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Hot Entertainment: Hog Wild

Both adults and wee ones get a kick out of the Gastown Motorcycle Show 'N' Shine. Photo by Greg Descantes

Biker dudes and dudettes of all ages show off their motorcycles on the streets of Vancouver for the 6th annual Gastown Motorcycle Show ‘N’ Shine (Aug. 15). Ogle hundreds of gleaming two-wheelers on display, including cruisers, choppers and drag bikes. Brush up on brands at the manufacturers’ displays, watch bikers perform stunts for the crowds and enjoy live music. The motorcycle demos are a hit, so line up and ride, baby, ride.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Date: Motor Mania

Monster Energy Supercross (photo by Frank Hoppen)

MARCH 13 Both daredevils and mellow motorists who prefer to watch the action from afar should kick into high gear and zoom off to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross for its only international stop. The principal off-road motorcycle racing series promises to thrill enthusiasts with drivers tearing across the track at high speeds while evading man-made obstacles. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for the rubber-burning qualifying rounds while the main event kicks off at 7 p.m. Rogers Centre, $25 to $45; call 416-870-8000 or visit Ticketmaster to purchase.