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June 24 to July 3,
2005
TD Canada Trust Vancouver
International Jazz Festival. Some of the biggest names in jazz take the
stage at various venues in the Vancouver area. In addition, a 2 free, 2-day
New Orleans-style street festival is held in historic Gastown and at the
Roundhouse Community Centre. Presented by the Coastal Jazz & Blues
Society; 604-872-5200, www.coastaljazz.ca
June 29 to July 4,
2005
Coastal Sound International
Choral Festival. 200 children and youth will participate in the festival
with performances at various venues; 604-916-5973, https://www.coastalsoundfestival.com
June 30 to July 3,
2005
Canada Day Skydive
Festival. An event for all to see. A Twin Otter Aircraft taking skydivers
to 14,000 feet. Tube and Flag jumps with Red and White smoke for Canada
Day. Come and Check it out! Fraser Valley Skydiving - Chilliwack;
(604) 794-DIVE or https://www.fvskydiving.com
July 1, 2005
Abbotsford Canada
Day Family Festival. Play zones, hayrides, antique cars and loads of fun
activities including fireworks and live entertainment in the evening; https://www.abbotsford.ca
July 1, 2005
Canada Day at Burnaby
Village Museum. Another auspicious birthday is celebrated: Canada
is 138 years old. This is Burnaby's official celebration, and the public
is invited to join the festivities free of charge. 11:00am-4:30pm. Burnaby
Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue. Phone 604-293-6500. Recorded
Info Line 604-293-6501.
July 1, 2005
Canada Day at the
Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Free admission to celebrate the nation's birthday,
https://www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
July 1, 2005
Canada Day Celebration.
Celebrate Canada's birthday at Richmond Park (behind Eastburn Community
Centre) with children's activities, games, entertainment, information booths
and, of course, birthday cake for everyone! Bring a picnic or sample some
tasty treats. Free admission. Friday, 11:00am-2:30pm, July 1. If
the weather's wet, the party moves indoors to Eastburn Community Centre.
Phone 604-525-5361 or 604-525-1671 for more information. Co-sponsored by
Eastburn/Edmonds Centres and local community agencies.
July 1, 2005
Canada Day Celebrations
at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver; 12 - 4 pm, https://www.westvancouver.ca/canadaday
July 1, 2005
Canada Day Fun Fly.
Come come celebrate Canada's 136th Birthday. 12 pm - 5 pm, Garry
Point Park, Richmond; British Columbia Kitefliers Association, https://www.bcka.bc.ca/
July 1, 2005
Canada Day on Granville
Island. Celebrate like a Canadian with free family fun at this annual
event. Plenty of activities for the young and young at heart, from a parade
to live jazz and oodles of free treats Island-wide; https://www.granvilleisland.com
July 1, 2005
Canada Day On the
Bay. This celebration for the peninsula, hosted by Rick Forchuk, will take
place on the waterfront and will include a citizen reaffirmation ceremony,
children's activities, multicultural performances and will culminate with
a spectacular fireworks display in the evening. White Rock, 604-536-1940,
https://www.expresscomputers.com/canadaday/
July 1, 2005
Celebrate Canada Day
at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Celebrate Canada Day (Friday, July
1) with free admission at the Maritime Museum! Families enjoy the Alcan
Childrens Maritime Discovery Centre and the historic RCMP vessel St. Roch,
as well as special activities only on Canada Day. Entrance to the Museum,
all exhibits, special activities and entrance to the Museum are free to
the public. A special family craft activity area will be open from noon
to 4 pm; 604-257-8300, https://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
July 1, 2005
Golden Spike Days
Grand Opening and Rocky Point Park Ribbon Cutting. Join Mayor Joe
Trasolini and the Golden Spike Days Society to open this weekend long event!
Ribbon cutting for the new performance stage at Rocky Point Park. Refreshments
and Entertainment. Rocky Point Park, Port Moody;(https://www.goldenspikedays.bc.ca/)
July 1, 2005
Langley Canada Day
Celebrations has grown to be the biggest event in the Langleys and one
of the two largest Canada Day Celebrations in the province. Its family
oriented theme includes two days of special flying activities, a continuous
stage show, a dozen or more children's rides, aircraft static displays,
special community exhibits by cadets, gymnasts, firefighters, merchants
and vendors as well as live musical entertainment. Held in Langley at the
Municipal Airport and in Fort Langley at the National Historic Site.; (604)
534-7330.
July 1, 2005
North Shore Canada
Day Parade & Pancake Breakfast. Pancake Breakfast starts at 8:00am.
Vancouver Motorcycle Drill Team precedes the parade by about 15 minutes.
At 10:00, over 80 entries head west down 13th Street, turn north on Lonsdale
to 17th Street, then head west again to end at Mahon Park. After the parade
head on down to Waterfront Park for more Canada Day Festivities; 604-984-6097,
https://www.northshoreparade.com
July 1, 2005
Squamish, Canada Day
Celebrations. Official ceremonies, children's races, canine demonstrations,
birthday cup cake, face painting... and a lot more. Held at Squamish
Pavilion and Squamish Junction Park; 604-892-9244.
July 1, 2005
Steveston Salmon Festival.
Festival highlights include attractions such as the Japanese Cultural Show,
the Craft Fair, Trade Show an awesome Children's Festival, as well as the
usual crowd pleasers like the midway and rides; https://www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca
July 1, 2005
The Trek Red Truck
Beer Racing Team is pleased to announce the second annual Yaletown Grand
Prix bicycle race on Wednesday, June 29th in the heart of Vancouver's Yaletown.
Bicycle racers will pass every few minutes on this technically challenging
course, reaching speeds as high as 70km per hour! Stay tuned for more;
www.trekredtruckracing.com
July 1, 2005
Yaletown Grand Prix:
International, national, and regional champs hit speeds in excess of 60-km
in a tight technical course, around Lower Mainland; 604-669-2860, https://www.best.bc.ca
July 1, 2005
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS.
All day event, entertainment, 8AM breakfast, 3PM cake located in the Aldergrove
Kinsmen Heritage Park. For more information call Diane @ 604-857-0555
July 1, 2005
Squamish, Canada Day
Celebrations. Official ceremonies, children's races, canine demonstrations,
birthday cup cake, face painting... and a lot more. Held at Squamish
Pavilion and Squamish Junction Park; 604-892-9244.
July 1, 2005
Telegraph demos, quilting
demos, face-painting, dancing, children's crafts & concession. Port
Moody Station Museum, (604) 939-1648, https://vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum
July 1, 2005
Vancouver, Canada
Day Celebration. Held in various locations around Greater Vancouver,
including Canada Place, Granville Island, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, ...604-666-7200.
