Music on Main returns to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park to brighten up your summer evenings with a series of free concerts in August. What started as sharing free live music safely outdoors during the pandemic has turned into an annual event, filling the park with even more live music and the gorgeous sounds of instruments like the flute, harp, cello, and the voices of Vancouver.
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Music on Main Summer Pop-Up Concerts in Mount Pleasant
When: August 14-16 and 21-23, 2023 concerts begin at 6:30pm
Where: West 16th Ave at Ontario Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Free admission
Relax and enjoy music that reflects the sounds of Vancouver as the entertainment returns this August. Become immersed in the gorgeous sounds of a string quartet, original Persian compositions, classical arrangements, and more talented performers.
Lineup
Monday, August 14: Raincity Quartet (Brooklyn Wood & Yiyi Hsu, violins; Alex Beggs, viola; and Bruno Quezada, cello)
Tuesday, August 15: Saaz o Raaz (Saina Khaledi, santour; Ali Sajjadi, oud; Ali Razmi, tar; Sharanjeet Singh Mand, sitar; and Sunny Matharu, tabla)
Wednesday, August 16: Paolo Bortolussi (flute); Calvin Dyck (violin and accordion); Krystal Morrison (clarinet); and Mark Beaty (bass)
Lineup for August 21-23 to be announced!
Bring your friends and a picnic, and join in a variety of top-flight musicians that invites you to take a breath and simply, listen. Additionally, local food trucks will be onsite on certain dates.
The Fraser Valley Sun and Soil Concert Series is expanding to include more locations in Abbotsford and Langley this summer. Enjoy live music, food and beverage options, and the scenic backdrop of the Fraser Valley at each of these unique events.
Sun and Soil Concert Series. Ryan McAllister Photo by Robyn Bessenger
Fraser Valley Sun and Soil Concert Series 2023
Showcasing diverse musical talents and beautiful country views, the Sun and Soil Concert Series is the perfect way to celebrate the season. These events are all 19+. Please enjoy responsibly.
Langley
(Past) July 8th at Fraser Valley Cider Company with Antonio Larosa
Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Roots and Wings Distillery Musical Artist: Shawna Palmer
This experience includes a 90-minute performance from BC musician Shawna Palmer, along with a charcuterie cup and beverage options ranging from local beer, wine and cider to cocktails made from spirits crafted onsite by Roots & Wings Distillery. Tickets are available now. Use code LANGLEYFRESH now till July 31st, 2023 for Early Bird pricing!
Abbotsford
Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Cannon Estate Winery Musical Artist: Ryan McAllister
Tickets for this event are available now and they include a 1.5-hour set from Ryan McAllister, sharing charcuterie boxes (one per pair) from Lepp’s Farm Market, and 1 bottle of wine from Cannon Estate Winery.
Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Lakeland Flowers, site of the Abbotsford Tulip Festival & Summer Flower Festival Musical Artist: Tanner Olson Band
Tickets for this event are available now and include a 1.5-hour set from the Tanner Olsen Band and 4 menu options (one/attendee) from Raven’s Brewing Company. Use code MOREABBY now till July 31st, 2023 for Early Bird pricing!
Visit Destination Fraser Valley on Facebook and Twitter for more event information.
Another busy weekend in Metro Vancouver is here and there is an abundance of free, family-friendly fun! Miss604 is proud to sponsor Burnaby Summer Stages (Friday), Symphony in the Park and Summer Salsa Cruises (Saturday), Vancouver Chinatown Festival (Saturday and Sunday), and Opera in the Park (Sunday). Find these events and many more things to do around Vancouver listed below:
Weekend Events in Vancouver Things to do July 14-16, 2023
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Visit South Okanagan Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Just as Highway 97 winds between vineyards, orchards and lakeshores, Visit South Okanagan is a network that connects communities in this iconic region. Whether you’re passing through for a quick day trip or enjoying a long-term stay (lucky you), there are so many ways to sip, cycle, swim, and savour the valley from Peachland to Oliver. This summer I have teamed up with Visit South Okanagan to offer an incredible prize package valued at over $2,600!
When you visited the South Okanagan with warm sun on your skin, hot sand on your feet, you raced to the soothing relief of the lake. Giggling as the waves rippled around. Was it this beach where you first froze your brain slurping a milkshake with the tastiest fries ever? Birds chirping as you hiked marshy boardwalks or pristine pathways in the desert or along a creek or lakeside to a waterfall or panoramic peak? You could bike forever. Sunsets lasted for hours.
Revisit these treasures of the South Okanagan, home to many such beaches, trails, and orchards. Even more culinary adventures await today with a thriving wine, craft beer, cider and spirits scene. Expand your knowledge of the desert, Indigenous culture, those who forged the Kettle Valley Railway, and local flora and fauna. Travel back to the Okanagan You Remember to relive and capture golden memories.
Osoyoos Lake – Miss604 Photo
Miss604 Photo
Phantom Creek (top) and Road 13 (bottom) – Photos submitted
Oliver Prize Package Giveaway
Here’s what’s included in this incredible prize package (valued over $2,600) and how you can enter to win:
From Black Sage Road to the Golden Mile, you will love the diverse landscape of Oliver, Canada’s Wine Capital. For inspiration for visiting this destination and many others in the region, follow Visit South Okanagan.
Celebrate the harvest with Barnside Brewing Co. in Ladner as they present a weekend of great music, food, farm fresh beer, shopping and more this September. The Barnside Harvest Festival has something for everyone in the family — including four-legged members at the Sunday’s Paw Pals event.
Barnside Brewing Co. Harvest Festival 2023
When: September 15-17, 2023
Where: Paterson Park (5800 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner)
Admission: Single Day, Weekend, and VIP passes available for purchase online
Barnside Brewing Co. offers delicious craft beer that’s grown and brewed right on their Ladner farms. This new event will offer more than just great music, food and festivities. Adults will love the site-wide license featuring Ladner’s very own farm fresh beer. Cider, wine and non-alcoholic options will also be available.
Friday features performances by The Sheepdogs, The Zolas, Dear Rouge, Warren Dean Flandez, Raincity, Jordan Klassen, Kytami, and more.
Catch 54-40, The Road Hammer, Chad Brownlee, Tony Furtado, and others on stage Saturday, and Sunday features acts by DJ jaXon Hawks and Take it to the Limit(The Ultimate Eagles Tribute).
In addition to the music, visit the Family Fun Zone for activities and games, check for fresh produce in the farm and artisan market, and stick around on Sunday for the Paw Pals Electric Picnic. Programming will include agility areas, musical mats and a pet parade, with the music vibe provided by DJ jaXon Hawks from JR-FM,Larry Hennessey (JACK Up the 80’s) spinning vinyl classics, DJ Bobby James with live percussion and Goodspin.
Paterson Park is a dog-walkers paradise so bring the pup on Sunday only for free treats, zones featuring pool parties, a “pup-stacle course“, and a pet parade. All dogs must check in at the Main Gate before hand, must be non-aggressive and leashed at all times while on site.
