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July 1, 2009
1st Annual Canada Day
Parade. Don't miss the 1st Annual Canada Day Parade! Come celebrate our
special bond of living in the great country of Canada. The 1st Annual
Canada Day Parade is presented by the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Society
in partnership with Canada Place and with support from the Department
of Canadian Heritage and Celebrate Canada Committee for BC. The parade
starts at 7:00pm on the corner of West Georgia and Broughton Streets,
moving eastbound, left onto Thurlow Street and ending at West Pender
Street. www.canadaplace.ca
July 1, 2009
Canada
Day Celebrations at Canada Place. Non-stop entertainment on three
stages. The three outdoor stages - Canada Place Corporation Plaza
Stage, Celebrate Canada Stage & the Coast Capital Savings Mountain
View Stage will keep you busy celebrating Canada Day from start to
finish. www.canadaplace.ca/canadaday
July 1, 2009
Canada Day Fun Fly Garry Point Park, Richmond & White Rock; British
Columbia Kitefliers Association, https://www.bcka.bc.ca/
info@bcka.bc.ca
July 1, 2009
Canada
Day cupcakes, “Hands Up Canada” crafts, face painting, caricature art,
and entertainment by Korki and Scruffles. The highlight will be a meet
& greet with Canadian Paralympic Athlete, Jim Armstrong, who will
pose for photos and sign autographs starting at noon. Willowbrook
Shopping Centre, Langley; www.shopwillowbrook.com
July 1, 2009
Langley
Canada Day Celebration is so big it takes two days to celebrate.
The
fun starts on Tuesday, June 30 from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm and continues on
Wednesday, July 1 from 11:00 am - 11:00 pm at McLeod Athletic Park
(across from the Langley Airport, 56 Ave & 216 St). Fireworks
both
nights at approx. 10:30 pm! All day wristbands available for the
kids
so they can stay and play all day while parents can check out over 100
crafter, vendor and sponsor displays. Entrance is by donation,
parking
is free and there are numerous free activities for the whole family to
enjoy including dog shows, horse shows, ongoing stage entertainment,
gymnastics demonstrations, firefighters, a car show and so much more.
For the event schedule and details visit www.langleycanadaday.ca .
July 1, 2009
O
Canada ! We’ve got an afternoon’s worth of free musical performances,
games for the whole family and one giant piece of cake to celebrate
Canada ’s 142nd birthday. Have some fun playing horseshoes, wiffle ball
and badminton at Rocky Point Park . Create a giant sidewalk chalk mural
with the kids or just swing by for a grilled hotdog and some soulful
blues. If it’s a toasty July 1, don’t forget the swimsuit for the spray
park. Rocky Point Park , 2800 block of Murray Street, Port Moody;
604-469-4612.
July 1, 2009
Steveston
Salmon Festival. Celebrate Canada in Steveston, highlights include a
parade, the Japanese Cultural Show, craft fair, Childrens Festival,
carnival rides, Youth Festival, food fair, art show & exhibit &
more. Our famous salmon grilled over open fire pits sells out every
year. https://www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca
July 1, 2009
Canada
Day At Granville Island. Free fun island-wide activities for the whole
family. Canada Day Parade, Official Ceremony, contests & jazz from
noon to midnight. 604-666-6655.
July 1, 2009
Canada
Day Celebrations At Canada Place. Non-stop entertainment on three
stages. The outdoor Canada Place Corporation Plaza stage, indoor
Celebrate Canada Main Stage & Inspirationally Canadian Presentation
Stage will keep you busy celebrating Canada Day from start to finish. www.canadaplace.ca/canadaday
July 1, 2009
Canada
Day Celebrations in West Vancouver. Afternoon activities &
fireworks at night. Live entertainment, lots of kids activities, free
birthday cupcakes at 1:30 pm & fireworks at 10:30 pm. Other
features: Taste of West Vancouver; Visit the Balloon Artist, make a
Canada Day Kite & more. Ambleside Park And West Vancouver
Waterfront, 604-925-7000.
July 1, 2009
Canada
Day at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Proudly Canadian, that's what
we
are! Join in all the family fun & activities as we celebrate
Canada's Birthday with games, entertainment & of course, birthday
cake. Regular admission rates apply. 604.985.7474, https://www.capbridge.com
July 1, 2009
Celebrate Canada Day at the birthplace of BC! Free fun for the entire
family. Fort Langley National Historic Site.
July 1, 2009
The
BC Farm Machinery and Agriculture Museum would like to invite you to be
part of their Canada Day celebrations. Admission by donation for the
day! 9131 King St., Fort Langley. 604-888-2273
July 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 2009
Beach
Heroes Guided Walks. Meet at White Rock Pier in WR or Beecher
Place at
Crescent Beach, S. Surrey. Learn about the small –scale world that is
right under your feet on the beach. Watch hermit and shore crabs scurry
as their rock roof is carefully moved. Whole colonies of periwinkles,
snails, and maybe a sea star, hide under there when the tide is out.
