COMMUNITY

FILM

Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place

Watch a movie under the stars, featuring great Canadian talent. • July 27, La La Land | Aug. 3, Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom • North Point, Canada Place • Film starts at dusk • Free, canadaplace.ca/events/waterfront-cinema

Queen’s Park: Outdoor Summer Movie Series

Gather up your friends, family, a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a movie under the stars. • July 28: Hook • Queen’s Park, New West • Movies begin at dusk • Free, newwestcity.ca/ calendar-of-events

Starlight Theatre Drive-In Series

Enjoy a free, outdoor film screening. Drive-in and walk-in’s welcome. • Aug. 2, La La Land • Lansdowne Centre, Richmond • Films start at dusk • Free, lansdowne-centre.com/starlighttheatre-drive-series

Icaros: A Vision

Combining a simple, stark narrative with trippy visual effects and an open, curious approach to hallucinogenic drugs, this film is inspired by co-director Leonor Caraballo’s personal journey as a cancer-sufferer to a Peruvian retreat, and her experimentation with Ayahuasca. • Vancity Theatre • July 28-Aug. 3 • viff.org

Sacred

Directed by Academy Award-winner Thomas Lennon and shot around the globe by 40 filmmaking teams, Sacred immerses the viewer in an exploration of spirituality across cultures and religions. Panel discussion on July 28. • Vancity Theatre • July 28-Aug. 2 • viff.org

In Pursuit of Silence

A meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our lives. • Vancity Theatre • July 29-31 • viff.org

Burnaby Outdoor Movies

Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening movie in the park. • Aug. 3: Moana • Civic Square, Kingsborough and MacKay

Film Noir

The Cinematheque’s annual foray into the dark, desperate world of American film noir returns with eleven lurid classics from noir’s hard-boiled heyday. • 1131 Howe St. • Aug. 3-24 • $11/$9, thecinematheque.ca

FOOD/DRINK

Picnics on the Point

Celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial at this community celebration at one of the most breathtaking spots in Vancouver — Canada Places’ newly revitalized North Point. Bring your picnic and enjoy musical entertainment. • North Point, Canada Place • Fridays, 5-8 p.m. • Free, canadaplace.ca/events/picnics-on-the-point

TALKS/FORUMS

Reflections on Canada: Panel Discussion

In light of Canada’s sesquicentennial this year, there is a lot of conversation about our country — its past, present, and future. How are artists responding to Canada? This panel discussion will feature presentations by and conversations with Surrey’s Poet Laureate Renée Sarojini Saklikar, visual artist Kira Wu, ceramic artist Laura Wee Lay Laq, and musician Amarjeet Singh. • Surrey Art Gallery • July 27, 7-8:30 p.m. • Free, surrey.ca/artgallery

Shop Class Vancouver

Shopify gurus and industry experts will help with everything an entrepreneur needs to know to set up and grow their own business. Seminars will cover how to get started, marketing your business, taking better product photography and more. • Stanley Park Pavilion • Aug. 1-3, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. • $20/$30, shopclass.shopify.com

KIDS/FAMILY

8th Annual White Rock Princess Party

Visit a land of make believe for a play date and live performance with Royal characters, including Queen Elsa, Cinderella and others. A White Rock Fire Fighters Charity Fundraiser. • Centennial Arena, White Rock • July 29, 11 a.m.2 p.m. • $20, wrprincessparty.com

Me, Myself & I

Ventriloquist Kellie Haines sings songs from her most recent album, The Story of Me, Myself & I, with Magrau the tricky bird and Kamilla the

curious frog. • ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards St. • July 29, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. • Free, artstarts.com/artistworkshops

Family FUSE Weekend: Nature Concentrated

Get inspired by new ideas, hunt for different perspectives and scout out a range of artistic styles with artists, dancers, musicians, performers and educators. • Vancouver Art Gallery • July 29 and 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free with admission and for kids under 12, free for VAG members, vanartgallery.bc.ca

Métis Celebration

Fly the oldest flag in Canada, try some bannock, watch a traditional finger weaver and enjoy fiddle music as we celebrate Métis heritage in Canada. • Surrey Museum • July 29, 1-4 p.m. • All ages, by donation, surrey.ca/heritage

The Big Chill: Kewl Airplane Start-Ups & Ice Cream Treats

Come hear the roar as the Canadian Museum of Flight fires up some of their favourite aircraft. See how we hand prop a vintage airplane. Pre-flight walk around demo by a certified instructor. Vintage aircraft flyover and ice-cream treats for all. • Canadian Museum of Flight, Langley • July 29, 1-4 p.m. • By donation, canadianflight.org/

