TD Canada Trust presents the 6th annual Davie Day, a celebration of the history, culture, creativity, beauty and fun of Vancouver’s West End. This community festival sees Davie Street closed to traffic between Burrard and Broughton, making room for two performance stages, roaming entertainers, exhibitors and more. A lineup of local and international talent keeps the party going with song, dance and cultural acts that excite and inspire. Face painters, balloon artists and an interactive kid zone entertain little celebrants. A Green Zone engages environmentalists young and old with activities that make a difference. Food kiosks, extended patios, street vendors, artisans and local merchants offer a taste of the West End’s flavours and finds. A heritage zone offers a peek into the history of one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods.
Sunday, August 9, 2009, the day of the great Bubble Bash! A day when all bubble-loving people will gather and rejoice amidst the massive amounts of bubbles converging in soapy ecstasy! A day when all bubble-fearing folks will tremble in their pants for fear of the swarms of bubbles which shall be flying and floating around downtown Vancouver! A day which, regardless of your personal relationship with bubbles, shall live in bubble-blowing infamy!
At 1pm on this lazy summer Sunday afternoon, hordes of people will gather armed with bubble guns, bubble wands, bubble machines, and bubble soap, and the bubbles will be awe inspiring! Come ready to make bubble art or get into a bubble battle with friends and strangers, and maybe turn some strangers into friends. The awesome sight of millions of small and large bubbles emanating from Commercial Drive will be secondary compared to how magical it will feel to be right in the middle of all of those bubbles!
Brief Deets
What: A massive assortment of soapy bubbles, blowing freestyle
When: 1pm, Sunday, August 9, 2009
Where: Charles St. & Commercial Dr.
Bring: Bubble soap, assorted bubble blowing instruments, camera (may get wet)
Cost: Free, free, free!
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222557780342
More Info: http://yaygee.wordpress.com
Eurofest BC – all day family fun!
Where: Scandinavian Community Centre,
6540 Thomas St, Burnaby, BC
Website: www.eurofestbc.ca
A truly unique Canadian celebration of European cultures thriving in British Columbia. With over 30 countries showcased, the European Festival offers 15 hours of continuous family fun and entertainment!
Highlights include: Folk dancers, singers & musicians in authentic costume performing non-stop throughout the day; children’s tent with face-painting & balloon-twisting and crafts; cultural displays, European marketplace, European food tent, beer garden and a finalé with live dance band, The S-Bahn!
Admission is $7, and children under 12 - FREE! Tickets available at gate. Gates open at 10 a.m.
General Inquiries – Phone: 1-866-749-9208 or email: info@eurofestbc.ca
Presented by the Eurofest B.C. Society: a not-for-profit volunteer organization.
Thats right! RBC desiFEST is now going to Montreal and Vancouver in 2008. We are travelling across the country to find the BEST South Asian artists and showcase them in their home cities AND bring them to Toronto’s main event. [www.desifest.ca]
For the first time ever and making HISTORY, Gastown closes its streets for a South Asian Festival. 10 hours of free programming including local superstars: Cassius Khan, en Karma, Jagua, Bombay Sapphire, Bharatnatayam and Kathak dancers, a-slam, and many more. Come experience the flavour of India in Vancouver's oldest heritage district.
Saturday May 3, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Water Street between Cambie & Richards.
Brought to you by the good people at RBC Financial Group, TELUS, Blueband Media, Urban Mixer, A-town Productions, South Asian Arts and Virsar Media.
2008 DATES:
MONTREAL - March 29th, 2008
- National Desi DJ Competition
VANCOUVER– May 03, 2008
- National Desi DJ Competition
- National South Asian Talent Search
- 10 hour FREE outdoor music festival
TORONTO GRAND FINALE– May 31st, 2008
- National Desi DJ Competition
- 12 hour FREE outdoor music festival
Vancouver composer Chad Nantais brings his band The Mystery Body to Chapel Arts to perform tracks from his debut release Zero Ground.
The Mystery Body is a group of 6 musicians with a diverse set of influences and styles playing the music of Chad Nantais. The music is stimulating, colorful, and pleasing to the ear, referencing a myriad of musical cultures.
Come out for High Tea or coffee, take in the Art Exhibit and enjoy the music which is sure to elevate and decentralize your mind.
This event will be recorded live as part of the Sunday Afternoon Podcast with The Mystery Body.
Reel 2 Real International Film Festival For Youth is pleased to present the family favourite Winky's Horse, Sunday November 25th, 1:00pm, Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. at Davie. Winky's Horse is an enchanting Christmas story and a moving exploration of the immigrant experience from a child's point of view. Tickets are $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for children & youth and the film is suitable for ages 7&up. Following the film children and youth are invited to participate in a free film criticism workshop, so if there are any budding film buffs in your house hold this is a great opportunity for them to learn more about film and have a chance to be on the Reel 2 Real Youth Jury! For more information vist www.r2rfestival.org or phone 604.224.6162
This holiday season will be a bright one in Lynn Valley. Make a lantern at our drop-in workshops (free) and then participate in the Mollie Nye House "Bright Christmas" event on Dec.1st. The North Vancouver Youth Marching band will parade the kids and their lanterns to arrive in time for lighting up of the magical gingerbread house!
Other workshops Wed Nov 28 4-7:30pm and Thursday Nov 29th 7-8:30pm!
Contact Samantha at 604-983-5775!
The SFU Sustainability Network will be holding the SFU Sustainability Festival at SFU in the Convocation Mall!
Free live music, fashion show, speakers will be there as well as a Beer Garden, Food and some of Vancouver's top environmental organizations all in the name of lessoning our ecological footprint!
Open from 10a-5p to everyone! For more information:
Abstract:
Canadian governments have a legacy of failure in reducing greenhouse gases for the past twenty years. What went wrong and why? What do we need to do if we wish to address this threat to our country and the planet? Mark Jaccard, co-author of “Hot Air: Fixing Canada’s Climate Change Catastrophe”, will answer these questions and explore themes from his recently released book. There will be a presentation followed by questions and discussion with the audience.
