MISCELLANEOUS

Playland Nights

With an expanded foot print, multiple bars, DJs, performances and VIP experiences, there’s no better way to kick off your weekends this summer at this adults-only event. • PNE, Hastings Park • Fridays until July 27, 7 p.m.-midnight • $31, ticketleader.ca, pne.ca

Orpheum Theatre Guided Tours

Free guided tours of the Orpheum Theatre, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America. • Orpheum Theatre, meet at the Granville Street entrance, 884 Granville St. • Select Thursdays and Saturdays 12:30 p.m. • Free, vancouvercivictheatres.com/events

Il Mercato: Italian Market

This unique market brings together the tastes of Italy with the produce of local farms. • Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan St. • July 13, 5-9 p.m. • Free admission, italianculturalcentre.ca

Vans Park Series: Men’s Pro Tour 2018

The premier competition for professional park terrain skateboarders returns to Vancouver. • Hastings Skatepark, Renfrew and Pandora Streets • July 13 and 14 • Free, vansparkseries.com

Bat Watch

As dusk descends, watch and learn about bats as they head out to feast on a buffet of insects. • Bats of Burrvilla, Deas Island Regional Park — 7:45-9:45 p.m. on July 13 (ages six-plus) • $8/$4.25, registration required, metrovancouver.org/events

Bedford Channel Paddle

Try your skill in a kayak or be part of a group paddling a 12-seat voyageur canoe. All equipment provided. • Brae Island Regional park, Delta • July 14, 10 a.m.noon • Free, metrovancouver.org/events