It’s going to be a HOT one! And by hot, meteorologists don’t mean ‘warmer than a usual Juneuary stretch of rain’, we’re going beyond that. From Saturday to Monday we could potentially shatter a 123-year-old record for the hottest day recorded in June in Vancouver. With that in mind, here are a few things to do in Vancouver this weekend that will hopefully keep you cool, and entertained. Don’t forget to hydrate and slather on the sunscreen if you head outside.
This summer, Surrey Civic Theatres presents Summer POP! (Performances in Outdoor Parks) with a variety of performances and activities for people to enjoy in the great outdoors.
Pat Chessell Band, Glades Garden (Surrey Civic Theatres photo)
Summer POP! Outdoor Concerts in Surrey Parks
When: July 9 – September 12, 2021 Where: Various Surrey parks Tickets: Click events below for ticket link, if required. Depending on COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, select programming may be moved online.
The Glades Garden (561 172 St) will host the Main Stage for Summer POP! There will be limited tickets available for each event (health orders permitting) and seating will be BYOBC (bring your own blanket or chair).
Broadway Across Canada returns to Vancouver with scheduled performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre starting in January 2022. ANASTASIA will be the first to grace the stage followed by HAMILTON and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with COME FROM AWAY available as a season option.
Hamilton National Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus
Broadway Across Canada Returns to Vancouver
Season subscription package in Vancouver includes:
ANASTASIA January 18 – 23, 2022 Mar 7 – 12, 2023
HAMILTON May 24 – June 19, 2022
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR November 15 – 20, 2022
Additional show option that can be added to a season subscription in Vancouver include:
COME FROM AWAY August 16 – 28, 2022
All current subscribers have been contacted directly about their subscriptions to the Broadway Across Canada Season. New subscriptions are currently on sale. Single ticket on sale date is yet to be announced.
“We’re greatly optimistic about the return of Broadway to the city of Vancouver and thrilled to share the news that shows previously announced for the 2020/2021 season have been successfully rescheduled at this time,” said Shana Levin, Vice President of Broadway Across Canada. “We are thankful to our patrons for their patience, flexibility and love of Broadway which has been an incredible support and inspiration during this extended intermission. We look forward to welcoming theatergoers back to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at the start of next year for what is expected to be an unforgettable season and the long-awaited return of Broadway.”
Broadway Across Canada is actively working alongside colleagues at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and in collaboration with provincial and local government officials to re-open following local, provincial and federal health guidelines. Once BAC finalizes their health and safety plan, they share all details with theatregoers. Should there be additional changes and/or cancellations, ticket holders will be notified immediately – the value of their ticket will be safe.
For the latest news, announcements and “backstage” access on all upcoming shows follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook #BACTouring #BACSub #BACSuperfan.
The City of Surrey launched the third phase of public engagement for the new Surrey Transportation Plan which will outline a long-range vision for a Surrey of a million residents, articulate a decision-making framework, and identify transportation priorities for the next 10 years.
Surrey Transportation Plan
Between June 15 and July 30, 2021, the City is asking citizens to participate in a survey to provide feedback on a draft vision statement, and potential impacts and trade-offs related to four primary indicators (Bold Moves). The draft vision is: Connecting a million people and places with convenient and green transportation choices for all. The four primary indicators are:
1. Put safety first
Value human life above all else in the transportation network by building streets that prioritize safety over the movement of vehicles.
2. Support 15-minute neighbourhoods
Complete the walk and bike networks for all Surrey residents that live within an easy walk or roll of their daily needs.
3. Connect communities with rapid transit
Build a Rapid Transit Network that supports and connects all of Surrey’s communities.
4. Invest in green transportation choices
Strengthen the multi-modal grid by prioritizing walking, cycling and transit before personal vehicles.
The new plan will replace the current transportation strategic plan developed in 2008 and focus on growing the transportation network, tackling the climate crisis, prioritizing safety, balancing equity and leveraging new technology.
Feedback Wanted
The City is seeking public input on the proposed draft vision, and Bold Moves including potential trade-offs, to help them prioritize key transportation investments over the next 10 years. Take the survey online for your chance to win a $100 gift card.
The 11th Indian Summer Festival (“ISF2021”) is on now until July 17th with most events available to stream on digital channels, and premieres at 7:00pm every Thursday and Saturday (except July 1st).
Indian Summer Festival 2021
This year, the festival offers live digital event premieres (where audiences can interact through chat functionality) with an on-demand digital platform that makes it possible for events to be viewable until the end of the festival. The festival sees a stunning global cast of talent from beatboxers to tabla maestros, novelists and actors.
A Digital Pass to access all online events at the festival is $50. Individual tickets to all events are available on a sliding scale of no fee, $10 or $20.
“For this 11th year for the 2021 Indian Summer Festival, we thought that our theme should be “Shapeshifting,” says Sirish Rao, Indian Summer Festival’s Artistic Director. “It’s something that we’ve all had to do in the last year, and shapeshifters have existed in almost every culture.” The festival has elements of music, performing arts and literary discussions . “So we can experience the true transformative power of the arts,” adds Rao. “The arts give us levity, solace and help us make sense of our predicament and imagine our futures.”
Event Lineup
Saturday, June 19, 2021, 7:00pm (available to stream until July 17) Anoushka Shankar – The Musical Journey of a Shapeshifter
Wednesday, June 23 – Saturday, July 3, 2021 VOX Infold (Lobe Spatial Sound Studio, 713 East Hastings, Vancouver) This special project is a rare chance to experience the music of powerhouse vocal ensemble Vox Infold in the form of an immersive sound experience. Presented at the groundbreaking Lobe Spatial Sound Studio and using Lobe’s 4DSOUND system, this is music not just as sound but as a profound experience of space and dimension. Consider it a healing sound bath. Advance booking required and experienced as an individual or in a ‘household bubble.’ With Dawn Pemberton, Inuksuk Mckay, Russell Wallace, Tiffany Ayalik, Tiffany Moses, Shamik Bilgi and Ruby Singh.