Hear about how we can walk gently on our neighbors on the shore. No
registration required. Walks can also be booked for private groups.
604-536-3552, www.birdsonthebay.ca
July 4, 2009
The
World's Largest Gathering of ALICES, SATURDAY, July
4th at 1:30 p.m.,
English Bay. A World Record Challenge! If you've always wanted to be
ALICE, please attend! You still have time to assemble the basic
Alice
costume - blue dress, white pinafore, headband, and a crinoline if you
got one! All Alices must go to the website and state your Intent
to
Appear. https://www.aliceinwonderlandfestival.com
July 4 - 5, 2009
Come
to the Port Moody Station Museum Saturday, July 4th and Sunday July 5th
between 11am and 4pm to celebrate the 123rd anniversary of the first
trans-Canada passenger train. Try out our railway handcar, send a
telegram on the telegraph and see our model train display. Kids
can
play a train car in our miniature railroad, create their own train
craft or try to find the Golden Spike in our scavenger hunt.
604-939-1648, www.vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum
July 4 to August 29, 2009
Cates
Park Concert Series. Bring a picnic & listen to original,
local
bands & artists. Saturdays throughout July and August. Cates Park,
North Vancouver. https://www.musart.ca
July 5, 2009
MEC
Paddlefest. Paddlefest is an urban celebration of kayaking, canoeing,
and the ocean environment in BC. Paddlefest will bring together various
vendors, manufacturers, non-profits and other groups to celebrate
paddling. Jericho Sailing Centre Association. Participants can
attend
dry land clinics and on-water classes for free. Registration begins
June 1st, please call 604.876.6221.
July 5, 2009
Seek
the Peak. Grouse Mountain Seek The Peak Relay raises funds for
Rethink
Breast Cancer. The challenging 16 kilometer course starts at Ambleside
Park in West Vancouver, winds through North Vancouver, then up the
legendary Grouse Grind® to the Peak of Vancouver. 604-984-0661, https://www.grousemountain.com/Events/
July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009
Concerts
by the Sea. Bring your chair or blanket for this free outdoor
concert
series that runs Sunday evenings in July & August at 7 pm (except
during the Harmony Arts Festival in August). Ambleside Landing,
West
Vancouver; 604-925-5999, https://www.westvancouver.net
July 6 to August 28, 2009
Burns
Bog Summer Day Camps - for kids ages 6 - 12 years. Children aged
6-12
are invited to spend a week exploring the Delta Nature Reserve, the
only part of Burns Bog that is open to the public. Visit www.burnsbog.org for more info or
call our office at 604.572.0373
July 8, 2009
Game
On For Teens! Are you a Wii champion or a PS2 pro? Challenge your
friends, make new ones and try out the latest winter sports
games!
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 W. Georgia Street,
604-331-4040, www.vpl.ca
July 9, 2009
YouthCO
AIDS Society is proud to announce “Acquired Taste: A Carnival of
Sensations!” This three-ringed circus arrives in Vancouver for ONE
NIGHT ONLY! On July 9, 2009 at 7pm Canvas Lounge will host a spectacle
comprised of games, a premiere silent auction, belly dancers, drummers,
contortionists, airbrush artists, singers, Cuban salsa dancers and
performances by The Underground Circus and the Vancouver Circus School.
www.youthco.org
July 9 - 12, 2009
Conservation
Holiday at Glen Valley Organic Farm: Experience a weekend in the
life
of an organic farm. Conservation Holidays with TLC The Land
Conservancy of BC are a great way to experience special places all over
the province. By participating in the efforts that go into caring
for
these sites, people will gain new knowledge and understanding about
things such as: the protection of agricultural land and issues around
food security, sustainable forestry practices, the restoration of
salmon habitat, and much more. For people looking for something a
little different during their holiday time, this is a unique way to get
outdoors, as well as a great way to meet new people. Glen Valley
Organic Farm in Abbotsford; Call 1-888-738-0533 or visit www.conservationholidays.ca
July 10 - 12, 2009
Squamish
Nation 22nd Annual Pow Wow. This is one of the largest & oldest Pow
Wows in British Columbia, easily accessible to visitors, as it is in
the metropolitan Vancouver area. Along with dancing & drumming,
there are craft sales, & traditional foods such as bannock &
salmon available for sampling. 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver;
604-980-4553, https://www.squamish.net
July 10 - 12, 2009
TELETOON
Get Stoked Tour. The TELETOON Get Stoked Tour is headed to Playland at
the PNE July 10-12. Sticking to the surf theme of TELETOONs newest show
Stoked, visitors can play teletoon.com games in the Surf Shack and win
prizes by testing their knowledge of TELETOON trivia on the spin-to-win
wheel. Kids can even strike a pose on the surfboard simulator, and have
their picture taken against an exclusive Stoked background. For more
information visit https://teletoon.com
July 10 - 12, 2009
Tour
de Delta. This is a great opportunity to soak up some great summer
weather while watching cyclists from Canada, the United States and New
Zealand compete on the challenging courses. www.tourdedelta.com
July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2009
Enchanted
Evenings Concert Series at 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. 604-662-3207, https://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
July 11, 2009
Mountain
View Cemetery is hosting an Open House on July 11th. 11am ~ 3pm.
