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August
1, 2010
BLUEBERRY TEA AND
PONY RIDES. Locally grown and freshly picked blueberries donated by the
Blueberry Council of BC will be sold at the Richmond Nature Park
Sunday, August 1, from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Savour the best blueberry pie
in town – made fresh that morning and kindly donated by ABC Country
Restaurant. The proceeds from the sale of blueberries and pies
support
education programs at the Richmond Nature Park. This popular annual
event also features pony rides for children aged 4-12. $7.50 per ride.
For information call 604-718-6188. Sponsored by the Richmond Nature
Park Society.
August 1 - 8, 2010
West
Vancouver Harmony Arts Festival. Harmony celebrates its 20th
Anniversary of highlighting the talent of North Shore artists, sharing
the value of arts appreciation & creation & building community
pride & participation. Experience the arts through exhibitions,
demonstrations, studio tours, theatre, concerts, markets & hands-on
activities - all for free. https://www.harmonyarts.ca
August 1 to August 29, 2010
Our
4th year of free Sunday Concerts at Rocky Point Park is bringing out
bigger audiences than ever. Featuring top Vancouver bands like
Incognito with Nadine States and Murray Porter, Mostly Marley,
Brickhouse, Kenny (Blues Boss) Wayne, Phat Edna’s Soul Revue, No
Quarter with Alita Dupray, Dubious Brothers and Top City has the park
jumping from 2:00 till 4:00PM every Sunday, July and August. Located
oceanside in Port Moody, the park offers amenities like an outdoor
swimming pool, water park, the Boathouse Restaurant, Pajos Fish and
Chips, Rocky Point Ice Cream Factory and Rocky Point Kayak Rentals and
Tours. For concert details visit www.summersundays.ca
August 1 - 31, 2010
FORENSIC
SCIENCE FOR KIDS – Want to learn more about how the police use
fingerprints, bullets, bugs, impressions or blood to solve crimes?
During Summer Vacation (July-August, 2010), the Police Museum will be
offering numerous exploring the science of contemporary police work.
The themed workshops require reservations in advance. An arresting
experience. We are located at 240 E. Cordova, Vancouver. For more
information, call 604-665-3346 or visit www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca.
August 1 - 31, 2010
PrintBC
Cultural Crawl. Every community has its own unique cultural footprint.
This August, over 70 communities from around the province will
participate in a vibrant celebration of their unique arts, culture
& heritage. The Crawl is committed to 'turning the spotlight' on
the arts, culture & heritage of the province. The Crawl is a
self-guided tour of community-initiated events: music, theatre, visual
arts, festivals, museum & heritage exhibitions, culinary arts,
community art walks & more. Your self-guided exploration of
super-cultural BC begins online. Browse August-long events, local
cultural crawls & community art walks. Download itineraries, maps
& find all of the resources you need to plan your own exploration. https://www.art-bc.com
August 2 - 6, 2010
Harrison
Paddlewheeler Tour. The Paddlewheeler from New Westminster comes up the
Fraser River into Harrison River, offering tours on Harrison lake for a
couple days while it is in town. To book and for trip information visit
their website at www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com
.
August 5, 2010
Are
you ready for the In the House season opener? It's a quirky, fun and
creatively original one! Yes, it's hip hop, opera, juggling, parkour,
storytelling, but it's so much more than that. How is it different you
may ask? Well... get out your binoculars! We're going on a birding
expedition! Follow bird "expert" Professor George M. Chesterfield,
Esquire, as he shows you the haunting voice of the corvus decorus vox
vocis, the exciting antics of the falco gingerius and the siren-like
notes of the cantoris opulentus.You'll be wowed by the grace of the
corvus crystalis praestigiae and the uncanny imitation abilities of the
repeto multus. It's a wandering cabaret, it's a deep exploration
into
anthropomorphy, it's a really really good time! 1956 E. 13th Ave.
Tickets are available on-line at www.inthehousefestival.com
or email info@inthehousefestival.com
to reserve your seat.
August 6, 2010
South
Vancouver Family Place's 33rd Anniversary Picnic. In and around our
main office in Bobolink Park -- 7710 Nanaimo Street at the corner of
East 61 Ave. Arts & crafts, face painting, parachute games. Bubble
making machines, photo exhibit, community map, Silent auction, raffle,
yard sale, Chinese auction, felt stories for sale. Story time with the
librarian, live music, and an anniversary cake! silviwool@gmail.com
August 6 - 15, 2010
MusicFest
Vancouver (Formerly Festival Vancouver). MusicFest Vancouver August
6-15, 2010. This annual international festival of classical, jazz, and
world music returns with a 10th anniversary lineup of favourite
musicians from past festivals plus new artists from around the world
& here in Vancouver. A 2010 spotlight on Australia brings top
performers from Down Under. Dozens of concerts in 8 top city venues.
