Classical/Opera/Choral
Vocal Recital Clifford Ridley, baritone; Tatiana Khvatova, piano and Alina Khvatova, violin perform Dichterliebe by Robert Schumann, Scherzo Tarentelle by Henryk Wieniawski and Four Poems for Valeska by Christopher Ludwig. • Holy Rosary Cathedral (Rosary Hall), 650 Richards St. • July 9, 1:30 p.m. • Free,
604-682-6774, cliffridley.com
The Romance of the Broken Mirror Cantonese opera combines singing, dancing, acting, miming and acrobatic movements, in the telling of this story that eulogizes the theme of love and devotion. • Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby • July 11, 7 p.m. • $40-$60, 604-764-8181, vancanopera.com
Symphony in the Park
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs popular classics including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6: I. Allegro ma non troppoe, Raiders of the Lost Ark: March from Indiana Jones and Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. • Deer Lake Park, Burnaby • July 12, 7-9 p.m. • Free,
vancouversymphony.ca
The Maryland State Boychoir
Sacred masterworks, contemporary pieces, gospel, spirituals and folk songs. • St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Van • July 12, 4 p.m. • Free, 604-985-0408,
st-andrews-united.ca Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Live at Bard July 13, 7:30 p.m.: Classical Masterpieces. Includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, one of the greatest symphonies ever written. July 20, 7:30 p.m.: A Baroque Journey. Music of the Baroque era, including selections from Bach’s famous Brandenburg Concertos, plus music by Handel and Vivaldi. • Vanier Park • July 13 and July 20 • $26+, http://bardonthebeach.org/vancouversymphonyorchestra
Fallen Angels: Sacred + Profane Works
Cor Flammae, Canada’s first queer classical
chorus, presents a collection of pieces by queer composers explored in venues that delve into the complex relationship between sexuality and spirituality. • St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St. • July 17, 8 p.m. • $25, 604-724-1915, corflammae.com Genes and Jazz: Harold Varmus & the Jacob Varmus Quintet Nobel Prize-winning scientist delivers primer on cell biology accompanied by NYC jazz quintet. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • July 17, 7 p.m. • $25-$60, ticketstonight. ticketforce.com, 604-684-2787, indiansummerfest.ca Blueridge Chamber Fest: Written in the Stars
Features Schumann’s Liederkreis, and Crumb’s
mystical Apparition, performed by Dorothea Hayley, soprano, Manuel Laufer, piano. • St John the Evangelist Church, 220 8th St W., North Vancouver • July 18, 7 p.m. • $20/$10, 604-779-6737, blueridgechamber.org
STAGE
Comedy/Cabaret
Lafflines Comedy Club
Every Thursday: Amateur Night | July 9-11:
John Beuhler • 530 Columbia St., New West •
604-525-2262, lafflines.com
The Comedy Mix Tuesdays: ProAm Comedy | Wednesdays: Comedy Showcase | July 9-11: Darcy Michael, Chris Games & Gavin Matts, plus MC Kyle Bottom • 1015 Burrard St. •604-684-5050, thecomedymix.com
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club June 30: Langara College & Yuk Yuk’s present Stand Up Comedy Clinic | July 9: Vancouver Comedy Competition | July 10-11: Jane Stanton, Kyle Jones and MC Jared Borland • 2837 Cambie St. • $20/$14, 604-696-9857,
yukyuks.com
Throne and Games Vancouver TheatreSports League’s improvised parody is inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones, and is filled with betrayal, death, eliminations and unlikely alliances. • Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Held-over until Aug. 1 • vtsl.com
Vancouver TheatreSports League
A variety of improv shows including Off Leash, Throne and Games (until Aug. 1), Improv Test Kitchen, Ultimate Improv Championship, Throne and Games, Late Night Laughs and Rookie Night. • The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Various nights and times • $8-$22, vtsl.com A Nude Hope: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure Been looking for love in Alderaan places? Come to a galaxy far, far away with fandom theatre troupe Geekenders, who are
concentrating their pop culture theatre,
comedy and burlesque into a sensual
