Brewhalla North Vancouver Returns with More Breweries

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Sip, sample, dance, and eat with Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival at The Shipyards in North Vancouver. Take in the views of the water overlooking downtown Vancouver surrounded by local music, food trucks, and drinks.

Brewhalla North Vancouver 2023

Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival North Vancouver 2023

  • When: April 14, 2023 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Where: The Shipyards (125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver)
  • Admission: Available online. Ticket includes admission to the festival, a 4oz commemorative tasting glass, 3 tasting tokens, live music from 10 artists/bands and access to 29 different local craft beverage makers. 

Performers include NADUH, Vince Vaccaro, Wasakaka All-Stars, Best Night Ever, The Dial Tones, DJ Paisley Eva, and DJ A-SLAM. Here is the lineup of over 25 craft breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries:

Backcountry BrewingRaincity Distillery
Persephone BrewingR&B Brewing
Wildeye BrewingHumblebee Meadery
Braggot BrewingContainer Brewing
Tinhouse Brewing La Cerveceria Astilleros Brewing
Bali WaterTrading Post Brewing
Brave Brewing Studio Brewing
Sake BombCinco Drink Co.
Edna’s Non Alcoholic Cocktails Deep Cover Brewers and Distillers
Slow Hand Beer CompanyNorth Point Brewing
Copperpenny Distilling Valley Commons
East Van Brewing CompanyPhillips Brewing & Malting
Shake TownFarming Karma Fruit
Festina Lente Estate WineryWindfall Cider
Callister Brewing

Brewhalla North Vancouver includes a dress up theme of “Sports Day” and guests are invited to test their skill at the “Brewhalla-Ball Challenge”. The event also includes other surprise skill challenges that attendees will be able to participate in, for prizes.

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The 2023 Bewhalla Beer & Music Festival in North Vancouver is presented by The Quay Market & Food Hall and GLC Solutions. The Quay is located right next to the festival site and is a destination for those seeking fresh, local and unique foods. Featuring fantastic vendors, artisans, entertainers and retailers, The Quay is a one-stop-shop and with endless options.

Brewhalla offers events in more than one location if you can’t make it to the North Vancouver lineup this April. Brewhalla takes place in Fort Langley on May 20th, dates and lineups for Port Moody and Cloverdale are to be announced.

To stay up to date, follow Brewhalla on Facebook.

Events in Vancouver This Long Weekend April 7-10

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The cherry blossoms are out, it’s a holiday weekend, and there are a ton of events and activities happening all around town. Here are just a few things to do in Vancouver this long weekend – have a great one!

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Events in Vancouver
This Long Weekend April 7-10

Friday, April 7, 2023

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Vancouver Sun Run Route: 5 Local Gems to Spot Along the Way

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The Vancouver Sun Run presented by Kal Tire, happening April 16, 2023, is one of Canada’s largest road races and has the most scenic route! Each year the 10km run and walk through the streets of Vancouver attracts thousands of participants from across the country, with over 30,000 expected this year.

Vancouver Sun Run Route 2023 Map
You can view a map of the whole route and a list of road closures online here.

Vancouver Sun Run Route
5 Local Gems to Spot Along the Way

No matter the pace, participants will be able to soak in the sights around Downtown Vancouver and False Creek when they’re on the Vancouver Sun Run route. Here are some of my favourite points of interest:

Search Statue

The run starts along West Georgia around Burrard, then travels down toward Stanley Park turning left on Denman Street. The corner of Georgia and Denman is where you’ll find Devonian Harbour Park, home of the Search statue which is a local favourite.

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Search Statue – Miss604 Photos
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Bright Futures at Bill Reid Gallery

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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Bright Futures from April 26, 2023 until January 14, 2024. Co-curated by Bill Reid Gallery Curator Beth Carter, Assistant Curator Aliya Boubard, and in consultation with Jordan Wilson (Musqueam), Bright Futures examines the lasting influence of Bill Reid’s iconic art on the development and creation of contemporary Northwest Coast art today, 25 years after his death in 1998.

Yolonda Skelton Dress and Train, Pleated Chiffon and Ponti Dress with Beaver fur trim
Yolonda Skelton Chilkat Dress and Eagle Train, 2022 Pleated Chiffon and Ponti Dress with Beaver fur trim. Ultrasuede Appliqued Cuffs and Removable Wool Suiting Appliqued Eagle Train Courtesy of the artist. Photo courtesy of the Bill Reid Gallery.