Tickets at Ticketmaster - 604-280-3311. https://www.musicfestvancouver.ca
August 7, 2010
Celebration
Metis. Celebration Metis is a free family event that features music,
food, crafts and Metis history displays. Location: Vancouver Art
Gallery. 604 828-3706, www.vancouvermetis.com
August 7, 2010
Gordon
Neighbourhood House proudly presents the West End Cultural Celebration
on Saturday August 7th, 2010 from 11 am - 3 pm on the 1000 block of
Broughton Street. This is a free event with live street entertainment
including Latin music, Taiko Drummers, a clown, and much more!!! There
will also be a multicultural craft fair, a children’s carnival with
games and prizes, face painting and tattoo booths, 25 cent hot dogs,
seniors’ tea and tarts, and a youth corner! Come join the fun!!
Everyone is welcome! For info, contact Agata at 604-683-2554.
August 7, 2010
Walking
Tour- Earliest Kits, Elites & Robber Barons. Join local
historian
and author of Vancouver: A Visual History, Bruce MacDonald, for a
history- filled walk through earliest Kitsilano. It wasnt until
streetcar service began in 1905 that Kitsilano began to develop, but
major speculative interest in the area had already begun before there
were any modern settlers in what is now Vancouver.From our starting
point we will be walking eastwards to Kitsilano Beach and then over to
the mouth of False Creek. Tickets: $15.00; Heritage Vancouver members
$10.00. Purchase early as tour is limited to 30 people. Meet on the
beach at the north foot of Trafalgar Street, just off the 2600 block of
Point Grey Road. 778-828-5264, www.heritagevancouver.org
August 7 - 8, 2010
Art
In The Garden 2010 at the UBC Botanical Garden. Organized by the
Friends of UBC Botanical Garden in collaboration with Janet Planet
Designs, Art In The Garden runs August 7 and 8, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm
at the UBC Botanical Garden located at 6804 SW Marine Drive at the
intersection of Marine Drive and 16th Avenue on the University of
British Columbia campus. Visit www.artinthegarden.ca.
To interview any of the artists or for more information contact Janet
at 604 222 8372 or jml@teraplanning.com.
For more information on the UBC Botanical Garden visit www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org.
August 8, 15, 22, 24 - 27, 29, 2010
Foxglove
Farm's August Programs at the 'Centre for Arts, Ecology and
Agriculture'. August 8, 1-5:30. Field to Plate:
Summer Nightshades
with Chef Laurie Munn (Cafe Brio). August 15, 10-4pm. Farmstead
Cheesemaking. August 22, 10-4pm. The Artisan Baker. August 24 – 27.
Small Scale Grain Production. August 29, 10-4pm. Preserving the Harvest
with David Mincey (Camille's Restaurant). August 31 – September 3.
Growing Tree Crops for Home & Market. Register for all
programs at
www.foxglovefarmbc.ca
or call 250-388-6800 for more information.
August 8, 2010
Bubble
Bash. Bubble Bash is an opportunity to turn an area of your city
into
a wondrous playground of fun, and more importantly, it's your
opportunity to remember what it was like to be a kid and find joy in
simple things. We'll be gathering on the steps of the Vancouver Art
Gallery (facing Howe St.) and letting loose with a blast of bubbles!