two-act reboot of the classic sci-fi, Star Wars. • Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St., Granville Island • to July 19 • $25, 604-442-5740, facebook.com/ events/1395957677396759/ Kenny vs Spenny Actor-comedians Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice present an interactive show featuring heated debates, rare unseen video footage and an audience Q&A. • River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond • July 10, 8 p.m. • $34.50/$24.50,
ticketmaster.ca, riverrock.com The Comic Strippers: Hot Summer Night A fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians, performs a shirtless improv comedy show. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam • July 18, 8 p.m. • $15-$35, 604-927-6555,
evergreenculturalcentre.ca
FESTIVALS
Burn in the Forest
Regional Burning Man event for B.C. Hundreds of participants come together to create Temporary Autonomous Zone, inspired by the Ten Principles of Burning Man. • Squamish Valley • July 9-12 • burnintheforest.com
Indian Summer Festival
This annual multi-arts festival returns with a compilation of creative dialogue, public art exhibitions, literary presentations and musical
events. • July 9-18 • indiansummerfest.ca
Steamship Days
Live music, antique cars, children’s activities, afternoon high teas, period costumes and a wooden boat show featuring the SS Master, the last remaining steamship on the West Coast. • Snug Cove, 439 Bowen Island Trunk Rd., Bowen Island • July 10-12, 10 a.m. • Free, 604-947-9703, steamshipdays.com
Whistler Children’s Art Festival
Live musical and theatrical performances fill the stages and dozens of hands-on, creative
workshops flourish under the tents, plus face
painters, balloon artists, roving characters, storytellers and more. • Whistler • July 10-12 • Free, artswhistler.com
Brock House Summer Fair
Located in a historic 100-year-old home, the whole Vancouver community is welcome to this free event. Enjoy an artisan fair, silent auction, thrift sale, live music and much more. • Jericho Beach, 3875 Point Grey Rd. • July 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free, Sophie: 604-228-1461, brockhousesociety.com
Carnaval del Sol
The biggest Latin American celebration in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy Latin artists like Alex Cuba and Gerardo Cantino, and more than 300 artists from live art to street performances. • Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd. • July 11-12 • Free, carnavaldelsol.ca
Harrison Festival of the Arts
Family-friendly event features music from all corners of the globe, as well as visual and literary arts, theatre, a large outdoor art and craft market, workshops and a special day for children. • Harrison Hot Springs • July 11-19 •
harrisonfestival.com
Khatsahlano
Music and arts festival features 10 blocks of live music, local merchants, food trucks, beer gardens and family activities. Headliners include Yukon Blonde, the Belle Game, the Pointed Sticks, Enigmas, the Courtneys and more. • W. 4th Ave. • July 11 • Free, khatsahlano.com
Pemberton Music Festival
Four-day contemporary music festival. This year’s headliners include Kendrick Lamar, Black Keys, J. Cole, Tiësto, Hozier, Kid Cudi, Missy Elliott, Weezer, Jane’s Addiction and many others. • Pemberton • July 16-19 • $279+,
pembertonmusicfestival.com
103rd Annual Aldergrove Fair Days
From traditional agricultural and prize exhibit displays to the World Zucchini Luge Championships, from classic midway rides to the World Fast Draw Championships, there is something for everyone. • Aldergrove Athletic Park, 26770 29th Ave., Aldergrove • July 17-19 •
aldergrovefair.ca
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Features a lineup of theatre performances, concerts and special events. Plays include: The
Comedy of Errors | King Lear | Love’s Labour’s Lost | Shakespeare’s Rebel. • Vanier Park • Until Sept. 26 • Tickets start at $26, 604-739-0559,
bardonthebeach.org
Food Cart Fest
Food, fun and sun complemented by community markets, live music, DJs, craft food vendors, kids activities, ping pong, urban gardening and more. • Olympic Village, 215 W. 1st Ave. • June 28, Sundays, noon-5 p.m. • $2, or free with a donation to the Food Bank,
