The sunny summer days might be coming to a close, but there’s still some outdoor fun to be had before the rain sets in. Release your inner photographer and take part in the 12×12 Photo Marathon, join the South Asian Family Association for Bollywood Under the Stars or check out all the shiny, expensive things at the Luxury Supercar Weekend. At the very least do a food-cart walking tour – the calories will be balanced out by the exercise, right?
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Burnaby Outdoor Movie
Thursday, August 29,
8:30–10:00 p.m.
Civic Square
6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby
http://www.burnaby.ca
Take a blanket and some friends and head down to Civic Square for the 1982 classic, E.T. Go early and catch Astronauts in our Community at 7:45 p.m., a special video introduction to the movie with NASA scientist Darlene Lim, plus a special message from Commander Chris Hadfield to all B.C. kids who’ve been reading this summer. Free to the public.
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Smile! Photographers are everywhere | Photo Benjamin Luk, courtesy of 12 x 12 Vancouver Photo Marathon
12 x 12 Photo Marathon
Saturday, August 31,
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
JJ Bean
2206 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
vancouverphotomarathon.com
Recreational and professional photographers will each be assigned a 12-exposure roll of film with which to shoot twelve themes, one every hour, until 10 p.m. Only one exposure is allowed for each theme, and images must be in correct sequence and on time. Open to anyone with a 35mm film camera. Tickets $36 + booking fee.
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Jassi Sidhu | Photo courtesy of South Asian Family Association
Desi Dhamaka and Bollywood Under the Stars
Saturday, August 31,
2:00– 11:00 p.m.
Holland Park,
10153 King George Blvd.,
Surrey
www.safa.ca
The South Asian Family Association is bringing fun and family together with a fashion show, roti-making competition, kararace and more. The headlining performer is U.K. superstar, Jassi Sidhu. Stick around afterwards for Bollywood Under the Stars. Open to the public.
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JCCGV Open House
Until September 3
950 West 41st Ave.,
Vancouver
604-257-5111
jccgv.com
The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver is opening its doors for facility tours, free yoga, bootcamp, fitness exercises, trial memberships, private planning sessions and a musical theatre show. Open to the public.
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Fort Farm Fest at Fort Langley
August 31 to September 1,
10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley
604-513-4777
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/activ2013.aspx#farmfest
Explore the heritage garden and feed the farm animals at an authentic Hudson’s Bay Company fort built in 1827. Watch a barrel-making demonstration, compete in the relay and take in some of the other farm-related activities. Admission: $7.80 adults, $3.90 youth, free for annual pass holders.
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MexicoFest
Mex-Van: a 2-way fiesta | Photo courtesy of MexicoFest
September 5–15
Around Vancouver
604-684-1859
mexicofest.ca/vancouver
The Consulate General of Mexico, in coordination with CCIME Western Canada, the Mexican Tourism Board in Vancouver and the Mexican Trade Commission, invites you to embrace Mexican food, culture and festivities in Vancouver. Dance, sing, eat and be merry during an exciting week of events, including Mexican cinema, cuisine, a day-long Independence Day celebration at Canada Place and an Independencia Gala dinner featuring Mexican fashion house Pineda Covalin and music by Mariachi Estrella and Orquesta Vallarta. See website for tickets and schedules.
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Fringe Festival
September 5–15
Around Vancouver
604-257-0350
www.vancouverfringe.com
The Vancouver Fringe is a celebration of every kind of theatre imaginable. 600 volunteers will support 800 performances over 11 days at various venues around the city. All artists receive 100 per cent of regular box office revenues generated during the festival. See website for tickets and schedules.
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Luxury Supercar Weekend
September 7–8,
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
VanDusen Botanical
Garden, Vancouver
5251 Oak St.
604-612-9784
Considered the most prestigious automobile lifestyle event in Canada, the weekend will attract automotive designers, race car drivers, celebrities, fashionistas and special guests. The grand finale will be the Shaughnessy Concours d’Elegance awarding trophies to the finest picks. Tickets: $50 general, $100 V.I.P.
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Off the Eaten Track
Tuesday–Friday until October 31, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
200 Abbott St., Vancouver
778-918-4584
www.offtheeatentracktours.ca
This walking tour will take you to the best street-eating downtown has to offer. Enjoy more than ten samples from six different carts while learning about the history and culture of the largest food cart scene in Canada. Meet the owners and chefs and pass by some historic city landmarks on the way. Tickets: $45
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The Tragically Hip
September 9, 10 and 12
Orpheum Theatre
601 Smithe St., Vancouver
http://www.ticketmaster.ca
The Hip, as they’re affectionately known to their legions of fans, play three nights at one of the most beautiful and intimate venues in the city. Word has it time hasn’t slowed these rockers down one bit – tickets are going fast, snag them now.
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Pop Up Patio
Thursdays and Fridays
while the weather holds,
5:00–9:00 p.m.
The Westin Grand
433 Robson Street,
Vancouver
604-602-1999
Perched above the bustling intersection of Homer and Robson, the sun-drenched poolside terrace of the Westin Grand will transform into a pop-up patio every Thursday and Friday until the weather turns. BBQ, light menu and cocktails available. Open to the public.