Theatre Under the Stars: Storytime with Mary Poppins

In celebration of the production of Mary Poppins, TUTS is offering the opportunity to meet the star, Mary Poppins — played by Ranae Miller — who will read from the Disney storybook, sign autographs and take photos with young fans. • Indigo Broadway & Granville. • July 29, 11 a.m.noon • Free, RSVP at holidaywithmary.tbits.me

MISCELLANEOUS

CP Canada 150 Train in Port Moody

In recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday, CP invites communities to come together and celebrate. The iconic diesel locomotive CP 1401 (1958) will lead the train, powering more than 10 beautifully restored Royal Canadian Pacific heritage cars (1916-1931). The retrofitted stage car features performances by Aboriginal hoop dancer Dallas Arcand, Juno Award-winning country music singer Dean Brody, country singer Kelly Prescott and our house band, the Rail Road Ramblers. • Port Moody Recreation Complex • July 28, 5-8 p.m. • cpr.ca/en/community/ canada-150/cp-canada-150-train

Playland Nights: Adults Only

Enjoy an evening dedicated to adults-only, complete with beer, wine, food, midway games and of course, Playland’s exhilarating rides. • Playland

Amusement Park, PNE Fairgrounds • July 28, 7 p.m.-midnight • $22/$26, ticketleader.ca

B.C. Fuchsia & Begonia Society Annual Show & Competition

Features fuchsias, begonias, pelargoniums, geraniums, ferns, coleus, African violets, gesneriads and much more. • VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. • July 29-30, doors 10 a.m. • By donation, vandusengarden.org

Bard-B-Q & Fireworks

Enjoy a performance of Much Ado About Nothing or The Two Gentlemen of Verona, followed by a salmon barbecue dinner and dessert, and on-site entertainment including the internationally-acclaimed Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band. The climax of the evening comes with the private view of the Celebration of Light fireworks display. • July 29, Aug. 2, Aug. 5 • bardonthebeach.org/ special-events/bard-b-q-fireworks

OUTDOORS/FITNESS

Roguish Raccoons

Adorable and crafty, the raccoons that inhabit Stanley Park are not shy about being spotted. Join us for a walking exploration into the lives of our roguish raccoons and other park regulars. • Stanley Park Nature House, Lost Lagoon, foot of Alberni Street • July 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $5-$12.50, stanleyparkecology.ca

Creatures of Twilight

The park never sleeps. Find out who comes out as the sun sets. Dispel myths and discover the many adaptations that allow creatures who hunt in the dark to survive. Ages 8+ • July 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Aldergrove Regional Park • $8/$4.25, registration required, metrovancouver.org/events

Lynn Headwaters and the Mining Frontier

An 18-kilometre return hike with mines researcher Lloyd Knutsen. Along the way, Lloyd will share his knowledge of the prospectors and history of mining in the area. (An intermediate trail with rough and uneven sections). Ages 19+ • Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, North Van • July 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free, registration required, metrovancouver.org/events

Canoe Basics

Dip your paddle and learn the basics of canoeing while enjoying the sights and sounds on the river. Ages 13+ • Deas Island Regional Park, Delta • Aug. 2, 6-9 p.m. • $21.25, registration required, metrovancouver.org/events

MARKETS

Gallery Gachet Moving Sale

Gachet is moving! The back studio, cubby holes, nooks and crannies hold an amazing treasure trove over 20 years old. In preparation of the move the gallery needs to find homes for some amazing artwork, artist materials, and office supplies. • Gallery Gachet, 88 E. Cordova St. • July 28, 4-7 p.m. • www.gachet.org

Illumination Summer Night Market

More than 300 food and merchandise booths, and 20+ events or performing shows every week. • 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond • Fridays-Sundays, summernightmarket.com

Shipyards Night Market

Come down for great food, art, music, entertainment and shopping. • Foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North Van • Fridays, 5-10 p.m. • Free, northshoregreenmarkets.com

Richmond Night Market

Enjoy more than 200 vendor stalls, 500+ food choices from around the globe, live performances and carnival games. • 8351 River Rd. • Fridays,-Sundays, richmondnightmarket.com/

Fridays on Front

Artisan vendors, live music, Front Street businesses and food trucks. • #8-552 Columbia St., New West • Fridays, 5-8 p.m. • Free, downtownnewwest.ca/Fridays-on-Front