CelticFest Vancouver presents Irish actor and writer Aidan Dooley’s solo performance of Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer. Dooley takes his audience on one incredible journey in the shoes of this courageous Irish hero. Experience the thrill and excitement of his expeditions told with charm, warmth, and humour.
Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer
When: 8:00pm shows on June 9 & 10; June 16 & 17; June 24 and 2:00pm matinee June 25, 2023
Where: Billy Bishop Legion 1407 Laburnum Street, Vancouver
Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive three famous expeditions: Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance.
Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of Antarctic. His 36 mile, solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians as the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration.
Comedy, music, festivals, birding, Broadway and rollerskating are just some of the events to enjoy in Metro Vancouver this weekend. Miss604 is proud to sponsor the summer season of Burnaby Village Museum and you can find many more things to do all listed below:
Nominations are currently open for the BC Achievement Foundation’s 15th annual Indigenous Business Award (“IBA”) program. Presented annually, the IBA program recognizes the contributions of extraordinary Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across BC, while helping to elevate connections between the province’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies.
BCAF Indigenous Business Award Nominations Open
“The ambition, tenacity, and innovation of Indigenous entrepreneurs and their businesses drives them forward, strengthens our economy, and supports Indigenous economic empowerment and a shared prosperity for our province,” said Walter Pela, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation. “I encourage everyone throughout British Columbia to nominate an outstanding Indigenous entrepreneur or Indigenous-owned business and #nominatenowbc,” he added.
Nominations are invited from throughout the province and aim to showcase business excellence in the following categories:
Young Entrepreneur Business Partnerships Community-Owned Business Business of the Year Awards (company size 1-2, 3-10, and enterprise with 11 or more)
“Our young people need to be inspired and we have a responsibility to lift our youth so they know whatever they set their minds to they can achieve.” Chief David Jimmie 2022 IBA Award of Distinction recipient.
By recognizing outstanding people and businesses, the IBA program highlights Indigenous entrepreneurship while modelling success for others to follow. Now in its 15th year, the program counts over 220 remarkable businesses among its alumni.
BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that celebrates the spirit of excellence in our province and serves to honour the best of British Columbia. By recognizing the accomplishments of our province’s entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, youth and volunteers, its award programs pay tribute to exceptional people, doing exceptional work, while carving a path forward for others to follow.
Celebrate Indigenous culture and history by becoming a Talaysay Tours App supporter through their Kickstarter campaign, on now until June 21, 2023 and see Stanley Park through their Indigenous lens.
Talaysay Tours photo.
Update! This is fully funded and is available now in the app stores (Apple, Android)
Indigenous Stanley Park Tour App Project on Kickstarter
Talaysay Tours provides uniquely native outdoor cultural tours on the Sunshine Coast, up the Sea to Sky in Squamish and Whistler, and in Downtown Vancouver. Their goal and inspiration is to provide authentic cultural and eco experiences. Their signature offerings for the last few years include Talking Trees, Talking Totems, and the Spoken Treasures tours in Stanley Park. The new app will expand on these popular experiences.
When Indigenous Oral History Meets Technology
The project is an Indigenous-guided tour of Áx̱achu7 (Beaver Lake), X̱wáy̓x̱way (Lumberman’s Arch) and Pápiy̓eḵ (Brockton Point Totem Park) all contained on your mobile phone.
Virtual guides will teach you about the land, totems, art, culture and stories of Stanley Park, a gathering site and home to xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples for thousands of years.
Access generations of oral history and teachings shared for the first time using the exciting location-based video player and interactive map, allowing you to explore the Talking Trees and Totems Tours at your own pace.
Experience the tours from your mobile phone from where you are, anywhere in the world. Or, if you’re visiting Stanley Park, open the app and guides will pop up as you walk along the tour path. They’ll tell you all about the plant, tree, totem or piece of art you are standing next to.
Learn about Indigenous culture, geography, history and language through play through educational interactive games.
You can back the Kickstarter project here. There are a variety of levels of support, from a $10 contribution, to a $50 level with the app, buttons, and tote bag, a $95 level that includes your own tour, and many more. Pick the pledge that works for you and help make this app a reality!
Talaysay Tours photo.
This campaign ends June 21st on National Indigenous Peoples Day and campaign supporters will receive the Fall/Winter App on June 30th.
The Pacific National Exhibition has announced its programming for the Fair August 19 to September 4, 2023 including its popular PNE Summer Nights Concerts.
Fair at the PNE Summer Nights Concerts – PNE Photo
BC’s longest running and largest ticketed event
PNE Summer Night Concerts 2023
PNE Fair guests will enjoy sensational performances this year featuring some of music history’s biggest names in Pop, Rock, and R&B as well as emerging artists whose stars are on the rise.
Saturday, August 19 – TLC Sunday, August 20 – Boyz II Men Tuesday, August 22 – Tenille Townes Wednesday, August 23 – Boney M ft. Maizie Williams Thursday, August 24 – Yung Gravy & bbno$ Friday, August 25 – Billy Talent Saturday, August 26 – AQUA Sunday, August 27 – Billy Idol Tuesday, August 29 – Pink Martini ft. China Forbes Wednesday, August 30 – Doug and the Slugs with the VSO Thursday, August 31 – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Friday, September 1 – Jason Derulo Saturday, September 2 – Stars of Drag Sunday, September 3 – Walk off the Earth Monday, September 4 – Blue Rodeo: 30 Years In July
The Summer Night Concerts will run every evening the Fair is open, starting on Saturday August 19th at the Chevrolet Stage in the PNE Amphitheatre.
All concert goers will need a Fair Gate Pass as well as a paid concert ticket. There will be a combination of reserved seats for superfans and standing room only floor tickets. Ticket prices will start at $20 and go on sale via TicketLeader starting Friday, May 26th.
More Entertainment and Attractions
Just for Laughs Comedy will bring several nights of unparalleled comedic talent in the Pacific Coliseum. Headliners to be announced in June.
An Immersive Monet Art Exhibition will feature 400 of Claude Monet’s artworks brought to new life in Beyond Monet, a unique and exhilarating multimedia experience.
Back by popular demand, Knights of Valour will be free with admission. With full contact, un-choreographed, real live jousting, this is a thrilling show of horsemanship, bravery and chivalry like you’ve never seen before.
For the first time ever the PNE will be hosting the Best of the West Archery Championships Saturday, August 26th and Sunday, August 27th.
Flying Fools High Diving Show features incredible world class divers who will make you laugh and make you gasp as they dive from incredible heights.
Of course the SuperDogs will be there, and on the BCAA TOONCITY stage families will enjoy Blue’s Dance Party, Animal Antics, and Super Action Academy.
Be part of The Big Rockout, enjoy the Market, Canoe Cultures, Agriculture at the Fair, nightly fireworks, duelling pianos, and a legendary drag show round out the entertainment.
Purchase your gate passes, ride passes, and concert passes online in advance.
