The public is invited to join and support the Juneteenth Vancouver March on Friday, June 19, 2020. Organized by Vancouver-based Nova Stevens and Shamika Mitchell, with the full platform support of the Black Vancouver team including Brand Ambassador and spokesperson Clément Isanganino, the march will take place at Jack Poole Plaza at 4:00pm.
Juneteenth Vancouver March
Where: Jack Poole Plaza/Olympic Cauldron (moving down Thurlow to Pacific, and Sunset Beach)
When: Friday, June 19, 2020 at 4:00pm
June 19 marks “Juneteenth” – also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day – an annual holiday that commenced in 1865. Following the two recent Black Lives Matters protests, one at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square at the Vancouver Art Gallery and the other at the Olympic Cauldron, many members of the community have advocated for a march in unity; it is not only emotionally expressive but holds immense power, history and tradition, and is a powerful tool to create change and express community values.
From the organizers: “Though Canadian, we cannot ignore the direct ties that many of our citizens have with our neighbouring Americans below; this makes the celebration of Juneteenth just as important for us as it is for them.”
Ways to Help
- Black Lives Matters t-shirts (pressed by North Vancouver’s Get Bold) will be handed out by volunteers at the march with the purpose to keep sparking conversations once people head home to their own communities, circles and families. Click here to donate before June 15th ($100 for a block of 12 shirts)
- For more ways to help, check out this link
- Show up June 19th, wearing black, and join for the march
- Support the march through GoFundMe
“We invite the public to join in and support. Changes’ ripple effects can vary from a city, to a nation, to the world. Voices are to be heard, freedom of speech is to be expressed as we stand in solidarity. The time to stand together is now.”
Following the march, a stage will be set up at Sunset Beach Park where Black artists and speakers will be performing and addressing the crowd. Black-owned businesses will also be at the site to showcase local Black culture, soul food and more.
Those wishing to participate in the march are also reminded to take COVID-19 precautions and to wear masks, and monitor for possible symptoms in the two weeks after the march.
Follow @FreedomMarchVancouver on Instagram for more information.
The best patio in the Fraser Valley is opening up again! Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has announced that select MATCH Eatery & Public House locations will reopen for dine-in and takeout service. Over the next couple of weeks, MATCH will be phasing the reopening of locations across Canada, starting with Langley on Monday, June 8, 2020 and Courtenay on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
MATCH Eatery and Public House in Langley
Where: 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 4:00pm to 11:00pm
Friday and Saturday 4:00pm to 1:00am
Seating will be available in the dining room and on the patio
Guests will be able to enjoy the signature patios, each featuring their own bar area, booth and table seating, warm woods and signature red accents, and outdoor fire tables. Daily Happy Hour specials (starting at 4:00pm) and fan favourites like half-price Wine Wednesday and daily features are also back.
Waitlist and Digital Menus
MATCH has implemented a new virtual queue system that will allow guests to text to join the waitlist and safely wait in their vehicles until their table is ready. “This system will allow our staff to properly prepare the dining room for each guest, and ensure there is no congestion at the entrance as guests wait to be seated, ” says Pollock. This system will also allow guests to receive the menu digitally on their own personal device.
Additional Safety Protocols
Restaurants will reduce seating capacities to 50% in order to comply with public health guidelines for safe distancing and allow for minimum of six feet between each seated group/party of guests.
All tables, chairs and all tabletop items are sanitized between each seating. All high touch areas are sanitized frequently throughout the day. Employee wellness will be checked at the beginning of each shift and no employee is allowed in the restaurant with any flu-like symptoms.
Low and no contact payment is required. For the safety of guests and team we will not be accepting cash payments at this time. A separate reduced contact section will be designated for take-out and delivery options. You can view MATCH’s safety commitment here.
Win a Gift Card
I made the (happy) mistake of asking my friends if they had eaten at MATCH before and they both rattled off their favourite menu items – steak being very popular – and I then had ALL the cravings! Lucky for you, I have FOUR $50 gift cards to give away to Miss604 readers and followers so you can experience the menu, patio and more this season. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Follow MATCH and Miss604 on Facebook (1 entry)
- Follow MATCH and Miss604 on Instagram (1 entry)
- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
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I will draw four winners at random from all entries on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 2:00pm. UPDATE The winners are Jen, Sheena, @MondeeRedman, @solace76.
