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July 27, 30 August 3, 6, 2005
HSBC Celebration of Light. The 2005
international musical fireworks competition will bring an exciting variety
of music and styles to the event. English Bay, www.celebration-of-light.com
July 28 to August 1, 2005
ABBOTSFORD AGRIFAIR, Contact: Harvey Carroll
- ( 604) 852-6674, https://www.agrifair.ca
July 29 to August 1, 2005
4th Annual BC Cultural Crawl. During
this year’s BC Day Holiday weekend, ArtsConnect encourages people to discover
and enjoy some fine talent here in our community. It’s as easy as
visiting one of the many local cafes where music’s also on the menu. Café
culture is flourishing here, with many local cafes featuring music spanning
a wide range of genres. Music is also on tap at the local farmers markets.
On the visual arts scene, artists will be painting and displaying their
work at Rocky Point Park (weather-permitting) and welcome people to chat
with them about their art. The Port Moody Arts Centre will be open all
weekend, giving people a chance to see the current shows on in the Blackberry
Gallery (call 604-931-2008 for hours).
July 29 to August 1, 2005
Fort Festival of Performing Arts.
21st annual Fort Festival of the Performing Arts in combination with the
Brigade Days. This celebration has proven to be a great combination of
music and history for our families and visitors. Held at Fort Langley
National Historic Site; 604-513-4777
July 29 to August 1, 2005
FORT FESTIVAL, Fort Langley. 21st
annual with a variety of music and venues throughout the Village. Phone
604-888-1759.
July 29 to August 7, 2005
Harmony Arts Festival. The 15th Annual
Harmony Arts Festival held in West Vancouver is better than ever.
Last year, the festival attracted close to 60, 000 people. The festival
is filled with rich programming and West Vancouver's water front parks
will light up with the many performances and visual arts. Everyone
is invited free of charge. Come help celebrate the community!
Held at Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver; 604-925-7268, https://www.harmonyarts.net
July 29, August 19, 2005
The Bats of Burrvilla: Follow the flight
of this fascinating mammal by the light of the moon. Listen for their hunting
sonar using a bat detector as they dash and dart in search of mosquitoes
and other night-flying insects. Learn about the mysteries of their nocturnal
life as you experience their nighttime world. Deas Island Regional
Park, Ages 6+ $7.50/adult, $4/child, $20/family. Sponsored by the
GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 30 - 31, 2005
Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival.
Bocephus King and Craig Jacks and the Mighty Jackalopes headline this annual
event which includes vendors, arts and crafts, kid's activites and overnight
camping. All-ages event. LIghthouse Marine Park, 604-682-3269, ext.
3018, https://www.bandcouver.com
July 30 - 31, 2005
The 29th Annual Powell Street Festival.
Colourful costumes and displays, eclectic entertainment, demonstrations
of skill and strength, savoury food - sushi... tempura... salmon teriyaki
- and friendly people. These are the main ingredients of the Powell Street
Festival, the annual mid-summer celebration of Asian Canadian arts, history
and culture in Vancouver, Canada. The Festival features dance, music, theatre,
exhibits, sumo matches, martial arts, crafts and delectable foods. At past
Festivals, we have been privileged to have had many special guests artists
and individuals from outside of the Lower Mainland, including Yuri Kochiyama,
Nobuo Kubota, Frank Chickens, Northwast Asian American Theatre, San Jose
Taiko, The Oyoyo Sisters, Dawn Obokata, Bart Uchida, Chiyoko Slavnik, Roy
Miya and Amy Hill. As for local artists, there have been so many! The list
includes many of the individuals and groups that you can find at this year's
Festival. So please come to the Festival and discover the Lower Mainland's
Japanese Canadian arts and culture; 604-739-9388, https://powellstfestival.shinnova.com/
July 30 to August 1, 2005
Burnaby Village Museum presents BC
Day Multicultural Festival. Come celebrate diversity by exploring and enjoying
one another's cultures. Performances, exhibits and demonstrations by a
host of international artists are sure to create a memorable experience.
Feel free to wear your traditional costume and join in! The Ice Cream
Parlour has prepared a menu of multicultural treats for your enjoyment.Taste
the many cultures with dishes such as Italian Lasagna, English Fish and
Chips, Mexican Chili, Ukrainian Perogies; Indian Samosas, Mediterranean
Gyros and more! 604-293-6501, https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
July 30 to August 1, 2005
35th Annual Tsawwassen Sun Festival: Country
Rock Fest 2005. Live musical performances, softball tournament, barbecue
and dance, international marketplace, antique fair, bike rally, rides,
games, pancake breakfast, clowns and facepainting and fireworks display.
Kinsmen Rec Centre, Winskill Park, South Delta Rec Centre; 604-943-0502.
July 30 to August 7, 2005
Odlum Brown Vancouver Open Tennis. This
is Canada's first ever event that partners Tennis Canada, the United States
Tennis Association, the ATP Tour, and International Tennis Federation,
in a combined Men's and Women's professional world ranking. Over
140 professional tennis players will be coming to Vancouver to compete
for prize money and valuable world ranking points. This event will lead
into the Rogers Cup events in Toronto and Montreal as well as the US Open
in New York. Hollyburn Country Club, West Vancouver; 604-922-0161.
July 30 to August 1, 2005
BC Day Weekend. This festival highlights
BC's cultural diversity. Various multicultural groups are on-site over
the weekend to display their handicrafts and costumes, to demonstrate their
crafts, and to perform their songs and dances. The Ice Cream Parlour offers
a menu of multicultural treats. Come celebrate our diversity! Held
at the Burnaby Village Museum; 604-203-6500, https://burnabyparksrec.org
July 30 to August 1, 2005
BRIGADE DAYS. Fort Langley National
Historic Site welcomes guests to see and feel what life was like in the
Fort during the Fur Brigade. Reenactments include: historic weaponry demonstrations,
fur trading and gold prospecting stories and antics, crafts, games, workshops,
music, entertainment and lots more. For more information contact the National
Historic Site 604-513-4777
July 30 to August 2, 2005
Classical Music in the Mountains.
Spectacular classical music will resonate in the Village streets. Relax
and enjoy this rare opportunity to witness performances by top classical
musicians outdoors in Whistler Village. This weekend also celebrates "BC
Day" for local British Columbians. Whistler, https://www.mywhistler.com
July 31, 2005
Music in the Park. Soaring vocals,
strong harmonies, flying fiddle, swingin' guitar, harmonica, bass, mandolin
and washboard comprise the unmistakable sound of Back Door Slam. Country
and Eastern, roots and branches, down in the dirt stuff - a little East
Coast kitchen party meets West Coast swing - all served up with a big smile
and energy to spare. You'll be hopping one minute and crying the next!
Lions Park, Port Coquitlam. For more information, call 604-927-7906.
July 31, 2005
The Port Coquitlam Firefighters Local 1941
are holding their second annual Show and Shine. The show is located at
#1 Firehall 1725 Broadway street Port Coquitlam. Entry and viewing
fee by donation. All proceeds to the BC Professional Firefighters
Burn Fund; (604) 710-3473.
July and August, 2005
DAYCAMPS - TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURES I &
II July-August, 2005 9am-3pm Visit heritage sites for archaeological clues,
artifacts, and old photos to solve a mystery. Weekly. 604 231-6460
July and August, 2005
SCIENCE AND NATURE CAMP July-August, 2005
Weekly day camps for children ages 6-12 explore wetland, forest and marine
environments. 604 718-6188
July and August, 2005
Waterfront Concert Series acoustic performances.
Saturdays & Sundays 3-5pm July & August. White Rock Museum
Boardwalk *weather conditions permitting; (604) 541-2252.
