Surrey-based nonprofit organization Options Community Services (OCS) hosts the Building Hope Gala Concert with Jann Arden, a fundraiser for their second affordable housing build for the community.
Ticketholders will enjoy performances by award winning Indigenous folk duo Twin Flames, Surrey-based Ranj Singh and The Discriminators, and multi-platinum, award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter, Jann Arden.
Surrey-based media personality, and Virgin Radio morning host and producer, Nira Arora will MC the Building Hope experience and guests will enjoy a live auction led by Howard Blank, Auctioneer & CEO, Point Blank Entertainment.
A variety of ticket options are available for purchase. Tickets start at $200, with various ticket levels, up to the $,1000 VIP tickets which include VIP seating, a hosted bar, and more. All proceeds go towards the OCS affordable housing initiative.
About the Fundraiser
Having just completed Habitat@81st in Surrey, mixed income affordable housing building with onsite supports, OCS is now stepping up to support others in the community. Habitat@81st was supported by the Women of Options campaign (which Miss604 was a part of). Its 100 units are now home to many individuals and families in the community.
Britannia Mine Museum presents the return of Old Town, New Queens, a Pride night drag event on June 22nd. Hosted at the Museum’s 20-storey Mill No. 3 building, a National Historic Site, the stage is set and will be transformed for two incredible shows featuring an expanded performer lineup of some of the most amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ drag artists from the Lower Mainland.
Pride at the Britannia Mine Museum
Dates: Saturday, June 22, 2024 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Act I: 7:15pm; Act II: 8:15pm
Location: Britannia Mine Museum (150 Copper Dr, Britannia Beach)
45 minutes north of Vancouver on the picturesque Sea-to-Sky highway
Includes two 45-minute drag performances in the Mill as well as access to the Museum’s summer exhibit and the Museum’s lower site permanent exhibits, including the gold panning station.
To tie into this year’s summer exhibit Rock Solid: Safety in Mines theme, local Squamish drag superstars Dust Cwaine, Homo Hardware and Sativa the Diva will lead an all-star cast of drag queens, drag kings and drag things through fierce lip sync numbers inspired by all things ‘mine safety’.
In addition to returning superstars Dolly Hardon, Dust Cwaine, Flemme Fatale, Homo Hardware, and Sativa the Diva, the 2024 cast will include Acacia Gray, AndrogynAss, Justin Abit, and Theo Rhetical for their Old Town, New Queens debuts. This year’s cast has focused on bringing more drag kings and non-binary performers to the spotlight.
The Baba’s House Kitchen food truck will have food and non-alcoholic beverages available on site. Local community organizations Pride Squamish and Sea to Sky Allies will also be present at the event.
As with previous years, some performances may include ‘grown up humour’ including stronger language and edgier content; however, audiences of all ages who are looking to celebrate Pride are welcome. The Britannia Mine Museum recommends pre-purchasing tickets online as events tend to sell out.
About Britannia Mine Museum
The Britannia Mine Museum provides unique and memorable experiences that engage visitors of all ages. Enjoy fun exhibits and crowd favourites like the underground mine train, gold panning, the historic 20-storey concentrator Mill building and its BOOM! special effects show, the minerals and gem gallery, the gift shop and the Beaty Lundin Visitor Centre.
BC Place is set to host Vancouver’s largest licensed outdoor patio at Terry Fox Plaza on long weekends this summer with a capacity for over 1,000 guests.
Entry to the pop-up patio on Terry Fox Plaza is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Canada Day long weekend: June 28th to July 1st from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Ahead of the Whitecaps Indigenous Peoples Celebration Match on June 29th visit the artisan market and enjoy performances from Land Back Records artists including Hayley Wallis.
BC Day long weekend: August 2nd to August 5th (TBD check online)
Labour Day long weekend: August 30th to September 2nd (TBD check online)
The Patio will have food offerings from five different stations, and a variety of limited edition menu items at great value, distinct from the existing BC Place menu. Visit the build-your-own Ceasar Bar, the Oh Canada Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Tempura Maple Gelato, and Indigenous dishes, including a Salmon Bannock Burger, a Bison Slider and Candied Salmon, created in collaboration with Chef Andrew George.