Join
us for our Open House at 39th & Fraser St., Vancouver; Claudette
Martin, head of Education, Programs and Tours of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Chinese Garden, will be on hand to discuss “The Feast of Hungry
Ghosts", the traditional Chinese festival honouring ancestors.
Demonstrations will include folding paper money (yuen bao) and burning
various incense and offerings to appease restless spirits.
604.325.2620, www.vancouver.ca/cemetery
July 11, 2009
Richmond
City Centre Celebration. A special family event with lots of
activities & fun for everyone. Healthy living, community &
environment focus, Walk Richmond parade, food fair, kids zone, youth
stage & BMX bike zone, open air craft fairs, & much, much more.
Minoru Park Oval, 7171 Granville Ave., 604-233-9010, https://www.richmond.ca
July 11, 2009
Rockin'
in the Park. Come join us for Rockin' in the Park for free
entertainment and loads of family fun! This outdoor celebration will
feature Chris Hamilton, a rising star in the world of childrens and
family entertainment. Other activities include London Drugs Operation
Family Identification, a bouncy castle, arts and crafts, face painting
and a balloon man. Pack your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. This
is an event you don't want to miss! Rain or Shine! Parent participation
is required. Coal Harbour Community Centre, 604-718-8222, www.coalharbourcc.ca
July 11, 2009
Camp
Moomba Yogathon & Blissfest. On Saturday July 11, 2009 two thousand
people will participate in the Camp Moomba Yogathon & Blissfest to
raise awareness and funds for children impacted by HIV/AIDS. The much
needed funds raised from this event will help send a child to summer
camp for an experience of a lifetime. You can help change a life of a
child - register for the yogathon today (it’s just a $20 donation, your
tax receipt will be emailed to you instantly)! https://www.campmoombayogathon.com/
July 11, 2009
Rockin'
in the Park. This outdoor event will rock the block with music genres
for everyone, arts and crats, face paiting, a bouncy castle, plus art
show and sale that you won't be able to resist. Pack your lawn chairs,
blankets, a picnic and umbrella (if required) cause Rockin' in the Park
is going to rock - rain or shine. See you there. Coal Harbour
Community Centre, 480 Broughton Street, Vancouver; 604-718-8222
July 11 - 12, 2009
Maple
Ridge Caribbean Festival. A free family day in the park with two
stages featuring eight live Caribbean bands, colourful costume street
parade, dancers, authentic Caribbean foods, street vendors galore, kids
entertainment, and the amazing limbo. Downtown Maple Ridge, Memorial
Peace Park, 224th Street; www.caribbeanfest.ca
July 11 - 12, 2009
10th
Anniversary Edition of the Annual Royal City Show and Shine. The
Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Society and the Downtown
businesses invite you to participate in the 10th Anniversary Edition of
the Annual Royal City Show and Shine. Thousands of people enjoyed the
event last year. We average over 400 official entries every year. www.newwestcarshow.com
July 11 - 19, 2009
31st
Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts. The Harrison Festival takes
place over a ten day period and includes many activities at a variety
of locations throughout the Village of Harrison Hot
Springs. A
Celebration of Music, Dance, Theatre and Visual Arts from Around the
Globe. https://www.harrisonfestival.com
July 11 to August 15, 2009
Concerts
in the Cove. Join us for the Concerts in the Cove Concert Series
on
Friday evenings mid-July to mid-August, 7-9 pm. Deep Cove, North
Vancouver; 604-987-7529, https://www.northvanrec.com
July 12, 2009
20th
Annual Symphony in The Park. Presenting the Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra’s annual free concert at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby. The VSO,
under conductor Evan Mitchell, will perform popular classics in one of
the Lower Mainland’s most beautiful outdoor concert venues. Come early
& roll out your picnic blanket. Program details to be announced
shortly. The performance takes place on the grass behind the Shadbolt
Centre in Deer Lake Park. 604-876-3434, https://www.vancouversymphony.ca
July 12, 2009
9th
annual Fair in the Square in Maillardville, Coquitlam. Celebrate
the
history and culture of Coquitlam by re-enacting the picnics at Booth
Farm from the early days of Maillardville. Professional entertainment
on two stages plus artisan displays, games, a silent auction and more
will keep the whole family engaged. On Sunday, July 12, Fair in the
Square is the final stop for Destination Maillardville —a bike tour,
canoe trip, or walking/running tour beginning at different points in
the Tri-Cities. New this year on Saturday, July 11, Fair in the
Square
presents a ticketed ($20) outdoor evening concert featuring Joe Trio. (https://www.joetrio.com/)
This classically trained violin-cello-piano threesome is by no means
your average trio. Joe Trio strives for diversity, versatility and more
than a little humour and unpredictability. The gates open at 7pm, in
time to purchase a glass of wine or enjoy the serene gardens of
Heritage Square , while the concert begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20
and are available by calling 604.664.1636. Visit www.fairinthesquare.ca
for more information.
