Miss604 is proud to sponsor the Portobello West Spring Market at the Roundhouse in Yaletown 10:00am to 5:00pm this Saturday and Sunday. Find this and many more things to do in Vancouver this weekend listed below:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend April 21-23, 2023
Save the date! The 10th annual Dan’s Legacy Chefs’ Charity Dinner is heading to Fort Langley on November 2nd. Come and discover how your support is helping Dan’s provide opportunities for at-risk youth in Langley, whether that’s stabilizing their mental health, building connections to community and culture, or obtaining work skills leading to employment.
2023 Dan’s Legacy Chefs’ Charity Dinner
When: Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Fort Langley Community Hall (9167 Glover Rd, Langley Township)
Enjoy live entertainment, an extensive silent auction, and a gourmet dinner by our celebrated guest chefs, each of whom will prepare a unique dish created entirely from recovered (surplus) food.
This signature event celebrates Dan’s Legacy’s partnerships in the community while raising much-needed funds for their trauma-informed and no-barrier counselling and wrap-around programs for youth at risk. Enjoy an evening out with friends, family and colleagues and demonstrate your commitment to giving a hand up to marginalized young people in our community.
No other organization in Metro Vancouver does what Dan’s Legacy does and they have an over 50% success rate in helping youth to stabilize, and begin working towards their education, employment and recovery goals. Last year they helped over 450 youth overcome their mental health and addiction challenges and lead productive and fulfilling lives.
The Britannia Mine Museum is commemorating 100 Years of its iconic Mill No. 3 with a feature exhibit that will run till the end of the year, and a special event in May.
The anniversary of Mill No. 3 will be celebrated with a Dig Day event on Saturday, May 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm with various family friendly hands-on geoscience themed activities including demonstrations from geologists and minerals experts.
There’s a lineup of free programming available during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival this summer that includes 20 Downtown Jazz shows outside the Vancouver Art Gallery in the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square, and 25 shows over the Canada Day weekend on at Jazz Around Town on Granville Island.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Downtown Jazz. Photo submitted.
Vancouver Art Gallery and šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Where: 750 Hornby St in front of the Art Gallery
When: Free shows begin at 12:00pm with the last performance at 7:30pm, Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25
Show Details: Free West Georgia Street stage performances by: Cimafunk, Lido Pimienta, Jesse James Bonanza, Mali Obomsawin Quartet, Brekky Boy, STORRY, Dean Thiessen’s Stranger Friends Orchestra, Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers, History of Gunpowder, Witch Prophet
Jazz Around Town on Granville Island
Sponsored in part by CMHC Granville Island and part of the Granville Island Jazz series.
Ocean Artworks
Where: 1531 Johnston Street, Granville Island
When: Free shows June 23 to July 2; Free Late Night Jams and DJs from 10:30pm til late, June 30 to July 2, 2023
Show Details: Free performances by The Fits + Hayley Wallis and The Bright Futures, See You Now, Will Clements COMPASS, Le Kors, William Chernoff Trio, Tom Wherrett Group, Rush Hour, Laura Crema & Bill Coon StringSongs, Aline’s étoile magique
Free Late Night Jams kick off with the host’s performance before opening the stage up to visiting artists and local players. Opening weekend hosts include Feven Kidane Quartet (June 23), Tony Wilson with Mali Obomsawin and Konrad Agnas (June 24) and Mili Hong Trio (June 25)
Free Late Night DJ sets on closing weekend include D V D’s maximum pop euphoria/hard dance music (June 30), the Soca, dancehall, Afrobeat and hip-hop selections of DJ Nea Stone Fox (July 1), and Yu Su’s dreamily melodic and balmy take on lo-fi house (July 2)
Performance Works
Where: 1218 Cartwright, Granville Island
When: Free shows run 2:00 to 4:00pm, June 28 to July 2, 2023
Show Details: Free performances by: Joe Rainey & String Quartet, David Blake’s Fun House, Caity Gyorgy, Chris Gestrin Trio, High School Jazz Intensive
Innovation Series at Revue Stage
Where: 1601 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver
When: Free shows at 5:00pm, June 28 to July 2, 2023
Show Details: Free performances by: Bruce Freedman’s COLLAGE, Jessica Ackerley + KneeJerk, Ron Samworth’s Etiquette of Dying, Matthew Ariaratnam & Adrian Avendaño, Giorgio Magnanensi & Andromeda Monk, Marina Hasselberg + Matt Choboter
The 38th edition of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival will offer 140 shows, including more than 50 free performances from June 23 to July 2, 2023. The Festival also includes marquee shows at Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse, plus club shows at various downtown venues.
Coastal Jazz Emcee Competition
New faces join the Festival’s established roster of emcees with the Coastal Jazz Emcee Competition. Three winners will be selected to emcee free shows at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Each winner receives a $250 cash prize, tickets to attend the Jazz Festival and Festival swag. Participants are invited to submit an audition video sharing why they would make a great emcee. The deadline for entry is May 5, 2023. Entry information found here and auditions are now open!
Follow the Vancouver International Jazz Festival on Facebook for all the latest show info.
Through the generous support of a new partnership with BMO, the Vancouver Art Gallery will be offering free admission to the public on the first Friday of every month, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Vancouver Art Gallery Miss604 Rebecca Bollwitt Photo
Vancouver Art Gallery Free First Friday Nights
These Free First Friday Nights, presented by BMO, will launch on May 5, 2023. These nights will provide visitors with increased access to the Gallery, opening and expanding the world of art to a broader audience, including those who may otherwise not be able to afford the cost of admission.
In addition to this annual sponsorship, BMO is supporting the new Vancouver Art Gallery building project for $1.5 million. This support exemplifies BMO’s commitment to the creation of a thriving arts and culture environment for all British Columbians to enjoy for generations to come.
Through this initiative, the Gallery will join several other global cultural institutions that also offer free admission on Friday nights. Friday was a natural choice for the Gallery as it typically yields the most traffic, making it the most convenient day for the public to access for free.
The Free First Friday Nights program will enable the Gallery to continue to play an active role in improving accessibility and fostering creative thinking and problem-solving for all ages and backgrounds. This intention is guided by one of the Gallery’s four pathways, to foster community and learning by expanding public access to art.
“We are beyond excited to be able to offer the Free First Friday Nights program in partnership with BMO” said Broek Bosma, Chief Advancement Officer of the Vancouver Art Gallery. “In recognition of the important role of art and culture in all our lives, the Gallery is proud to embrace opportunities that increase access to art in partnership with community-focused organizations like BMO.”
In addition to the Free First Friday Night offerings, the Gallery will also be creating additional public programming and educational tours for visitors to enjoy free of charge. Among these initiatives is the Gallery’s newly established Public Partnership Program, which enables members of more than 15 participating organizations to visit the Gallery for free as often as they wish.
Daily complimentary Gallery admission is already offered for free to youth ages 18 and younger, and the Free First Friday Nights program further extends the Gallery’s mission to enhance access to exhibitions, public programming and events for everyone.
You can also become a Member for $5 per month (plus a $29 activation fee) with the gallery’s new Monthly Access Pass and enjoy full access to the Gallery year-round.