August 1, 2005
Made in BC. Granville Island Business
and Community Association (GIBCA) and CMHC Granville Island are proud to
present the first annual Made in BC event. Come celebrate BC Day on Granville
Island and enjoy many free activities including A Taste of BC Producers'
Public Market Showcase, Artists' & Artisans' Island Studios Walk. Granville
Island restaurants will feature Fresh Sheets with BC Food Products and
much more; 604-666-5784, https://www.granvilleisland.com
August 1, 2005
Power Smart presents BC Day at Waterfront
Park. Celebrate BC Day! BC Hydro Power Smart presents BC Day at Waterfront
Park on Monday, August 1. Enjoy a full day of free, family fun, featuring
Power Smart challenge games, alternative transportation vehicles and exhibitors
and entertainers including the Vancouver Canucks Community Caravan, Vancouver
Aquarium and McDonald's Sports Zone. Enjoy Sinfonia Sizzle - a free concert,
at 5:00 pm. Waterfront Park, North Vancouver, 604-528-8351.
August 1 - 14, 2005
FESTIVAL VANCOUVER 2005. 14 days,
10 venues from the Chan Centre at UBC to the newly-refurbished Christ Church
Cathedral international and Canadian classical, world and jazz musicians
offering over 50 concerts to thousands of music lovers from all over the
world. Sound irresistible? Explore the extraordinary in one of the worlds
most beautiful cities at the 5th annual Festival Vancouver; 604-688-8441,
https://www.festivalvancouver.bc.ca
August 2 - 7, 2005
RAIN. Billed as the closest thing
to a Beatles reunion fans will ever see -- a multi-media, multi-dimensional
production show. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 604-280-4444.
August 2, 2005
Early Music Vancouver in association with
Festival Vancouver presents THE AGE OF PURCELL. First Baptist Church,
Vancouver, 604-280-4444, https://www.festivalvancouver.bc.ca/Site2005/index.php
August 2, 2005
Vancouver Public Library presents THE QUEST
OF CORVUS. The VPL presents Leonard George for an entertaining and
educational lecture based on his work in progress, the title of which is
The Quest of Corvus: Spiritual Paths in the Ancient World. He will give
an overview of some of the spiritual practices of antiquity, presented
within the framework of a journey through ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt and
Syria undertaken by a fictional seeker of the third century named Corvus
who is attempting to decipher a cryptic utterance he received from the
Sibyl of Cumae. VPL - Central Branch, 7 pm, free.
August 2 - 28, 2005
Heartbeat. From the producers of Terracotta
Warriors, a drum and dance spectacle featuring more than 100 percussionists
and 65 world-class dancers and martial artists, depicting 7 Chinese Dynasties.
The Centre In Vancouver for Performing Arts. https://centretix.com
August 3, 2005
Piano and Duplex. Two Mint Records bands
bring their campfire pop and children's rock to an outdoor venue.
7:30 pm, Kitsilano Showboat;
August 3 - 6, 2005
Threshing Bee. The Puget Sound Antique
Tractor & Machinery Association is located in Lynden Washington. For
34 years, we have held our annual threshing bee and tractor show at Berthusen
Park west of Lynden. Our show includes threshing demonstrations, antique
tractors on parade daily, steam powered saw mill demonstrations, antique
& farm tractor pulls and more! Lynden, Washington, 360-354-3462,
https://www.psatma.com
August 3 - 7, 2005
CrankWorx (formerly "Whistler Mountain Bike
Festival"). A five-day, five-night fusion of spectacular freeride
mountain biking competitions, summer sports, music and entertainment, Crankworx
is fast becoming one of Canada’s premier summer festivals. https://www.crankworx.com/,
604-938-2769.
August 4 - 7, 2005
Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo, Chilliwack Fair
Grounds, 250-989-1300
August 5, 2005
Vancouver Public Library presents
JOY KOGAWA. Join author Joy Kogawa as she reads from her novel, Emily Kato.
We first met Naomi in Obasan, Joy Kogawa's classic novel of the Japanese-Canadian
wartime experience. Forty years later, her aunt Emily Kato persuades Naomi
to join the fight for redress. Politically charged and intimately poetic,
Emily Kato tells a story of extraordinary commitment, profound hope, and
one community's struggle for justice. VPL - Central Branch, 7:30
pm, free.
August 5, 2005
Hiroshima Day and Lantern Ceremony, Join
us in this family-oriented commemoration and celebration of hope. Participants
are welcome to make paper cranes, the symbol of the 'Anti-nulcear Peace
Movement' or construct a paper lantern to be set afloat in the pond adjacent
to the Nekkei Centre at dusk to commenorate victims of wars, past and present.
All paper cranes will be contributed to the Vancouver Public Library's
'Peace Crane Project'. Sponsored by: City of Vancouver Peace and
Justice Committee, Multi-Ethnic Coalition for Redress - Reconciliation
and Peace in the Asia Pacific, Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens'
Association, StopWar.ca. National Nikkei Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks
Crescent, Burnaby; 604-325-8824
August 5, 19, 2005
Beaver Evening Paddle. Evening is
a good time to spot beavers going to work on the night shift. Glide along
the calm headwaters of the Brunette River, stopping beside beaver lodges,
canals and scent pads. Learn about one of Canada’s signature species as
you enjoy an evening paddle. Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Sponsored
by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 6, 2005
9th Annual Maple Ridge Jazz &
Blues Festival. 4 stages featuring some of BC's best artists, including
Canadian guitarist of the year David Gogo, Boogie Woogie piano master Kenny
“Blues Boss” Wayne, Emmy award winning Maple Ridge actor and musician Michael
Moriarty,Eddie and The Boneshakers, James Rogers, and many many more! Memorial
Peace Park, Maple Ridge; 604-476-2787, https://www.jazzblues.ca
August 6, 2005
22nd Annual Animal Rights Day Celebration.
Come celebrate Vancouver's 22nd Annual Animal Rights Day with a diverse
group of animal protection organizations. The event is free and suitable
for all ages. Vancouver Art Gallery, 604-266-9744.
August 6, 2005
3rd Annual Squamish Farmers' Market, 604-892-9244,
https://www.squamishchamber.com
August 6, 2005
Computer Swap Meet, Croatian Cultural Centre,
604·521·6304.
August 6, 2005
Downtown Summer Jam. Squamish Pavilion.
First in a series of open air public shows presented by the Squamish Town
Centre Association. Musicians, singers, dancers, actors, jugglers, buskers
and others are invited to audition. Contact Magdalena Percy or Rob Bowkett
604 898 1269. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm This event will run in conjunction with
the Farmer's Market, and will be located at the pavilion in the park next
to the Visitor Centre. It will feature local musicians playing for the
passer's by. So come down see the Market, have a picnic in the park, and
enjoy some local talent on the first Saturday of every month.
August 6, 2005
Maple Ridge, Jazz & Blues Festival.
The ninth annual jazz festival, winner of the 1999 Tourism Excellence Award,
features an outdoor festival in Harris Road Park, Pitt Meadows, presenting
some of BC’s best local and regional jazz and blues artists. Festivities
run from noon to 10:00 pm and include an arts and crafts village, an international
food fair and children’s activities. (604) 467-7325, https://www.jazzblues.ca/
August 6, 2005
Rick Anderson's Worlds Best Athlete International
Skills Competition. Rick Anderson's World's Best Athlete International
Skills Competition in a multi-sport decathlon style skills competition
for men and women of most ages. Choose between the Recreational, Elite,
Team or Pro Division. For more information visit: https://www.worlds-best-athlete.com
or call 604-318-3860. Fraserview Boys & Girls Club.
August 6, 2005
Seashore Discovery. Join a fun, low-tide
beach adventure with your pre-schooler. Search for barnacles, starfish,
sculpins and tiny shore crabs. A fun introduction to the seashore.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 6, 2005
Mark your calendars on Saturday August 6th
2005 for the Heineken Yaletown Summer Celebration and Car Show. It’s
fabulous, it’s free, and it’s all part of Vancouver Best Free Day of the
summer! From 11am to 5pm this power pack day starts with over 50,000
people enjoying this high-energy festival that takes place in the five
blocks of the old heritage area along Mainland and Hamilton, spilling into
the streets and onto the loading docks. There’s a main stage with live
musical entertainment all day. Plus a dog show, an aerial bike show, a
kid’s area with petting zoo. For 2005, there’ll be a happening beer
garden presented by Elixir & Opus Bar, and sponsored by Heineken. In
the evening the action moves to English Bay for the Celebration of Lights
fireworks. Don’t miss Vancouver’s best free day! https://www.yaletowninfo.com
August 6 - 7, 10, 2005
Very Berry Tea (10am - 5pm): London Farm’s
berry scones, London Heritage Farm, Richmond; 604-271-5220.
August 6 - 7, 2005
The 6th Vancouver Chinatown Festival.
The largest annual block party in the historic Chinatown featuring a youth
talent contest, heritage and food tasting walking tour, multicultural stage
performances, Chinese folk art demos, side walk sales, kids¡¦
bike rodeo, BMX bike stunts, inflatable games, children¡¦s
activities, community info booths, lucky draws and much more! Come to Vancouver
Chinatown with your families and friends for the perfect weekend treat
on August 6 & 7, 2005. Free admission. For more information, please
contact the Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society at 604-632-3808 or e-mail events@vancouver-chinatown.com.
Website: https://www.vancouver-chinatown.com.
August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2005
Dundarave Farmer’s Market, West Vancouver,
9 am - 3 pm, 604-921-1814.
August 7, 2005
August Fun Fly, East Beach, White Rock;
British Columbia Kitefliers Association, https://www.bcka.bc.ca/
August 7, 2005
Fire Hall Open House Hall 13, 4013 Prince
Albert Street, Vancouver. Visit your local fire hall, meet your Fire Fighters.
Learn more about what we do. Captain Rob Jones-Cook 604-665-6070.
August 7, 2005
Fire Hall Open House Hall 8, 893 Hamilton
Street, Vancouver. Visit your local fire hall, meet your Fire Fighters.
Learn more about what we do. Captain Rob Jones-Cook 604-665-6070.
August 7, 2005
Fire Hall Open House Hall10, 2992 Westbrook
Mall, UBC, Vancouver. Visit your local fire hall, meet your Fire Fighters.
Learn more about what we do. Captain Rob Jones-Cook 604-665-6070.
August 7, 2005
Llama Picnic and Blueberry Sale. August
is Blueberry Month - buy your blueberries at the Richmond Nature Park and
help support our educational programs. Enjoy a blueberry tea or bring your
picnic lunch then take a llama for a walk in the park. 604 718-6188.
August 7, 2005
Music in the Park. An acoustic trio featuring
the powerful yet sensitive vocals of Babe Gurr set to a thoughtful blend
of folk, pop and country. Babe's music is rootsy and real. Her warm and
honest voice is beautifully showcased with a stripped down sound that is
at once beguiling and playful, fresh yet familiar, personal while universal.
Her new CD, entitled "Back Alley Porch" conjures an image of sitting
on your back alley city porch, with the sun going down. Lions Park, Port
Coquitlam. For more information, call 604-927-7906.
August 7, 2005
Under the Volcano. Art and Social
Change" gig celebrates 16th annual event August 7 at Cates Park, North
Vancouver. Expect left wing politics, tunes, kids things, etc. Held at
Cates Park, North Vancouver, https://www.tao.ca/~volcano
.
August 7 - 8, 2005
Annual Hackett Park Craft Fair, Sechelt,
BC. One of BC's largest juried Craft Fairs. Top Artisans from BC and Washington.
Displays and sale under the trees. Live music. Gourmet food. Children's
entertainment as well. Admission $2 (ages 12 years and older). Admission
is included with Writers Festival pass. (604)-885-5412.
August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2005
Ambleside Farmer’s Market, West Vancouver,
11 am - 5 pm, amblesidefarmersmarket@telus.net
August 7, 14, 21, 25, 28, September 11, 18,
2005
Old-growth Walking Tour,10 am – 12:30 pm,
Enjoy a shuttle ride up to the northernmost end of the LSCR where your
guide will lead you on a relaxing one-hour walking tour through a stand
of giant spruce and western red cedars growing next to an idyllic area
of the Seymour River. Learn how a forest ecosystem develops over time.
This program also runs on two Thursday evenings. Lower Seymour Conservation
Reserve. Call 604-987-1273 to pre-register.
August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 11, 18, 2005
Lower Seymour Watershed Bus Tour, 1:30 –
4 pm. The bus tour offers visitors a chance to see and experience
the unique features of the LSCR. Your guide will drive you along LSCR’s
limited access service roads to view current utility projects, evidence
of historical logging, old-growth forest stands, drinking water infrastructure,
and spectacular scenery. Learn more about the natural history of the Seymour
Watershed and how the GVRD manages our region’s drinking water supply.
Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Call 604-987-1273 to pre-register.
August 7, September 4, 2005
Minnekhada Lodge Open House. View
the magnificent interior of this heritage building during an Open House.
Wander through the rooms of this former hunting lodge built by Lt.-Gov.
Eric Hamber, enjoy views of the Pitt River from the veranda and indulge
in a snack from the concession. Minnekhada Regional Park; 604-432-6359
or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 8, 2005
The Vancouver Public Library presents
THE WORLD POETRY READING SERIES. The VPL's "City Poets" Series presents
the World Reading Series Program, featuring poetry from around the world,
presented bilingually. VPL - Central Branch, 7:30 pm, free.
August 8 - 12, 2005
Meditation Boot Camp. Spirit Meditation
is an integration of Eastern and Western non-religious, energy based philosophies
designed to develop spiritual consciousness through self-awareness, self-acceptance
and self-responsibility. Veracis Wellness, Port Moody, 604.461.5511.
August 8, 22, 2005
Music on the Wharf. Folk, celctic,
maritime, and spirit songs to be performed. Bring lawn chairs, sunglasses,
and a sweater for sundown. Port Haney Wharf, Maple Ridge, 7:30 PM
- 9:00 PM; 604-463-5311, https://www.mapleridge.org
August 9, 2005
International Day of the World's Indigenous
People
August 9, 2005
Walk with a Naturalist. Explore wildlife
areas and foreshore dunes, discover delicate wildflowers and watch birds
as the sun sets. Boundary Bay Regional Park, Sponsored by the GVRD,
604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 9 - 20, 2005
Neil Simon's Sweet Charity. Charity
Valentine is hopeless when it comes to love. Each time she gives her heart
away, she vows that this will be the real thing. It's just that the guy
never lives up to her dreams. Join Charity as she fumbles her way into,
and out of, love. She will beguile you with her innocent charm and her
big, big heart. Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-990-3474,
https://www.pipedream.ca
August 11, 2005
Meteor Shower Watch. Be dazzled by
the annual Perseid meteor shower at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park. Join
GVRD, the Royal Astronomical Society and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
for this evening event. Before the sun sets, try your luck at the ‘meteor
sand pit toss’, make a wish on a shooting star or watch a stellar slide
show. Admire stars, planets and other astral phenomena through astronomer’s
telescopes. Aldergrove Lake Regional Park. Sponsored by the GVRD,
604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 11 - 14, 2005
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
A gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary
stars and exciting, new voices. The 23rd Annual Festival of the Written
Arts presents top Canadian authors. Readings in the imposing cedar pavilion
set amidst the beautiful gardens of Sechelt's historic Rockwood Centre.