July 12, 2009
Falconry
Show. Experience breathtaking falconry displays in the spectacular
setting of Terra Nova Rural Park in Richmond. Throughout the day
majestic raptors will be on view for photographs and close-up
encounters. Expert falconers from Pacific Northwest Raptors will be on
hand to answer questions about the birds and to share their knowledge
of this ancient sport. Flying demonstrations at 11:30am, 1:30pm and
3:30pm. Terra Nova Rural Park, 2431 Westminster Hwy, Richmond; (604)
718-6188, www.richmond.ca/begreen
July 12, 2009
Subaru
Vancouver International Triathlon. The Subaru Vancouver Triathlon
will
be staged in the magnificent setting of the Spanish Banks Beaches with
stunning views of the downtown Vancouver skyline & the picturesque
North Shore Mountains. This event promises to be the most beautiful
urban triathlon you will ever experience. 250-220-2259, https://www.triseries.ca
July 12, 2009
The
15th Annual Alice in Wonderland Festival at Trout
Lake, SUNDAY, July
12th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Come as ANY character from Alice in
Wonderland. https://www.aliceinwonderlandfestival.com
July 12, 2009 to September 20, 2009
Dinosaurs
Unearthed at Metropolis at Metrotown. Dinosaurs having taken over BC’s
largest shopping destination. Standing 24 feet tall, the awe-inspiring
animatronic model of an adult Tyrannosaurs rex is scientifically
accurate. And for the first time in Canada, the animatronic model of a
young feathered Tyrannosaurs rex will be on display. 604.438.4700, www.metropolisatmetrotown.com
July 14, 2009
GOT CRAFT? Little Mountain Gallery – 195 E. 26th Avenue (at Main
Street). Visit https://www.gotcraft.com
for vendor bios and for more information.
July 15, 2009
Tour
de Gastown. Find yourself a place on the sidewalk. Then stand
back.
World-renowned cyclists are about to race right past you. Scores of
them. You'll see them fly up Water Street. Then lean into the hairpin
turn at Cordova Street. 604-836-9993, https://www.tourdegastown.com
July 17, 2009
Hot
Friday In Yaletown. The best way to finish up a work week in the
summer. From noon until 7 pm its a Friday after all! Retail promos
presented by Style Spy, live music, DJ Wyatt, and other performances
outdoors in the heritage district. 604-683-7473, www.yaletowninfo.com
July 17 -18, 2009
First
Nations Cultural Community Celebration. First Nations Cultural
Community Celebration event is a two-day celebration that will take
place at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre. This event will invite the
public to enjoy a variety of First Nations performances, cultural
displays and food and speakers from Olympic and Paralympic
athletes.Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society, 604.788.0042.
July 17 - 19, 2009
32nd
Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival. A major event on the world folk
and roots music circuit, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival challenges
audiences to expand their understanding and appreciation of what 'folk'
can mean in a global context. Bringing attention to exciting young
artists who are pushing the boundaries and honouring the elders of the
tradition, the Festival is an acknowledged leader in creating new ways
of working with artists in developing forums and vehicles for
experimentation, improvisation and education. The Festival features
more than 70 hours of music on eight outdoor stages --three evenings of
mainstage concerts and two full days of performances throughout the
park. 604.602.9798, https://thefestival.bc.ca/
July 17 - 19, 2009
Annual
Tour de White Rock: From world class cycling races to the ever-popular
block party and children’s bike parade, residents, visitors and
families of all ages are sure to enjoy the fun and excitement of White
Rock’s annual Tour de White Rock; https://www.tourdewhiterock.ca
July 17 - 19, 2009
BC
Renaissance Festival. The year is 1510 and the return of the Pirates of
the Jade Dragon to Steller’s Grove could mean a death sentence for
Captain Charity. With a new warrant in the hands of the Sheriff, and a
surprise witness in the village, Charity’s fate seems sealed. Politics,
betrayal, and treachery make for strange bedfellows as King James is
left with no choice but to make privateers of Charity and her rag-tag
crew. This may be his only chance to control them and keep his fleet.
Come experience the 3^rd Annual BC Renaissance Festival! Shop the
marketplace, enjoy the stage performers, and spend some time with the
characters of Steller’s Grove. Thrill to the excitement of the Joust
and join us in song at the end of the day. More to see and do for all
ages. Come for the day, or visit us all three days, and immerse
yourself in the 16th century! Aldor Acres Farm, 24990 84^th Ave,
Langley; https://www.bcrenfest.com
July 17 - 19, 2009
30th
Annual Tour de White Rock: From world class cycling races to the
ever-popular block party and children’s bike parade, residents,
visitors and families of all ages are sure to enjoy the fun and
excitement of White Rock’s 30th annual Tour de White Rock taking place
July 17 – 19, 2009. For more information or volunteer
opportunities
including billeting riders, visit www.tourdewhiterock.ca or
call 604-541-2161.
