July Events in Metro Vancouver 2012

We didn’t see much sunshine in June but there have been a few glorious days so far this summer. I’m still fixated on the belief that the rain leads to even greener grass and floral blooms on those sparkling sunny days. Whether you’re staying around town or heading up the Sea to Sky, I have you covered with the following event listings. These have been submitted by readers and the list is always updated throughout the month so be sure to bookmark this post.

Photo credit: Mark Faviell on Flickr

Sunday, July 1, 2012
Surrey Canada Day
Canada Day at Canada Place
Port Moody Golden Spike Days
Steveston Salmon Festival
Ships to Shore Steveston
Tbooth Wireless ViVa Vancouver Block Party
Port Coquitlam Canada Day
Free Admission at Maritime Museum & Museum of Vancouver
Vancouver’s Largest Street Food Party at the Waldorf
Defining Moments Exhibition Opening Celebration
North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations at Waterfront Park
Hershe Bar: Where The Girls Are

Monday, July 2, 2012
Port Moody Golden Spike Days
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Free Outdoor Movie in Stanley Park
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Scarlet Satin Production: Unboxed Plays at the Railway Club
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Craft Beer Bus Crawl
Van Dop Gallery Presents Gabor Gasztonyi at Wild Rice
Journeys to the Edge
Scarlet Satin Production: Unboxed Plays at the Railway Club
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Whistler: ArtWalk Opening Reception
Lama Marut Book Tour
Children of the Street Society’s Pub Night Event
Indian Summer Festival
Scarlet Satin Production: Unboxed Plays at the Railway Club
Salsa by the Sea

Friday, July 6, 2012
Lama Marut Book Tour
Live in Lynn Valley Concert Series
Concerts in Edgemont Village
The Be Good Tanyas kick off CBC’s Musical Nooners
Indian Summer Festival
Enchanted Evenings Concert Series at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Free Friday Night Dancing at Robson Square
Scarlet Satin Production: Unboxed Plays at the Railway Club
Take Off Friday at YVR
Coast Modern at the Vancity Theatre
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Carnival at Hollyburn [PDF]
Lama Marut Book Tour
Lonsdale Quay Market SummerFest
The Proper Villains Official SPF Festival After Party
Indian Summer Festival
Scarlet Satin Production: Unboxed Plays at the Railway Club
Bowen Island Steamship Days
Langley: Lift off to London
Sunrise Summer Kick Off
Coast Modern at the Vancity Theatre
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Indonesian Day 2012
The Beacon of Mind Conference
Key West Ford Show & Shine in New Westminster
Sam and Steve Are Back From Everest Party
Whistler Farmer’s Market
Theatre Under the Stars Opening Night
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Indian Summer Festival
Bowen Island Steamship Days

Monday, July 9, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Indian Summer Festival
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Bowen Island Steamship Days
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
UBC Grand Prix
Free Outdoor Movie in Stanley Park
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Indian Summer Festival
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Food Talks Vol 2
Bowen Island Steamship Days
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Gastown Grand Prix
Walking Tour of Jewish Section of Mountain View
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Indian Summer Festival
Bowen Island Steamship Days
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Arts Club Whisky Dinner Extravaganza
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Indian Summer Festival
Whistler Longboard Festival
Bowen Island Steamship Days
Salsa by the Sea
TAG… You’re Knit! Presentation by Leanne Prain
Miss Representation Film Screening & Reception

Friday, July 13, 2012
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
RISE – “The Launch”
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Indian Summer Festival
Vancouver Art Deco Walking Tour
Enchanted Evenings Concert Series at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Free Friday Night Dancing at Robson Square
Live in Lynn Valley Concert Series
Concerts in Edgemont Village
Concerts in Deep Cove
Whistler Longboard Festival
Fireworks at Nat Bailey
Bowen Island Steamship Days
TaTas & Tiaras: A Burlesque Beauty Pageant
Take Off Friday at YVR
Coca-Cola Canada Olympic Celebration
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Canada Cup of Beer
Outstanding in the Field Summer Outdoor Dining Series
“A Song on the Wind” Concert
Summerfest at Grimston Park
Lonsdale Quay Market SummerFest
Western Roundup Festival at Township 7 Winery
Indian Summer Festival
Whistler Longboard Festival
Whistler Children’s Art Festival
J-Fest, presented by Anime Evolution
Bowen Island Steamship Days
Party at the Pier in North Vancouver
39th Annual Arnold Mikelson Festival Of Arts
Girls Rock Camp Vancouver Showcase
Marpole Summerfest
River District 1-Year Anniversary Summer Block Party & Carved Watermelon Contest
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Winners Circle Charity Event for New Stride Thoroughbred Society
Outstanding in the Field Summer Outdoor Dining Series
Indian Summer Festival
Western Roundup Festival at Township 7 Winery
Whistler Longboard Festival
Whistler Children’s Art Festival
Bowen Island Steamship Days
Party at the Pier in North Vancouver
39th Annual Arnold Mikelson Festival Of Arts
Lee Building Centennial

Monday, July 16, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Free Outdoor Movie in Stanley Park
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Honey Tasting at Salt Tasting Room
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
The Burlesque Assassins: The Movie, Vancouver
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Company B Jazz Band at the Waldorf
BC Renaissance Festival
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Salsa by the Sea

Friday, July 20, 2012
BC Renaissance Festival
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Enchanted Evenings Concert Series at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Free Friday Night Dancing at Robson Square
Whistler Presents the VSO
Live in Lynn Valley Concert Series
Concerts in Edgemont Village
Concerts in Deep Cove
Art Rental Show Opening
Take Off Friday at YVR
Sandcastle Competition at Spanish Banks
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Just For Fun Summer Camp Party
Five Hole for Food Vancouver Street Hockey
BC Renaissance Festival
2nd Annual Kidney Market Fair
Lonsdale Quay Market SummerFest
Whistler Presents the VSO
39th Annual Arnold Mikelson Festival Of Arts
Chinatown Arts & Cultural Festival
Khatsahlano Festival on West 4th
Illuminares Lantern Festival
Surrey Fusion Festival
Sunday, July 22, 2012
BC Renaissance Festival
Prospera Valley Gran Fondo
39th Annual Arnold Mikelson Festival Of Arts
Chinatown Arts & Cultural Festival
Free swing dancing on Granville
Surrey Fusion Festival

Monday, July 23, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Free Outdoor Movie in Stanley Park
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Papergirl Vancouver Opening Reception 2012
BC Virtual Tech Fair
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Thursday, July 26, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Salsa by the Sea

Friday, July 27, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Enchanted Evenings Concert Series at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
1st Annual Dodgeball Open
Free Summer Summit 2012
Movie Night at Nat Bailey
Live in Lynn Valley Concert Series
Concerts in Edgemont Village
Concerts in Deep Cove
Free Friday Night Dancing at Robson Square
Take Off Friday at YVR
Gather Pop Up Shop
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks
Lonsdale Quay Market SummerFest
1st Annual Dodgeball Open
Peruvian Festival Vancouver
Caribbean Days & Caribbean Days Parade
Gather Pop Up Shop
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Jog for the Bog and International Bog Day
1st Annual Dodgeball Open
Caribbean Days
Gather Pop Up Shop
4th Annual Sustainable Food Festival in Langley
For the Love of Brahms
Free outdoor movie in Yaletown: The Princess Bride

Monday, July 30, 2012
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Free Outdoor Movie in Stanley Park
CBC’s Musical Nooners Free Concert Series
Dance at Dusk in Stanley Park
Queer Arts Festival

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