This tiny section of the bustling downtown core of Vancouver will
temporarily be overrun with the ...glee that thousands of bubbles can
create - not to mention the thousands of bubbles themselves! Bring your
bubble machines, bubble guns, assorted bubble blowers, and bubble
solution and help create something magical. The city we live is also
the city we play in, so lets get busy playing! 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM,
Vancouver Art Gallery, yaygee@gmail.com,
604.505.8486, https://yaygee.wordpress.com/
August 8, 2010
Family
Day. The Northshore Auto Mall will host its annual Family Day
event on
Sunday August 8, 2010 from noon until 4p.m. This free, family event
features over 20 different community exhibitors offering valuable
health and safety information, along with a variety of amusement rides,
a hands on farm animal display, magician and live musical
entertainment. All food and refreshment proceeds are donated to Family
Services of the North Shore and the Rotary Club of Lions Gate. Visit
our Facebook page to see more Family Day photos! marketing@northshoreautomall.ca
August 8, 2010
Game
On! “1st Annual Chinatown Street Hockey Tournament”, is a one day event
to be held on August 8th, 2010 in streets of historic Vancouver
Chinatown. All Chinatown and surrounding community youth groups
are
welcome to register and play in the tournament. Teams are
all co-ed
and the age limits of the tournament are 9-14. The goals scored
at
Game On! will not only be in the net, but also achieved in
strengthening existing relationships and establishing new friendships
between youth organizations and their kids while playing fun, safe,
car-free games of hockey. The name ‘Game On’ is inspired by the term
used to resume local street hockey games after cars have passed. This
time, “Game On!” will only be yelled once! To submit a team or if
you
have any questions about the event, please find us on facebook by
joining the Game On! Free to watch of course!! 500 Block of Carrall
Street Greenway plus near the end of the event is the start of the
Chinatown Night Market for a Family Fun Day in Chinatown. Group
or you
can email gameon604@gmail.com
August 8, 2010
North
Vancouver Under the Volcano Festival of Art & Social Change.
Sunday, August 8, 2010 - 30 + artists on 4 stages, rain or shine, in
Cates Park, North Vancouver; Whey-Ah-Wichen, Tsleil-Waututh- Nation;
Festival of Art & Social Change that includes music, art, speakers
& workshops; this year the festival is celebrating its 20th
anniversary. 4141 Dollarton Hwy, Cates Park; https://www.volcano.resist.ca
August 8, 2010
Outdoor Movie Night in Yaletown. At Roundhouse Community Centre’s
Picnic at the Park. You can find details of the event here: https://yaletowninfo.com/yaletowninfo/events/movienight.aspx
August 8, 2010
TERRA
NOVA NATURE WALK. A 3km guided walk through Terra Nova Natural Area and
Terra Nova Rural Park. Meet at the Community Gardens at the west end of
Westminster Hwy (follow the signs posted from Westminster @ No. 1 Rd.)
Pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For information call 604-718-6188. Sponsored by the Richmond Nature
Park Society.
August 11, 18, 25, 2010
Summer
Drive-in Movies @ Coquitlam Centre! Whether you are looking for family
fun time, seeking nostalgia, or just wanting to do something unique
this summer, Coquitlam Centre’s Drive-in Movie nights in August are a
perfect way to enjoy a summer evening! https://www.coquitlamcentre.com/events/drive-movies-coquitlam-centre
August 13 - 15, 2010
Anime
Evolution 2010 is Vancouver’s premiere Asian popular cultural event
where audiences and industry interact; it brings together art, anime,
manga, video games, film and music. It also highlights local creative
talent and showcases the work of artists from Canada and abroad.
Attendees can attend Q&A’s and workshops with voice actors,
directors, artists, animators, comic books publishers and game
developers. There will be video screenings, video game rooms, a
cultural festival and live performances by DJs, bands and improv
actors. New for this year is the Artist’s Villa, a haven devoted to
writing, drawing, and performances. Cosplay, where attendees dress up
as their favourite video game, comic book or animated characters, is
encouraged. Attendees can partake in the fashion show or in the highly
competitive singing contest, Anime Idol. Official merchandise can be
purchased at the dealers area. For more information, please visit www.animeevolution.com
August 13 - 15, 2010
The
Great Laughter Getaway Weekend, A Laughter weekend retreat. Laughter is
indeed the best medicine! Get a full weekend dose of lighthearted fun
at our summer laughter getaway. Our joyous laughter leaders are sure to
tickle your funny bone as everyone joins in playful interactive games
and exercises designed to stimulate genuine high-spirited laughter and
mirth. This hilarious weekend will be held at delightful Edenvale
Retreat Centre in Abbotsford (just a short one hour hop from
Vancouver). https://www.laughteryoga.org
August 14, 2010
August
14- Garlic Festival at Limbert Mountain Farm, Agassiz. Come learn about
the numerous varieties of garlic, how to grow it, recipes and lots of
fun “garlic food”. www.limbertmountainfarm.com
August 14, 2010
Forest
Fun for Families, 10AM – 1PM, Bring the whole family for nature fun,
tree games, animal activities, and crafts! Stroll down a trail, check
out the arboretum, tour the native plant gardens and play in the
forest. Rain or shine. Surrey Nature Centre 14255 96 Avenue www.surrey.ca/naturecentre
604.502.6065
August 14, 2010
Forest
Fun for Families. Come out for a fun day at the Surrey Nature Centre
and discover the urban forest all around you! Build a human-sized
bird
nest in the pole forest, go on a scavenger hunt, enjoy live music, make
a tree cookie necklace and so much more! This is a free event. Surrey
Nature Ctr (9800–140st - just north of Fraser Highway). To
find out
more please call 604.502.6065 or visit www.surrey.ca/naturecentre
August 14, 2010
HEART
OF LADNER NIGHT MARKET. Join us for the Heart of Ladner Night Market on
Sat Aug 14th 4pm-9pm on Delta Street to support Delta Hospice https://www.facebook.com/heartofladner.
