This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor Summer at Burnaby Village Museum, and I’m very excited to check out my local farmer’s market, go to a soccer match, and enjoy some live music. Find these events and many more things to do around Metro Vancouver listed below:
Weekend Events in Vancouver Things to do June 2-4, 2023
With warmer temperatures and sun-filled days on the horizon, there’s nothing better than getting outside and experiencing all that BC has to offer. The Sea to Sky Gondola is a great place to take in the summer season with non-stop views, a gondola ride, fun summertime activities, trails suitable for all fitness levels, along with tasty new food options, live music, and more.
Beginning June 19, Monday through Friday mornings this summer, enjoy Mountain Top Yoga & Fitness Classes. An assortment of classes will also be available including Mindful Yoga, Yoga Flow, Mountain Camp, and more.
Kick off summer weekends every Friday with Mountain Music from June 9 through September 8, 2023. The line-up of bands will hit the outdoor stage and include popular local favourites, such as The Hairfarmers, The Whiskeydicks, Ruckus Deluxe, and more.
Food Options
To cap off the summer experience are all the amazing food options offered throughout the summit. From the Backyard Plaza to the spectacular front deck and the Co-Pilot Cafe, Sea to Sky Gondola has cooked up a whole new menu of delicious good eats and sweet treats for everyone to enjoy.
Olé! New Taco Bar at the Co-Pilot Cafe – The ultimate street tacos have arrived! Fan favourites include pulled beef/chicken/pork, battered cod, and a plant-based vegan option. Created with fresh ingredients and served with a margarita (traditional, pineapple or spicy) or two, this is one taco bar visitors will want to come back to again and again.
Firing Up the Grills – It’s BBQ Season! – There is nothing like a summer BBQ and instead of just one, Sea to Sky Gondola is firing up two grills. New this season are artisan created pizzas with fresh local ingredients, smokies, corn on the cob, and more at the Backyard BBQ. Take in views like no other at the Oceanview BBQ on the summit patio while enjoying all the classics including, mouth-watering brisket and pulled pork with all the fixings.
The Sweetest Spot on the Summit – Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Summit Sweets. This new addition at Sea to Sky Gondola will literally make you feel like a kid in a candy shop. With ice cream, cotton candy, popcorn, slushies, and of course, candy galore, it offers the ultimate treat for all visitors this summer.
Take in the stunning views on one of many hiking and walking trails, and enjoy this treats and tunes!
The 22nd annual Talking Stick Festival 2023: Summer Reverb celebrates and honours National Indigenous History Month. The event series unites Indigenous art and culture with people from all walks of life and offers a unique opportunity to reflect and reconnect.
The Festival’s theme, “Summer Reverb” brings together the idea of amplified sound and amplified voices in musical performances, similar to the star and water ripples reverberating outwards. The Talking Stick Festival celebrates diversity and inclusivity, welcoming Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Artists, and promises vibrant entertainment.
Talking Stick Festival 2023
Headlining this year’s festival, is singer-songwriter and musician Logan Staats. Staats won the Indigenous Music Award for Best Radio Single “The Lucky Ones.” Also headlining, is DJ KOOKUM, an open format DJ and multi-media maker from the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and Cold Lake First Nations. Indigenous singer-songwriter, activist, and storyteller Pura Fé will also perform at multiple events throughout the month, intertwining her talents with cultural traditions.
The wide range of events include: a documentary screening, a theatre performance, a book launch (accompanied by a conversation with an award-winning author and local journalist), a Burlesque show, the Summer Reverb Gala, Dj Spins, and an immersive4D audio performance.
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, and on this day, the Talking Stick Festival features a diverse mix of ceremony, storytelling, dance and music, paired with a fashion show curated by a local designer. Indigenous Day Eve, on June 20, is also celebrated with an unforgettable event, spotlighting hip-hop and its connection to Indigenous traditions.
The festival concludes with a series of roundtables, welcoming an open discussion on various topics, including the evolving Canadian art landscape, which has been impacted by social justice movements, digital shifts, and new funding models.
“As a Māori Pacific Islander producer from Aotearoa, I’m proud to be part of this year’s Talking Stick Festival. This event truly enhances the visibility of Indigenous arts, culture, and narratives. As we navigate beyond COVID-19, we stand on the precipice of a new era. Through the continued sharing and uplifting of our stories, we move towards an unequivocal truth – the future is Indigenous,” says Nathan Mudge from Full Circle.
The month-long celebration includes a mix of exclusive in-house produced events as well as co-productions with arts partners such as: The Cultch, Punctuate! Theatre, Massy Books, Massy Arts, Vancouver Public Library, Queer Arts Festival, Coastal Jazz, VIFF, Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires, and Delinquent Theatre.
Ticket prices vary, with some free events and others starting at $15.
Welcome to the June events calendar for Metro Vancouver! This month Miss604 is proud to sponsor the Courage To Come Back Awards (June 9th) and the summer season at Burnaby Village Museum.
The Whistler summer concert series is offering fourteen nights of free music starting at the end of June. Each evening’s programming features a live DJ set to kick-start the atmosphere before the headlining performers take the stage.
Free Summer Concerts in Whistler
When: Opening June 29, 2023 with shows from July 1 to August 31
The summer of music kicks off with Symphony at Whistler Olympic Plaza featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Thursday, June 29th.
Lineup
Saturday, July 1
Blackie and The Rodeo Kings featuring Daniel Lanois and Terra Lightfoot
Thursday, July 6
Lazy Syrup Orchestra with Ashleigh Ball
Friday, July 7
Dear Rouge
Thursday, July 13
Moontricks
Friday, July 14
Bedouin Soundclash
Thursday, August 3
William Prince
Friday, August 4
Dumpstaphunk
Thursday, August 10
Bruce Cockburn
Friday, August 11
Half Moon Run
Thursday, August 17
Allison Russell
Friday, August 18
Steph Strings
Thursday, August 24
SkiiTour
Friday, August 25
Drag in the Mountains with THE BRATPACK
Thursday, August 31
The Original Wailers
Additionally, to support Whistler’s climate action strategy, complimentary secured bike parking is provided for those who choose to pedal along the Valley Trail to the event.
