avenue
Tickets & Pricing – Free to attend – $20 to purchase a butterfly to release
Photo: Unsplash
Sounds of Summer: Cookin’ with Brass
About the Band – Known for their heart-pounding energy, this adrenaline-charged band features an innovative blend of traditional New Orleans brass sounds, R&B, Blues, Funk, Jazz, and Hip-Hop beats. Their genre-bending performances unleash brassy Funk and Street Beat rhythms that move you!
August 17, 2022 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Elgin Heritage Park – 13723 Crescent Rd
Free – no tickets required. All ages welcome.
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Photo: @cookinwithbrass
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