A festival of bookish delights! Held in Sechelt at Rockwood Centre,
1-800-565-9631, https://www.writersfestival.ca
August 12, 2005
Gracious Grape Wine Tasting for Breast Cancer
Research. Please join us for this special evening to help end breast
cancer. There will be a silent auction and door prizes during the evening,
while you enjoy a fantastic selection of local wines paired with cheeses
from Pane e Formaggio.Tickets are available from the Bellevue Wine Company
604.913.0802. All proceeds go directly to the BC Cancer Foundation. Tax
receipt issued upon request.This will be the summer evening event to be
at. All the VQA wine has been donated for the event so the wine will be
flowing freely. The venue (Bellevue Wine Company) opens out to West Van's
Ambleside Beach from the front door of the Bellevue. Plenty of free parking.
There is a special early-bird discount if you purchase your ticket before
July 15, so get yours NOW as this event is already very popular, and space
is becoming very limited.
August 12, 2005
Symphony in the Park, Shadbolt Centre for
the Arts, Deer Lake, Burnaby; 604.205.3000.
August 12, 26, September 4, 2005
Life on a Lake. Burnaby Lake Regional Park.
Paddle your way along marshy shores. Just as you use special equipment
to explore this watery habitat, animals and plants have special adaptations
to live in, on and around the lake. Find out what it takes to survive in
this watery world; 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 12 -14, 2005
Abbotsford International Airshow.
The leading airshow in North America, which attracts the world's top aeronautical
performances - from heritage to spectacular air demonstration squadrons,
dramatic aerobatics teams to daring soloist and skydivers. Incredible static
displays! (604) 852-8511, https://abbotsfordairshow.com
August 13, 2005
Whalley Technology Exhibition. Robotics,
computer graphics, workshop on building your own computer and more!
North Surrey Recreation Centre, 604-502-6343.
August 13, 2005
2nd ANNUAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL. The
sidewalks of the Cloverdale Town Centre will come alive on with a number
of colourful performers and artists competing for votes. We have everyone
from clowns to fiddlers, face painting to magicians, as well as the enchanting
music of accordions, dulcimers, guitars, vocal groups, bands and more.
Cloverdale, (604) 576-3155, https://www.cloverdalebia.com
August 13, 2005
BATS - CREATURES OF THE NIGHT August 13,
2005 A talk about the conservation and survival of BC's amazing bats. 604
718-6188
August 13, 2005
Bruce Springsteen. Solo show features career-spanning
sets and tunes from new album The Rising. GM Place, 604-280-4444.
August 13, 2005
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival.
The stage is set for thousands of music fans to enjoy some of the greatest
blues and roots artists in the world as they perform over 10 hours of music
at one of the most breathtaking locations in British Columbia. The site
will feature interactive arts activities for the youngsters between 2-8
PM, souvenir and CD kiosks, a delectable variety of foods and a beer garden.
Deer Lake Park, 604-872-5200, https://www.burnabybluesfestival.com
August 13, 2005
Picnic in the Park - Kitsilano Community
Centre's 20th Annual Community Fair. Celebrating Kitsilano's Centennial.
Highlights of this years event include: live entertainment & music,
horse drawn carriage rides, pony rides, carnival rides & games, face
painting, arts & crafts, bbq, fire truck & fire safety house, dog
demonstrations, community booths, emergency preparedness & social services
booth, NIST & Community Web Pages display, Sun Rype Active Kids Challenge,
and much more! Kitsilano Connaught Park, 604.257.6976.
August 13, 2005
Port Moody Film Society Double Feature .
"My Mother's Castle" France - Comedy/Drama - PG, 99 min. and "The Castle"
Australia - Comedy - PG, 84 min. Inlet Theatre Outdoor Stage, Port
Moody, 604.469.4571.
August 13, 2005
West End Summer Block Party. Live entertainment,
music, dancing, games, raffles, prizes, snacks and a BBQ. Gordon Neighbourhood
House, 604-683-2554, https://www.gordonhouse.org
August 14, 2005
Classic Car Show and Quilt Walk.
48th Avenue & Delta Street, Ladner; https://www.quiltedbear.net
August 14, 2005
Teddy Bear Day at Burnaby Village
Museum. All about teddy bears: demonstrations, displays, appraisals,
clinic, crafts and a parade; 604-293-6501, https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
August 14, 2005
60th Anniversary of the end of the war in
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region. Canada's 'Year of the Veteran'
will be celebrated in Vancouver this summer. The Canadian Government has
declared 2005 the 'Year of the Veteran', marking the 60th anniversary of
the end of World War Two. The City of Vancouver in partnership Veteran's
Affairs Canada and BCVCA, will commemorate this historic event with a parade
and Cenotaph service on Sunday, August 14 2005. The event begins at 10:00
a.m., with veterans, bands, cadets and military units marching to Victory
Square at Hastings and Cambie.
August 14, 2005
BC Museum of Mining - Copper & Fire
Special Event. Showcasing our Dynamic Earth's Treasures Come and
enjoy our 3rd Annual signature event! Raku/Copper potter demo show, celebrity
gold panning, kids play area, rockhounders, live band and entertainers,
refreshment garden and more! 604-896-2233 or 1-800-896-4044, https://www.bcmuseumofmining.org
August 14, 2005
Canoeing at Deas. Canoe the serene,
sheltered waters of Deas Slough to Ladner Marsh. Find the historical sunken
rum-runner, the Aubrey B. Imagine the war canoes paddled from the north
coast, during the once abundant salmon runs, as you hear stories of Deas’
past. Gain insights to the local features as you paddle by farmland, eagle
nests, herons, bog orchids, fishing boats, rich estuary wetlands and more.
Basic canoeing instructions will be provided with time to practice before
the expedition. Deas Island Regional Park, Sponsored by the GVRD,
604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 14, 2005
Car Boot Sale, Steveston Community Centre,
Richmond; 604-718-8080.
August 14, 2005
Fire Hall Open House, various Fire Halls
in Vancouver. Visit your local fire hall, meet your Fire Fighters. Learn
more about what we do. Captain Rob Jones-Cook 604-665-6070.
August 14, 2005
Music in the Park. Slide guitarist
Tim Tweedale brought together the Blue Island Trio to play Hawaiian music
at some local luaus. However, Tim and fellow islanders were quick to realize
they shared a common passion for bluegrass, jazz and elements of Indian
and Latin music. Fusing these styles together led to the creation of a
very unique fresh sound: bluesy, worldly and heavily groove-oriented.
Blue Island Trio is spunky, furious fusion. Dig it! Lions Park, Port
Coquitlam. For more information, call 604-927-7906.
August 15 - 20, 2005
Northwest Washington Fair. The Northwest
Washington Fair is Lynden’s biggest entertainment attraction, drawing more
than 200,000 visitors to the area the third week of August each year. The
emphasis of the fair is mainly agricultural, with entertainment and exhibits
filling the 35-acre fairgrounds on Front Street. For more information,
see https://www.nwwafair.com
August 17, 2005
Fiamma Fumana Wednesday, August 17th, 8PM
St James Hall (3214 W 10th Ave) Tickets $18 ($15 Members) HUGE hits at
last year's folk festival, Fiamma Fumana is an intriguing blend of old
Italian dance tunes played to new Italian dance grooves, traditional ballads
and state-of-the art electronica. Not to be missed! Website: https://www.fiamma.org.
Tickets for all Rogue Folk Club events can be purchased at Rufus' Guitars,
Highlife and Zulu Records or by calling 604.736.3022 to reserve.
August 17, 2005
Sunset Park Day, Summer fun - games - sports
- swimming - wading pool - contests - arts / crafts - dunk tank - Great
for ages 6 - 12. Sunset Park - 404 East 51st Avenue, Vancouver; 604-718-6514.