A live entertainment stage showcasing music from local talents including Marie Hui, DJ Christina Sing, Antonio Larosa, NaRai Dawn, and more. Enjoy lawn games, and enter to win tickets to The Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds tour at BC Place on July 5, 2024.
“At BC Place, we are all about bringing people together. This summer we’ll be extending the vibrant and entertaining atmosphere we’re known for by creating our own special event, The Patio, to bring together our community,” says Chris May, GM of BC Place. “We’re incredibly proud of how we continue to transform our space into an engaging place where memories and connections are made.”
Enter The Patio near BC Place Gates A and H. Guests are encouraged to take public transportation as parking will be limited.
Photo courtesy of BC Place
Update! Enter to Win Taylor Swift Tickets
The patio is open for the long weekend and they have an exciting update:
The Patio at BC Place will open at 2:00pm daily from August 2-5.
Guests who visit The Patio at BC Place can enter to win two tickets to Taylor Swift The Eras Tour at BC Place – just by showing up and emailing a selfie on the patio to [email protected].
The first 100 guests on each day will receive a free hot dog! Vegetarian option available.
New food and beverage specials will be available including a Rainbow Smashed Burger and Field Roast Vegan Sausages, plus the fan favourites from the last Patio, including $5 beer and White Claw.
Hi foodie friends! We have once again curated a list of our current and upcoming culinary favourites and notable limited edition menus in Vancouver and surrounding areas, into one convenient spot for the Foodie Friday June feature. Here are our updates for all foodies alike:
Foodie Friday – Father’s Day in Vancouver, Collabs, and New Menus
Bottomless Brunch at Fairmont Waterfront for Father’s Day , photo by: Leila Kwok
The 22nd annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival, organized by the Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society, is a free 2-day community family event happening this July.
Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
Dates: Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Keefer and Columbia Street
Tickets: Admission is free!
Enjoy live performances, cultural dances, orchestras, tap dancing, taiko drumming, and more on several stages.
Join A Wok Around Chinatownwith Bob Sung, play mahjong, take part in lantern-making and Chinese fan-making workshops. The newly created Children’s Theatre at the Kids Zone has confirmed acts that include: Fluffy & Friends, a group dedicated to breaking down barriers while spreading lion joy through dance, storytelling, and interactive performances; sing-alongs with fairytale characters; superhero training sessions; Magic by Blake Aleong; and meet-and-greets with Vancouver Chinatown Festival mascot, VanVan the panda. Other children activities include face painting, balloon twisting, t-shirt painting, MiniMakers, and various outdoor games.
The artisans market will be highlighted along Keefer Street, featuring a variety of over twenty talented local makers and food vendors. Confirmed businesses so far include West Coast Bannock, Japanese donuts by Mochido, artist DOODLESBYNAOMI, Mosaic Motif Handmade Jewelry, candles by Ollie & Co., healthy food snacks company OATME Superfood, Ember Hong Kong Barbeque, dumplings by Jingle Bao, and Steve’s Smoked Meats.
Come hungry to enjoy cuisine from around the world at local eateries and several food trucks will be stationed by the main stage at Keefer Street and Columbia, including It’s All About Grill, Juicy Green Express Inc., Kona Ice of Chilliwack, MJ’s Caribbean Cuisine, Munchu Picchu, Roasted Revolution, Slothfuls, Taco Tigre, Taco Nori, Takenaka, and The Great Canadian Cotton Candy Company.
Spend the weekend in Chinatown and savour this historic neighbourhood and all of its unique shops, restaurants, and offerings.
Share their experiences at Vancouver Chinatown Festival with the popular “Where’s Van Van the panda” contest. Participants can download the Vancouver Chinatown Festival app or follow the Vancouver Chinatown BIA on Instagram. Prizes include tickets to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Chinese Canadian Museum, and Chinatown Storytelling Centre.
Miss604 is a Media Partner of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival
