vancouver: what to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | August 5, 2010
Here’s what’s happening all around town this weekend, if you like outdoor movies then you’ve got lots of choice. Don’t forget MusicFest and the Harmony Arts Festival. And if you’re looking for ongoing events like the Firehall Open Houses and summer concerts be sure to check out our guide of ongoing summer fun.
Carousel Theatre’s Teen Shakespeare Program presents The Taming of the Shrew
Ongoing to Saturday, August 14th, see schedule for times, Performance Works Outdoor Stage, 1218 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
We weren’t totally sure this classic tale of Katherine and Petruchio was family-friendly but the folks at Carousel assure us that this free, open-air performance works for the whole family as kids can cavort about or nap (like audiences of old) or you can just stay as long as the show holds their attention: www.carouseltheatre.ca
South Vancouver Family Place 33rd Anniversary Picnic
Friday, August 6th, 10 am – 2 pm, South Vancouver Family Place, 7710 Nanaimo Street at East 61 Avenue, Vancouver
Celebrate the South Vancouver Family Place with arts & crafts, face painting, parachute games, a silent auction, raffle, story time and, of course, anniversary cake. It’s all free but they’ll throw in a homemade lunch for just $2: www.southvancouverfamilyplace.org
Sound Off! at Science World
Saturday, August 7th, & Sunday, August 8th, Science World at TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Play the life-sized board game for prizes, meet “SAM” their Sound Amplitude Measurement model to test how loud you listen to your iPod and catch the sound show on the Peter Brown Family Centre Stage: www.scienceworld.ca
Marpole Place Annual Neighbourhood BBQ
Saturday, August 7th, 11 am – 2 pm, Marpole Place, 1305 West 70th Avenue, Vancouver
This annual BBQ includes entertainment, games, raffles, food and lots more fun: www.marpoleplace.ca
West End Cultural Celebration
Saturday, August 7th, 11 am – 3 pm, Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver
Catch live street entertainment including Latin music, Taiko Drummers and a clown, check out the multicultural craft fair and children’s carnival and enjoy 25 cent hot dogs at this fun, annual event: www.gnh.vcn.bc.ca
Picnic in the Park in Kitsilano
Saturday, August 7th, Noon – 4 pm, Connaught Park Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre, Vancouver
Celebrate community with carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, face painting, bouncy castles, live entertainment, a BBQ and lots more fun: www.kitscc.com
Outdoor Movie Night in Yaletown & the Roundhouse Community Picnic in the Park
Sunday, August 8th, picnic noon – 4 pm, movie begins at dusk, David Lam Park on the Waterfront, Vancouver
Partake of a picnic in the park during the day and then head back to David Lam Park for a top secret movie (though rumour has it that “McFly” may show) and be sure to bring your own blanket or chair and flashlight. If they weather’s inclement the picnic will go on but the movie will be postponed for a week: yaletowninfo.com
Family Day in North Vancouver
Sunday, August 8th, 12 noon – 4 pm, 809 Automall Drive, North Vancouver
The Northshore Auto Mall is hosting its annual Family Day with lots of community exhibitors sharing health and safety info, amusement rides, a hands-on farm animal display and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit Family Services of the North Shore and the Rotary Club of Lions Gate: www.northshoreautomall.com
Artful Sundays
Sundays, August 8th – September 5th, 12 pm – 5 pm, Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
This outdoor, visual arts market features the works of local artists, live music, workshops, demos, special events and more: www.britanniacentre.org
Secrets of Beaver Lake, Stanley Park
Sunday, August 8th, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Stanley Park Nature House, Vancouver
Beautiful Beaver Lake has a past that will be revealed during this walk focusing on the plants and organisms on the lake edge and their special attributes and “lifestyle”. Learn all about the lake from naturalist Terry Taylor: www.birdsonthebay.ca
Bubble Bash
Sunday, August 8th, 3 pm, Vancouver Art Gallery Steps, Howe St, between Robson and Georgia, Vancouver
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere. Or there will be this Sunday as kids of all ages gleefully create heaps of bubbles. Bring your own bubble machines, bubble guns, assorted bubble blowers and bubble solution and get ready to blow: www.facebook.com
Farther Afield:
Movie In The Park – Monsters VS Aliens
Thursday, August 5th, 8:30 pm – 10 pm, Memorial Peace Park, 11900 – 224 Street, Maple Ridge