It will be a great Family Fun evening of vendors, local shopping,
entertainment, bounce house, face painter, food and much more! A
preview of the quilts will be available as the "Quilt and Car Show" run
the next day in Ladner as well as an Art Walk through the village.
August 14, 2010
HONEY
BEES IN THE BOG. Summer’s a buzz at the Richmond Nature Park where you
will see live bees up close and learn about the amazing world of the
honeybee. Fresh honey samples from the Richmond Bee Keepers are
provided. For information call 604-718-6188. Sponsored by the Richmond
Nature Park Society.
August 14, 2010
Strong,
bold and a bit nutty, the Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival is all set
to go at Whistler Blackcomb Mountain this summer. Canadian cheese
rolling is a gentler version of the whacky UK tradition. On
August
14th, contestants will run after a giant 11- pound wheel of
Canadian
cheese made by Natural Pastures of British Columbia. Last year’s event
was such a success that Dairy Farmers of Canada is bringing back the
crazy kookiness of Cheese Rolling for Canadian families to enjoy.
Cheese-loving, adventurous Canadians will race down Blackcomb Mountain
from noon to 4:00 p.m. after the coveted wheel of BC cheese in hopes of
winning the title of Cheese Rolling Champion. Both the male and female
winners get to keep the cheese wheel and a one-year Whistler Blackcomb
ski pass. For more information visit: www.canadiancheeserolling.ca
August 14, 2010
Vancouver
Chinatown Festival. Every year thousands of festival goers converge on
the streets of Columbia and Keefer in historic Chinatown to experience
the biggest multicultural summer celebration in the area. Whether it is
the yummy food stalls, the historic walking tours around Chinatown, or
the exciting multicultural stage performances, there is something for
everyone here at Chinatown Festival. It's an event for all ages! https://www.vancouver-chinatown.com
August 15, 2010
6th
Annual Gastown Motorcycle Show n' Shine. Vancouver's largest motorcycle
show n' shine! All makes, all models,. There's something for everyone
to enjoy! The show will also feature manufacturer displays by several
of the major manufacturers, info on rider training, live music and much
more! All of this will take place in a gorgeous setting on the cobble
stone streets of historic Gastown. During the show motorcyclists will
have access to FREE parking. Locations tba. www.gastownshownshine.blogspot.com/
August 17 - 21, 2010
Vitaly
Beckman performs seventy minutes of jaw-dropping, mind-bending magic
and illusions. August 17-21, 8 pm. Havana Theatre on 1212 Commercial
Drive. $15 (advance) $20 (door), Tix at Highlife Records, 1317
Commercial Dr, Vancouver. Info/Tix: 778.228.5291, www.SensationOfMagic.com
August 19, 2010
Discovery
Day, 10AM – 2PM, Meet a nature guide who will get you started with your
discoveries in the forest. Check out the museum exhibit, create an
eco-craft and learn something new with our interactive Exploration
Boxes. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy your self-guided discovery
through our special places. Surrey Nature Centre 14255 96 Avenue www.surrey.ca/naturecentre
604.502.6065
August 21 to September 6, 2010
Fair
at the PNE. Come & experience BC’s largest summer event as we
celebrate 100 years of fun. The PNE celebrates its 100th anniversary in
2010. This 17-day annual tradition features over 800 performances, such
as nightly concerts, kids shows, daily parade, cultural shows,
Superdogs & several great new attractions; not to mention, over 50
amusement park rides. Don’t forget to pick up your Mini Donuts &
enjoy the fun. https://www.pne.ca
August 21, 2010
Walking
Tour: Vancouver's West End Remembered. Join Heritage Vancouver on
this
lively walking tour filled with Abbott family stories of the West End.
