Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 34th Season continues in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park with special events throughout the month of July and August. The highlight summer event is its signature Bard Fireworks Nights, and you can enter to win tickets!
See As You Like It or Henry V, enjoy a delicious dinner from Emelle’s Catering and post-dinner entertainment from Coastal Wolf Pack. End the night with a private view of the spectacular Celebration of Light Fireworks. Bard’s fireworks nights are an unforgettable experience, offering outstanding value for the ticket price.
A selection of wine, beer, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. If you require dietary accommodations for allergies or food intolerances, contact the Box Office no later than 72 hours before your event date.
Win Tickets
I’m giving away tickets to the Bard Fireworks night on July 26th with a feature performance of the ‘60s- inspired, Beatles-infused production of As You Like It.
Enjoy Shakespeare blended with The Beatles hits in this romantic comedy conceived and directed by Daryl Cloran (As You Like It, Shakespeare in Love). This production broke Bard box office records in 2018 and has since toured North America to ecstatic reviews.
“We are delighted to bring back the most successful production in Bard’s history,” says Christopher Gaze, Bard on the Beach Artistic Director. “This glorious musical is filled with tunes beloved of all generations. It will touch a vast range of people and become an inspired gateway into the magic of Shakespeare.”
As You Like Itcast members, returning and new actors, include Henry Beasly, Scott Bellis, Sharon Crandall, Oscar Derkx, Ben Elliott, Alexandra Lainfiesta, Jennifer Lines, Matthew MacDonald-Bain, Andrew McNee, Naomi Ngebulana, Evan Rein, Chelsea Rose, Emma Slipp, Marco Walker-Ng,Andrew Wheeler, and Sally Zori. Understudies for As You Like It are Jennifer Copping, Andrew Cownden, Olivia Hutt, and Matthew Ip-Shaw.
Follow Bard on the Beach on Facebook for their latest updates, events, and announcements.
The 47th annual Powell Street Festival is a free two day celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture happening this August. Oppenheimer Park and surrounding areas will host a variety of entertainment for all ages, live performances, food options, and a craft marketplace all mixed with traditional elements.
Powell Street Festival 2023
When: August 5 and 6, 2023 from 11:30am to 7:00pm
Where: Oppenheimer Park 400-block Powell Street at Jackson Ave
Admission: Free!
Catch any of the 35 live performances scheduled on three festival stages from local, national, and international artist. Experience Daikagura, a rare 1000-year-old art form with ceremony and juggling, performed by Michiyo Kagami. Witness the resurrection of Okuni, the 17th-century cis-female founder of kabuki, reimagined in a multidisciplinary dance by Aretha Aoki and Ryan MacDonald. Dance along to EPITHYMiA, an up-and-coming J-pop dance and vocal group from Japan and even more performances to delight attendees.
This year’s festival features panels, workshops, walking tours, martial arts demonstrations, a Sumo tournament, and more exciting event. In between happenings, wander around Paueru Gai, stop in on beloved Powell Street Festival favourites including a community Japanese food and handmade crafts marketplace, an interactive zone, children’s activities, and the Festival Lottery.
And you don’t even have to wait until August to join the fun as festival vibes reverberate through partnerships new and renewed across the city starting in July: Jump into the festival spirit and learn the Paueru Mashup Dance alongside talented instructors through free lessons Tuesdays in July in Oppenheimer Park. Strike a pose in the ballroom scene at the Van Vogue Jam’s Posh Ball on July 28 and learn about the myth behind the star festival tanabata at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre’s family friendly presentation on August 4.
Friends from afar can join in too, with a special two-hour Festival Connect Online Live Stream on Saturday, August 5 at 12:30pm on the Powell Street Festival Society website and YouTube channel.
Visit the Powell Street Festival Society on Facebook for more info.
BC’s capital city is known for its history, lush gardens, gorgeous coastal landscapes, and its teas (Afternoon, High, or otherwise). During my latest visit I wanted to experience the city a bit differently and combine all of “classic Victoria” with the latest vegan eats, from the Frickin Delights donuts I see my friend Keira posting on Instagram to everything else I could get my fork into. Thanks to Keira, and Destination Victoria, my mission was a sweet success:
Vegan Eats in Victoria
Now I won’t list off every single place with vegan options, since you can use a handy app like Happy Cow for that, but I will entice you with some of the treats I savoured with great enthusiasm:
I will go on record and state this is my new favourite Afternoon Tea experience in Victoria. The gardens at Huntingdon Manor / Pendray Inn & Teahouse (309 Belleville St) are stunning, with mile-high hollyhocks, peachy roses, and bees buzzing from flower to flower across the lawn that overlooks the inner harbour. On the porch, we savoured pots of Silk Road’s Angel Water Tea as we made our way through three tiers of teatime treats.
The #CHVCatchUp is a monthly series featuring the latest updates and news from Covenant House Vancouver (“CHV”). Miss604 is proud to be the Official Blog Partner of CHV. This month’s post has been written by Jason Bosher.
Harm Reduction Facts and Stigma
Harm reduction: a phrase that you may have heard about in the media. It can be a controversial and loaded topic, one that has grandiose misconceptions associated with it. Covenant House Vancouver believes that harm reduction is not about enabling people to continue to do drugs. Harm reduction is about emotional intelligence and a set of principles that is based on humanizing and caring for everyone. It is about building safe and trusting relationships, reducing stigma, and ultimately, and most importantly, it is about saving lives.
Looking for a summer refresh on your go-to restaurants and activities? Look no further! We have curated a list of our current culinary favourites and notable limited edition menus, into one convenient spot for this month’s Vancouver Foodie Friday feature. For July, we are fully diving into the best summer finds:
Ask for Luigi – Photo Submitted
Vancouver Foodie Friday – In the Swing of Summer
Ask for Luigi Named Among Best Italian Restaurants in the World
Where: 305 Alexander St., Vancouver
Details: Ask for Luigi has been recognized as one of the world’s top Italian restaurants by Gambero Rosso, a leading authority on Italian food and wine! It is just one of seven restaurants in Vancouver to be awarded in the prestigious Top Italian Restaurants international guidebook. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Railtown, Ask for Luigi specializes in fresh, handmade pasta and family-style dishes designed to share, complemented by an extensive Italian wine list with an emphasis on small producers and unique, indigenous varieties. Reserve a table for your next date night here.