August 17, 2005
Wesburn Celebration. Bring the family
to the park for some awesome fun. We're setting up activity stations, filling
the wading pool and roasting hot dogs. Event will run rain or shine. Free
admission, small cost for food. Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm, August 17. Wesburn
Park, Burnaby;
August 17 - 21, 2005
Ashlu River Festival. Events include
rafting trips, beginner kayak lessons, sit on top kayak trips, float trips,
playboating clinic, advanced paddling clinics, guided canyon walks, guided
herb walks, guided herb walks with a local master herbalist, paddling gear
swap, Saturday night barbeque and party, and lots of fun. 604-892-3310,
https://www.whitewater.org/squish/ashlu/ashlu_festival.htm
August 17 - 21, 2005
FORT LANGLEY SUMMER HORSE SHOW at THUNDERBIRD
SHOW. Feature Classes - Valley Laser Eye Centre Grand Prix, Coast
Capital Savings Grand Prix. For more information call 604-888-4585 or visit
https://www.thunderbirdshowpark.com
August 18, 2005
East Richmond Community Picnic, King George
Park, Richmond; 604-233-8399.
August 18, 2005
Orienteering and Cartography for Fun.
Orienteering and map-making can be challenging and fun! Unravel the mysteries
of reading a compass and learn how to orienteer. Explore forest and field
as you follow a course and test your map-making skills. Tynehead
Regional Park, Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 18, 2005
Sand Castle Fun Day at Cates Park. Come
out and show your artistic side in this fun children's sand castle competition.
Fun and activities for the whole family, and everyone is guaranteed to
walk away a winner. Cates Park, North Vancouver; 604-987-PLAY.
August 18, 2005
Willingdon Community Fair. Mark your calendars
and don't miss this annual celebration. Includes carnival games, raffles,
entertainment, barbecue and community displays. Free admission. Thursday,
5:30-8:30pm, August 18. Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Avenue.
Phone 604.299.1446.
August 18 - 19, 2005
BC Breakout. The event it for any
one above the age of 13 to play in a street hockey tournament. Teams must
have 5-8 players, goalie included. Regristration deadline is posted on
website https://bcbreakout.vze.com. The tournament is played 4 on 4 including
a goalie. Medals will be awarded along with ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
place teams. Only room for 20 team to sign up. Enver Creek Secondary
(Surrey), https://bcbreakout.vze.com
August 19, 2005
Wild Lights Festival. The North Vancouver
Community Arts Council presents the Wild Lights Festival in Edgemont Village.
An evening of fire & magic featuring Lantern Making workshops &
latern procession with performance by the Public Dreams Society.
Edgemont Village, 604-988-6844.
August 19, 25, 2005
Bat Watch. Watch for bats darting
and zigzagging above water and farm clearings as they leave their day roosts
at dusk to feed on night-flying insects. Learn about bat food, roosts and
enemies.
Take home handouts and vivid memories of walking in the dark. Colony
Farm Regional Park, Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 19 - 21, 2005
Richmond Maritime Festival (12:00pm - 6:00pm):
Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site is hosting the first
major heritage boat festival of the season. Almost two dozen restored wooden
heritage vessels will be along side our docks. Food, an outdoor concert,
tours of the site and activities for the whole family will be available
during the festival. Tickets available at gate. Britannia Heritage Shipyard
NHS 604-718-8050
August 19 - 21, 2005
THE WEEKEND TO END BREAST CANCER - BENEFITING
THE BC CANCER FOUNDATION. During this amazing weekend, thousands
of women and men will unite in Vancouver to walk 60 kilometres in a bold
display of courage and commitment. It's a weekend of hope, as we honour
lives lost, celebrate survivors, and help bring breast cancer care to those
who so desperately need it; https://www.endcancer.ca
August 20, 2005
Incognito. Blues, Funk, Rock
& Roll. Inlet Theatre Outdoor Stage, Port Moody, 7:30 PM - 10:00
PM; 604-931-2008, https://cityofthearts.ca
August 20, 2005
12th Annual Arts Alive Festival. The
streets of Downtown Langley will come alive with over 90 artists participating
in this feast of visual and performing art. See artists demonstrate their
techniques and purchase works of art directly from the artists. Talented
musicians will be featured on three entertainment stages, and a children’s
chalk art area will be the place to let your “budding artists” show you
what they can do. This “free, fun for the whole family event” is a great
way to spend your day; 604-539-0133, https://www.downtownlangley.com
August 20, 2005
5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Canada's
Premier Trail Running Series offers an exciting atmosphere, a challenging
course, a competitive field, and an amazing off-road experience. You will
run over rocks, roots, tree stumps, and logs, up ski hills and hiking trails,
through puddles, mud, snow and much, much more. Positive impact on you,
no impact on the environment! Each venue offers two race courses; Sport
(5-6km) and Enduro (10-15km), and is open to novice and expert participants
of all ages. GET OFF THE ROAD and onto the trails! Whistler / Blackcomb,
https://www.5peaks.com
August 20, 2005
Canadian XK Jaguar Reigster / MG Club Heritage
Car Show at Waterfront Park, North Vancouver; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
August 20 - 21, 2005
Chariot Parade and Festival of India.
Festival of India & Ratha-yatra August 20, and Chariot Parade from
Sunset Beach to Second Beach, August 21, 11:30am. This is the 30th Anniversay
of this very colourful family oriented event. More than twenty large tents
will display devotional art, science, literature, fashion, etc; and two
stages will host a variety of entertainment of top notch performing artists;
https://festival.iskcon.ca
August 20 - 21, 2005
Gourmet in the Garden (Formerly "A Taste
of BC"). Dont miss this exciting and always popular event! Gourmet
in the Garden showcases the very best of BC including; specialty foods,
wines, arts, crafts and much more. Enjoy our beer and wine garden, live
entertainment, cooking demonstrations and so much more! Minter Gardens,
Chilliwack, 888-646-8377, https://www.mintergardens.com
August 20 - 22, 2005
Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival.
Friendly atmosphere, fabulous fibre arts, and a breathtaking mountain-to-sea
scenery. Come celebrate the Fibre Arts of the Pacific Rim. There's lots
to see and do in 2005 with a variety of workshops, displays, demonstrations,
merchant mall, juried sale, and tours; 604-740-1229, https://www.gibsonslandingfibrearts.com
August 20 to September 5, 2005
Pacific National Exhibition. Over
a million visitors agree that the Fair at the PNE is the high point of
the summer. Every member of the family can enjoy hundreds of attractions,
daily live entertainment, dazzling exhibits, an extensive agricultural
showcase, and 37 thrilling midway rides at Playland Amusement Park. As
a special tribute, an extraordinary dance production Outrageous will erupt
on the fairgrounds four times daily, and the grand finale Fire in the Night
features even more music, dance, laser and pyrotechnic effects you'll never
forget; 604-253-2311, https://www.pne.bc.ca
August 21, 2005
2005 SuperKid's Triathlon. SuperKid's
Triathlon is an event for children and youth aged 9-15yrs. Each participant
will complete the swim, cycle and run portion of the event. Distances
relative to age groupings. Emphasis is on participation, fun and
success. South Surrey Indoor Pool, 2005 SuperKid's Triathlon, https://www.city.surrey.bc.ca/
August 21, 2005
10TH Caribbean Summer Jam Festival.
Caribbean music with live steel band Phase 111 us. Wear something red or
yellow, Limbo contest and prizes to be had, come taste the special Caribbean
dishes. 37835 Second Avenue, Squamish; 604-892-8248
August 21, 2005
Fire Hall Open House, various Fire Halls
in Vancouver. Visit your local fire hall, meet your Fire Fighters. Learn
more about what we do. Captain Rob Jones-Cook 604-665-6070.