July 18, 2009
Downtown
Challenge. You are all invited to join in an event that is part photo
scavenger hunt, part amazing race-style challenges, and all sorts of
fun...The DOWNTOWN CHALLENGE! Spend a sunny summer Saturday morning
with your friends and/or coworkers as teams of 4 race around the
downtown core in Vancouver in search of the perfect spot for a photo or
specially marked challenge locations. Whether you want to test your
creativity, teamwork skills, how well you know downtown Vancouver, have
loads of fun and photos to share, or just want to support me in hopes
of raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, it is
guaranteed to be fun-filled morning. When: Sat July 18th, 2009. Team
Photo Challenge: 9:30am - 11:30am. Snacks and Review Photos: 11:30am -
12:00pm. Winning Teams announced + prizes: 12:15pm. Cost: $15 per
person. To register: email downtownchallenge@gmail.com
July 18, 2009
Richmond
Dragon Boat Festival. The Richmond Dragon Boat Festival is a premier
summer dragon boat festival & is produced & hosted by the John
MS Lecky UBC Boathouse in Richmond. 604-247-2627, https://www.ubcboathouse.com
July 18, 2009
SkyTrain
Explorer Series Walking Tours. Join us for 4 Saturdays as we
explore
the history & heritage of the area around 4 Burnaby SkyTrain
stations and the original BCER Interurban Line. Author & historian
John Atkin leads these walks based on his popular book SkyTrain
Explorer: Heritage Walks from Every Station. We meet at the respective
SkyTrain stations for these tours (May 9 - Patterson; June 20 -
Metrotown; July 18 - Royal Oak & August 15 - Edmonds). John brings
insight into urban planning & development & a love of
architecture to all his walking tours. These tours are coordinated by
the Burnaby Village Museum. Wear comfortable shoes. 604-293-6500, https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
July 18, 2009
Slice
of Summer: A Summer Extravaganza. The second annual Slice of
Summer is
back and bigger than ever! Featuring once again the mascots,
information booths, crafts and lots of fun games with prizes to be won!
This year features an arcade corner with a Wii and Xbox and a raffle
draw with the Nintendo Wii as the grand prize. Event Title:
Slice of
Summer: A Summer Extravaganza. Killarney Community Centre, killarney.yc@gmail.com
July 18, 19, 26, 26, 2009
Shakespeare's
earliest and most farcical comedy is set to the sounds of the Big Band
era, and filled to the brim with mystery, music and mayhem in this
family friendly production. Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company
Presents: The Comedy Of Errors. Free, Queen's Park Bandshell, New
Westminster; 604-515-0704 or visit www.shadowsanddreams.org
July 19, 2009
21st
CENTURY FLEA MARKET. Boho chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles and
memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, 175 tables of bargains on deluxe
20th century junque! Retro furnishings, books, antiques, dolls &
toys, jewelry, country stuff, china & glass, records, mid-century
Modern, linens & lace, postcards, garden accessories, lamps &
shades, sports items, silverware, paintings & prints, advertising,
collectibles & much, much more...Plus Drop-In Appraisals All Day -
Call or Visit www.21cpromotions.com
for Full Details
July 19, 2009
25th
Annual Burnaby Discovery Day Festival. Burnaby's largest
community
grass roots festival showcases a variety of organizations involved in
arts and culture, heritage, sports and leisure. Visitors of all ages
will enjoy music, live theatre, street performances and interactive
visual arts activities throughout the day. Deer Lake Park, 6450 Deer
Lake Ave., 604-291-6864, https://www.tourismburnaby.com
July 19, 2009
7th
Annual Classic Car Show. Tired of the corporate, overpriced,
overcrowded car shows? Well then mark July 19th on your calendar. Your
invited to the 7th Annual Classic Car Show hosted by the Galaxie Club
of Canada. Bring the family down to view all kinds of special interest
vehicles. There will be from Mild to Wild and Cool to Classic. Don`t
forget to help us Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Galaxie.
A&W 1355 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam; 604-540-8531, www.galaxieclub.ca
July 19, 2009
Corona
Open - Amateur Open. Coed teams of 6(atleast 2 girls) $25 per
player/$150 per team. Round Robin Guaranteed 4 games, 30 minutes each.
Player meeting at 10:30am, First game starts 11:00am. Come hang at
SENORITA VARIETYS 50/50. Prizes for top two teams. BEER GARDEN. ALL
proceeds benefit Variety - The Childrens Charity. Kits Beach,
Vancouver; Visit www.volleyballbc.ca
to register.
July 19, 2009
Outdoor
Movie Night In Yaletown. IT'S ALL FREE! Now playing, [pssst...its
still top secret, but who ya gonna call?] on the 40 x 20 BIG screen in
David Lam Park. www.yaletowninfo.com
July 19, 2009
Waterfront
Discovery Walk Cates Park To Deep Cove, North Vancouver. The Waterfront
Discovery Walk aims to educate the public of the need for responsible
stewardship of our shoreline. Start the 4.5 km walk at Cates Park.
