Early Music Vancouver (“EMV”) presents the return of the Vancouver Bach Festival, July 30 to August 9, 2019 atChrist Church Cathedral and the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Les Boréades de Montreal. Photo by Hugo B Lefort.
Vancouver Bach Festival
This year’s festival celebrates EMV’s 50th anniversary with performances by many of the top West Coast artists specializing in period performance, as well as gifted artists from across Europe and North America. EMV is particularly delighted to welcome Montreal’s internationally acclaimed Ensemble Les Boréades to participate in their second annual ensemble-in-residence program, which will see members of the ensemble perform in multiple concerts throughout the festival.
The 14-concert festival commences with EMV’s ensemble in residence, Les Boréades, in a spectacular two-night performance of J.S. Bach’s Complete Brandenburg Concertos. The Vancouver Bach Choir will also partner with the festival for the first time to perform a programme featuring Faure’s beloved Requiem with a professional core of twenty of the region’s best professional singers, accompanied by award-winning organist Christina Hutten.
Further highlights include the return of audience favourite soprano Amanda Forsythe with Pacific MusicWorks, in a performance of Handel’s early cantatas, as well as sopranos Suzie LeBlanc and Dorothee Mields’ dramatic interpretations of female composer Barbara Strozzi’s 17th century musings on love and loss. This year, the Vancouver Bach Festival also boasts a record number of partnerships with organizations including the Vancouver Chopin Society, the Pacific Baroque Orchestra (“PBO”), Pacific MusicWorks, and the Vancouver Bach Choir.
The festival’s popular weekday afternoon concert series also returns, offering diverse and delightful selections, and it will conclude with the presentation of Purcell’s Hail Bright Cecilia at the Chan Centre, starring six internationally renowned vocal soloists and the PBO led by Alexander Weimann.
Enjoy any four concerts at the Vancouver Bach Festival for the price of three. Purchases of more than four concert packages will also receive a 25% discount.
Win a Prize Pack of Tickets
I have 4 ticket packs to give away so a lucky Miss604 reader can attend each performance with a guest:
Bach Complete Brandenburg Concertos (Part 1) with Les Boréades When: July 30 at 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk at 6:45pm) Where: The Chan Centre (UBC, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver) Bach Complete Brandenburg Concertos (Part 2) with Les Boréades When: July 31 at 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk at 6:45pm) Where: Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St, Vancouver) Bach Cantatas (BWV 12, 39,161) with Les Boréades When: August 2 at 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk at 6:45pm) Where: The Chan Centre (UBC, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver) Purcell Hail Bright Cecilia When: August 9, 2019 at 7:30pm (Pre-concert at 6:45pm) Where: The Chan Centre (UBC, 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver)
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It’s a highlight of summer in Vancouver, and one of the most diverse festivals in the city. The Vancouver Pride Society will host over 50 Pride events throughout the season and none draws as many people as the legendary, inclusive, and super fun 41st annual Vancouver Pride Parade!
Vancouver Pride Parade. Photo by Tyler Ingram.
Vancouver Pride Parade
Where: Downtown Vancouver along Robson, Denman, and Beach Ave When: Sunday, August 4, 2019 12:00pm to 3:00pm
The parade will travel from Thurlow, down Robson St towards Denman. It will turn left on Denman all the way to Beach Ave and flow into the Sunset Beach Festival.
2018 Parade Map – 2019 Follows the same route
“A celebration. A protest. A party.” The diverse and colourful Pride Parade is a staple of the Vancouver summer calendar, and with 100+ parade entries, there will lots of amazing floats you won’t want to miss.
Be on the lookout for volunteers along the route again this year collecting donations that will help fund another year of amazing events for the LGBTQAI2S+ community and beyond.
Vancouver Pride Parade Road Closures
There will be road closures and transit re-routes in place until about 4:00pm. Check the City’s VanConnect app for more info.
Sunday, August 4, 2019 7:00am to 1:00pm closures Robson St from Burrard St to Bute St Thurlow St from W Georgia St to Nelson St
Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:00am to 3:00pm closures Robson St from Bute St to Denman St
Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:00am to 4:00pm closures Denman St from Robson St to Beach Ave Beach Ave from Denman St to Jervis St Pacific St from Jervis St to Burrard St
Sunset Beach Festival
The parade ends in style with the Sunset Beach Festival, which will be rockin’ from 11:00am onward at Beach and Broughton. Catch Main Stage entertainment, the Sunset Beach Oasis, a Community Zone, Family Fun Zone, beer garden, food trucks, interactive art and more.