July 1 - 3, 2005
Heritage Harbour Celebration.
The Heritage Harbour will be the center for celebrations over the Canada
Day weekend. Admission to the Museum is free on Canada Day. Members of
the Master Society (steam tug) will be available to conduct guided tours
of this unique piece of BC?s maritime history and members of the Oarlock
and Sail Club will demonstrate traditional boat building techniques. As
well, there will be special activities for children. Vancouver Maritime
Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, 604 257-8300, https://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/
July 1 - 4, 2005
25th Anniversary Celebration
at Minter Gardens. 2005 is the 25th Anniversary of Minter Gardens
opened by Brian and Faye Minter on Mothers Day 1980. Join us for a weekend
of celebration. Visit www.mintergardens.com
for more details on the schedule of events.
July 1 - 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.
July 1 - September
2, 2005
Summary WHO: 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
July 1 to September
2, 2005
DanceSport BC: Every
Friday evening from July 1, 2005 until September 2, 2005, DanceSport BC
will be hosting the Robson Square Summertime Dance Series Ballroom and
Latin social dancing at Robsons Square (at the ice rink). Its free! Open
to everyone! Demonstrations, beginner lessons, general dancing from 8 pm
to 11.30 pm; 604-925-5003, https://www.dancesportbc.com
July 2, 2005
Black Eyed Peas, Street-soul
hip-hop outfit from Los Angeles, with Talib Kweli and Fatty Koo.
Deer Lake Park, 604-280-4444.
July 2, 2005
World Famous Lipizzaner
Stallions, PNE Agrodome, 604-280-4444.
JULY 2 - 3, 2005
REPTILE SHOW AND SALE.
Come see hundreds of captive bred Exotic Reptiles from around the world.
Meet top breeders from all over Western Canada and learn about these fascinating
animals. There will be an area setup for hands-on display, come and hold
a snake or lizard. A fun event for the whole family, come out and experience
the Crocodile Hunter in you. ABBOTSFORD EXHIBITION PARK,32470 HAIDA
DRIVE, ABBOTSFORD. Adults $4.00, Child $2.00 and Family $10.00; (604) 820-9324,
https://a1pythons.com/show.htm
July 2, 9, 16, 23,
2005
Discover what?s exciting
in the heart of historic Chinatown this summer! The Chinatown Arts &
Cultural Committee presents four colorful and diverse cultural showcases
every Saturday in July (July 2, 9, 16, 23) at the Sun Yat Sen PARK courtyard
in order to further enhance Vancouver Chinatown?s role as the host of arts
and cultural events in the City, promote the diversity of art forms, and
strengthen neighborhood collaborations. Donations gratefully appreciated.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 604-662-3207, https://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
July 2, 9, 16, 23,
30, 2005
Dundarave Farmer?s
Market, 9am-3pm, Dundarave Village, West Vancouver; 604-921-1814.
July 2 - 10, 2005
Canada Cup.
The Canada Cup gets underway Saturday, July 2 and winds up Sunday, July
10 with opening ceremonies, special promotions, prize draws and family
entertainment in between - all adding to the value and festival atmosphere
of this very special sports spectacular! Softball City 2201 -148th
Street , South Surrey; 604-536-9287, https://www.softball.bc.ca/softcity.html
July 2 - 23, 2005
5th Annual Chinatown
Arts & Cultural Festival. At the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park Courtyard
- performances, artisan marketplace, children?s crafts, and food tasting
from around the world. Donations appreciated. Every Saturday afternoon
from 1 -4 pm; www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
July 3, 2005
Bugs, Snails and Spider
Trails. Explore the world of insects, spiders and other creepy-crawlies.
Join a bug hunt, follow a snail and count spider legs. Share in a fun,
hands-on introduction to invertebrates. Colony Farm Regional
Park, Ages 3 ? 5, accompanied by an adult, $12 per adult/child pair;
Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 3, 2005
Concerts By the Sea
- Adam Woodall Band, 7pm Ambleside Pier, West Vancouver;
July 3, 2005
Flea Market.
Clean out your garage, closets and attic and sell your household odds and
ends in Willingdon Centre's parking lot ($10.70 per stall). Free admission
for buyers. Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm, July 9. Parking stall registration
begins 9:00am, June 3 by phoning 604-299-1446. Willingdon Community Centre,
1491 Carleton Avenue.
July 3, 2005
Lions Club Big "M"
Car Show at the Steveston Community Centre, Richmond; 604-718-8080.
July 3, 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
July 3, 10, 17, 24,
31, 2005
Ambleside Farmer?s
Market, 1 - 5pm, 14th St. & Marine Dr., West Vancouver; amblesidefarmersmarket@telus.net
July 4 - 14, 2005
Youth Meditation Day
Camp. Experience the effects of being centered and grounded with
focus through meditation. Learn the basic structure of your energy system
as it relates to spirit, mind and body. Create the life you want for yourself
with amusement and integrity. Includes outdoor activities, weather permitting;
604-461-5511, https://www.veraciswellness.com
July 5, 2005
SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA.
The Scottish Cultural Society presents the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in
concert. Orpheum Theatre, Tickets 604-280-3311.
July 5 - 8, 2005
YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS
July 5-8, 2005 9am-3pm Spend a day unearthing "historical treasures" on
a seeded archaeological dig. 604 231-6460
July 5, 27, 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
July 6, 2005
Sea Vancouver Festival
presents NATALIE MCMASTER. Plaza of Nations, https://www.seavancouver.ca/festival/concerts.html
July 6 - 10, 2005
Sea Vancouver Concerts.
Live music at the tall ships festival includes Natalie MacMaster and Leahy,
with Jesse Cook, Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards, Cowboy Junkies, Barrage, Jim
Byrnes, Babe Gurr, and more. Plaza of Nations, https://www.seavancouver.ca
July 6 - 10, 2005
Sea Vancouver Festival:
A celebration of West Coast-style maritime fun, the Sea Vancouver Festival
will be held July 6-10, 2005. Visit Vancouver's shores this summer to tour
the magnificent tall ships and take in music, comedy, sports, food, arts,
culture, casino nights and a spectacular fireworks grand finale with music
and special effects. https://www.seavancouver.ca/
July 6 - 10, 2005
SeaVancouver Festival.
The Sea Vancouver Festival, A Celebration of Life by the Sea, is Vancouver?s
newest summer festival from July 6 to 10. This festival is the cultural
expression of our history, our present and our future, and encompasses
a wide variety of events, like the Tall Ship Challenge, and activities
along the public waterfront. Find out more at www.seavancouver.ca.
Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue, 604 257-8300, https://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/
July 6, 17, 19, August
14, September 11, 2005
Canoeing at Deas.
Deas Island Regional Park. 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; 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 7, 2005
July 7 at 8:00 pm
- VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE - MARGIE GILLIS. The Dancing on the Edge Festival
is proud to present internationally acclaimed Margie Gillis as headliner
for its opening night celebration. Tickets 604-280-3311.
July 7, 2005
The History of Greater
Vancouver?s Waterworks. Discover the intriguing story of how our
current water supply system started with the foresight of a few industrious
people. Follow the development of Greater Vancouver?s water supply and
systems from the 1800s to the present. Presenters will recount stories
of the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam Watersheds, and introduce the characters
who contributed to the development and the delay of progress in the early
days. Visit https://www.gvrd.bc.ca/water/education.htm
July 7, 2005
Walk with a Naturalist:
Explore a cold mountain stream and surrounding forest. Look for aquatic
invertebrates. Listen to the songs of nesting birds. Search for historical
artifacts from days gone by. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, $5/adult;
$3/senior or child; $14/family Registration required. Sponsored by
the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 7 - 10, 2005
Tall Ships Challenge
2005. The Sea Vancouver TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® 2005 will anchor
in Vancouver?s Harbour this year and will be back in 2008 and 2011. The
TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® is an annual series of sail training races, rallies,
cruises and port festivals organized by the American Sail Training Association
(ASTA) in conjunction with host ports in the US and Canada. To herald
the ships? arrival, thousands will line the shores to welcome the fleet
as it sails into the city during the Parade of Sail on July 7, 2005. Majestic
vessels will navigate their way from ports around the world, including
Russia, Mexico, New Zealand, the United States and Canada. Prime viewing
spots include English Bay, False Creek, Kitsilano Beach and Jericho Beach;
www.seavancouver.ca (https://www.seavancouver.ca)
July 7 - 16, 2005
Dancing on the Edge.
The Dancing on the Edge Festival of Contemporary Dance will celebrate its
seventeenth festival, July 7th thru 16th, 2005. The festival programs professional
Canadian and international dance works from both established and emerging
choreographers. Approximately six programs are selected that are several
works or one full program work from one artist for each festival as well
as shorter works from a number of artists to be shown on six mixed programs;
604-689-0926, https://www.mcsquared.com/edge/
July 7, 17, 2005
Linden Walk-Riverview
tree tour. 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; 604-290-9910.
July 7 - 23, 2005
Quintessence Musical
Theatre presents LAST CALL... A POST NUCLEAR CABARET. Bartholomew
Gross (David Adams) and Edie Morose (Marguerite Witvoet) are two lonely
and unlikely survivors of a nuclear war a limited exchange. After weeks
wandering through the post-apocalyptic Vancouver wilderness, the pair come
across the ruins of a cabaret where only the piano and the beer have survived.
What follows is a hilarious and incisive look at the road to annihilation
past AND present. Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island, https://www.quintessencemusicals.com/
July 7 - 28, 2005
Earthwise Eco-Kids
Days. Every Thursday, children can enjoy exciting environmentally-themed
crafts, games and other eco-activities in the shady garden. For kids aged
5-8. McKitrick Earthwise Garden, 604-946-9828, https://www.drsociety.bc.ca
July 8, 2005
John Renbourn and
Jaqui McShee, St James Hall (3214 W 10th Ave) Tickets $20 ($17 members)
Master guitarist John Renbourn and legendary vocalist Jaqui McShee, bywords
in the British Folk-Rock world since they helped found the seminal group,
Pentangle, in the late 60's, bring to the stage the rich repertoire and
shared experience that is the fruit of four decades of musical collaboration.
See the website for more information: https://www.john-renbourn.com.
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.
July 8 - 10, 2005
Whistler Arts and
Music Festival. The Whistler Arts and Music Festival is back for
the second year in a row. Fun, fabulous, entertaining, and lively this
is one festival you and your family can't miss. There's plenty of street
entertainment, nightly shows, art walks, outdoor film series, and possibly
a big outdoor concert featuring your favourite star! https://www.tourismwhistler.com
July 8 - 9, 2005
Abbotsford Berry Festival:
This celebration of local strawberry, raspberry and blueberry products,
transforms the downtown area into a lively festival setting. Continuous
entertainment, bingo, children's rides, fishing pond, local crafts and
luscious market style foods, stage and street entertainment; 604-850-6547,
https://www.abbotsforddowntownbia.bc.ca/events.htm
July 8, 29, 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
July 9 - 10, 2005
11TH Annual Sea to
Sky Trail Ride. Squamish, (604) 730-1247 or info: https://www.great-explorations.com/pages/sts.html
July 9 - 10, 2005
North Shore Antiques
Fair. Over 200 tables and booths of antiques and collectables; West Vancouver
Arena, 604-980-3159.
July 9 - 10, 2005
Place des Arts presents
FAIR IN THE SQUARE. Dont miss Fair in the Square taking place July
9 and 10 at Place des Arts, Heritage Square in Maillardville, Coquitlam.
This fun family event runs from 11 am to 4 pm each day and showcases art,
culture and heritage with live music and entertainment, an artisan market,
historical displays and artisan demonstrations. Activities for kids include:
an activity junction, arts and crafts, carnival games and fun workshops.
Place des Arts, Mackin Heritage Home & Toy Museum, and the Fraser Mills
Station Museum will be open for families to explore the arts and experience
Maillardvilles rich past. 604-664-1636, https://www.placedesarts.ca
July 9 - 17, 2005
Harrison Festival
of the Arts. Evening Concert Series, Music in the Plaza, Visual Art Exhibits,
juried Art/Craft Market, Theatre, Literary Café and Children's Day;
https://www.harrisonfestival.com
July 9 - 10, 16 - 17,
2005
Arnold Mikelson Festival
Of Arts. Mr. Mikelson and his wife Mary organized the first festival
over thirty years ago with a handful of artists and a dream to bring original
art to the community. Today the Festival has grown to be one of the largest
art exhibitions in the area welcoming thousands of patrons. Over 100 artists
participate every year, showcasing wood sculpture, painting, pottery, glass
blowing, soapstone, metal art, fabrics, jewelry and much more. Mind and
Matter Gallery 13743 16th Ave, Surrey; https://www.mindandmatterart.com
July 9, 2005
17th Annual Knee Knackering
Run, 6 am-4 pm Baden Powell Trail, North Vancouver;
July 9, 2005
27th Annual Wreck
Beach Day. Wreck Beach Day celebrates Vancouver?s marvellous fortune
to have this beautiful beach and coincides with International Nude Weekend
and International Nude Week. Participate in sandcastle building and enjoy
the nude art show highlighting artisans inspired by this wilderness-like
beach. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded. Registration: 9 am at the
foot of Trail 6; judging, 2 pm; awards ceremony, 3 pm. Walk down from the
top of Trail 6, off Marine Drive near the University of BC. Pre-registration
details:www.wreckbeach.org (https://www.wreckbeach.org)
or call 604-856-9598.