Environmental interpretive talks & shuttle bus back to the parking
lot provided. Donations welcome. 604-736-0645
July 22, 25, 29, August 1, 2009
HSBC
Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival. HSBC Celebration of
Light.
The HSBC Celebration of Lights is a Vancouver annual event. This
spectacular fireworks competition takes place in English Bay for four
days in the summer every year. This year with Canada, South Africa, UK
and China competing on separate nights, it is sure to be another
amazing competition. Each country will showcase their latest
pyro-musical techniques and the most innovative fireworks materials to
awe the judges and the public. www.celebration-of-light.com
July 24 - 26, 2009
The
22nd Annual Mission Folk Music Festival features over 20 artists
including folk music legend Tom Paxton, Faroe Islands singer
Eivør,
Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of Havana, Sardinian traditional singers
Tenores di Neoneli, the Swiss alpenhorn-playing duo Stimmhorn and young
Celtic music firebrands The Outside Track among others. The festival is
renowned for its mix of accessibility and easy-going comfort,
affordability and small-town friendliness, shaded day stages and
beautiful park setting at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
1-866-494-FOLK (3655), www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca
July 25, 2009
Abbotsford
Rugby Sevens Sport and Entertainment Festival. Canada's First
Ever
International Rugby Sevens event is coming to Abbotsford, BC on July
25, 2009. What makes this festival so unique is the entertainment
component. Add an international flavour with world teams ,such as the
Kenyan Sevens and West Indies team and we have spectators coming from
all over North America. The festival is preceded by a three day
training camp, social functions, and coaching clinics, and a portion of
the proceeds will be donated to the Hunger Response International's
Rice Raiser Campaign. There will also be a food fare, a multi cultural
exhibition dancing and drumming, and a family centre. The BC Lions
Felions will perform along with the Queen of Samba and DJs Bakumba,
Mose, and Peter. 604 996 5482, doug@abbotsfordsevens.com
July 25, 2009
Caribbean
Days Festival. This is a weekend of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival
& culture as only the Caribbean can offer. Over the years, the
Festival has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local
calendar with tens of thousands of attendees. Waterfront Park, Lonsdale
Quay; 604-515-2400, https://www.caribbeandays.ca
July 25 - 26, 2009
18th
Annual International Bog Days. International Bog Day began in
Scotland
13 years ago to celebrate the world's bogs. This day raises awareness
about the benefits of bogs and the need to protect and conserve these
precious ecosystems. International Bog Days are a great opportunity to
tour the Bog, enjoy local performances, and check out interactive
exhibits. There will also be a kid's' adventure tent, snacks, exhibits,
and additional bog tours. This fun filled day is ideal for people of
all ages looking to have a good time with family and friends. Visit www.burnsbog.org
for more info. ***** Live Rock Music from local artists ***** When:
July 25 (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM ~ Doors open at 6:30 PM) Where: Firehall
Centre for the Arts (11489 84 Avenue, Delta) - Admission: $10 | *****
Bog Days Festival ***** When: July 26 (10:30 AM - 3:30 PM) Where: Great
Pacific Forum - Planet Ice - 10388 Nordel Court - Admission: Free.
July 25 - 26, 2009
Honeybee
Festival is a fun, annual, family-oriented summer festival! This year
Honeybee Centre will host 25 local vendors and organizations each day,
and well as providing carnival games and face painting for the kids,
all day musical entertainment, educational beekeeping demonstrations
and THRILLING bee beards. Honeybee Festival is a great place to come
shop, play and learn! This year all proceeds will go to the Burns Bog
Conservation Society. Come and have a sweet time! 7480 176th St.,
Surrey (Honeybee Centre!) Free, vanessa@honeybeecentre.com
for more info.
July 26, 2009
Koto
Concert - Chikako Kanehisa, a benefit concert for the National Nikkei
Museum & Heritage Centre. Chikako Kanehisa from Japan will perform
a concert to help raise funds for National Nikkei Museum & Heritage
Centre. This will be a captivating concert of traditional as well as
contemporary and improvisational music. Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors
& students, available at the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage
Centre. For more information, call 604-777-7000 or visit www.jcnm.ca .
July 26, 2009
New
Works presents All Over the Map, featuring the Thai Dance Company, a
Vancouver-based company that celebrates its magnificent culture with
audiences locally, nationally and internationally. Dedicated to Thai
culture and tradition, this performance will showcase an array of
traditional and theatrical Thai dance forms. This performance will be a
visual feast for the audience and will include live percussion and
elaborate and colourful costumes. Ron Basford Park,
GranvilleIsland.
Free, 604-880-052.
July 30, 2009
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/)
July 30, 2009
The
Art of Taiko with Kenny Endo - lecture/demonstration. Kenny Endo will
perform and speak about the traditions of taiko as well as demonstrate
his original work for this ancient instrument. He’ll explain about the
instruments, show how taiko is learned and performance pieces are
memorized. The historical and cultural context of taiko will be
discussed. The odaiko (large drum), taiko set, tsuzumi, fue (bamboo
flute) and various traditional percussion instruments will be featured.