For all of this information and more, follow the Vancouver Pride Society on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Call it Insta-worthy, call it memory-making, but you’re going to want to bring your camera to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park during its 130th anniversary this summer. From the local history, to exciting attractions and spectacular natural elements, you’ll want to capture – and share – the fun. Here are my top picks for the best photo ops at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park:
Eating fresh and local this summer is as easy as visiting one of our awesome farmers markets that come into town, but with a lineup of farm festivals around Metro Vancouver, you can get your goods right from the source – and enjoy some extra fun in the process!
Farm Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Farm Fest at Garden City Lands
When: Saturday, August 10, 2019, 10:00am to 3:00pm Where: Garden City Rd & Lansdowne Rd, Richmond Admission: Free Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Things to do: Richmond celebrates local food, sustainability and its agricultural past, present and future. Visit the Farmers Market, see local performers on the Community Stage, and enjoy children’s activities, local food trucks, agricultural demonstrations and displays by local farmers, community partner displays, and more.
Coquitlam Farmers Market Corn Festival
When: August 11, 2019 at 9:00am Where: Dogwood Pavilion (Poirier and Winslow) in Coquitlam Admission: Free Website | Facebook Things to do: The Coquitlam Farmers Market is hosting their first ever Corn Festival, celebrating all things corn. They’ll have an expanded kids area, cooking demos, a corn boil, and of course lots of delicious BC corn.
Richmond Garlic Festival
When: Sunday, August 18, 2019, 10:00am to 3:00pm Where: Terra Nova Rural Park (The Sharing Farm) 2771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond Admission: By donation. All proceeds from the festival go to supporting The Sharing Farm in their mission to grow fresh healthy produce for families in need. Website | Facebook | Twitter Things to do: Over 1,000 pounds of locally grown garlic for sale! The festival will also feature live music, garlic ice cream, a large selection of The Sharing Farm’s own produce, giveaways and a children’s area with family friendly activities. To celebrate the 10-year milestone for this event, The Sharing Farm is partnering with the City of Richmond to create an enhanced festival. Along with the usual foods and local farmers market, expert bird handlers will educate and entertain event attendees with flying demonstrations of native birds of prey.
Chilliwack Garlic & Harvest Festival
When: August 24 & 25, 2019 from 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Fantasy Farms (9423 Gibson Rd, Chilliwack) Admission: TBD Website | Facebook Things to do: Local music, great food trucks, fun contests. Make it, back it or grow it, artisans. More details coming soon!
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival
When: Opening August 1, 2019 Where: 41310 Yale Road, Chilliwack Tickets:Available online now with single day or season pass options Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Things to do: Food trucks, vendors, and of course the flowers! Wander through 35 different varieties of sunflowers planted over 6 acres with some that can reach heights of 12 feet and taller. There is also 5 acres of Sunrich Orange, 2 acres of display garden, and 4 acres of u-pick sunflowers. This year there will also be a 3 acre field of Dahlias to enjoy, over 50 varieties of beautiful blossoms.
Abbotsford Corn and Peach Festival
When: August 10 & 11, 2019 from 11:00am to 4:00pm When: Lepp Farm Market (33955 Clayburn Road, Abbotsford) Admission: Free to attend. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Things to do: Enjoy barbecue treats like Lepp’s signature shaved brisket sandwich, premium Angus burgers, hotdogs, and their new plant-based burgers. Mexican street corn is always a favourite too! Live music, free kids activities, and free canning demos. Sign up to judge to compete in the peach pie competition.
The 19th annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival will be held at the Keefer at Columbia Street in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown on August 10th. This family-friendly event, presented by the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Area Society (“VCBIA”) and Coromandel Properties, is one of the largest summer multicultural events in BC, attracting over 50,000 attendees.
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
Where: Keefer at Columbia in Vancouver When: Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 11:00am to 9:00pm Admission: FREE!
This year’s festival theme features martial arts (Kung Fu) performances. Around the event you’ll find traditional arts and crafts, Chinatown walking tours, an open-air market filled with exotic goods, multicultural stage performances, live music, outdoor movie, and games for kids of all ages. Keep an eye out for the Chinatown Mascot, Van Van, who will also be around during the day.
Other attractions include Lion Dance and Opening Ceremony, Kung Fu competitions, Climb the Wall, Mobile Aquarium, over 20 food trucks, a photo booth, Wheel of Fortune, Tamiya Mini 4WD racing, a magic performance and more.
Parking for the event will be limited and biking, walking or transit is encouraged. This year, there is a free shuttle bus to our festival and bike valet on site. The bus stop will be across from Waterfront Station on West Cordova St (600 W Cordova St, Vancouver) and the shuttle will run every 30 minutes from 10:00am to 7:00pm.