July 9, 2005
8th Annual Squamish
Triathalon. A Memorial to Bob McIntosh. Don Ross Secondary School.
Contact: 604-898-4270 or https://www.squamishtriathalon.org
July 9, 2005
Alanis Morissette,
Orpheum Theatre, 604-280-4444.
July 9, 2005
An Evening with Kevin
Smith. Writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Jersey Girl)
returns to the scene of his abbreviated film-school career for a no-holds-barred
Q&A session at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. Starts at 7PM, ends...
late. The Vogue Theatre, https://www.kevinthevan.com
July 9, 2005
City Centre Celebration.
Bringing Richmond Together! A special family event with lots of activities
and fun for everyone. Ongoing Entertainment, International Food Fair, Kidz
Zone, Community Information Booths, Hospital Bed Races. Contact 604-233-8910
for information.
July 9, 2005
Wild Berries:
With the long, warm days of summer come an abundant variety of wild berries
and other fruits. Seek them out by their colourful hues of purple, gold,
and salmon red as you learn to identify common edible and non-edible berries.
Hear myths, legends and uses for these colourful fruits of the forest,
and sample a few of the wild variety. Tynehead Regional Park, Ages
14+ $10/person. Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 9 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 researched 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.
July 10, 2005
Burnaby Discovery
Day Festival, Shadow Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000.
July 10, 2005
Collector Car Show
- Sunday, July 10, 2005 11-5pm,Vintage Vehicles roll onto the heritage
site today. Come discuss these classic cars, their maintenance and restoration
with car enthusiasts from the Fraser Valley. KILBY Museum & Campground,
215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, (604) 796-9576.
July 10, 2005
Canadian Guide Dogs
for the Blind presents our 18th annual ago "Go for Guide Dogs? Fundraising
Walk on Sunday, July 10, 2005. Registration is at 12:00pm, and the
walk starts at 1:00pm. Take your dog and join us in the four-kilometre
walk through Central Park in Burnaby. To find us, enter the
parking lot off Imperial Street. Following the walk, there?ll be
lots of door prizes, including overnight accommodations, a Victoria excursion
tour, and a one-year membership at the Olympic Athletic Club. All
funds raised at the walk are directed towards providing professionally
trained guide dogs to the visually impaired. Registration forms are
available in advance at: Pet Food ?N More in Vancouver, North Vancouver,
Maple Ridge, and Surrey; Tisol Pet Food Supermarkets in Burnaby; and most
vet clinics in Burnaby and Vancouver. To have a pledge form mailed
to you, telephone (604) 270-2432. You can also attend without a form
and make a donation to register.
July 10, 2005
Concerts By the Sea
- North Shore Concert Band, 7pm Ambleside Pier, West Vancouver;
July 10, 2005
Explore Sunday.
Sailing ships, tugboats, rowboats, submersibles and more. The museum is
full of boats of all kinds. Visit the Museum?s galleries and heritage harbour
to view a historic and contemporary vessels, participate in a maritime
scavenger hunt, and even build your own toy boat to take home. Activities
from 1 pm to 4 pm. Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue,
604 257-8300, https://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/
July 10, 2005
Honey Bees on the
Bog, Richmond Nature Park; 604-718-6188.
July 10, 2005
Mercedes-Benz History
Show 'N Shine, July 10th, Waterfront Park, North Vancouver. 50 years of
Mercedes-Benz in Canada. Interested in the History of Mercedes-Benz and
want to see some rare and often not seen cars? Do you own a Mercedes-Benz?
Come out to the Mercedes-Benz Club Show 'N Shine and Celebrate 50 years
of Mercedes-Benz being in Canada. https://www.mercedesclub.ca
July 10, 24, 2005
Ladner Village Market
July 10, 17, 21, 24,
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.
July 10, 17, 24, 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.
July 11 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
July 12 - 16, 2005
Museum of Anthropology
presents The Skidegate Project. This series of 5 performances brings
together both urban Haida and Haida from the village of Skidegate to perform
a new iteration of "The Percy Gladstone Memorial Dance." Combining elements
from the same dance first performed in Skidegate in January 2005, and a
second version workshopped at MOA on June 21, 2005, this unique performance
piece is the result of intense collaboration between choreographer Karen
Jamieson and members of the Haida Nation. Incorporating dance, music, masks,
film, and multimedia, this work is presented as part of the Dancing on
the Edge Festival in Vancouver. https://www.moa.ubc.ca
July 13 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 defense and wins the acquittal. Malkin Bowl,
Stanley Park; 604-257-0366, https://www.tuts.bc.ca/
July 14 to August 21,
2005
Theatre Under the
Stars presents Big: The Musical. The West Coast Premiere for this charming
Broadway 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 longer needs
to be big. Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park; 604-257-0366, https://www.tuts.bc.ca/
July 14, 2005
Dr. Doolittle 3 is
filming in Vancouver and they need people to be in the crowd for a scene
they?re filming at a Rodeo. So on July 14th from 11am to 3pm at Cloverdale
Rodeo Exhibition Grounds there is going to be a show being filmed for the
movie. We need as many people to come out a possible and since it is a
free event and for Dr. Doolittle I thought it would be a great family outing
for the summer. There are going to be a ton of prizes given away including
a trip to Disneyland for four (the ultimate family outing); 416-504-8464
ext. 236.
July 15 - 16, 2005
"GARDENS OF THE VILLAGE
- A TOUR" - Fort Langley. Fifth annual, always a huge success with
different styles of gardens. Phone 604-888-8835
July 15 - 16, 2005
Raspberry Festival.
The Lynden area produces more raspberries each year than anywhere else
in North America. Enjoy wine tasting, farm tours, 3-on-3 basketball
tournaments, downtown Sidewalk Sale, raspberry sampling, Raspberry Run/Walk
for Cancer, croquet tournament, and more! Lynden, Washington; 360-354-5995,
https://www.lynden.org
July 15, 16, 17, 2005
New Westminster Fraserfest.