foodcartfest.com
27th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival
This annual festival pushes the frontiers of
contemporary dance, featuring 32 innovative new works by more than 70 dance artists and choreographers. • Firehall Arts Centre, Portside Park, Scotiabank Dance Centre Playhouse, Wreck Beach • to July 11 • $24-$28 per show, $85/four-show pass, $120/six-show pass, 604689-0926, dancingontheedge.org
Greek Summer Festival
Live a day the Greek way! Enjoy traditional performances and food at this annual event. • 4641 Boundary Rd. • to July 12 • Free, vancouvergreeksummerfest.com
South Delta Jazz Festival
An annual weeklong event featuring various concerts and workshops in both Ladner and Tsawwassen. • South Delta • to July 11 •
southdeltajazzfestival.com
COMMUNITY
Art Under the Umbrella
A fun-filled day featuring art presentations, musicians and dancers, vendors, an artisan fair and more. • Downtown Chilliwack • July 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • chilliwackartscouncil.com
Butterfly Tea Party
Celebrate butterfly season in the wildlife garden, with tea, stories, crafts and butterfly enthusiasts. • Campbell Valley Regional Park, meet at the Nature House, 20285 8th Ave., Langley • July 11, 1-4 p.m. • Free, 604-530-4983,
metrovancouver.org
Kids Swap Meet
Everything from baby items, kids clothing, toys, books, outdoor toys and so much more. • Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176th St., Surrey • July 11, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $4, 9 a.m. early bird admission/$5, 604-533-1970
Eat, Play, Live Well Street Fair
Celebrate and increase awareness around health and wellness. Highlights include vendors on site, concessions, a Kids Zone and live, family-friendly entertainment on two stages. • Phoenix Centre, 13686 94A Ave., Surrey • July 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • downtownsurreybia.com
Fleetwood Multicultural Fair & Market
Celebrate this annual fair and gathering with live music, dance demos, kids activities and a local market. • Francis Park, 15951 83rd Ave., Surrey • July 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free, Ana: 604593-2448, surrey.ca/culture-recreation
Library in the Park
The Strathcona branch will be bringing special
programs to MacLean Park. Enjoy the sunshine
and a host of storytimes, summer reading club activities and more. • 710 Keefer St. • July 15-29, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 15, 22 and 29 • Free, 604-665-3957, vpl.ca/events
Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival
Features Hello Kitty and her friends in multistage live performances, DJ-driven dancing with dance group KRU HK, interactive exhibits, animation, art, fashion, photo opportunities and much more, all in an immersive festival environment. • PNE Forum • July 17-19 • $35/$25, VIP: $250/$125 at ticketleader.ca
Science World Slumber Party
Enjoy activities and programming inspired by the new feature exhibition Ultimate Dinosaurs at this family-friendly sleepover. • Telus World of Science, 1455 Quebec St. • July 17-18, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. • scienceworld.ca
Discovery Saturday: Ice Age Adventure
Is summer getting too hot for you? Imagine a Surrey covered in ice and snow and cool things down with glacial games and chilly crafts. • Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave., Surrey • July 18, 1-4 p.m. • By donation, 604-5926956, surrey.ca/heritage
MISCELLANEOUS Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship Canada’s largest fastpitch event features premier female athletes from around the world
and across B.C. competing for the title of 2015 Canadian Open Fastpitch International Champion. • Softball City and Cloverdale Athletic Park, Surrey • to July 13 •
canadianopenfastpitch.com
Tour de Delta
Three days of racing consisting of the MK Delta Criterium in North Delta, the Brenco Criterium in Ladner Village, plus the White Spot|Delta UCI 1.2 Men’s & Women’s Road Race in Tsawwassen. • Delta • July 10-12 • Free, 604-9463304, tourdedelta.com
10 Variations: Art Show & Sale
