Summer Fun and Things To Do For Canada Day Weekend.

Posted on Jun 27, 2024 in Local Entertainment and Things To Do

Another week of amazing activities and things to do. This weekend we showcase some amazing things over the bridge. First on the list is my Canada Day Upper Lonsdale Canada Ice Cream Truck Event.

Concerts & Music Events

1. Hot Water Music 30th Anniversary Tour (tickets)

• When: June 29

• Where: Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver

• Price: $43+ fees

• Details: Featuring Quicksand & Tim Barry

2. Eli & Fur (tickets)

• When: June 29

• Where: Celebrities Nightclub, Vancouver

• Price: $41.55+ fees

• Details: A night of house and techno .

3. Jazz Vespers featuring Wild Blue Herons with Darlene Cooper (tickets)

• When: June 30

• Where: St. Andrew’s United Church, North Vancouver

• Price: By donation

• Details: Enjoy an evening of jazz music in a relaxed setting

Festivals & Cultural Events

1. 2024 Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival

• When: June 29 - July 1

• Where: Vancouver Art Gallery

• Details: Experience Taiwanese culture with performances, food, and art .

2. Festival Afloat Vancouver

• When: June 30

• Where: Jericho Beach Park

• Details: A unique floating festival with live performances .

Theatre & Performing Arts

1. House Teams Improv

• When: June 30

• Where: The Improv Centre, Vancouver

• Price: $10

• Details: Catch back-to-back improv performances .

2. Guys & Dolls

• When: Until June 30

• Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Vancouver

• Price: Tickets from $39

• Details: A musical fable of Broadway set in the 1950s .

Sports & Outdoor Activities

1. Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. St. Louis City SC

• When: Multiple dates, including this weekend

• Where: BC Place, Vancouver

• Details: Support the local soccer team in an exciting match .

2. Guided Hiking Experience

• When: June 29

• Where: Starting at Helly Hansen, Vancouver

• Details: Explore local trails with a guided hiking tour .

Parties & Nightlife

1. INQUISITIVE - The Oriental Odyssey Tour

• When: June 29-30

• Where: Enso Event Centre, Vancouver

• Details: A night of music and dance with a unique oriental twist .

2. Cancun Friday at The Red Room

• When: June 29-30

• Where: The Red Room, Vancouver

• Details: Enjoy a night of Latin, Brazilian and Top 40.

Health & Wellness

1. Psychedelics in Vancouver - Summer Beach Social

• When: June 28

• Where: Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver

• Details: A social event discussing the impact of psychedelics in a beach setting .

2. Yoga Wellness with Saje and Samadhi Shala

• When: Until June 30

• Where: 1091 Robson St, Vancouver

• Details: Join wellness sessions that include yoga and meditation .

Canada Day at The Shipyards

Date & Time: July 1, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: The Shipyards, 2 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver, BC V7L, Canada

Activities & Entertainment:

• Live Music: Performances by various local artists including:

• 11:30 AM - JP Fell Pipe Band

• 12:15 PM - Dave Hartney

• 1:15 PM - The Organizers

• 2:00 PM - Amir Raad

• 2:30 PM - Barnstormer Band

• 3:30 PM - ShowStoppers Vancouver

• Kid-friendly Activities: Face painting, splash park, and family-friendly activities at the Pipe Shop.

• Food & Drink: A variety of food trucks and a beer garden on Cates Deck.

• Community Exhibitors: Various community groups and organizations will be present.

Additional Details:

• The event is free and suitable for all ages.

• Rain or shine, the celebration will go on.

• Visitors can bring their own picnic baskets..

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