August 21, 2005
Latin Summer Festival 2005. Looking
for an exciting day of family fun? Come out and enjoy the fun at the fourth
annual Latin Summer Fest at Trout Lake Park, located at East 15th Avenue
and Victoria Drive in East Vancouver. A Latin-style street parade will
launch the festival on Sunday, August 21, 2005 showcasing the costumes,
music, and undeniable charisma of the Latin American people. As the parade
disperses into Trout Lake Park, a full day of Latin American food, artisan
market and Latin entertainment will kick into high gear. There will be
something for everyone, even a kids activity zone. If you are an individual,
group or community organization that would like to take part or volunteer
to make this day great, contact us for more information. https://www.latinsummerfest.com
August 21, 2005
Mini Rail Days. Come and ride behind
visiting miniature steam and diesel locomotives. West Coast Railway
Heritage Park, 604-898-9336, https://wcra.org
August 21, 2005
Music in the Park. Karen Augusta Parent
is a musician with three octave vocals and fluid guitar, piano and flute
fingers. She writes intelligent songs with highly personal incisiveness.
Her muse is inspired by percussive poetics and improvised melodic play.
Karen is a jazz-folk transfusion of rhythmic soul. This trio's sound is
mature, inventive and deeply moving. Together they are exquisite - clear
and crisp. This is deep and soulful stuff! Lions Park, Port Coquitlam.
For more information, call 604-927-7906.
August 21, 2005
Public Tree Tour - Riverview. The
Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will host a Guided Tree Tour at
1 pm, Sunday Come visit this World Class Collection of Trees(Arboretum).
The tours last for about 2 hours, depending on weather and walkers preference.
Dress for the weather, and wear comfy shoes or boots. We go rain or shine.
Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam, 604-290-9910.
August 21, 2005
Sports Card Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre,
Burnaby; 604-945-9345.
August 23, 2005
John Mellencamp and John Fogerty.
Two classic rock stalwarts. GM Place, 604-280-4444.
August 25 - 28, 2005
Wooden Boat Festival. Afloat and ashore,
there will be displays, hands-on boat building and demonstrations (including
knot tying!). Hear some sea shanties, listen to marine storytellers, or
join in the races on Saturday and Sunday. Seafarers from up and down the
Pacific coast gather at the Island's west docks to show off their boats
in a nautical open house. Family fun includes the ever popular kids' boat
building and the 6th annual family boat building project. Free admission.
604-666-5784, https://www.granvilleisland.com
August 26 - 28, 2005
Slam City Jam, the North American Skateboarding
Championships. Slam City Jam, the North American Skateboarding Championships,
celebrates its 12th year in Vancouver on August 26-28, 2005. Hosting over
150 of the world’s best skateboarders, Slam is a World Cup Skateboarding
points event and North America’s largest and longest-running skateboard
contest with a prize purse of over US$100,000. BC Place Stadium,
Vancouver; https://www.slamcityjam.com
August 27, 2005
Annual Flea Market. A popular Kerrisdale
tradition - the Kerrisdale Flea Market held at the Kerrisdale Arena offers
130 tables of used household items. 8ft tables are $14 and admission is
a $1.00 (children 12 and under free) on sale. Kerrisdale Arena -
5670 East Boulevard; 604-257-8100.
August 27, 2005
Bats - Creatures of the Night, Richmond
Nature Park, 604-718-6188.
August 27, 2005
Comic & Toy Show, Capitol Hill Community
Centre, 361 South Howard Avenue, Burnaby; (604) 521-6304.
August 27, 2005
Indian Arm Nature Cruise. Sit back
and enjoy the shoreline along the southern half of Indian Arm with TLC
The Land Conservancy’s latest nature cruise on Saturday, August 27. TLC
and a guest naturalist will be providing local residents with a scenic
tour up spectacular Indian Arm to Thwaytes Landing. All participants will
be encouraged to explore the Landing so make sure to bring some comfy shoes
for the rocky beach! Proceeds from the boat cruise will go directly towards
preservation of Thwaytes Landing. Tickets cost $40+GST, but TLC members
with a membership card get 10% off. Space is limited so reserve your seats
by calling (604) 733-2313.
August 27, 2005
It's a Back to School Bash! Richmond's
only festival just for kids. Lots of games, activities, and entertainment
for children of all ages. Magic shows, bouncy castles, carnival games and
more. Minoru Park Plaza, Richmond; 604-233-8910.
August 27, 2005
Searching for Salamanders. Shy, timid
salamanders are often found under autumn leaf litter. They hide by day
and hunt insects and other small invertebrates by night. Search for and
learn about these intriguing amphibians. Burnaby Lake Regional Park,
Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
August 27, 2005
The Seymour Water Source Tour. The
Seymour Watershed supplies 40 per cent of the Lower Mainland’s water supply.
This tour is an informative and detailed visit to the water supply infrastructure
and project sites in the LSCR including the Seymour-Capilano Filtration
Plant project and the Seymour Falls Dam seismic upgrade. Learn where your
water comes from, where it goes, and what happens to it along the way.
Visit https://www.gvrd.bc.ca/water/education.htm
August 27, 2005
The Incredible Race 2005 - A fundraiser
for Doctors Without Borders. The Incredible Race is one of the most
exciting fundraisers in Vancouver. Modelled after the hit TV series, The
Amazing Race, teams will compete through a series of checkpoint, tasks
and puzzles to reach the finish line. This is no boring scavenger hunt,
the race is full of creative and exciting road blocks and detours, that
will keep you guessing right to the end. With a goal of $5000, all funds
raised, minus race costs, go to Médecins Sans Frontières
aka Doctors Without Borders to support their efforts overseas (all donations
above $10 are tax deductible). Sponsors and players get free entry to the
post-race party, held at Celebrities Nightclub in the Westend (also open
to all others for a $5 entry fee). There are a limited number of player
slots so sign up quickly! https://www.msfinvancouver.com/incrediblerace
August 27 - 28, 2005
Burnaby Lake Antiques Fair. 300 tables and
booths of antiques and collectables. Burnaby Lake Sports Complex,
604-980-3159.
August 27 - 28, 2005
International Whippet Races at Brennan Park
in Squamish; 604-898-5385.
August 28, 2005
2nd Annual Westwood Community Carnival.
Games will include: Nemo Bouncy Castle, Shrek 5 in 1 Combo Castle, Velcro
Olympics, Bungee Run, Mini-Golf and more. Westwood Community Baptist
Church, 604-945-3386.
August 28, 2005
BMW Car Club of BC at Waterfront Park, North
Vancouver.
August 28, 2005
Deep Cove Daze. Deep Cove Daze rocks
Panorama Park on August 28th with a fun filled day of music, arts, a beer
garden, vendors, community groups, rides, food and fun in the scenic heart
of Deep Cove. This beautiful location overlooks the bay with a beach, sitting
areas, a play area for kids and lots of space to relax. Members of the
community from all age groups participate in a wide range of activities
at Deep Cove Daze. Multiple stages with live music, dance and martial arts
performances, various food and beverage concessions, world class GT air
bike shows, beer gardens with a house band, a midway full of rides and
many activities for children, over 50 artisans and local merchants and
finally corporate, environmental and educational demo groups. Panorama
Park, in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Entrance by donation, contact musart@telus.net,
https://www.deepcovemusic.com
August 28, 2005
Music in the Park. The Crossroads
Hospice Musicians (Folk). This grand finale to Music in the Park is becoming
a popular annual tradition. An impressive array of local and guest folk
musicians affiliated to the Crossroads Hospice Coffee House showcase
their incredible talents. Guaranteed to be a great community party
to end the summer! Lions Park, Port Coquitlam. For more information, call
604-927-7906.
August 28, 2005
North Shore Antique & Collector Car
Show. 4th Annual North Shore Antique & Collector Car Show at
Kings Mill Walk at the south foot of Fell Ave. behind the North Shore Auto
Mall. Enjoy the free presentation! 12 pm to 4 pm.
August 28, 2005
THE MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY. The Alder
Grove Heritage Society turns 15 in August! And to celebrate they are inviting
you to a very special tea party! Be creative and decorate a hat for the
occasion - you might just win a prize. There will be tea - in real cups
and saucers - cucumber sandwiches, tomato sandwiches, scones, biscuits,
tea cake, shortbread and all the other goodies you'd expect at a tea party!
