MISCELLANEOUS
9th Annual Sculptors’ Society of B.C. Show
Feast your eyes on a wide range of modern sculpture from the bizarre to the exquisite: bronze, stone, hybrid animal/human droids, interactive automata, whimsical ceramic and classical busts. Meet the sculptors and watch daily live sculpting demonstrations against the backdrop of the gardens. • VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. • July 28-Aug. 1 • Free with garden admission, ssbc.ca/events
As You Live Here: thirstDays No.06
Love, intimacy and (com)passion, in a geopolitical context. A monthly series of video, film and performance. • VIVO Media Arts, 2625 Kaslo St. • July 28, 7:30 p.m. • Free, 604-872-8337, vivomediaarts.com
Creative Escape Evenings
A place to share your skills and learn from others in a casual atmosphere. Bring your watercolours, knitting project, sketch book or other artistic project for fun, informal evenings of imagination and socializing. • 6-8 p.m. on July 28,Aug. 25, Sept. 29 and Oct. 27 • CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Van • 604-988-6844, nvartscouncil.ca
Roedde House Museum: The Beau of the Ball
Come to the museum for drinks and tours to celebrate the opening of the new Dandy Exhibition. Explore the world of this finely tailored gentleman and discover how his philosophies and style trends are being revitalized today. • Roedde House Museum, 1415 Barclay St. • July 28, 5 p.m. • Free, 604-684-7040, roeddehouse.org
VHF Walking Tours with John Atkin
Explore neighbourhoods along the length of the ‘zero points’ of Vancouver, which act as a starting point to the east and west streets • July 30: Church and School (Sunset / Oakridge) • 10 a.m.-noon • $15, 604-2649642, vancouverheritagefoundation.org
Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square
Annual series of free outdoor salsa dances. • July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 • Robson Square, 800 Robson St. • Free lessons at 3 p.m., performances at 5 p.m. • Free, sundayafternoonsalsa.com
Wreck Beach & Body Acceptance Day
Join the 35th annual celebration of the naturist lifestyle with many activities. • Wreck Beach, bottom of Trail 6 • Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Free, register at the event, 604-856-9598, metrovancouver.org/events
First Thursday at The Fort Gallery
Musician Thomas Krause will present a soundscape called Listening Exercise No. 1, composed from field recordings and audio samples captured along the highways between Minnesota and Ontario.Artists from the current exhibit, Metaphoric Monarch will talk about their work. • The Fort Gallery, 9040 Glover Rd., Fort Langley • Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m. • Free, 604-888-7411, fortgallery.ca