Members of the South Surrey & White Rock Art Society present more than 200 original works. • Recreation and Arts Centre, 14601 20th Ave., Surrey • July 11-12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Barb: 604531-1880, artsociety.ca
11th Annual Dachshund Fun Day
Games, prizes, puppy snacks, walks, hotdogs & pop and lots of family fun. • Peace Arch Park, Hwy. 99, south to the border • July 11, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $6/Dachshund, all dogs must be leashed and at least six months old, miniaturedachshundclubofbc.com
2nd Annual Truck and Tractor Show N Shine
Open to all types of trucks, plus an exhibit of TRAMS Museum buses, vintage tractors and more, plus live entertainment and food. • Cloverdale Fairgrounds | B.C. Vintage Truck Museum, 6022 176th St., Surrey • July 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, bcvintagetruckmuseum.org
Architectural Tour
Learn more about Central Library’s unique architectural features and hear how Vancouver residents played a role in determining the building’s design. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • July 11 or July 25, 2-3 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
ECCW Wrestling: Ballroom Brawl IV
Catch more chair smashing, table breaking, in your face, off the top rope action that only ECCW can provide. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • July 11, 8 p.m. • $25/$20, ticketmaster.ca, Scrape, livenation.com
Mill Lake Cruise-in
Annual car show features muscle cars, street machines, classic, veteran, hot rods, vintage
cars, trucks and low-riders. A fundraiser for
the MSA Museum Society and Abbotsford Arts Council • Mill Lake Park, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford • July 11, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free, 604-852-9358, abbotsfordartscouncil.com/mill-lake-cruise-in
Powell Street Walking Tour
This historical tour of Powell Street will take you back in time to the prewar, bustling community of Japanese Canadians who lived and worked in this area. • Meet at the Vancouver Buddhist Temple, 220 Jackson Ave. • July 11, 10 a.m. • $10/$8, 604-777-7000, centre.nikkeiplace.org
The Flats Summer Block Party
Local galleries will play host to crowds of local collectors and art-goers as exhibitions are launched, artist talks are given and treats by Beta5 Chocolates will be served. The day concludes with a party at Red Truck Brewery featuring The Trews, No Sinner, Rich Hope and the Ice Cream Social DJs. • The Flats art district • July 11, noon-5 p.m. • theflatsvancouver.tumblr.com
English Bay Historical Walking Tour
Stroll the beachfront of one of Vancouver’s most historic places and hear stories about the diverse people who shaped it. • English Bay, Meet outside the Sylvia Hotel, 1154 Gilford St. • July 12, 1 p.m. • $10, drop in only, 604-8731866, stanleyparkhistory.wordpress.com
Surrey Rockhounders Annual Tailgate Party
Jewelry, rock hounding equipment, and of course many sizes and shapes of all kinds of rocks from B.C. jade to South American agates. • Sullivan Hall parking lot, 6306 152nd St., Surrey • July 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • surreyrockhound.com
UBC Grand Prix 2015
Come and cheer on some of the best cyclists in North America. • 2329 West Mall, UBC • July 14, 2 p.m. • 604-689-5559, ubcgrandprix.com
Plutopalooza
Cosmic Nights has landed at the Space Centre. Discover the wonders of the Universe over drinks at this party for our favourite dwarf planet. • H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St. • July 16, 7-10 p.m. • $20, 604-738-7827, ext. 240, spacecentre.ca/cosmic-nights
Anime Evolution
Vancouver’s premier event for anime, manga, gaming and every kind of fandom. • New Student Union Building, UBC • July 17-19 •
animeevolution.com
Bootleg Bart Vancouver Art Show
A collection of art inspired by Bart Simpson and ’90s pop culture. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender • July 17, doors 10 p.m. • $15, facebook.com/events/449633041871191
2nd Annual Ultimate Car Show