Isaac Vanderhorst, Heritage Vancouver Board Member and Museum educator
will lead the tour. As the tour ends at the Sylvia Hotel, there will be
an opportunity to have lunch in this historic city landmark. Tickets:
$15.00; Heritage Vancouver members $10.00 Purchase early as tour is
limited to 30 people. Meet in front of the Manhattan Apartments, 784
Thurlow St. (at Robson); 778-828-5264, www.heritagevancouver.org
August 21, 2010
Agassiz
Slow Food Cycle Tour 2010. SLOW FOOD CYCLE TOURS. Come to Agassiz (6 km
from Harrison Hot Springs) on Saturday, August 21st to participate in a
self-guided bicycle ride following the popular Circle Farm Tour. Embark
on a leisurely cycle & learn more about local food production. The
self-guided tour begins at the Fall Fair Grounds in Agassiz where
you’ll receive a map you can follow to the various farm locations.
There are ten stops on the route through the tranquil rural area of
Agassiz-Harrison Mills & you can take the tour as fast or as slow
as you would like. https://www.slowfoodvancouver.com
August 21, 2010
Shop
For Yourself and Generation Next at Riot Boutique! That’s right,
all
day on August 21st Riot Boutique is donating 1% of proceeds from sales
to the Generation Next Design Competition & Fashion show! Not only
will you be shopping to support our local new designer talent but there
will also be an end of summer sale and new fall arrivals! Additionally
while you’re there you can also pick up a ticket to the Generation Next
event for $15 which happens September 2nd. For more information visit www.riotinbc.ca or www.generationnextcompetition.wordpress.com
August 21, 2010
Slow Food Cycle Tour. Meet the local famers, sample their products and
tour their businesses on this countryside cycle tour. www.slowfoodvancouver.com
Stay overnight and participate in the Chilliwack chapter of the event
the following day. Making it a full weekend of fun.
August 22, 2010
All
Over the Map’s characteristic blend of music and dance from all over
the world is back for its seventh year on Granville Island . These
lively one-hour performances take place over six Sundays during July
and August and are a real treat for dance and music fans, and fun for
the whole family. 2 pm, Ron Basford Park, Granville Island.
August 22, 2010
FALCONRY
SHOW. Experience breathtaking falconry displays by “Pacific Northwest
Raptors” in the spectacular setting of Terra Nova Rural Park. Follow
signs from Westminster Hwy & No. 1 Rd. Demos at 11:30 pm and 3:30
pm For information call 604-718-6188. Sponsored by the Richmond Nature
Park Society.
August 27 - 29, 2010
Fraser
River Gold Panning Championship. Fraser River Gold Panning
Championship. All are welcome to compete in the many competitions
running throughout the 2 days. There will be children, teens, adults
plus professional competitions. If you dress in the 1800's fashion for
the weekend you could possibly win a beautiful gold nugget, best
costume wins! Also, the panner whom lives the furthest away gets a
beautiful gold nugget! All children & teens who enter will get a
brand new gold pan plus a bag of pay dirt that contains real gold.
Contact Yukon Dan for details or check our website for accommodation
and directions. Yale, British Columbia. https://www.yukondan.com
August 27, 2010
Critical
Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public
space -- a bike ride and skate -- held the last Friday of every month.
You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the car-free space
that we create by simply riding together! Bicycles, skateboards,
rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any other form of human
powered locomotion are all welcomed! We ride around the city wherever
people want to go - this is decided collectively - the length of the
ride depends on enthusiasm and is also collectively decided. No one who
comes is forced to or needs to break the law in order to
participate.
Meet 5 to 5:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, leave at 6pm; Critical
Mass in Vancouver (https://www.bikesexual.org/cm/)
August 28, 2010
NIGHT
WATCH AT TERRA NOVA. Explore the park as the sun goes down and the
night creatures come out. Look for bats and owls and howl at the moon.
Pre-registration is required, book early as space is limited $4.
Remember to bring your own flashlight. For information call
604-718-6188. Sponsored by the Richmond Nature Park Society.
August 28, 2010
Wild
BC Seafood Fest. Join us to discover and celebrate wild BC
seafood.
