The public is invited to a fun day of sharing with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Elders, artists and storytellers on August 25th for Nchem?u?s Day at Presentation House Theatre (“PHT”) in North Vancouver.
Nchem?u?s Day – Original artwork by Xwalacktun
Celebrating “people coming together”, this free annual community event features artwork unveilings, a carving demonstration, traditional and untraditional storytelling, stand-up comedy, and the chance to join in some friendly rivalry in the ancient Indigenous game of Slahal.
This year’s event offers a public glimpse into the deep ongoing work taking place at PHT to strengthen relationships with neighbouring Indigenous communities, and to learn, unlearn and decolonize company practices and procedures.
Participating Squamish Nation leaders and artists include Chief Ian Campbell, Chief Janice George and Willard “Buddy” Joseph, Elder Lisa Lewis, Elder Sam Seward, Keith Nahanee, Knowledge Keeper Rebecca Duncan with Spakwus Slolem, Xwalacktun, and Swalklanexw Dallas Guss.
Over the years, PHT has worked with each of these artists individually developing collaborative projects and commissioning artwork for its spaces. Nchem?u?s Day marks the first time all of the artists will come together at the theatre.
Nchem?u?s Day at Presentation House Theatre
When: August 25, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Presentation House Theatre (333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver)
Canada’s leading independent festival of third-wave coffee, Beanstock Coffee Festival, makes its long-awaited return to Vancouver on August 20-21. The festival invites coffee enthusiasts from Vancouver and beyond to connect with local specialty coffee roasters, sample some of the best specialty coffee in Western Canada, and learn about the importance of socially responsible brews.
Beanstock – Photo submitted.
Beanstock Coffee Festival
When: August 20 & 21, 2022
Morning 8:00am to 12:00pm; Afternoon 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Beanstock Happy Hour with Absolut and Kahlua 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Roundhouse in Yaletown (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver)
Regular tickets include: All you can drink coffee, a Beanstock ceramic tasting cup, entrance to the Beanstock Happy Hour, two 100g sample bags of coffee. The Weekend Pass includes access to both days, both sessions, and the happy hour.
Following sold-out events in 2017, 2018 and 2019 in Toronto and Vancouver, this year’s festival will feature specialty coffee roasters like Vancouver’s Pallet Coffee Roasters, House of Funk, and Nemesis Coffee, among others.
For all festival-goers interested in learning more about the best way to brew exceptional coffee at home, Beanstock’s Home Brewing Demo, presented by Breville Canada, offers hands-on learning from pro baristas and an up-close look at the latest in home brewing equipment.
At the Greenhouse Stage sponsored by Danone’s Silk plant-based products, guests can also expect in-depth conversations in coffee exploring coffee producers, origins and sustainability, as well as a vibrant marketplace, an outdoor lounge, food trucks and a Cold Brewery sampling station.
The weekend also marks the Specialty Coffee Association’s Canadian National Barista Championship Finals where Canada’s representative for the World Barista Championship will be chosen.
Beanstock Coffee Festival brings together artisans and industry professionals from the specialty coffee industry for an action-packed weekend of unlimited coffee tastings and coffee know-how. Unique one-of-a-kind specialty coffees are prepared by pros for sampling, and paired with educational workshops, demonstrations and competitions.
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The afternoon was spent sipping on coconutty cocktails while sitting by the pool under glittering fairy lights and palm trees, with the sounds of beachgoers strolling the seaside path beyond the hedge. That evening, we had tickets to a live show at the theatre in the park, which we’d walk to after dinner on the patio. It might sound like we were on some tropical vacation, but in fact I was just a few minutes from home in Downtown Vancouver.
Westin Bayshore Views – Miss604 Photo
The Westin Bayshore just has that effect though: It feels like a real vacation, a total getaway, but you’re still right in the heart of our vibrant city.
Westin Bayshore Staycation
You can balance out your stay at the resort with a mix of good eats and drinks at H2 Kitchen + Bar or H Tasting Lounge (I also started every morning with some To Die For banana bread and a coffee from T&Co Cafe), along with some fun an engaging activities.
Good eats at Westin Bayshore – Miss604 Photo
There’s morning yoga in the outdoor pool with Just Add Water Yoga, there’s also an indoor pool, a Peloton® + WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio, and Vida Spa.