The party will be outside under a tent with entertainment. Admission will
be by donation. If you would like to help with this event, please call
the Alder Grove Telephone Museum at 604-857-0555 - your help is appreciated!
August 29, 2005
Brian Wilson (formerly of the Beach Boys)
- Summer Smile Tour. QE Theatre, 604-280-4444.
August 31, 2005
Wetland Guide to Who Eats Who. Come
canoe the quiet waters of Burnaby Lake and enjoy the evening air, slow
current and calm ripples of the canoe’s wake. Below the water’s tranquil
surface is an eat-or-be-eaten world where animals and plants are nibbled,
swallowed or sucked dry by other creatures and even some plants. Learn
who eats who in Burnaby Lake and how healthy wetlands keep mosquito populations
in check. Burnaby Lake Regional Park; 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
September 3, 2005
Sunsplash In The Park. Features Michael
Franti and Spearhead, with Israel Vibration, Mofro, Lazares S. Halk, Bounty
Hunter and Cordel. Deer lake Park, 604-280-4444.
September 18, 2005
The 25th Annual Terry Fox Run Join
us to "Team Up for Terry" for the 25th Annual Terry Fox Run! 25 years
ago, Port Coquitlam native Terry Fox embarked on a journey across
Canada to raise money for cancer research. Walk, bike, run, wheel,
and skate in his memory and keep the fight against cancer alive by
taking part in this free, non-competitive event. Taking place in over 130
locations across BC and the Yukon, this event is open to everybody. For
a Run Site near you or for more information on how to participate,
contact us at bcyukon@terryfoxrun.org
or at 1-888-TFOXRUN (836-9786).
Ongoing to August 3, 2005
Stanley Park's Dance at Dusk. Free dance
program, weather permitting, is offered Monday-Wednesday evenings until
August, and Thursday evenings in mid-summer. Instruction provided, no partner
required. Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park, 7:30 pm, https://www.vancouverparks.ca
Ongoing to August 12, 2005
Kitsilano Showboat. Celebrating the 70th
season of variety shows and programs in the open-air theatre styled after
the Mississippi river showboat; 604-734-7332.
Ongoing until August 13, 2005
Early Music Festival. Sequentia ensemble
for medieval music; Robert Barto; Stephen Stubbs & Maxine Eilander;
Fretwork; Ellen Hargis; Les Voix Baroques; Suzie LeBlanc; Alexander Weimann;
Marc Destrubé; Jacques Ogg and others. Various venues at the
University of British Columbia, 604-732-1610, https://earlymusic.bc.ca
Ongoing until August 14, 2005
Vasily the Luckless. Boca del Lupo
outdoor show is based on a Russian folk tale about a hapless fugitive;
James Fagan Tait script, with Joelysa Pankanea as composer, Jay Dodge design
and Sherry J. Yoon directing. Stanley Park, Shows at 3 and 6:30 pm
daily, 604-684-2622
Ongoing to August 20, 2005
Cates Park Concert Series. Popular
Local Musicians are flocking to the Cates Park in Deep Cove this summer
to play free summer concerts and help the Musart Cultural Society raise
money for cancer research.The Musart Cultural Society has created a series
of FREE outdoor summer concerts to create opportunity and exposure for
local Lower Mainland artists, musicians, dancers and poets and a venue
for the community to celebrate music and talented local acts. Cates Park
Concert Series is held at Cates Park in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, every
Saturday from July 9th to August 20th from 4-7pm.
Ongoing to August 20, 2005
Theatre Under the Stars presents Can-Can.
Cole Porter's witty score made this Broadway musical an instant classic
when it opened in 1953. The story is set in the year 1893 and tells the
tale of La Mome Pistache who is upset about the investigation of her Bal
Du Paradis, where the major attraction is the Can-Can. She tries to seduce
the highly moral investigating judge Aristide Forestier. The two eventually
fall in love and when her case comes to trial, Aristide takes over the
defence and wins the acquittal. Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park; 604-257-0366,
https://www.tuts.bc.ca/
Ongoing to August 21, 2005
Theatre Under the Stars presents Big: The
Musical. The West Coast Premiere for this charming Boradway musical that
is based on the hit film, BIG, that starred Tom Hanks. 12-year-old Josh
Baskin finds a machine that tells him to make a wish. The next morning
josh awakens to find his wish come true. He is big. He lands a job at Maximillion
Toys, where he meets Susan, who falls in love with him. Torn between his
job, the new love interest, and his kid friend, Josh makes the hardest
decision of his life - he knows he no l longer needs to be big. Malkin
Bowl, Stanley Park; 604-257-0366, https://www.tuts.bc.ca/
Ongoing to August 25, 2005
Canada's Lighthouses: Graham Scholes. Featuring
woodblock print images by Graham Scholes. Richmond Art Galley, 604-231-6457,
https://www.richmondartgallery.org/
Ongoing until August 30, 2005
Twilight Tuesdays: Vancouver Aquarium Summer
BBQs. Enjoy the magic of the Aquarium after-hours, complete with a poolside
barbecue. Vancouver Aquarium, 604-659-3474, https://www.vanaqua.org
Ongoing until August 30, 2005
Vancouver Museum presents Skateboarding
in Vancouver: a look at the colourful and controversial history of skateboarding
in this city and beyond. See skateboards and equipment from all eras of
the sport from the surf-inspired sixties to the electric eighties to the
fine-arts inspired nineties. Learn how skateboarding has been shaped by
this city and how skateboarding has shaped it. 604-734-7368.
Ongoing to September, 2005
1st and 3rd Saturdays from June – September
(weather permitting), 8 am – noon, Boundary Bay Regional Park. If you have
something to sell or something to buy, come out to this multi-household
garage sale – all in one location. Book a stall for $10. Proceeds go to
the Cammidge House Committee Events Fund to enhance Cammidge House and
support community events and park activities. Look for park entrance signs
off Boundary Bay Road. Information: 604-250-8671. Everyone welcome.
Free, registration not required;
Ongoing until September 2, 2005
Music in the Garden: Enchanted Evenings
Series. In its twelfth season, the Enchanted Evenings series expands to
showcase new talent along with your favorite performers from July 1 to
September 2. The 2005 repertoire includes classical, Asian, world, Indian,
and fusion music. All shows start at 7:30pm and end approx. 8:30pm on Friday
nights. Tickets are $15 non-members and $12 members. Call 604 662-3207
to reserve advance tickets or purchase them at the door.
Ongoing to September 2, 2005
Robson Square Summertime Ballroom Dance
Series WHAT: Ballroom & Latin social dancing WHERE: Robson Square (at
the ice rink) WHEN: Every Friday night 8:00 pm – midnight, July 1 - September
2, 2005 WHY: It’s free! Open to everyone! Demonstrations, beginner lessons,
general dancing WEBSITE: https://www.dancesportbc.com
Ongoing until September 3, 2005
Mission City Farmers' Market. Assortment
of baked goods, jams and jellies, pickles and preserves, crafts, garden
art, plants and nursery stock; Every Saturday, 604-864-1261.
Ongoing to September 4, 2005
Historic Chinatown Walking Tours. Gain a
new perspective on a old neighbourhood and learn about the history, architecture
and people. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 604-662-3207,
ext. 205;
Ongoing until September 22, 2005
Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession. Nearly 70
sculptures, drawings and studies by Auguste Rodin. Vancouver Art
Gallery, 604-662-4700, https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/
Ongoing until September 5, 2005
Wang Du. The Vancouver Art Gallery
will be the first venue outside Europe to present this exhibition of sculptural
works by Wang Du, a Chinese-born (b. 1956) artist living and working in
Paris since 1990. Wang Du is recognized as a master of manipulating and
deconstructing images related to the mass media. In each work he painstakingly
reproduces the original two-dimensional image in three-dimensional form,
often utilizing the extreme foreshortening and cropping that are a part
of media representation. Vancouver Art Gallery, 604-662-4719, https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Ongoing until September 5, 2005
Franz West: As a leading European artist,
Franz West has made an important contribution to sculpture at the turn
of the century. West's work emerges out of the history of Viennese Actionism
with its emphasis on the human body, the grotesque and subversive humour.