Bright Futures at Bill Reid Gallery

  • When: April 26, 2023 – January 14, 2024
  • Where: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art (639 Hornby St, Vancouver)
  • Admission: $0 – $13, tickets can be purchased online or on site

Alongside a selection of works from Bill Reid Gallery’s permanent collection, the group exhibition showcases a broad variety of disciplines and cultures from BC and the Yukon, including surrealist painting, classic weaving, wearable art, conceptual installation, modern carving, metalwork, and abstract photography.

“Central to Bright Futures is how contemporary Indigenous artists of the Northwest Coast seize new materials and interpret Bill Reid’s legacy today,” says Beth Carter, Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Curator. “Bill Reid was a leader and influencer in building a broader understanding of Northwest Coast art, and combining traditional Haida elements with new techniques and materials. In the examination of traditional culture and familial lineage within his own works, coupled with those of his fellow artists, Bill Reid found inspiration and opportunities for an innovative and bright future.”

The exhibition’s works were selected from an open call for submissions, based on the question: “How does Bill Reid’s work continue to influence contemporary Northwest Coast art being produced today?” The 14 selected artists interweave excellence and traditional knowledge with contemporary topics, such as reconciliation, urban issues, modern creativity, environmental concerns, and intergenerational healing, which fuel their practice and push the boundaries of their art.

Selected artists, many of whom will make their debut with Bill Reid Gallery, include: Tamara Bell (Haida), Sherri Dick (Haida), Rebecca Baker-Grenier (Kwag’ul/Squamish), Shoshanna Greene (Haida), Maynard Johnny Jr (Kwakwaka’wakw/Salish), Keith Kerrigan (Haida), Cody Lecoy (Sylix/Lekwungen), Latham Mack (Nuxalk), Calvin Morberg (Teslin Tlingit), Kelly Robinson (Nuxalk), Natasha Seymour (Tahitan/Tsimshian/Nisga’a), Yolonda Skelton (Gitxsan), Krystle Silverfox (Northern Tutchone/Selkirk) and Dustin Sheldon (Teslin Tlingit).

Each of the selected works will respond to one or more of Bill Reid’s pieces, which developed and transformed greatly over the course of his career, from copying traditional Haida designs to later re-interpreting Haida stories and aesthetics in his unique vision.

A series of events will support Bright Futures, including an opening celebration on April 25 at 6:00pm, several workshops, a panel discussion, artist talks, curatorial tours and a contemporary Indigenous artist market event. Events will be offered in-person, with some additional activities available online.

About the Bill Reid Gallery

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is a public gallery nestled in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It was named after acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid (1920–1998), a master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, and spokesman. Since opening in May 2008, the Bill Reid Gallery has remained the only public gallery in Canada devoted to contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast, and is home to the Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Art Collection, as well as special exhibitions of contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast of North America.

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The Vancouver Art Gallery Announces New Operating Hours and Monthly Pass

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Starting May 2023, the Vancouver Art Gallery will be closed to the public on Tuesdays. As part of these weekly closures, ‘by-donation’ Tuesday nights will transition into a monthly subscription pass, allowing visitors to pay $5 a month (with a $29 activation fee) for unlimited exhibition access.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Miss604 Rebecca Bollwitt Photo

New Hours and Monthly Pass at Vancouver Art Gallery

The Community Partnership Program is a new initiative offered by the Gallery to create unlimited, complimentary access for local registered not-for-profit organizations serving communities in need. This program enables members of more than 15 participating organizations to visit the Gallery for free as often as they wish.

By closing to the public on Tuesdays, the Gallery will be able to schedule customized tours for groups with specific accessibility requirements, such as sensory-friendly tours. The Gallery will also continue to offer school tours on Tuesdays, and the Gallery Shop, Bistro and Art Rental and Sales will remain open.

“Ensuring all visitors who come through our doors have the opportunity to experience the entirety of what the Gallery has to offer is an important part of our vision and mission,” said Anthony Kiendl, CEO and Director of the Vancouver Art Gallery. “Through initiatives like our Community Partnership Program and our daily complimentary admission for youth and children under 18 years, at least 20% of visitors come through the Gallery for free each year. By offering a new monthly subscription option for our access pass, we can further increase public access for everyone to enjoy our programs more often.” 

To coincide with the Tuesday closures, the Gallery will also be moving to more consistent hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm each day with the exception of Thursday and Friday, which will be 10:00am to 8:00pm. The final ‘by-donation’ night will be April 25, 2023.

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