Westin Bayshore Pool Time – Miss604 Photo
The resort also has complimentary bike rentals for guests. When I took mine out around the Seawall and I stopped to take a photo, a couple visiting from New Jersey, staying at another hotel, said they wished they would have known about the complimentary guest bikes since they would have booked the Westin Bayshore instead. So, now you know!
Bike Westin – Miss604 Photo
Have I mentioned the views yet? Well, not to leave the best for last but really, you can’t beat the unobstructed views from this waterfront resort. Sunrises – check. Sunsets – you bet. Who’s spending the morning sipping coffee while watching floatplanes take off and land – that’s me. There’s really no comparison in the city!
Westin Bayshore Views – Miss604 Photo
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Summer has really returned to Vancouver: the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks start Saturday! There’s also a festival happening in Squamish, markets and music around the city, and so much more. Here’s your full list of things to do in Vancouver this weekend, have a great one!
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend July 22-24, 2022
The South Asian Arts Society has announced the dates, events, shows and schedule for the seventh annual Monsoon Festival of the Performing Arts this August. The festival celebrates South Asian art in the world, offering a diversity of great programming options. Festival attendees will experience theatre, music and dance, a marketplace of visual art, dance classes, fascinating development workshops and more.
Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts
This year, Monsoon Festival’s feature event is the premiere of a theatre production mounted exclusively for Monsoon 2022.
Dooja Ghar (The Other House) -A Mirza Sahiban Story When: Friday, August 5 (Opening Night) & August 6, 7, 12-14 7:30-9:00pm Where: Campbell Valley Red Barn (1065 224 St, Langley) Admission: Tickets available now for $20
The festival proudly presents a new interpretation of Mirza-Sahiban by Pilu, which is one of the most popular tragic romance stories of Punjab. This moving folktale has been told and re-told for hundreds of years. It’s the powerful story of Mirza, the valiant warrior, who defies all odds and conventions to save his lover-in-distress, Sahiban, from a forced marriage on the day of her wedding – only to be tragically betrayed by her.
Playwrights Paneet Singh and Andy Kalirai have crafted an illuminating reimagining of this age-old story for modern times – a version of the tale that’s much closer to home that you’d think.
Monsoon Marketplace
Launching August 5and running online until August 31, the Monsoon Festival website hosts the work of a range of talented visual artists, each offering their artwork for sale.
Punjabi Market LIVE!
When: Sunday, August 21 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Where: Punjabi Market (corner of Main St. & 49th Ave in Vancouver) Admission: Free
In partnership with the Punjabi Market Collective, Monsoon brings dance, music, visual art, cuisine, fashion, and more to the streets of Vancouver’s historic Punjabi Market for a free outdoor celebration.
Industry Series
Monsoon offers a series of community-based initiatives that are excellent opportunities for participants to both view art and become immersed in the artistic process. Participants can sign up for a free dance lesson or workshop, and spark their creative juices.
Sunday Funday Dance Lessons
Participants get their week started right with new dance moves that will get their blood flowing – no experience necessary. On three Sundays in August, Monsoon’s free dance lessons are led by renowned dance artists in a variety of different dance styles.
Sunday, August 7, 10:00am to 11:00am Bollywood Dance Lesson with Karima Essa (All Ages) Sunday, August 14, 10:00am to 11:00am Bhangra Dance Lesson with Raja Singh (Ages 16+) Sunday, August 21, 10:00am to 11:00am Bharatanatyam Dance Lesson with Sudnya Mulye (Ages 7+)
Workshop Wednesdays are free community-based development workshops that offer a great chance to learn valuable skills from accomplished industry professionals. These workshops are a vital component of the Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts every year. Check out the lineup and register in advance online.
The welcoming of the captivating and spiritual force of the monsoon in India dates back thousands of years. Vancouver is also known for its rainfall. With the intersection of these two natural phenomena, the goal of the South Asian Arts Society is to celebrate the monsoon in the Lower Mainland through the presentation of the multidisciplinary Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts. Launched in 2016, the festival provides South Asian artists with the opportunity to experiment and present their creative work, and to share and learn from some of the most accomplished artists in the industry.
Follow on Facebook and #MonsoonArtsFest2022 for festival updates.