Enjoy the summer weather outdoors while catching this classic (?) flick. Be sure to bring your own chairs, blankets and pillows: www.mapleridge.ca
Movies at Civic Square
Thursdays, August 5th, 19th & 26th, 8:30 pm – 10 pm, Civic Square, Burnaby
Catch Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs this Thursday, KJ: Music & Life on the 19th and Up on the 26th. And be sure to bring your own blanket: www.burnabynow.com
Kidsworld at the Discovery Centre
Friday August, 6th, 10 am – 4 pm, Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Learn about the Ripple Effect and how small changes in your daily routine can help protect the health of the Fraser River through hands-on crafts and activities for all ages: www.fraserriverdiscovery.org
Spirit Fish in Steveston
Friday, August 6th, 12 pm – 8 pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston, 12138 – 4th Avenue, Richmond
Celebrate Water and World Peace Day with art, music and a sunset parade to Garry Point Park. From Noon to 6 pm you can make origami boat lanterns, at 6 pm you can catch Tetsu Taiko, there’s a concert at 6:30 and the parade starts at 7:45: stillmoon.org
Concert in the Park – Rob Fillo
Friday, August 6th, 7 pm – 8 pm, McLean Neighbourhood Park, 22500 McLean Avenue, Richmond
Catch Rob Fillo live at this family-friendly concert in McLean Park: www.richmond.ca
Outdoor Move: How to Train Your Dragon
Friday, August 6th, 9 pm – 11 pm, Fraser Heights Recreation Centre, 10588 – 160 Street, Surrey
Catch this family-friendly classic on a three storey inflatable movie screen: www.facebook.com
Race For Life
Saturday, August 7th, 9 am – 12 noon, Richmond Go Kart Track, 6631 Sidaway Road, Richmond
This fun event including unlimited kart rides, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, face painting, and balloon animals is all to benefit the Richmond Hospital Foundation. It’s $30/person or $100 for a group of four: www.richmondgokarts.com
All Triumph Drive-In
Saturday, August 7th, 10 am – 4 pm, outside the Palisade walls of Fort Langley National Historic Site, Fort Langley
Triumph aficionados won’t want to miss this chance to view a great selection of vintage Triumph cars. Plus there’ll be live music and you can vote for your favourite vehicle: www.fortlangley.com
Seafarer’s Fair – Surrey Museum
Saturday, August 7th, 12 noon – 4 pm, Surrey Museum, 17710 – 56A Avenue, Surrey
To celebrate the museum’s LEGO Blocks ‘n Buccaneers exhibit Renaissance privateers, the Jade Dragon Pirates will be on hand and you can learn about doubloons, pieces of eight, cargo ships, parrots and heaps more things piratical: www.surrey.ca
Kensington Community Fair
Saturday, August 7th, 10 am – 3 pm, Kensington Park, Kensington & Hastings, Burnaby
Visit activity stations and interactive displays while enjoying a BBQ lunch: www.city.burnaby.bc.ca
Movies Under the Stars – The Wizard of Oz [
Saturday, August 7th, 4:30 pm, Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey
Follow the yellow brick road to Holland Park for a screening of this classic preceded by entertainment, activities and crafts. Oh and there’ll be a prize for best costume: www.downtownsurreybia.com
August Fun Fly
Sunday, August 8th, Centennial Beach, Tsawwassen
Weather permitting why not settle in for a day of single, dual line and team flying, as well as kite boarders and buggiers. Heck, why not bring your own kite too for a bit of high flying: www.bcka.bc.ca
Family Farm Fair at the London Heritage Farm
Sunday, August 8th, 10 am – 4 pm, London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond
The farm will be hopping with a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, arts, crafts, games, an antiques and collectibles fair, community booths and more: www.londonheritagefarm.ca
Richmond Salmon Stomp
Sunday, August 8th, 12 noon – 6:30 pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston, 12138 – 4th Avenue, Richmond
There’ll be barn dancing, great music and lots of chances to stomp along to local music from the likes of Tiller’s Folly, Holly Arntzen, Will Stroet and more. Plus there’ll be crafts for the kidlets: gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Stuffed Animal Pet Parade – George Mackie Library
Wednesday, August 11th, 2 pm – 3 pm, George Mackie Library, 8440 – 112th Street, North Delta
All stuffed animals are welcome to this storytime and they’ll all receive a special prize, but they do need to be registered in advance: www.fvrl.bc.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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Please note the information for Salmon Stomp on August 8 is incorrect.
There will be great music from acts like Kutapira, Doghouse, Doug Andrew & The Circus in Flames and more. In addition there will be street entertainers and kids’ crafts. There won’t be any barn dancing.