Ten theatre and arts events around Vancouver in August

August’s arts calendar in and around Vancouver includes outdoor theatre, music festivals, comedy and family programming. Theatre Under the Stars continues its 86th season at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park through Aug. 22, alternating performances of Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Shows generally begin at 8 p.m.

Bard on the Beach runs at Vanier Park through Sept. 19 with The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, Goblin: Oedipus and Antigone. The festival presents Shakespeare and related work, with performance times and ticket prices varying by date.

Several events are free. The Vines Art Festival runs Aug. 5 to 15 at locations across Vancouver, offering music, dance, storytelling and visual art. Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival takes place Aug. 8 from 3:30 to 10 p.m. at Deer Lake Park, featuring Talk and Jully Black. Music on Main’s free Summer Pop-Up Concerts are set for Aug. 11 to 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Park.

West Vancouver’s Harmony Arts Festival runs July 31 to Aug. 9 with live music, art markets, demonstrations and food programming. New Westminster’s free Summer Music and Fireworks Festival is scheduled for Aug. 22 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Westminster Quay.

Other listed events include Bradley Sakawsky’s Pro Comedy at Flatspot Longboard Shop on Aug. 15; Jokers Canada’s Kitsilano Comedy Classic at the Hollywood Theatre on Aug. 27; and Theatresports performances at the Improv Centre every Friday and Saturday. Ticket prices and showtimes vary for the paid events.