Latin American Week in Vancouver: Win VIP Flamenco, Tango & Wine Tickets

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Latin American Week in Vancouver (June 27 to July 4, 2019) is a celebration of the diversity and dynamism of Latin American culture, with an incredible array of music, dance, visual art, sports, and culinary delights. Signature events this year include:

Latin American Week in Vancouver

Carnaval del Sol 2019

The whole week culminates with Carnaval del Sol, the Pacific Northwest’s largest Latin-themed festival, which returns for its 11th year to Concord Pacific Place Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, 7, 2019.

Concord Pacific Place will be transformed to resemble a vibrant urban plaza in Latin America, full of sound, colour, tempting aromas, and thousands of smiling faces.

The 2019 edition of this family-friendly event boasts more than 450 artists, who have come from around the world to entertain the masses at the Carnaval’s main stage and plazas – all of which incorporate the festival’s theme this year: “Sharing our Indigenous and Afro-Latin American roots. Let’s shine together.”

Latin American Week Flamenco Tango Wine

Win VIP Flamenco, Tango & Wine Tickets

Where: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
When: Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 6:30pm
Tickets: $25 online, $35 VIP which includes wine tasting

I’m giving away two VIP tickets to the Flamenco, Tango & Wine event, which includes a preferred seating and tasting of Argentinian wines selected by an on-site sommelier. Here’s how you can enter to win:

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Must be 19+, please enjoy responsibly.

Follow the event on Facebook and Instagram and share your experience using the hashtags #CSOL and #Shinealltogether.

UPDATE The winner is Lisa!

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend

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This weekend Miss604 is proud to support Lynn Valley Days! The Friday night gala is SOLD OUT but you can still enjoy a ton of family fun on Saturday with a pancake breakfast, parade, and festival at Lynn Valley Field. Check out this event and more things to do in Vancouver this weekend below:

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Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend

Friday, June 21, 2019
Sponsored by Miss604: Lynn Valley Days
Parallel 49 Brewing Co. 7th Anniversary Party
National Indigenous People’s Day Festival Port Moody
Fantaisie: Chopin and Wrzaskala
Perspectives on the Solstice
Port Moody Art Walk
Ladies of the 80s Live Band Burlesque
Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival
Shipyards Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Vancouver Rock N’ Gem Show
Serenity & Friends Pop-Up Shop
Vancouver Queer Arts Festival
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
The Arts Club Presents: Matilda the Musical
Matriarchs Uprising: Indigenous Women Dance Stories
Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival
Bard on the Beach

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Summer Fun at Cultus Lake Day

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Cultus Lake is synonymous with summer so what better way to kick start the season than with a lineup of family fun at Cultus Lake Day! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks and more with the Fraser Valley’s favourite lakeside community.

Cultus Lake Day

Cultus Lake Day

When: Saturday June 22, 2019
Where: Cultus Lake Park (4165 Columbia Valley Highway, Chilliwack)

Cultus Lake, Chilliwack

The schedule of activities for the day includes:

  • 8:30am to 10:00am: Pancake Breakfast by donation at Cultus Lake Fire Hall
  • 10:00am: Parade registration at Business Plaza (Funland barn)
  • 11:00am: Parade begins (start: Sunnyside – end: Main Beach)
  • 11:00am to 9:00pm: Food vendors at Main Beach
  • 11:30am to 4:30pm: Children’s Fun Area at Main Beach
  • 11:30am to 9:30pm: Beverage Garden at Main Beach
  • 11:30am to 6:00pm: Farmers’ and Artisan Market at Main Beach
  • 10:00pm: Fireworks at Main Beach

For more information follow Cultus Lake Park on Facebook.

Theatre Under the Stars Staycation Giveaway

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There is nothing quite like seeing a live show in the middle of Stanley Park. Walking in from the city along the scenic Seawall, literally stopping to smell the roses in the gardens, then catching a broadway production on a stage flanked by towering firs while the stars shine above. This is why I’m so excited to partner with TUTS again this year for a Theatre Under the Stars staycation giveaway!

TUTS 2019

TUTS 2019

This summer TUTS presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies, running alternate evenings July 5–August 17, 2019, at Stanley Park’s glorious Malkin Bowl.

  • Where: Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park (610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver)
  • When: July 5th to August 17th, 2019
  • Tickets: On sale now »
Theatre Under the Stars - Theatre Under the Stars Staycation Giveaway

Theatre Under the Stars Staycation Giveaway

You have the chance to win a one-night stay (for two) at the Westin Bayshore, which is right across Coal Harbour from Malkin Bowl and along the Seawall. You’ll get to stay over once you pick out a pair of tickets to the show of your choice at TUTS!

Westin Bayshore - Theatre Under the Stars Staycation Giveaway
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To the winner, I would suggest selecting one of the two TUTS Date Nights this year as well: July 17 (Mamma Mia!) or July 24 (Disney’s Newsies). The Date Nights will feature special buy one, get one deals for audiences, and will be a great chance for parents/couples to get away for an evening of romance. Did I mention how amazing the seaside pool is at the Westin? You also get breakfast for two in the morning!

Westin Bayshore Vancouver

This entirely wonderful prize package is valued at $600! Here’s how you can enter to win:

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Stay at the Westin Bayshore must be used in conjunction with the TUTS show of the winner’s choice (by the end of TUTS August 17th).

Other special shows/packages at TUTS this year include Mamma Mia! Super Fan Sunday on July 21st, Pride Night on Monday July 29th, and Disney’s Newsies Super Monday on Monday, August 5th. For more information follow Theatre Under the Stars on Facebook and Twitter.

UPDATE The winner is Debra!

Free Downtown Jazz Festival Weekends in Vancouver

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For the next two weekends (June 22-23 & June 29-30, 2019) Downtown Vancouver will be transformed into one mega outdoor Jazz Festival and the best part is… it’s FREE to enjoy! From Robson Square to David Lam Park, here are some of the performances you can check out in person during the Free Downtown Jazz Festival Weekends.

Downtown Jazz
Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Downtown Jazz

Free Downtown Jazz: Robson/Georgia

Saturday, June 22, 2019
Georgia Stage:
12:30 to 1:30pm: Mike W.T. Allen’s Space Elevator
2:15pm to 3:15pm: MACK
3:45pm to 4:45pm: Begonia
5:15pm to 6:45pm: Too Many Zooz
7:30pm to 9:00pm: Snotty Nose Rez Kids

Robson Stage:
12:00pm to 1:00pm: Bill Runge Quintet
1:30pm to 2:30pm: Elisa Thorn’s HUE
3:00pm to 4:15pm: Braveheart +1
5:00pm to 6:15pm: Oliver Gannon Quartet
6:45pm to 8:00pm: Audrey Ochoa

Sounds of Youth Stage:
12:00pm to 1:00pm: Elgin Park Senior Band
1:00pm to 2:00pm: Kwalikum Secondary School Band
2:00pm to 3:00pm: Burnaby North Senior Band
3:00pm to 4:00pm: West Vancouver Secondary Jazz Band
4:00pm to 5:00pm: VSO School of Music Big Band
9:30pm: Documentary Film Screening, presented with DOXA (TBD)

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