It’s been a week of reopenings around Metro Vancouver, with even more to come this week when it comes to galleries, museums and public spaces. As for events, they’re still taking place virtually in the form of workshops, art talks, musical performances, town halls, and more. Here are a few things to do in Vancouver this weekend, online:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Friday, June 12, 2020
Virtual Town Hall on Anti-Racism in BC
Arts BC Conference 2020 | #virtualartscon
Data Impacts + Future Directions | #virtualartscon
Free ArtTalk – “Remembering the Forgotten Through Art” Jason Li
Movie Night with Miscellaneous
Will’s Jams Sports Day Facebook Live
Art Connects | Performance: Evann Siebens
7th annual Zumbathon® For Cancer
Red Truck Beer Company Live Music Nights
Doors Open Richmond
Museum of Vancouver & Vancouver Maritime Museum Opening Week
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For 84 years it has been a summer seaside staple but for its 85th season the Kitsilano Showboat is going virtual beginning Saturday, June 27th then live online every Wednesday in July at 7:05pm.
Kitsilano Showboat 85th Season
Special shows will be held on Canada Day with a children’s show and an action packed evening of nostalgic music for the parents. On June 27th the Showboat celebrates National Multicultural day with two great performances. On Wednesday July 8th the host their annual fundraiser where you can donate to help sustain Showboat through these difficult times.
- Multicultural Day June 27, 2020 7:05pm to 8:30pm
- Featuring North American recording artists, singer/songwriters Norine Braun and Land of Deborah
- Canada Day July 1, 2020
- 10:00am Children’s entertainment with Story Time by Barry
- 10:30am Music with Marnie
- 6:00pm The Carnival Band
- 7:05pm MP Joyce Murray, Opening Remarks
- 7:10pm Andrew Johns – An awesome evening of music from Elton John to Freddie Mercury.
- 8:30 Virtual Fireworks
- July 8, 2020 7:05pm Kitsilano Showboat Fundraiser featuring the talented and energetic Richard Lowy and Friends.
- July 15, 2020 7:05pm Kitsilano Showboat Allstars
- July 22, 2020 7:05pm Ilian Varkarelov – an amazing young pianist will bring the classics alive at Showboat LIVE.
- July 29, 2020 7:05pm Land of Deborah – The engaging Land of Deborah will entertain you with an amazing repertoire of songs.
Kitsilano Showboat History
In 1935, the Kitsilano Showboat was founded by Bert Emery. That same year the new Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce organized its first evening of events which included swimming, diving, acrobatics and other entertainment. As the Showboat began during the depression, performers also benefitted as they were not able to secure jobs during those hard times. Made up completely from volunteers, the Showboat has provided free entertainment for 85 years. The iconic outdoor stage, built in 1954, represents a Mississippi River showboat.
View the full schedule online here and follow the Kitsilano Showboat on Facebook for updates and to tune in live.
Afro Van Connect has announced the Black Spaces Symposium Virtual happening July 23 to July 26, 2020. This Symposium will consist of various panel discussions, art exhibitions and music performances all centred and designed to showcase the black experience.
Black Spaces Symposium Virtual
Purchase tickets online here
This Symposium is established to create opportunities for youth of African Descent to access equipment, education, training, networks and opportunities, empowering them to creatively and economically flourish; building on their unique gifts and perspective from their heritage and diaspora cultural experiences.
Black Spaces
Afro Van Connect has put together this FAQ:
What is Black Space? A Black Space is an intentionally curated and designed space for people of African Descent and their allies to collaborate, commune and create practical solutions to end racism and systemic inequalities.
Why are they important? Black Spaces give people of African Descent the space and agency to reimagine who they are, who they want to be and what impact they want to have within their local communities and the world.
Why the Black Spaces Symposium? The Black Spaces Symposium is about being and belonging. Within British Columbia there are no cultural hubs, community infrastructure, or neighbourhoods that directly serve the specific needs of people of African Descent. The intention of the Black Spaces symposium is to create the awareness of the necessity of black spaces, highlight the various resources within our community, and develop practical solutions to alleviate our inequities.
How can you support black spaces? The lack of safe spaces for people of African Descent to authentically express themselves, their issues and experiences need to be addressed before we can begin to build a strong thriving community. Solving this problem requires all people who see the necessity for change and diversity in our city to come together and actively take part.
Volunteer, Sponsor, Invest
The Symposium is currently seeking volunteers, sponsors and investors who are interested in assisting in ensuring that people of African Descent have the visibility, resources, and the space they need to succeed. Contact [email protected] if you would like to support the Symposium.
For more information, follow Afro Van Connect on Facebook and RSVP to the event on Facebook for updates.
