Port Moody Car Free Day is happening on St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, August 19, 2018. This 2nd annual community celebration will include more than 120 booths presented by local businesses, artisans, and non-profit groups, plus great food and live music.
Port Moody Car Free Day
Where: St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets
When: Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
“Leave the car at home and join the fun this Sunday,” says Mayor Mike Clay. “Car-Free Day is going to be bigger and better than last year – with more booths and more entertainment, as well as a mini train, obstacle course, and food trucks – and it’s all happening on St. Johns Street in the heart of Moody Centre. Meet our local business owners, learn about sustainable transportation options, and enjoy a variety of free activities with your friends and family.”
Enjoy live music, including classic reggae band Mostly Marley and Clavinova Nights, who perform jazz music with a blend of blues and upbeat dance music.
Restaurants will be serving up special treats and food trucks will be on site. Over at Brewers’ Row, stop by the beer garden (family friendly) at Queens Street Plaza.
Get active with the parkour obstacle course, rock climbing, street hockey, face painting, and a bicycle skills and safety zone. Browse more than 120 booths presented by local businesses and artisans.
St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets, will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6:00am to 10:00pm on August 19, 2018. Commuters are strongly advised to take alternative routes. Visit the City’s website to view the Car-Free Day traffic management summary.
Members of the public are encouraged to leave their car at home, and walk, bike, or take public transit to the celebration. The Shoreline Shuttle, the City’s free summer-time shuttle bus pilot service, connects Inlet Centre, Rocky Point Park, and Moody Centre. On Car-Free Day, the Shoreline Shuttle will run from 12:00pm to midnight, with a temporary bus stop added on Clarke Street between Kyle Street and Queens Street. Due to the road closure on St. Johns Street, a detour will be in effect.
Tickets and subscription packages are now available for the upcoming blockbuster 2018—2019 Vancouver Opera Season & Festival.
Vancouver Opera Season & Festival
The Season opens with Lehár’s The Merry Widow (Die Lustige Witwe), an Art Nouveau-inspired comedic operetta (October 20-28, 2018, Queen Elizabeth Theatre) and continues with Puccini’s much-loved La Bohème (February 14-24, 2019, Queen Elizabeth Theatre).
The 3rd annual 2019 Vancouver Opera Festival, themed “Fairytales & Fables” runs from April 27 to May 5, 2019 and features Gounod’s devilishly exciting masterwork, Faust (April 27-May 5, 2019, Queen Elizabeth Theatre) and Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella), (April 27-May 12, 2019, Vancouver Playhouse) as well as many family and special events, speakers, and more.
Four-Opera, Three-Opera, and Duet Subscriptions packages are now available for all 2018-2019 season.
Operas starting at only $97 with both fixed and flexible seating options. Subscribers save up to 27% compared to single ticket prices and receive additional benefits such as preferred seating, tax refund for returned tickets with 48 Hours Notice, free ticket exchange for other performances, and savings on additional tickets for friends and family.
Single tickets are also now available for all Operas in the 2018 – 2019 season starting from $50. Demand is expected to be high, and early purchasers will receive the best selection of seats at the best value. Opera enthusiasts under the age of 40 can also sign up to the VO e-newsletter online at vancouveropera.ca to be notified as soon as VO releases $40 under 40 tickets to mainstage productions.
Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased online, by phone at (604) 683-0222, or in person from the VO Ticket Centre at 1945 McLean Drive, Vancouver BC (9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday). Follow Vancouver Opera on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more info.
Burnaby Heights is setting the table for this year’s Crave the Heights. 10 of the Heights’ restaurants invite friends, family, and foodies to take part in a delicious neighbourhood dining showcase from August 17 to 26, 2018. Discover some of the best restaurants that Burnaby has to offer with affordable set menus, new food specials, happy hour food, and drink discounts.
