The long weekend has come and gone but there are still plenty of events happening around Metro Vancouver – in fact the calendar is just ramping up for the season with free activities, festivals, markets, theatrical productions and much more.
For over forty years Penn & Teller have defied labels by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. On Friday, September 27, they will bring their renowned show to the River Rock Casino Resort for one unforgettable performance.
Penn and Teller at the River Rock
When: September 27, 2019 Where: River Rock Casino 8811 River Rd, Richmond Tickets:Available online starting Friday, May 24, 2019, with prices starting at $119.50 (plus service charges). Overnight packages also available.
With sold out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV Specials, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to Friends, The Simpsons to The Stephen Colbert Show, Modern Family to The Big Bang Theory, comedy’s most enduring team shows no sign of slowing down.
After an amazing eight wins as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year,” their 18-year run at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino makes them the longest running and one of the most-beloved headline acts in Las Vegas history, outselling every other resident magician on The Strip.
Currently, they host the hit series Penn & Teller: Fool Us! for The CW Network, on which up-and-comers and magic veterans try to fool Penn & Teller for a chance to star in the duo’s hit Las Vegas stage show.
It was over a hundred years ago, in 1912, that the Lynn Valley Day celebrations first took place. It became an annual event in 1972 and one that the Lynn Valley Lions are proud to continue.
Lynn Valley Days 2019
Gala Evening When: Friday, June 21, 2019 from 5:30pm to late Where: Lynn Valley Park (3590 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver) Cocktails, chef stations, dessert bar, lounge furniture just to highlight a few AMAZING features of this year’s Gala 2019. Come in your best dress and enjoy a stylized evening in a beautifully decorated tent. Schmooze, mingle and dance the night away! Get your tickets today »
Festival Day When: Saturday June 22, 2019 Where: Lynn Valley Field The Lynn Valley Dayspancake breakfast is 8:15am to 9:45am. From 10:00am to 4:00pm, enjoy games and large inflatable bouncy toys for the kids Maypole dancing, face painters and more.
There will be live entertainment for all ages, and local community groups and businesses showcase their work in booths around the field. There are lots of games to be played and prizes to be won! Don’t miss the Neptune Terminals Community Entertainment Stage. Maypole dancing, face painting, and a beer garden is also open to those 19+ (with a $5 entrance fee) running 12:00pm to 7:00pm.
Parade When: June 22, 2019, begins at 9:30am Where: Begins at Mollie Nye Way The Lynn Valley Parade is a long standing Lynn Valley tradition that marks the start of Lynn Valley Days. Follow the parade to Lynn Valley field, where there will be local exhibitors, rides, live music, hot food and more.
For more information follow the Lynn Valley Lions Club on Twitter and Facebook. Miss604 is a proud sponsor of Lynn Valley Days.
Nando’s on Davie and Howe, home of the legendary, Portuguese flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, wants to fuel your summer picnic so they’ve partnered with me to offer up two Party Packs to give away.
A Nando’s Party Pack is perfect for 6 people (for your next game night, family meal, or picnic). The Party Pack includes 2 whole chickens, 3 Nando’s size sides (like PERi-PERi Fries, Macho Peas, Spiced Rice, and more) and garlic bread.
About Nando’s: Nando’s was hatched in South Africa in 1987 when Fernando Duarte invited his friend Robbie Brozin to a humble Portuguese eatery in the heart of Rosettenville, South Africa to try some mouth-watering PERi-PERi marinated and basted chicken. It wasn’t just the best chicken Robbie had ever tasted; it was love at first bite! The rest, as they say, is history.
Nando’s Party Pack Giveaway
I have two Party Packs to give away! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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The winners can pick up their gift certificates for Party Packs (value $65) at Nando’s at 828 Davie Street (at Howe) in Downtown Vancouver. I will draw both winners at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
CMHC-Granville Island announced today that it is moving forward with a new parking system for Granville Island that will see all parking on the Island be free of charge in mornings and evenings, with pay parking in effect for all parking stalls during the busy midday period.
New Parking System On Granville Island
Every day beginning on June 1, the new parking system will be as follows:
Free Parking: 6:00pm to 11:00am
Pay Parking: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Pricing:
$3/hour in summer (May 1 to September 30)
$2/hour in winter (October 1 to April 30)
Currently on Granville Island, some parking spots are free while others are pay. Under the new system all parking spaces will operate under the same pricing model, removing the incentive for drivers to circle the Island searching for a free spot.
“We are implementing this new system in order to improve parking availability, better manage demand, and improve the visitor experience,” says Sebastian Lippa, Manager of Planning & Development at CMHC-Granville Island. “We want to ensure that visitors who choose to travel to Granville Island by car can find a parking spot”.
Under the new system, drivers will be able to purchase parking time for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or in one-hour increments. And by using the Honk, EasyPark or PayByPhone app, drivers will be able to add time without having to return to their car.
Visitors are also encouraged to consider using other forms of transportation to travel to Granville Island such as walking, biking, riding on public transit or taking a ferry. A free bike valet service for cyclists is also being offered on Granville Island until Labour Day.
The new parking system was developed in consultation with Granville Island tenants, visitors and community stakeholders and is in line with the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report’s strategy of improving access to Granville Island.
For more information, follow Granville Island on Facebook and Twitter. To get to the Island my preferred way, follow False Creek Ferries for route info.
