Right now it’s all about clinging to the fading sunshine and savouring summer’s leftovers. Sample the finest in grilled goodness at the BBQ on the Bypass Competition or deck yourself out in new threads from local designers at Spend on Trend. Voices in the Park is a chance to enjoy some big acts, see Bill Clinton (yes, the Bill Clinton) and service your social conscience. For something different check out Blind Date – we’ve all been there so this time laugh at someone else’s first date awkwardness and terror.

Make the most out of the last remaining days of summer with a few outdoor festivals, such as: TELUS Taiwan Fest and the West End Festival. Enrich your mind along with the young’uns at the start of September with informative talks, like Let’s Talk: Art + Ancestry, World Poetry: Tribute to Chief Dan George and an Evening with Elie Wiesel.

There’s a real August buzz about town so get around this blazing weather and cram in as much summertime culture as you can handle. Choice activities include the massive multicultural Chinatown Festival, Burnaby Blues and Roots, and food van heaven at Yelp’s Food Cart Fest every Sunday . Don’t forget the Kidney Walk later in the month too – even if you’re not up for all that wheeze-filled physical exertion, get along and support those who are. Still not keen? There will be swordfights and bagpipes. No kidding.

Bust out your flip-flops and get amongst the boat load of summer celebrations around town. Don’t miss the ever enchanting Illuminares Lantern Festival and be sure to check out one of the walking tours for some fresh insight into the city.

June 21 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.Rejoice in the start of the summer by attending outdoor cultural events, like Italian Heritage Month, Make Music Vancouver, Greek Day and Indian Summer Festival.

Father’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for something to do on this day, there’s the Car Free Day Block Party. Other notable events are the Vancouver International Storytelling Festival, Russia Day, Drums on Air and more. [Read more…]