In this three day celebration of the Fraser River there will be activity,
entertainment and excitement. Experience the local entertainment, booths
and displays, the physically punishing tricycle race, fireworks, and the
ever-popular workboat parade. It all happens at the rivers edge.
Westminster Quay, 604-520-3881, https://www.westminsterquay.com/
July 15 - 17, 2005
28th Annual Vancouver
Folk Music Festival. The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a 27-year
tradition created to soothe, inspire and celebrate music, the city and
what can happen when all kinds of people get together for a great time
on stage, back stage and out in front of it. Everybody fits in at the Festival,
and it is definitely not a formal affair! With seven stages running all
day long, you can always find music to soothe your There`s a lot more we
could say but well give the last word to some of the artists and people
in the audience; 604-602-9798, https://www.thefestival.bc.ca
July 15 - 17, 2005
Centennial Theatre
presents Joe Avati Live! The fans have waited long enough. Live in
2005, the Italo-Australian comedian who has Canada's Italians falling on
the floor with laughter has announced his imminent return, with a hilarious
new tour showcasing never before heard material! Centennial Theatre, North
Vancouver; 604-984-4484, https://www.centennialtheatre.com
July 15 - 17, 2005
Tour de Delta: 700-metre
hill climb up Centre Street in North Delta, fast and furious criterium
in the historic fishing village of Ladner, and grueling road race through
Ladner, Tswwassen and North Delta; https://www.tourdedelta.bc.ca
July 15, 22, August
5, 19, 2005
Beaver Evening Paddle.
Burnaby Lake Regional Park. 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; 604-432-6359
or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 15 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;
July 16, 2005
6th Annual Antiques
Appraisal day with Al Bowen. This is Mackin House Museum and Coquitlam
Heritage Society?s 6th annual Antique appraisal with renowned certified
appraiser Al Bowen. Want to know if you have a one of a kind in your home?
Learn the history of family treasures or that unusual piece you have wondered
about for years. Bought it at a flea market and are just wondering?, bring
it down and benefit from Mr. Bowen?s expert appraisals. Tour the Mackin
Heritage Home and Toy Museum. The only toy museum in the lower mainland;
604-516-6151, mackin.house@telus.net
July 16, 2005
Bay Challenge Swim
Race, 7-9am Sandy Cove Beach, West Vancouver; Vancouver Open Water
Swim Association; https://www.vowsa.bc.ca
July 16, 2005
Butterflies - Help
Out! Make your contribution to a sustainable region. Plant a butterfly
garden which does not require pesticides, includes native plants, and requires
less watering while providing important habitat. Join GVRD and butterfly
gardening expert Gwen Odermatt for an informative workshop. Gwen operates
?Petals and Butterflies,? a nearby nursery that specializes in growing
pollinator attracting plants. Enjoy iced tea and cookies as you watch a
slide show outlining techniques and preferred plants, then walk through
the Campbell Valley butterfly garden to see some of these plants up close.
Take home seeds to start your own garden. Campbell Valley Regional
Park, Ages 14+, $7.50/person. Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359
or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 16, 2005
Butterflies on the
Wing. Butterflies are the ballet dancers of the insect world, adding
much beauty to our landscape. Follow the flight of these important pollinators.
Join a park interpreter and a local butterfly expert to learn about butterfly
biology. Catch, identify and release some local beauties. As part of the
food chain, their abundance and diversity is an indicator of our environment?s
health. Explore the fields of Campbell Valley and learn about their habitat
needs. Take home handouts and seeds for your own butterfly garden.
Campbell Valley Regional Park, Ages 5+ $7.50/adult, $4/child, $20/family.
Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 16, 2005
Canada's Parks Day.
BC Parks invites you to Canada?s Parks Day on Saturday July 16. Parks Day
is an annual event that allows Canadians of all ages to rediscover the
wonders of Canada?s natural heritage. Join us at a park near you for lots
of family fun events such as guided nature walks, campfire stories, family
bbq?s, and much more. Check out WWW.PARKSDAY.CA
for more information.
July 16, 2005
Fraser Valley Dragon
Boat Festival -- For a registration package, sponsorship package or more
information please visit our website at https://www.fraservalleydragonboatclub.com
July 16, 2005
Millipedes, Slugs
and Bugs. What has four legs per segment, is a vegetarian and lives
underground? Discover friendly millipedes, banana slugs and other invertebrates
that live under and around the ground in summer. Join your child in a bug
hunt, nature games and outdoor activities. Burnaby Lake Regional
Park. Ages 3 ? 5 accompanied by an adult. $12.84 per adult/child
pair and $7.49/additional individual. Sponsored by the GVRD,
604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 16, 2005
Soul Gospel Summer
2005. Checo Tohomaso and the Vancouver Outreach Community Soul Gospel
Choir (VOC) are pleased to announce our upcoming Summer concert on Saturday,
July 16th, 2005. The dynamic VOC Soul Gospel Choir mixes together
the sounds of Soul, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Hawaiian, Calypso, and Reggae.
The vibrant delivery results in an audience that can?t resist joining in
by toe tapping, foot stomping, jumping, singing, dancing and hand clapping.
Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver; 604-876-3363,
https://www.vocsoulgospelchoir.com
July 16, 2005
The Second Annual
Celebrate Mount Pleasant Pool Day will be held July 16th, 2005 from 1PM-3PM.
Location @15th/Ontario Vancouver.
July 16, 2005
Walk with a Naturalist:
Marvel at delicate ferns and towering trees, visit a giant Douglas-fir,
look for woodpeckers and squirrels and find out about the cycle of life
and death in the forest. Capilano River Regional Park, Ages 6+ $5/adult;
$3/senior or child; $14/family Registration required. Sponsored by
the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 16 - 17, 2005
13th Annual Bowen
Island People, Plants and Places Tour. How do you garden with no
dirt and hundreds of hungry deer? Tour Bowen Island and be introduced to
the unique gardens and gardening skills of locals. A ?must see? spot on
the tour is the Bowen Island Memorial Garden in Crippen Regional Park.
Tickets are available in early June for this full-day, self-drive tour.
Information and tickets: 604-947-2655
July 16 - 17, 2005
ERIKSON'S DAYLILY
GARDENS - 4TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE. Pamela Erikson invites you to attend her
4th Annual Open House fundraiser for both the Aldergrove Daylily Society
and the D.W. Poppy High School Music Department. Come and walk through
the private gardens, with over 2,100 varieties of daylilies, hundreds of
hostas, euphorbias, unusual perennials and specimen trees. Other local
nurseries will be on hand along with the VanDusen Master Gardeners Clinic,
the Aldergrove Daylily Society Chinese Auction and refreshments. Admission
is by donation at the gate, benefitting the D.W. Poppy High School Musoc
Department, whose Chamber Ensemble will be providing light music in the
gazebo for the weekend. Please note that these are private gardens and
are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Erickson's Daylily Gardens is
located at 24642 51 Avenue, Langley. Please call 604-856-5758 for more
information.
July 16 - 17, 2005
Blue Mountain Music
Festival (formerly FACES). The Blue Mountain Music Festival will
feature a mix of music from children?s entertainers to big band to blues.
There will also be a Children?s Area that prides itself on its hands-on
activities. Local service clubs and vendors will be selling food and refreshments.
The Festival promises to fun for the whole family. Free, 604-941-8606,
malcolm.evelyn@shaw.ca
July 17, 2005
7th Annual Kidsake
. 5 pm, Richmond Auto Mall. Kidsake Day is BC's largest child safety
day. Over 40 community groups participate in this informative and fun day
for parents and kids of all ages. Not only will you and your kids learn
how to keep yourselves safe, you'll also have fun doing it! Live entertainment,
balloon animals, face painting & tattooing stations. Come for the information,
stay for the fun! Rain or shine. Entrance is FREE. https://www.kidsakeday.com
July 17, 2005
Burnaby's Beautiful
Garden Tour. Take a self-guided tour of 10 local gardens with a master
gardener at each site. 10:00am to 4:00pm, July 17, rain or shine. $10.00
passports are available at City Hall, Confederation Centre, Cameron Complex,
Bonsor Complex and Edmonds Centre. Hosted by the Burnaby Rhododendron &
Gardens Society. For more information, call Heather at 604-438-1342.
July 17, 2005
Concerts By the Sea
? Summer Pops Youth Orchestra, 7pm Ambleside Pier, West Vancouver;
July 17, 2005
Concours Classic Vintage
Car Show. Featuring rare & unique automobiles from days gone
by, with great musical entertainment in our beautiful Garden setting.
Minter Gardens, Chilliwack; 888-646-8377, https://www.mintergardens.com
July 17, 2005
Wild Botanicals and
Herbs. For centuries people have used plants for food, medicine and
other everyday purposes. Learn to identify plants of interest during an
enjoyable walk in the park, and investigate current and historical uses
of some native and introduced plants. Booklet provided. Minnekhada
Regional Park. Ages 13+ $15/person; Sponsored by the GVRD,
604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 19, 2005
Le Vent Du Nord, St.
James Hall (3214 W 10th Ave) Tickets $18 ($15 members) Le Vent du Nord
brings together four musicians with various and multiple talents, who aim
to serve traditional Quebecois music, a music they know how to renew while
respecting its authenticity. A brief but perfectly accurate description
might be: 8 musical instruments, 4 voices in harmony,2 generations of musicians
and a master of dance. And to top all this data, let us say right now that
the sum is worth more than the total of its parts! Website: https://www.leventdunord.com.
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.
July 19, 20, 2005
July 19, 20 at 8:00
pm - ORPHEUM - BOB DYLAN. House of Blues Concerts Canada proudly presents
an evening with Bob Dylan. Tickets 604-280-3311.
July 19 - 24, 2005
Sea-to-Sky Canadian
National Windsurfing Champs. Windsurfing Canada, Trident Performance
Boards and Roberts High Performance Sailboards invite windsurfers to the
Canadians, the national windsurfing championships, which will crown the
top Canadian Man and Woman sailors in combined Formula, Slalom and Freestyle.
Come sail this rugged Howe Sound venue with the best from B.C. and the
Gorge; https://www.cnwc.ca
July 20, 2005
2005 Tour de Gastown.
Featuring some of North Americas top riders, this is one of the most famous
bike races in Canada. The race is run on a super-fast 1.2 km course over
the cobbled streets of Gastown. 12:00 noon cycling demonstrations &
expo 6:00PM start womens race 7:35PM start mens race; https://www.tourdegastown.com
July 20, 2005
Dochas, St James Hall
(3214 W 10th Ave) Tickets $18 ($15 Members) Since releasing their debut
album in 2002, Dochas have taken the traditional music scene by storm.
The five girls, from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland exude professionalism
and rare talent throughout their performances of traditional music and
song. They play fiddle, accordion, pipes, whistles, clàrsach, piano
and guitar and are masterful on these instruments. This is complemented
by powerful and poignant Gaelic Singing. Website: https://www.dochas.co.uk
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.
July 20 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.
https://www.vancouverparks.ca
July 21, 2005
Stave Lake Powerhouse
Trip, Richmond Nature Park, 604-718-6188.
July 21, 2005
Strange Days Festival:
The Doors of the 21st Century with Vanilla Fudge and the Pat Travers Band.
34 years after Jim Morrison's death, the original Doors' guitarist Robby
Krieger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek are back on the road. Pacific
Coliseum; 604-280-4444.
July 21, 2005
Waterson : Carthy,
St James Hall (3214 W 10th Ave) Tickets $20 ($17 Members) This legendary
band is purely a family affair, with Martin Carthy, wife Norma Waterson,
daughter Eliza Carthy on fiddle, and son-in-law Saul Rose on melodeon,
comprising this purveyor of traditional British folk music. As a group
they are monstrously talented, with exceptional group harmonies, as well
as outstanding instrumental prowess. True students of their art, they are
able to arrange ancient songs into something new and challenging, without
detracting from the spirit or beauty of the originals. Check out the website
at: www.watersoncarthy.com. 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.
July 21, 2005
Willie Nelson, General
Motors Place, 604-280-4444.
July 21 - 30, 2005
Vancouver Chamber
Music Festival. Each summer since 1986, the VRS has also presented
the two-week Vancouver Chamber Music Festival which brings together upwards
of 20 of the finest young established chamber musicians from Canada and
abroad. Broadcast nationally by CBC Radio, this Festival attracts music
lovers from all over North America to its sold-out concerts. The Globe
and Mail proclaimed in 1992 that the VRS "has become a vital part of Vancouver's
cultural life." 604-602-0363, https://www.vanrecital.com
July 22, 23, 24, 2005
Tour de White Rock.
The 26th annual event will include top teams from North America; 604-541-2161
or https://www.city.whiterock.bc.ca/2005Leisure-Services/Tour-de-White-Rock.html
July 22 - 24, 2005
Hope Mountain BluesFest.