Features more than 350 premier, classic, muscle and specialty vehicles, plus a rock and roll soundtrack, summer food features, prize giveaways and much more. • Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd. • July 18, 2-6 p.m. • Free, HardRockCasinoVancouver.com
ElectraFest
The biggest electric car show in the west features Vancouver’s leading electric auto dealers, e-bikes, e-boats, e-trucks plus test rides, RC model car racing, and kids zone. • Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd • July 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • FREE, 604-313-9639, /veva.ca/electrafest-2015/
The National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta: Festival in the Park Enjoy the Festival in the Park and relax after a fun day of racing. Features a barbecue, beer garden, live band and a silent auction. • Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 3811 Point Grey Rd. • July 18, 3-7 p.m. • 604-873-1865, eastersealsregatta.ca
Cuddle Party A trained facilitator guides participants through getting acquainted, practising clear communication, boundary-setting skills where one socializes/cuddles at their pace. • Organizer’s private residence, #307-6451 Minoru Blvd., Richmond • July 19, 2-5 p.m. • Suggested $20 donation, meetup.com/cuddlepartykarins
Hot Rod Sunday Features up to 200 hot rods, vintage, classic, and custom cars and trucks. Proceeds will go to BCHRA’s charity, the Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association. • Willowbrook Shopping Center, 19705 Fraser Hwy., Langley • July 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, Walter: 604-576-6051, bchra.ca
Mountain View Cemetery Walking Tour
Join local culture and heritage enthusiast
Maurice Guibord as you visit the final resting place of most of Vancouver’s early Mayors. • 5455 Fraser St. • July 19, 10 a.m. • Free, 604325-2646, facebook.com/events/1468248416801603
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon More than 13,000 people are expected to join a 7-km trek along the Stanley Park seawall, followed by carnival style games, food booths and stage performances represented by different cultures, including Japanese, Philippine, Chinese, Slovak and Mexican. • Lumbermen’s Arch, Stanley Park • July 19, 8:30 a.m. • Free, 604-408-7228, successfoundation.cawalk2015/ Vancouver Shade Garden Society Annual Show See some creative and beautiful shade plants and get inspiration for your own garden. • VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St. • July 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, Beth: 604-253-7036,
vandusengarden.org
FOOD/DRINK
Port Moody RibFest
Three days of delicious barbecue, live music, craft breweries and family entertainment. • Rocky Point Part, Port Moody • July 10-12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Free admission, portmoodyribfest.ca
Tip’n Taste
Join the Langley Rotary Clubs and enjoy food samples and beers from breweries large and small as well as wine and coolers. • Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, Langley • July 10, 6-9:30 p.m. • $30, tipntaste.com
Squamish Beer Festival
Features more than 30 breweries, craft beer workshops, local food and live music performances. • O’Siyam Pavilion, Squamish • July 11, 1-6 p.m. • $32, $50/VIP, squamishbeerfestival.com
Surrey Soirée
Dressed in elegant white attire under the full moon, guests will enjoy outdoor dining and world class entertainment with multiple Junonominee, Denzal Sinclaire. • City Centre Plaza, 10350 University Dr., Surrey • July 11, 6-10:30 p.m. • Michelle: 604-598-7318,
surreysoiree.ca
Bard on the Beach: Wine Wednesdays
An intimate pre-show wine tasting in the Bard Marquee. Chat with winemakers and experts as you learn tasting etiquette and sample select wines from Sandhill, Red Rooster and others. • July 15, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9 • Vanier Park • July 15 until Sept. 9 • $20,
http://bardonthebeach.org/wine-wednesdays
Rare Drams Whisky Club
Features some of Scotland’s finest whiskies, including some of its top independent bottlers. Whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur, you’ll enjoy an exclusive selection of drams from the Rare Drams portfolio. • Harvest Table, Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St. • July 15 and Sept. 2, 7-9 p.m. • $33, legacyliquorstore.com