Minimum donation of $10 per person. Please register by phone
604.777.7000 or email info@nikkeiplace.org
July 31 to August 2, 2009
Spirit of the Sea Festival, White Rock; 604-536-4958, www.spiritofthesea.ca
July 31 to August 9, 2009
2009
World Police & Fire Games. Come & see what all the
excitement
is about! Beginning July 31 the spectacular 2009 World Police &
Fire Games touches down in Burnaby, British Columbia. This exciting
sporting event will bring together approximately 12,000 police
officers, firefighters, customs and correction officers from around the
world in an opportunity to showcase their athletic excellence. Tens
days, over 67 sporting events in 40 venues. Please see our website for
the official Sporting Schedule. The three designated legacy
organizations for the 2009 World Police & Fire Games are: Kidsport,
The Burn Fund & the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Admission is free.
604-659-2009, https://www.2009wpfg.ca
July 31 to August 9, 2009
West
Vancouver Harmony Arts Festival. The North Shore's premier summer event
celebrates its 18th year. Visit the various seaside venues to
experience first hand all the sights, sounds & sensations of this
award winning 10 day festival. Everyone is welcome & everything is
free. 604-925-7268, https://www.harmonyarts.ca
August 8, 2009
Gordon
Neighbourhood House proudly presents the West End Cultural Celebration,
formerly the Block Party, on Saturday August 8th, 2009 from 11 am - 3
pm on the 1000 block of Broughton Street. This is a free event with
live street entertainment including Aboriginal dancers, Guatemalan
marimba, Olympic mascots, Taiko Drummers, CJ a new Canadian pop artist,
a sports simulator, a clown, and much more!!! There will also be a huge
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 Anna
at
604-683-2554.
August 16, 2009
Latin
Summer Fest - Trout Lake Park. Join us for family fun in the sun Latino
style: Live music, food court, ethnic market place and more. www.latinsummerfest.com
August 23, 2009
Wheel
to Heal Ride. Money raised will go towards providing Eagle Ridge
Hospital. ide starts in Coquitlam at LaFarge Lake (near Coquitlam Town
Centre Stadium). 3 courses to choose from 10km, 40km, 80km (maps of
routes are available at www.wheeltoheal.ca
Registration is $30. Register before August 1, 2009 and receive $5
off your registration.
September 20, 2009
3rd
Annual Surrey Scrapbook Fair. Browse over 30 tables of scrapbook or
card making related items for sale. Take part in a make & take or
watch a demonstration to get some new ideas. Entertainment for the kids
will be provided by Joseph The Magician and lunch will be available to
purchase from a food vendor. 604 374-4031, www.scrapbookfair.blogspot.com
Ongoing until September 7, 2009
Vancouver
Museum presents VeloCity: Vancouver and the Bicycle Revolution.
Vancouver’s human-powered revolution that is changing the way people
experience and relate to the City, its neighborhoods, and to their own
bodies. 604.736.443, https://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca
Ongoing until September 19, 2009
Vancouver
Art Gallery presents Vermeer, Rembrandt, and the Golden Age of Dutch
Art. Touring for the first time in North America, "Vermeer,
Rembrandt
and the Golden Age of Dutch Art: Masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum,
Amsterdam" will present the extraordinary works of art made by Dutch
masters of the seventeenth-century, a period known as the Golden Age of
the Netherlands. The exhibition will feature major paintings and
drawings by all of the celebrated masters of the period, including
Cuyp, Dou, Hals, Rembrandt, van Ruisdael, ter Borch and Vermeer. Also
included will be an extraordinary selection of decorative arts,
including furniture, silver, glassware, porcelain and textiles.
604.662.4719,https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Ongoing until September 26, 2009
Bard
On The Beach 2009 - 20th Anniversary Season. Every May through
September, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival brings to life the
magic of Shakespeare’s great plays. The Festival site is located on the
waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, adjacent to the downtown core.