Fun, food and festivities for the whole family. Memorial Park, Hope;
(604) 869-0574, https://www.hopemountainbluesfest.com
July 22 - 24, 2005
Maple Ridge Agricultural
Fair. An outstanding event with a tradition of excellence, the Maple
Ridge Agricultural Fair was awarded ?The 1997 Agricultural Achievement
of the Year? for the Barnyard Nursery & Kidstuff areas. Other great
activities include a Logging Show, Flyball Dog Tournament, the P.N.E. Youth
Talent Search, Jackpot Cattle Penning, 4-H Shows, a Midway, and headlining
stage entertainment. Maple Ridge Fairgrounds in Albion; 604-463-6922.
July 22 - 24, 2005
Mission Folk Music
Festival. Canadian music legends Kate and Anna McGarrigle headline annual
fest, with Italy's Fiamma Fumana, Chuchumbe from Mexico, Chirgilchin, from
Russia, US/Irish band Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul; American acts Willie
and Lobo, Linda Tillery and The Cultural Heritage Choir, Foghorn String
Band and Faithway Doves, and Canadian bands Swamperella, David Francey,
George Leach, Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem, Le Vent du Nord, Sandy Scofield
& Friends, Boris Sichon, Tzo'kam, Corrine West & Steve Dawson,
John Reischman and Jaybirds and artists from the Xay:tem Project; 1-888-777-0366,
https://www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca/
July 22 - 24, 2005
Pemberton's Annual
Wild West Jamboree. Cowboy entertainers, Music & Poetry, Chili
Cook Off, Beer Garden, 4-H Show, Treasure Hunt /Poker Ride, Barn Dance,
Cowboy Church, Pancake Breakfast. Held at Pemberton Stables in Pemberton;
(604) 894-6789 or -6984.
July 23 - 24, 2005
Annual Caribbean Days
Festival and Multicultural Parade. Each July, the Trinidad &
Tobago Cultural Society of BC presents the Caribbean Days Festival. This
event draws tens of thousands of exuberant fun-lovers to North Vancouver
for a weekend of parading, dining and dancing in the sunshine. The Festival
has an uncanny knack for bringing good weather with it, and over the years
has grown into the largest Caribbean event on the local calendar -- and
with an attendance estimated at up to 30,000, possibly the largest cultural
event of its type in BC, period. There is no charge for admission. Waterfront
Park, North Vancouver; 604-515-2400, https://www.caribbeandays.ca
July 23 - 24, 2005
Exotic Reptile Show.
The Westcoast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles will
be at the Nature House with a hands-on show of exotic reptiles. For information
call 604-718-6188. Sponsored by the Richmond Nature Park Society.
Admission by donation, All Ages.
July 23 - 24, 2005
Northwest Sport Kite
Competition. 9 am - 5 pm, Garry Point Park, Richmond; British Columbia
Kitefliers Association, https://www.bcka.bc.ca/
July 23, 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!
Mount Seymour, https://www.5peaks.com.
July 23, 2005
Illuminares: Festival
of Light. As the curtain of dusk is drawn, families gather, hundreds
of paper lanterns are lit and music fills the air. See weaving serpents,
birds in flight, planets in orbit, schools of fish, and creatures of the
imagination, glowing and shimmering with music, fire sculptures, torch
choreography and a fireworks finale. Trout Lake Park, Vancouver; 604-879-8611,
or https://www.publicdreams.org
July 23, 2005
KRYPTON KIDS TRIATHLON.
Triple your fun with a SWIM, BIKE and RUN! Take the challenge on your own
or sign-up as a team of 3. Bring the family down for a day of fun at the
Walnut Grove Community Centre. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt.
Barcode 61787 (7-8 years), barcode 61788 (9-10 years), barcode 61789 (11-13
years). Contact the Walnut Grove Community Centre for more information
(604-882-0408).
July 23, 2005
Richmond PlayDay -
Free Family Fun! Want to play? then head to Richmond PlayDay.
It's a free family fun event celebrating play and the fun, freedom and
learning that naturally comes with it. You can dig in the Sand Zone,
invent in the Science Zone and create in the Building Zone. South
Arm Park, Richmond. For more information, call 604-276-4300.
July 23, 2005
The Royal City Star
Riverboat Casino is proud to host the Official Royal City Show & Shine
50?s Dance Party on Saturday, July 23rd. Featuring Steve Elliott as ?Elvis
Elite? performing his legendary tribute to the King of Rock & Roll,
and live music with Chris Marr and the Hornets performing the most danceable
hits from the era. Hoola Hoop and costume contests, come dressed in your
50?s best! Tickets are only $15 and are available at the casino or by calling
604-519-3660. Guests must be 19 years of age or older.
July 23, 2005
Seashore Sleuths.
Join a fun, seaside adventure to search for bubble snails, starfish, sculpins
and tiny shore crabs. Explore the wonders of Boundary Bay as you walk the
beach at low tide. Boundary Bay 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 23, 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
July 24, 2005
4TH ANNUAL GARDEN
TOUR AND TEA. The Arthritis Society - Langley Community Group is having
their 4th Annual Garden Tour and Tea on July 24th from 10:30AM to 3:30PM.
The tickets are $15.00 which includes sandwiches and tea/coffee. There
will be door prizes, a silent auction, a fashion show by Ella's, Brennan's
and Hunni's, plants for sale and master gardeners in attendance. Please
phone 604-514-9902 for tickets or visit our website at www.langleyarthritis.com
for more event information.
July 24, 2005
Clayburn Heritage
Day. A celebration of Clayburn's past and present with open houses,
artisans, guided walking tours, children's games, historical displays,
music and concession. Held in Clayburn Village, Abbotsford; https://www.clayburn.heritagebc.org,
604-854-3960.
July 24, 2005
Concerts By the Sea
? North Shore Celtic Ensemble, 7pm Ambleside Pier, West Vancouver;
July 24, 2005
Behind the Scenes
- Sunday July 24, 2005 11-5pm Join our Curator, Bev Kennedy, and enjoy
a behind the scenes tour of this ol' place. Explore areas of these heritage
buildings that are not normally open to the public through the eyes of
a Curator. KILBY Museum & Campground, 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills,
(604) 796-9576.
July 24, 2005
Early Music Fest 2005.