Steveston Harbour Authority Fisherman’s Park (Moncton & 3rd
Avenue), Steveston, BC (in front of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
National Historic Site). www.WildBCSeafoodFest.com
August 29, 2010
Attention
kids of all ages; today the crew of Fraser River Safari invites you to
join the fun. Explore the Mighty Fraser, search for wildlife and enjoy
the cool breeze. At the half way point all guests are invited to take
in the annual Children’s Festival at Kilby before making the return
trip home on the river. Adults $99 Seniors $90 Children $70 Family pack
$300 Tel #1-866-34-TOURS(86877) Year round adventure! Launch time 9:30 www.fraserriversafari.com
August 29, 2010
Compaigni
V’ni Dansi - Métis Dance. Showcasing a unique aesthetic all its
own,
this performance will offer audiences a fusion of contemporary dance,
European reels and waltzes tied with the dances of Native American
cultures into one original performance experience. 2 pm, Ron Basford
Park, Granville Island. www.newworks.ca
August 29, 2010
Kids Festival at Kilby Historic Site. A full day of entertainment for
the kids featuring music, dance, crafts and more. www.kilby.ca
August, 2010
Enchanted
Evenings Concert Series @ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese
Garden.
Enchant your evenings with the critically acclaimed concert series set
within the serene, garden beauty of one of Vancouver's most prestigious
landmarks. Complete your cultural experience by following the concert
with a trip to the nearby Night Market. https://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
Ongoing to August 7, 2010
Vancouver
Drawn Festival. The Drawn Festival is a 3 week event showcasing drawing
as a primary medium of artistic expression. 20 local galleries will
present drawings from their featured artists. Many galleries will also
provide artist talks. The highlight of the festival is the "Drawing
Room", a juried show of 50 drawings. The Drawing Room will showcase the
best in traditional & contemporary styles of drawing from Canadian
artists. This show will be at the Pendulum Gallery, located at 885 West
Georgia St in downtown Vancouver. For more information pick up a copy
of Preview Magazine or visit our website. https://www.drawnfestival.ca
Ongoing to August 22, 2010
KOOZA
by Cirque du Soleil. Between strength and fragility, laughter and
smiles, turmoil and harmony, KOOZA - a return to the origins of Cirque
du Soleil - explores themes of fear, identity, recognition and power.
The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of
surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement.
Performances run from July 22 - August 22, 2010 under the Grand
Chapiteau Big Top Tent on the Concord Pacific lands in Vancouver's
False Creek area. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com
Ongoing to August 26, 2010
Art
in the Park will be running from July 6- August 26, every Tuesday and
Thursday from 10am-12pm. It'll be in David Lam park (beside Elsie Roy
Elementary School), and it's free! Basically, it's a drop-in time for
children to come with their parents and make a craft, learn a bit about
art, and have fun with bubbles and chalk. The purpose of Art in the
Park is to facilitate community and facilitate parent-child time
through art. There is also a week-long day camp running from August
16-20, where art in the park will be running Monday-Friday with more of
a structure that includes a specific theme, a story & craft that
goes with that theme, and games. The event is sponsored by Pacific
Church, and there is more information to be found about Art in the Park
on their website: https://www.pacificchurch.ca/connect/special-events.html.
Parents can preregister their children, which is helpful for us so we
can better estimate what supplies we will need. Kids also receive a
free Art in the Park t-shirt, which is theirs to wear during their time
with art in the park and to keep at the end of the summer.
Ongoing to August 27, 2010
TAKE
OFF FRIDAYS AT YVR. Starting July 9, 2010, if you are travelling out of
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) this summer or are looking for
something free and fun for your family, come to YVR and get your face
painted, listen to the latest beats and sample treats from some of
YVR’s shops and restaurants. Kids and adults alike can explore YVR’s
Public Observation Area that features unobstructed views of YVR’s busy
airfield, telescopes to zoom in on all the action, an interactive model
of Sea lsland and behind-the-scenes videos of the airport community.
604.880.9815
Ongoing to August 27, 2010
UBC
Botanical Garden - Young Explorers Summer Day Camp. Send your child on
an environmental and recreational adventure at Canada's oldest
continually operating university botanical garden. Young Explorers
Summer Day Camp is a week long environmental and recreational adventure
for children aged 7-11. The camp will create life-long connections with
nature, wildlife, plants, science, and the environment through games,
crafts and exploration in our 44.5 hectare (110 acres) Garden, the
Greenheart Canopy Walkway, and the UBC campus. https://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/kids/summer-camp.php
Ongoing to September 5, 2010
SummerFest.
