Friday, July 23, 2010

Check out some Vancouver summer events!!

July

Canada Day at Canada Place: Thursday July 1, 2010
10:00am to 7:00pm - Capped off by the Canada Day Parade at 7:00pm and then the Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show at 10:30pm
Vancouver Shakespeare Festival, Bard on the Beach: June 3-September 25, 2010
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival runs June 3- September 25 in open-ended tents in Vanier Park. 2010 season: Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra, Falstaff (Henry IV, Parts I & II) and Henry V.
Vancouver Lantern Festival 2010 date to be determined
Trout Lake Park
Neanderthal Arts Festival: July 21-August 1, 2010
Theatre including four local shows, two national shows and five Walking Fish shows.  You gotta be here... after all, the Cultch does have air conditioning.
Caribbean Days Festival: July 24-25, 2010
Held in North Vancouver, just a block from the SeaBus terminal and Lonsdale Quay
Vancouver Early Music Festival: July 25 - August 14, 2010
Lonsdale Quay Summerfest: June 25 - September 5, 2010
A spectacular outdoor festival featuring local talent, cultural dance, live concerts, Artisan Farmers Market, and kid's activities.

August

Vancouver Pride Festival: August 1, 2010
Vancouver Pride has become the most exciting parade and festival in the City of Vancouver. What began as a small local march has grown into a nationally and internationally recognized LGBT event bringing more than 630,000 people into the streets in one day! Our Pride is spectacular with the summer sunshine, the crowds in their colours, the music, the dancing and the fun inclusive, family friendly atmosphere. With the support of amazing sponsors and volunteers, Vancouver Pride is one of the world's premier celebration of culture and diversity. Join us at the 31st annual Pride Parade on August 1st, 2010 and see what all the fuss is about!
Vancouver Shakespeare Festival, Bard on the Beach: June 3-September 25, 2010
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival runs June 3- September 25 in open-ended tents in Vanier Park. 2010 season: Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra, Falstaff (Henry IV, Parts I & II) and Henry V.
Vancouver Early Music Festival: July 25 - August 14, 2010
Chinatown Festival: August 14 and 15, 2010
The biggest multicultural summer celebration in the area. Highlights include an open-air market, tasting and walking tours, culture areas, kids' corner, ongoing live performances, and much more
Pacific National Exhibition: August 21 - September 6, 2010
Vancouver Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival: 2010 dates not yet determined
MusicFest Vancouver 10th Anniversary Edition: August 6-15, 2010.
MusicFest offers 50 classical, world and jazz concerts and events in nine popular Vancouver venues
Powell Street Festival: July 31- August 1, 2010
The Powell Street Festival celebrate the arts and culture of Japanese Canadians and Asian Canadians
Vancouver Early Music Festival: J2010 dates not yet determined
Lonsdale Quay Summerfest: June 25 - September 5, 2010
A spectacular outdoor festival featuring local talent, cultural dance, live concerts, Artisan Farmers Market, and kid's activities.

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