Franz West features over 30 works from the past three decades and focuses
on West's Passtück (or Adaptive) sculptures; Vancouver Art Gallery,
604-662-4719, https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Ongoing to September 5, 2005
Burnaby Lake Nature House. Mmmm -
which trail should I explore? What plant is that? Get your questions answered
by friendly park naturalists and volunteers at the Burnaby Lake Nature
House. Pick up a park map, report bird sightings or learn about the park’s
flora and fauna through fun and interactive displays. Stroll through the
butterfly garden and discover which plants attract these colourful insects.
Find out about upcoming nature programs and the Burnaby Lake Park Association.
The Nature House is located at the end of Piper Avenue off Winston Street;
604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
Ongoing to September 5, 2005
Campbell Valley Visitor Centre, Langley.
Drop by the Campbell Valley Visitor Centre and meet the volunteer hosts.
These dedicated local naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts will provide
you with information on park features and trails. Check out displays by
various park groups, play at the kids’ corner or report wildlife sightings.
The Visitor Centre hosts are always looking for new members who can share
insights on Campbell Valley. Call 604-530-4983; 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
Ongoing until September 11, 2005
Men's Whitecap Soccer at Swanguard Stadium,
Burnaby; https://www.whitecapssoccer.com
Ongoing to September 14, 2005
Davies Heritage Orchard Cottages.
The Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association and the GVRD invite
you to step back in time to discover island life as it was in the heyday
of the Union Steamship Company. From the Bowen Island ferry dock, walk
to the Davies Heritage Orchard cottages to learn about summer bellflower
apples, picnics in the park and historic moonlight cruises. For Davies
Heritage Orchard information, or to arrange a viewing of the Museum Cottage
(Wed. - Sun., June 22 to Aug 28) call 604-947-9146; 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
Ongoing to September 12, 2005
Vancouver Canadians Baseball at Nat Bailey
Stadium, Vancouver; 604-872-5232 or https://www.canadiansbaseball.com
Ongoing to September 18, 2005
Sunday Hosts at Pacific Spirit Park Centre.
A warm smile and a wealth of park knowledge are the trademarks of the volunteer
Sunday hosts. Group members are waiting to answer your questions and provide
trail maps at the Park Centre, located at 4915 West 16th Avenue. If you
are interested in becoming a Sunday host, please call 604-730-2611 or e-mail
pspsociety@telus.net;
Ongoing to September 25, 2005
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.
Bard on the Beach is a professional summer Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver.
The irresistible magic of the city, sea and mountains provides the magnificent
backdrop to our productions. For Information call 604-739-0559
or visit https://www.bardonthebeach.org
Ongoing until September 30, 2005
50s Gallery. Popular culture artifacts.
604-736-4431, https://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca/
Ongoing until September 30, 2005
West End Farmer's Market & Gourmet Food.
West End/Nelson Park Farmers & Gourmet Food Market. Come meet the farmers
and your neighbours at the 6th annual West End Farmers and Gourment Food
Market. Featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables in season from family
farms, quality local crafts, delicious edibles, community information,
live music, master gardeners and more. Every Saturday until Thanksgiving
in Nelson Park - Comox St. between Bute & Thurlow., https://eatlocal.org/WestEnd.html
Ongoing until September 30, 2005
UBC Music presents Wednesday Noon Hours,
An hour of music presented by various artists. Program changes weekly.
12 pm, UBC Recital Hall, 6361 Memorial Road, UBC, Vancouver;
Ongoing until September 30, 2005
Heritage West End of Vancouver Walking Tour.
Explore and discover local people, architecture and history. Tours meet
daily at the Wall Centre Hotel Fountain, 2pm. Rain/shine Thursdays
-Tuesday. No tour Wednesday. $5 per person, $10 per family.
Tour is approximately 2 hours. Simply show up-look for the man in
the bowler hat. For more information email jcgray@sfu.ca
or visit https://www.sfu.ca/~jcgray
Ongoing to October 8, 2005
Don't miss another fabulous season of the
Yaletown Funky Farmers Market. The market kicks off every Saturday
rain or shine starting June 11th to October 8th in Bill Curtis Square
located at the corner of Mainland and Davie, just across from Starbucks
and the Opus Hotel in Yaletown. Find truly unique handmade crafts
including pet fashions, jewellery, soaps and home décor Yaletown
style. Enjoy farm fresh fruits and vegetables, and a selection of gourmet
prepared foods. Enjoy the hip urban atmosphere of historic Yaletown with
its fresh array of modern lifestyle shops and cutting edge restaurants.
Stroll the docks and take your pick of patios for brunch before or after
the market. For information contact Gary at: 604 683-7473 or projects@yaletowninfo.com
Ongoing until October 8, 2005
Abbotsford Farm & Country Market.
Held Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, May 7th to October 8th, in Historic Downtown
Abbotsford, this market is a showcase for BC growers, artisans and entertainers
in a street fair setting. Being designed not only as a shopping place
but also as a social community venue, the market will feature cooking demonstrations,
musicians, and performance artists. For further information check
the website at: https://www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com
Ongoing until October 10, 2005, 2005
Enchanted World of Sand. Displays of 20
scenes from magical myths, legends and fairytales, carved from sand by
Canadian master sculptors. $5/adult, $2/child aged 6-13, Harrison
Hot Springs.
Ongoing until October, 2005
B.C. Lions CFL Football, BC Place Stadium,
https://www.bclions.com/.
Ongoing
Family Fun at the UBC Museum of Anthropology:
Poles of the Northwest Coast. This program is offered on the 2nd
and 4th Sunday of every month from 1:00-2:30 pm. MOA welcomes families
and individuals interested in learning more about NWC First Nations cultures.
This new program is free with admission to the Museum. Family admission
of $25 includes two adults and up to four children. The program lasts 90
minutes and is suitable for children 6-12 years. For more information visit:
https://moa.ubc.ca/programs/index.php
Ongoing
MOMS WANTED! Ever feel under-appreciated?
Does someone you know think they have a better idea of how to raise your
own children? How would you like to put them to the test? Put that know-it-all
family member or special friend in your shoes while you enjoy a weekend
getaway! Paperny Films is looking for moms (or dads) with multiple children
to star in "Crash Test Mommy", an insightful and entertaining television
series for Life Network on the realities of parenting. If you know a mum
(or dad) who really deserves a break and who has something to prove, call
604 228 1960 or e-mail us at mum@papernyfilms.com
for more information.
Ongoing
You Say You Want A Revolution. Groove
on Vancouver as the hippie capital of Canada. Visit the hippies’ communal
house, try on some macrame finery, and listen to great Vancouver bands
from the late 1960s. Look for your mom or dad, or yourself, in swinging
footage of the Stanley Park Be-In and the Retinal Circus nightclub. Follow
the action as Vancouverites –both hippie and straight –fought the freeway
and saved their neighbourhoods. Vancouver Museum, 1100 Chestnut Street,
604-736-4431, https://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca
Ongoing
Vancouver TheatreSports League presents
The Imprentice. The Imprentice isnt about Money, Money, Money, Money its
about Funny, Funny, Funny, Funny when an all-powerful host, with impossibly
bad hair, runs a competition where a group of improvisers must employ all
their formal training, their street-smarts, their improv-chutzpah in this
ultimate boardroom battle. Who will hear those dreaded words Youre fired!
and which one will be hired to be the Improv Apprentice. It is a 100% non-scripted
show that relies on audience suggestions to move the show to its final
conclusion. New Revue Stage, https://www.vtsl.com
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