Staged in two open-ended performance tents, the productions are set
against a spectacular natural backdrop of mountains, sea, and city
skyline. 604.739.0559, https://www.bardonthebeach.org/
Ongoing until September 30, 2009
Abbotsford
Circle Farm Tour. Take a drive in the beautiful countryside, experience
something new and connect with our friendly people and their
agricultural roots on the Abbotsford Circle Farm Tour. The Abbotsford
Circle Farm Tour has something that will appeal to everyone...young and
old. Maybe you will enjoy sampling some of the best ice cream you will
ever taste, or how about learning the inner secrets of growing award
winning perrenials. For the more action oriented you can pick the best
halloween jack-o-lantern out of a real pumpkin patch and best of all
you can end your tour with some fine cold climate wines and dinner made
from products grown on local farms. https://www.circlefarmtour.ca
Ongoing to September 30, 2009
Agassiz
– Harrison Mills Circle Farm Tour. This is where it all began! Agassiz
– Harrison Mills started the Mighty Fraser Country Circle Farm Tour in
2003. This tour is packed with history, fabulous gourmet food products,
and lots of interesting venues for the kids to explore. https://www.circlefarmtour.ca
Ongoing to September 30, 2009
Chilliwack
Circle Farm Tour. From an award winning storybook farm to pro rodeo,
there a lot of “buzz” about this tour! Learn all about bees, shop for
many different honey products, fill up on artisan bread and fresh
cheese, pick your own apples, visit a potter’s studio, and see
spectacular show gardens! In late summer, early fall, the corn is
a-maze-ing! https://www.circlefarmtour.ca
Ongoing to September 30, 2009
Langley
Circle Farm Tour. Come visit some of what Langley’s farm community has
to offer you … Take an interactive tour on a dairy farm; sample
award-winning wines; eat at a bistro; taste home-grown exotic herbs and
tomatoes; see rare alcapas; choose from the largest selection of plant
specimens and rare trees in the area; visit the largest equestrian
centre on the West Coast; sample luscious berries; buy your free-range
turkey for that special occasion. https://www.circlefarmtour.ca
Ongoing to September 30, 2009
Maple
Ridge-Pitt Meadows Circle Farm Tour. This is an adventure packed tour
that includes sky diving, horseback riding and canoeing. You can also
learn all about bees and how they make honey, wind your way through a
corn maze, and of course, find some wonderful fresh eats! https://www.circlefarmtour.ca
Ongoing to September 30, 2009
Mission
Circle Farm Tour. Celebrate the legacy of our fore fathers on the
Mission tour as you explore a 100 year old working heritage farm, nose
around Canada’s largest dahlia nursery founded in 1920, and catch a
Rainbow at the oldest and largest trout farm in BC. Pick up some of
grandma’s favourite elixir, Apple Cider Vinegar, and sample succulent
Heirloom apples. Enjoy the drive through a majestic forest of West
Coast Cedar to find exotic cattle, llamas, and alpacas. Get free
landscaping ideas from a tree and shrub expert, and shop for fresh
produce, preserves, baked goodies, crafts and local art at the farmers’
market. https://www.circlefarmtour.ca
Ongoing until October 29, 2009
Arthur
Erickson Garden Tours. Guided tours of the Japanese-inspired West
Coast garden of Canada's celebrated architect every Thursday. Admission
$10. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. 604-738-4195, aegarden@telus.net
Ongoing
Beat
Street Community Drum Circle. Enjoy call-and-response songs from
around the world, rhythm games and hand drumming with the freedom to
try out a huge selection of percussion instruments and toys.Jericho
Hill Centre, 4196 West 4th Ave.; Every Sunday 3-5 pm, www.lylepovah.com, 604 736-6487
Ongoing
Community
Lunch. A free lunch of soup and sandwiches is offered weekly in
North
Vancouver in a safe, friendly, wheelchair accessible place where you
can share a free meal with children, youth and adults. All are
welcomed! St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges, North
Vancouver; 604-985-0408, www.st-andrews-united.ca1
Ongoing
For
the last 12 years I've been running a non-profit organization in Delta
called Air Time Canada. We offer a free Aviation Camp where kids
(and
adults) learn how to co-pilot an airplane and get a chance to try it
out for real. It's completely free, in that we cover the cost of
the
ground school, food, flights, fuel, instructors, etc.
Participants do
have to pay for their own classroom supplies. You can find out a
lot
more at: https://www.airfun.org
David Black, Director, Air Time Canada;
Ongoing
MR
DANCE in Vancouver - Social and ballroom dancing every Sunday and
Tuesday. We are teaching dancing since 1991.
Admission: $6.00 for a
group lesson and a dance. No partner required. No
membership. Learn
to dance like the Stars in 2009. FREE ticket for new people every
Tuesday. Location: Vancouver, Astorino's Hall, 1739 Venables
Street.
Visit www.MrDance.ca or call Esie
at 604 436 4436 for more information.
Ongoing
The
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition is now presenting the “End of Empire”.
This shows the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry and
what caused it. There are 60 antique and vintage motorcycle on display
in an exhibition setting. It is open seven days a week. The hours are
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and
Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Tours are available on request. Admission
is by donation. The Exhibition is located at 1875 Boundary Road and 2nd
Avenue in Vancouver BC . For more information call 604 293 2221. www.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca
Ongoing
Totems
- Silent Messengers of the West Coast. Visit the largest and most
diverse collection of totem poles Vancouver has seen and pay homage to
this ancient icon in Pacific Northwest Coast native culture, known as
the silent messenger. Coastal Peoples Fine Arts, 1024 Mainland St.,
Vancouver; 604.685.9248, https://www.coastalpeoples.com
Ongoing
Vancouver
Public Library presents OPEN MIKE FOR TEENS. Are you tired of
singing
in the shower or reading poetry to your cat? We are too and we're here
to do something about it! On the first Monday of every month between
October and June, teens are invited to come on stage in the Peter Kaye
room at Central Library and do their thing! Anything goes, from
stories to poetry to songs. It can be your own material or someone
else's. It doesn't matter who wrote it, we wanna hear it. Library
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