Steveston Wine Fest
This inaugural event will feature more than 80 boutique wines from local and international wineries, plus delicious food samples from local Steveston Merchants. • The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave., Steveston • July 18, 7-9:30 p.m. • $49, eventbrite.ca, 604-277-2305, facebook.com/stevestonwinefest
Tea Sparrow Iced Tea Festival
Tea Sparrow offers the chance to sample top-rated teas from their featured tea blenders from around the world — iced. Learn their unique scoring system and score the teas yourself. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. • July 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • $10, teasparrow.com/festival
Tri-Cities Cask Festival
Participating breweries are from outside of the city of Vancouver — come and taste what the rest of the Lower Mainland has to offer. Enjoy beer samples, a barbecue, prize draws and more. • Rocky Point Taphouse, 2524 St Johns St., Port Moody • July 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $45, eventbrite.ca, facebook.com/tricitiescask
Catch & Cook Crabbing Tour
Learn where to catch B.C. Dungeness crab and how to prepare your catch. Includes a crab lunch. • Jericho Beach, meet on the dock in front of the sailing center • Saturdays until Sept. 12 • $119, swallowtail.ca
Edible Canada: Food Tours
Featured tours include: Granville Island Market Tour, Granville Island Gourmet Shopping Tour and Chinatown Tour with Dim Sum • ediblecanada.com
Food Street
More than 200 restaurants in three blocks
featuring just about every style of Asian and some European cuisine including Cantonese, Japanese, Hong Kong, Beijing, Thai, Korean and more. • The Golden Village, Alexandra Rd., Richmond • tourismrichmond.com/ restaurants/food-street/
Off the Eaten Track: Culinary Walking Tours
Tours include: Downtown Food Carts Tour’s Best Brunch Tour, The Railtown Urban Eats Tour, Main Street Hidden Gems Culinary Tour and Vancouver Distillery Tour. • offtheeatentracktours.com
Swallow Tail: Vancouver Wine Tour
Visit boutique Fraser Valley wineries for tastings, enjoy a gourmet lunch, meet wine exports and stroll the vineyards. • Tour picks up at Pacific Central Station, 1150 Station St. • Select dates until July 25 • $159/$129, brownpapertickets.com/event/894171, swallowtail.ca
The Original Vancouver Food Tour
Showcasing some of the best restaurant gems in Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods and beyond. • vancouverfoodtour.com
Vancouver Brewery Tour
Fun and informative public and private brewery tours provide an exclusive peak of life in a Vancouver brewery. • Saturdays and Sundays • vancouverbrewerytours.com
Vancouver Foodie Tours
Indulge in a feast on one of three tours: The Granville Island Market Tour, World’s Best Food Truck Tour or the Guilty Pleasures Gourmet Tour • foodietours.ca
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Outturn Sample your way through this month’s single cask releases. • Harvest Table, Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St. • July 8 and Aug. 5, 7-9
p.m. • $45, legacyliquorstore.com
FILM Movies in the Morgue at the Vancouver Police Museum
A monthly series of film screenings held at the old Vancouver city morgue. Enjoy a gritty drama, a classic comedy or a heart-pounding action film, all while surrounded by the ghosts and gadgets of Vancouver’s past. • 240 E. Cordova • July 14, plus the second Tuesday of the month until Oct. 13, 7 p.m. • $8, 604-665-3346, vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/movies-in-themorgue
Rio Theatre Late Night Movies
July 10: Galaxy Quest | July 17: The Outsiders | July 24: Kung Fury and Manborg | July 31: Beavis and Butt-Head Do America • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • July 3-31, Fridays, 11:30 p.m. until July 31 • riotheatre.ca
Starlight Theatre at Lansdowne Centre
Come and enjoy a drive-in movie under the stars. • July 15: Clueless • July 22: Big Hero 6 • Lansdowne Centre, west parking lot, 5300 No. 3 Rd., Richmond • July 8-22, 9:30 p.m. • Free, freshaircinema.ca
Waterfront Cinema
