The focus this weekend is on… the weather forecast! We will most likely get some much-needed showers between Friday and Sunday, and I think almost everyone will be happy about that. Fortunately, the Queer Arts Festival (Miss604 is proud to be a sponsor) has plenty of online programming and you can mid more things to do in Vancouver this weekend below:
Indigenous rights charity Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs (“RAVEN”) presents Festival Afloat Vancouver, a unique, pandemic-friendly floating concert in the waters just off Jericho Beach. Featuring soul songstress Desirée Dawson, paddlers will surround the “Providence,” a gorgeous wooden sailing ship that serves as the ‘stage’ for the evening’s performance.
Festival Afloat Vancouver
When: Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 7:00pm
Where: Jericho Beach, Vancouver
Registration: Pay what you want online. Donations can still be made if you cannot attend.
Bring your canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or rowboat to launch at Jericho Beach, or paddle over from Spanish Banks, Kits Beach or False Creek. It’s summertime parking, so plan to arrive early and go for a swim or paddle before the 7:00pm start time. Facilitators will help load and unload boats and direct traffic.
This socially distanced, on-the-water concert offers people a way to come together in a creative, safe, and supportive way while offering a tangible way to stand in support of First Nations’ access to justice.
This promises to be a joyous community gathering to raise funds for Heiltsuk Nation‘s “Step Up for Coast Heroes” campaign. The central-coast Nation is in the midst of a groundbreaking Indigenous Environmental Assessment project that pairs western science with traditional knowledge to uncover the full impacts of the Nathan E. Stewart disaster while charting a way forward to restore ecosystem health. The legal challenge – with support from RAVEN – is part of that path, as the case aims to enshrine the caretaker values and stewardship plans of Heiltsuk Nation into law.
For more information about this fundraiser and event, follow RAVEN on Facebook and Twitter.
A CBC radio favorite, Desirée Dawson’s music has been featured on numerous CBC programs, has her songs on regular rotation and won the CBC Searchlight contest in 2016. Over the last couple of years, Desirée has been chosen for numerous high profile opportunities across the industry, whether as a songwriter in the Discovery Song Camp with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, a participant in the Allan Slaight JUNO Masterclass, artist in the Vancouver Folk Fest, a juror in the inaugural Black Canadian Music Awards, or various sync placements. Desirée passionately supports her community through a variety of music-based workshops and gatherings. Whether performing solo with her baritone Ukulele, in harmony with her band or leading sound healing workshops, Desirée’s music is made to get us feeling and healing.
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Rugby Canada has announced that tickets for HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver, to be played September 18-19 at BC Place, will go on-sale to the public on August 12th.
HSBC Canada Sevens Vancouver 2021
When: September 18-19, 2021
Where: BC Place
Tickets: Available online starting at 10:00am on Thursday, August 12
Tournament subscription holders will have a 48-hour pre-sale opportunity starting on August 10th
Single tickets available starting Thursday, September 9 at 10:00am Pacific.
As announced by World Rugby earlier today, an exciting addition to both the Vancouver and Edmonton events will be the inclusion of a Women’s 7s ‘Fast 4’ tournament. These competitions will feature four of the top Women’s 7s National teams in the world playing for the title.
“We are very excited to welcome Canadian rugby fans to both BC Place and Commonwealth Stadium for this year’s HSBC Canada Sevens events,” said Rugby Canada CEO, Allen Vansen. “We were happy to work with World Rugby on the addition of women’s competitions to both tournaments, and we look forward to hosting the visiting teams and fans in safe environments while maintaining the spirit of these celebrations of sport!”
In accordance with BC’s Provincial health restrictions, BC Place will operate at approximately 50 per cent capacity in the lower bowl and suite sections. Ticket availability will be at a premium and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. Should restrictions change in advance of the event in conjunction with a move to Stage 4 of the Provincial Restart Plan, further details will be shared as available.
The 5X Festival is a two-week celebration of music, visual art, fashion and culture, presenting over 60 events and featuring 30 artists with the theme of #ComeTogether. With events taking place across Vancouver and Surrey, 5X Fest is the essential festival and digital community elevating South Asian youth culture.
Photo courtesy 5X Festival
5X Festival in Vancouver and Surrey
When: September 6 – 19, 2021 Where: Various venues Tickets: Available online now for the Blockparty (September 17-19)
5X is a global brand and online community that brings liberated spaces of social media into a real, physical experience. Their vision is to build a world where their audience not only belongs, but thrives.
5X Fest Blockparty
The marquee festival event is an outdoor block party, ordinarily averaging 10,000 attendees. Ready to get back to in-person events but monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Blockparty is back, but micro-sized with a 300 person capacity.
The 5X Fest Blockparty 2021 will be held September 17-19 at The Beaumont Studios. This indoor/outdoor location is perfect for rain or shine. Spotlighting over 25 artists and creators from various genres that will #ComeTogether in a unique pop-up venue and art gallery featuring the work of local artists and designers.