The North Shores favourite waterfront festival is an eleven-week
celebration of music, dance, culture and community. Hop on the SeaBus
to experience a spectacular outdoor festival featuring local talent,
cultural dance, live concerts, Artisan Farmers Market, and kids
activities. SummerFest is a free community event and is in support of
local charities; donations will be accepted on site. Please visit www.lonsdalequay.com/events.cfm
for complete Festival schedule.
Ongoing to September 6, 2010
Bowen
Island Community Museum Microclimates, Gardening and Architecture on
Bowen Island Exhibit Now Open! The exhibit focuses on the challenges of
building a home and garden on Bowen Island, including ways islanders
have coped with the large deer population, summer drought conditions,
and adapted to properties that are full of forests and exposed bedrock.
The physical geography of the island, as well as climatic factors like
wind, sun exposure and temperature affect both home and garden design,
leading individuals to use passive solar heating techniques or to
choose plants that are drought resistant for their garden. For more
information about the Museum, the Bowen Island Historians, or maps on
how to get to Bowen, please visit www.bowenhistory.ca
Ongoing to September 6, 2010
Summerfest
at Lonsdale Quay Market. The North Shore’s favourite waterfront
festival is an 11-week celebration of music, dance, culture and
community. A spectacular outdoor festival featuring local talent,
cultural dance, live concerts, Artisan Farmers Market, and kid’s
activities. SummerFest is a free community event and is in support of
local charities; donations will be accepted on site. Please visit our
website for a complete Festival schedule. https://www.lonsdalequay.com/events.cfm
Ongoing to September 15, 2010
9th
Annual Richmond Night Market. It is the original and the only summer
outdoor event that provides the largest and most diverse products
market place in North America. With the high quality live entertainment
every night throughout the summer and wide range of authentic food
items freshly made every night, it is with no surprise that Richmond
Night Market© is the #1 top summer events in Metro Vancouver. https://www.richmondnightmarket.com
September 17 - 18, 2010
Agassiz
Fall Fair and Corn Festival. Awarded the best small town fair in BC,
this annual event features a parade, midway, exhibits, music, animal
shows and demos, and good ‘ol country fun. www.agassizfallfair.ca
September 19, 2010
Grab
your water, lace up your shoes and don’t forget your pledge sheet! The
30th Annual Terry Fox Run is happening Sunday, September 19th in
communities across the province. Celebrate this monumental year in
Terry’s legacy by joining this all-inclusive event which requires no
minimum pledge donation, pre-registration or entry fee to
participate.
Funds raised go to the Terry Fox Foundation to support their mission of
fulfilling Terry’s dream for a world free from cancer. The Terry Fox
Foundation is a non-profit, grassroots organization that is committed
to donating 87 cents of every dollar raised to cancer research, making
it one of the most fiscally responsible charities in Canada. For more
information please visit www.terryfox.org
or call 1-888-836-9786.
Ongoing to September 25, 2010
Bard
on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare
Festival runs June 3 to September 25, 2010 in open-ended tents on the
waterfront in Vanier Park, against a spectacular backdrop of mountains,
sea & sky. On the Mainstage MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by
Dean Paul Gibson plays in repertory with ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA directed
by Scott Bellis. In the Studio Stage, Bard will continue with the
second year of The Kings History Cycle. In a new adaptation by Errol
Durbach, Henry IV, Parts I & II will be blended as FALSTAFF, which
will be directed by Glynis Leyshon. FALSTAFF will play in repertory
with the third history play, the powerful HENRY V, directed by Meg Roe.
For tickets and information, check out the Bard website at www.bardonthebeach.org or
call 604-739-0559 (Toll Free) 1-877-739-0559.
Ongoing to September 19, 2010
Stanley
Park Hop-on Hop-off Tour with a Klahowya Village Aboriginal
Interpreter. Explore Stanley Park on this fully narrated Hop-on Hop-off
Stanley Park Shuttle with a Klahowya Village Aboriginal Interpreter
on-board stopping at 15 of the top attractions & locations in
Stanley Park https://www.vancouvertrolley.com/stanley-park-tour.php
Ongoing until October 1, 2010
Arthur
Erickson House & Garden Foundation Tours. Arthur Erickson
House
and Garden Foundation offer tours of his Japanese garden in Point Grey,
Vancouver, every Thursday at 5 PM through October. Cost is $15 and
reservations are required by email (see our website) or phone
604-738-4195. https://www.ericksongarden.org |
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