Watch a movie under the stars, featuring great Canadian talent. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, then sit back and enjoy the show. (Cancelled in case of rain). • July 9: Despicable Me | July 16: Austin Powers 2 | July 23: Mean Girls | July 30: The Lego Movie | Aug. 6: The Proposal | Aug. 13: Back to the Future Part II | Aug. 20: Dumb & Dumber | Aug. 27: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire • North Point, Canada Place, 999 Canada Place • July 9 until Aug. 27, Thursdays until Aug. 27, films start at dusk • Free, canadaplace.ca/Events
Italian Movies in the Park
Enjoy outdoor screenings of Italian films, all with English subtitles. Food and drinks available. • July 10: I Soliti Ignoti (Big Deal on Madonna Street, by Mario Monicelli, 1958) | Aug. 7: Mine Vaganti (Loose Cannons, by Ferzan Ozpetek, 2010) • Beaconsfield Park, Slocan Street and E. 17th Ave. • July 10 and Aug. 7, Films start at dusk (shortly after 9 p.m.) • Free,
italianculturalcentre.ca
Opera Week
Step inside the famed Royal Opera House and experience exclusive premieres of the world’s finest operas: L’Elisir D’amor e (The Love Potion), Andrea Chenier, La Bohème, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, The Flying Dutchman • Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. • July 10-15 • $25/$23, three and five-pack passes available, 604-688-3456, viff.org
Outdoor Movie Nights in Cloverdale
Live entertainment and family games start at 7:30 and the movie starts at dusk. Bring a blanket or a lawnchair. • July 10 at Don Christian Park: The Muppet Show | July 17 at Katzie Elementary School: Home | July 24, Don Christian Park: Frozen Sing-Along | July 31 at Katzie Elementary School: Lego Movie | Aug. 7, at Don Christian Park: Big Hero 6 | Aug. 14, at Katzie Elementary School: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Aug. 21, at Don Christian Park: Monsters University | Aug. 28, at Katzie Elementary School: Finding Nemo • Surrey • July 10 until Aug. 28, July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 • Free, 604-502-6402, surrey.ca/culture-recreation
Stanley Park Summer Cinema
Outdoor screenings of some of your favourite movies. All films start at dusk. • July 14: The Breakfast Club – 30th Anniversary | July 21: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | July 28: Grease – Singalong | Aug. 4: Top Gun | Aug. 11: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Aug. 18: Jurassic Park | Aug. 25: Age of Ultron • Second Beach, Stanley Park • July 14 until Aug. 25, Tuesday evenings until Aug. 25 • Free general admission lawn seating, VIP seating/$23, freshaircinema.ca/summercinema/index.html
Top Docs: How to Survive a Plague
This documentary is the story of two coalitions, ACT UP and TAG, whose activism and innovation helped turn AIDS from a terminal illness into a manageable condition. • Vancouver Public Library, Mount Pleasant Branch, 1 Kingsway • July 15, 6:30 p.m. • Free, 604-665-3962, vpl.ca/events
LITERARY SFU Writer’s Studio 15th Anniversary Series: Harry Karlinsky
July 11, 1 p.m.: Author Harry Karlinsky reads from his book The Stonehenge Letters. | July 17, 6 p.m.: Workshop for Writers with Harry Karlinsky • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • July 11 and July 17 • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
Dead Poets Reading Series
Experience poems from favourite dead poets. Designed to revisit the works of great artists, each event will feature poetry readings by readers who will also talk about their poet’s life and work. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • July 12, 3-4:30 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
Teen Creative Writing Lab
Meet other teen writers, discuss writing projects and exchange ideas. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • July 13 or July 27, 4-5 p.m. • Free, registration required, 604-331-3690, vpl.ca/events
An Evening of Storytelling
Ten storytellers share their writing in an evening of stories ranging from tear-jerking to titillating, personal to historical, fantasy to fantastic. • Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main St. • July 14, 8 p.m. • $5, 604-255-1740, facebook.com/VancouverStorySlam