Vocal and instrumental music from the early Middle Ages. University
Chapel, 604-732-1610, https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca
July 24, 2005
The 6th Annual Royal
City Show and Shine is almost here!! Each year the City hosts one of the
most spectacular and entertaining car shows in the country. Last year we
had an attendance of over 85,000 people! This year we are working hard
to give you a great car show as well. With entertainment throughout the
City in celebration of the event, you will not be left with a minute without
finding something fun to do. The Show itself is on Sunday, with other
festivities taking place throughout the weekend; https://www.newwestcarshow.com
July 25 to August 1,
2005
GATECON 2005, Best
Western Richmond Hotel & Convention Centre; https://www.gatecon.com
July 26, 2005
Summer in the Park
with the Purple Pirate. Join us for a BBQ lunch followed by 45 minutes
of fabulous FREE outdoor entertainment! Riley Park, Vancouver; https://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/cc/riley
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, https://www.celebration-of-light.com
July 28, 2005
Walk with a Naturalist:
Look for migrating shorebirds, darting dragonflies and chattering Marsh
Wrens, and discover the hidden world of aquatic invertebrates. Iona Beach
Regional Park. Ages 6+ $5/adult; $3/senior or child; $14/family Registration
required. Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 28 - 31, 2005
Squamish Days Logger
Sports. Just when you thought you'd seen it all. There is really
nothing that can compare to the Logger Sporting events at this four-day
community festival; a celebration of the area's strong roots in the forest
industry; 604-892-9244, https://www.squamishdays.org
July 28 to August 1,
2005
ABBOTSFORD AGRIFAIR,
Contact: Harvey Carroll - ( 604) 852-6674, https://www.agrifair.ca
July 29, 2005
CAMEO Music Festival/Retrofest
2005. 3 day music festival with Blue Oyster Cult, Jefferson Starship, Rick
Derringer, Edgar Winter and Iron Butterfly. Island 22 Regional Park,
604-820-3039, https://www.retrofest.net/
July 29, 2005
World Championship
Chair Carve. Unique carving contest using chainsaws. Judging and
auctioning of chairs take place at 5:30 all proceeds go to Big Brothers/Big
Sisters; 3:00-6:30, Squamish Station.
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, Northwest 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://www.powellstfestival.shinnova.com
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 1,
2005
Tsawwassen Sun Festival.
On the August long weekend, Tsawwassen will host the annual Sun Festival.
Coordinated by the Tsawwassen BIA, this years theme will be "Viva, Las
Vegas". Spectacular Las Vegas style entertainment and entertainers will
be on hand as well many festival highlights will also available; 604-943-0502.
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 30, 2005
Be Aware - Bears!
Bears are cause to be wary, but not fearful. Our society has a range of
perceptions about bears: cute and cuddly cartoon bears, destructive garbage
bears, passive berry-eating bears or aggressive attack bears. Find out
about bear lifestyles, characteristics and habits. Distinguish fact from
fiction during this program designed to help you avoid bear problems
and enjoy walking in the woods. Minnekhada Regional Park, Ages 6+
$7.50/person; Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359 or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 30, 2005
Nuts About Squirrels.
Bring your preschooler on a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed adventure. Search
the forest for squirrel homes, listen for squirrel calls and find squirrel
food. Share the fun with your child as you play squirrelly games and do
nutty activities. Tynehead Regional Park, Ages 3 ? 5 accompanied
by an adult. $12 per adult/child pair. Sponsored by the GVRD, 604-432-6359
or https://www.gvrd.bc.ca
July 30, 2005
Teddy Bear Picnic
at Spirit of the Sea Festival, 12 noon - 2 pm, White Rock Beach. Children's
entertainment, Teddy Bear Parade and more! Janna Nicholson, 604-541-2252.
July 30, 31, 2005
Spirit of the Sea
Festival, White Rock; https://www.festivalwhiterock.com/,
604-536-6844;
July 31, 2005
International Bog
Day. Contact the Burns Bog Conservation Society for more information.
(604) 572-0373, https://www.burnsbog.org/
July 31, 2005
July 31 at 7:30 pm
- QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE - MARK KNOPFLER. House of Blues Concerts Canada
present Dire Straits front man, Mark Knopfler live in concert. Tickets
604-280-3311.
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, www.burnfund.org (https://www.burnfund.org)
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
Music on the Wharf.
Monday evenings, July and August. A free summer music series celebrating
historic Port Haney with bi-weekly concerts on the Port Haney Wharf. July
11, 7:30pm Double Overtime with Tom Walker & Jim Thomson, July 25,
7:30pm Steve Hanson Combo with James Badger and Pat Darcus, August 8, 7:30pm
Tusket with Ivan Boudreau, Greg Stewart & Simon Jarrett, August 22,
7:00pm Alouette River Band with bluegrass favourites; Call 604-463-5311.
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 - 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 1 - 14, 2005
Festival Vancouver.
International and Canadian classical, world and jazz musicians in over
50 concerts. https://www.festivalvancouver.bc.ca
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 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 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, 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 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Free admission.
For more information, please contact the Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society
at 604-632-3808. Website: www.vancouver-chinatown.com (https://www.vancouver-chinatown.com/).
August 14, 2005
Ladner Village Classic
Car show & Quilt Walk: pancake breakfast, raffle prizes, live music,
trophies, On going quilting demonstrations. Store windows lined with
quilts, streets lined with classic cars, tractors, etc. Free to the
public. Admission for the participants with vehicles and to register quilts.
Ladner Village on 48th Ave. & Delta Streets, www.ladnerbusiness.com
(https://www.ladnerbusiness.com)
, 604-940-9755
Ongoing until July
10, 2005
Surrey Art Gallery
presents Reasonable & Senseless: A Technical Disaster. he notion of
contemporary, critical electronic arts and a reckoning with the technical
disaster has been fuelling a discussion amongst a handful of Canadian artists
on both eastern and western seaboards. In this context we have been remotely
discussing the role of the artist as watchdog, soothsayer, prophet or recalcitrant
gravedigger; 604-501-5566, https://www.arts.surrey.ca
Ongoing until July
10, 2005
Arts Club Theatre
presents MISS SAIGON. War, Love, Sacrifice and Hope This hugely popular
show is the second musical by Boubil and Schnberg - the same team that
created Les Misrables. An American soldier named Chris has a brief and
passionate affair with an innocent Vietnamese girl named Kim, only to be
tragically separated in the turmoil of the U.S. exodus. What follows is
Kim's harrowing and desperate odyssey to leave her war-torn homeland and
reunite with the man she loves - and the father of her son. In a society
torn apart by the aftermath of war, Kim's journey is a staggering example
of the ultimate sacrifice a mother will make for her child. Stanley
Theatre, 2780 Granville Street, Vancouver, 604-687-1644, www.artsclub.com
Ongoing to July 24,
2005
Vancouver Whitecaps
Women's Soccer at Swangard Stadium. Call 604-669-9283 or https://www.whitecapsfc.com/index.html
for game schedule.
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
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 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 www.bardonthebeach.org (https://www.bardonthebeach.org)
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 Gourmet 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 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: www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com
(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
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 isn't 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 You`re
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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