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Filed Under Events | August 20, 2009
It’s another busy summer weekend, and if you enjoy outdoor movies then you’re going to love this weekend! Plus we’ve got a few events that are a little farther afield for those of you who are road tripping this weekend. And the PNE starts on Saturday, but more on that tomorrow.
Community Fun Day
Friday, August 21st, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Local Chinese seniors are taking advantage of a Small Neighborhood Grant to throw this free, community event: vancouver.ca
Spend on Trend
Friday, August 21st, 5 – 9 pm, Saturday, August 22nd, 10 am – 7 pm & Sunday, August 23rd, 11 am – 6 pm, The Scotia Bank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver
Okay, this one’s just for the mamas and the papas. Here’s your chance to check out the latest clothing, jewelry and accessories for Canadian designers. And Friday night will feature a fashion show and DJ: www.spendontrend.com
Edgemont Wild Lights Lantern Festival
Friday, August 21st, 7 pm – 9 pm, Edgemont Village, North Vancouver
You’re invited to bring your own lantern to this community parade. You’ll be able to dance alongside a musical processional, costumed dancers, fire-bearers and stilt walkers. Costumes are encouraged too. And it’s all coordinate d by the Public Dreams Society: www.nvartscouncil.ca
Special Movie Night in Connaught Park
Friday, August 21st, 8:30 pm, Connaught Park, 2300 W Broadway, Vancouver
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a picnic to relax and take in the 28×22 ft screen (that’s three stories high). And the votes are in and viewers chose Up as the movie of the evening: www.kitscc.com
Summer Fun at Kids Market
Saturday, August 22nd & Sunday, August 23rd, 10 am – 6 pm, Granville Island Kids Market, 1496 Cartwright Street (by the pond), Vancouver
As long as the weather permits, and it looks as if it will, there’ll be bubbles and chalk by the pond to help keep your kids busy: www.kidsmarket.ca
The Summer Dream Literary Arts Festival
Saturday, August 22nd, Noon – 7 pm, Lumberman’s Arch, Stanley Park
This engaging outdoor festival is all about literacy in our community. You can catch literary performances, dancers and local bands. And for kids there’ll be a children’s area with puppet shows, music, story tellers, face painting and crafts: www.pandorascollective.com
Our ‘Hood’ Sunday
Sunday, August 23rd, Noon – 5 pm, Main Street – 12th Avenue to 16th Avenue, Vancouver
It’s the last of Main Street’s summer spaces car-free days so come out and explore your community, meet local merchants and community groups, enjoy sidewalk sales and have fun: www.mountpleasantbia.com
Fire Hall Open House at Firehalls #14, #17 & #12
Sunday, August 23th, 1 pm – 3 pm, #14 – Hastings Sunrise, 2804 Venables Street, #17 – Fraserview, 7070 Knight Street & #12 – Kitsilano, 2460 Balaclava Street, Vancouver
The Firehall open houses continue so here’s your chance to check out your local firefighters, learn more about what they do and talk fire and safety: vancouver.ca/fire
Summer Cinema in the Park
Monday, August 24th, 9 pm, McSpadden Park, 2125 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Enjoy Pirates of the Caribbean (Part 1) on a giant, inflatable screen with a state-of-the-art sound system. And feel good about it by bringing non perishable food items or cash to donate to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank: www.thedrive.ca
Farther Afield:
Cinema Under the Stars
Friday, August 21st, 8:30 pm, Robert Hope Park, 2137 Lamprey Drive, Port Coquitlam
Kung Fu Panda will be lighting up the 26 ft screen, so pack a picnic and some blankets or lawn chairs and round up your friends for a night out (literally). There’ll also be family-friendly fun to enjoy beforehand: www.portcoquitlam.ca
Open Air Movie Night
Friday, August 21st, Dusk, McLean Neighbourhood Park, 22500 McLean Avenue, Richmond
Monsters vs. Aliens will be showing at Hamilton’s first outdoor movie showing and there’s a family picnic taking place before the show, so be sure to bring your blanket and some food to contribute to the picnic: www.richmond.ca
Richmond Maritime Festival 2009
Saturday, August 22nd & Sunday, August 23rd, 10 am – 5 pm, Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive (at the south foot of Railway Avenue), Richmond
Richmond’s history is steeped in maritime lore and here’s your chance to take in maritime exhibits such as knot tying, rope making, model boat building and more. There’ll also be live entertainment (think sea shanties) and a floating exhibit of boats, including a 1930′s rum-runner. And there’ll be lots of kids’ activities too: www.richmond.ca
First Annual Art in the Park Festival
Saturday, August 22nd & Sunday, August 23rd, 11 am – 4 pm, Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam
Take a walk through the park to the historic Minnekhada Lodge, check out work from local artists, enjoy live music and entertainment, create a craft in the children’s area and lots more outdoor fun: www.metrovancouver.org
Kid’s LEGO Building Competition
Saturday, August 22nd, 1 – 3 pm, Spruce Grove Field House, 7328 Kirkpatrick Way, Whistler
With a theme the Olympic and Paralympic Games the whole family can come and show off their lego-building prowess. The cost is $10 per family and pre-registration is required. Call 604.932.2019 to register. Please note: their website information is not up-to-date: www.whistlermuseum.org
Charlotte Diamond End of Summer Concert
Saturday, August 22nd, 1 pm, Lansdowne Centre, Centre Court, 5300 No 3 Road, Richmond
Kids – and fans of all ages – can catch children’s entertainer Charlotte Diamond for free at Lansdowne Centre this Saturday. The concert coincides with their back to school sidewalk sale in case you need to do a bit of stocking up too: www.lansdowne-centre.com
Bobs and Lolo at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre
Saturday, August 22nd, 2 pm, Tsawwassen Arts Centre 1172 – 56th Street, Delta
Bobs & Lolo will be busting out with a fun concert designed to connect kids to themselves, their neighbors and the planet. You’ll save money if you get your tickets in advance: www.deltaartscouncil.com
Movies Under the Stars
Saturday, August 22nd, Entertainment @ 5:30, Movie at Dusk, Holland Park, King George Highway & 100 Avenue, Surrey
This week’s presentation is Hannah Montana, but first you can take in live entertainment. Definitely bring your picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs: www.downtownsurreybia.com
Tsawwassen Outdoor Movie Nights
Saturday, August 22nd, 6:30 pm, Town Centre Mall, Tswwassen
What’s showing in the mall this Saturday? Why Shrek. And the block party beforehand includes live entertainment, a McDonald’s sport zone, a bouncy castle, crafts and more: www.shoptsawwassen.com
Family Sunday at the Gallery
Sunday, August 23rd, 1 pm – 4 pm, Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Every fourth Sunday the gallery throws a drop-in session for families to make art-work revolving around their current exhibits. So get out and get crafty: www.richmondartgallery.org
Summer Sundays at Civic Square
Sunday, August 23rd, 1 – 4 pm, Kingsborough Street & McKay Avenue (next to Bob Prittie/Metrotown Library), Burnaby
They’ll have lots of local entertainment including Frank Sargent on the accordion, Ranj Singh’s Indo Folk music and Folk music from the Land of Deborah: www.burnaby.ca
And we wanted to remind you to always call or visit the website for event info before you head out just in case any changes have been made since we posted it. And of course, have fun!
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