Crave the Heights: Chez Christophe
Participant: Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie
Location: 4717 Hastings St, Burnaby Heights
Chez Christophe is celebrating the culinary community of Burnaby Heights with a special menu for Crave the Heights this year. From August 17 to August 26, customers are invited to visit and enjoy two blueberry and coffee creations – an Iced Brew-berry Coffee paired with a Blueberry Coffee Choux pastry.
“We have been participating in Crave ever since we opened five years ago,” says Christophe Bonzon, owner and pastry chef of Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie. “It is a great showcase of what Burnaby Heights has to offer with special menus from restaurants, bakeries, and dessert places. We have such a vibrant and diverse community here – that is why we love being in the Heights. There is definitely something for everyone.”
Chez Christophe is highlighting the flavour combination of blueberries with coffee. The Iced Brew-berry Coffee ($5.95), crafted by head barista Lailla Ahmed, features custom cold brew coffee muddled with housemade blueberry syrup, and topped with a fresh BC blueberry whipped cream and drizzle.
The limited edition Blueberry Coffee Choux is made with a BC blueberry confit, coffee monte, and caramelized cocoa nibs in choux pastry. Customers have a choice to try both for $9.95. Chez Christophe uses Pallet Coffee Roasters coffee.
With set menus, food specials, or happy hour options, there is something to satisfy everyone here on the Heights. View a full list of participating Crave the Heights restaurants here »
Follow Burnaby Heights on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information about Crave.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of Crave the Heights
This post has been contributed by By Alyx Coulter, Outreach Coordinator with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”).
Birding From Dawn to Dusk in Stanley Park
Townsend’s Warbler. Photo: Don Enright.
Join Stanley Park Ecology Society on August 19-26, 2018 as we celebrate Vancouver’s bird diversity alongside the International Ornithological Congress and Vancouver International Bird Festival.
Covering science and sightings, our tours and workshops will help you immerse yourself in the world of birds in Stanley Park whether you’re an experienced birder or a family of curious beginners.
On August 22, we are offering a truly special experience as we camp out in Stanley Park. Experiencing the Park from dusk until dawn, we will meet the early birds and night owls alike.
Steller’s Jay. Photo: Don Enright.
Campers will get a front row seat as the Park’s forest orchestra comes alive with the setting sun. With some luck, we may even spot the beavers and bats emerging from their daytime reprieves.
Listen for the barred owls and great horned owls deep in the woods and wake to the dawn chorus of Swainson’s thrushes, pine siskins, Pacific wrens and more.
Immerse yourself in the Park’s birding hotspots on a half day tour for a close look at the birds’ daily routines, or visit the beckoning flowers and open space of Stanley Park’s Rose Garden where thrushes, swallows, and hummingbirds search for food.
For those looking for a hands-on experience, pack your camera to capture the charm of warblers or the majesty of eagles in our bird photography workshop.
Registration is open now »
About SPES Saturday
As a member of the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”), I wanted to offer the organization an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so I created the “SPES Series” years ago. This is where SPES can contribute and share stories with my audience once a month. Follow SPES on Facebook for more information.
Join YVR Airport for free family fun, live entertainment and more at the 3rd annual YVR Chill Out at one of the coolest little parks in Greater Vancouver.
YVR Chill Out
When: Saturday, August 18, 2018 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Larry Berg Flight Path Park (Russ Baker Way, Richmond)
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This year’s YVR Chill Out stage will feature live artists including Marine Drive, Trilojay, and more artists to be announced! Yo-yo prodigy, Harrison Lee, will be in attendance at this year with some exhilarating yo-yo moves. Kick back on our picnic blankets front and centre at the stage and enjoy the show.
This FREE event will feature tons of fun family activities, including face painters, a glitter-tattoo artist, magicians and photo booths.
Don’t forget to swing by the YVR Community tent for a chance to win two free flights to one of their featured destinations. Learn about YVR’s community partners with the YVR Passport Challenge. Simply get your YVR Passport stamped at each of their community partner’s booths to win some awesome YVR swag.
Free parking will be available at the BCIT Aerospace Campus. A free shuttle service will run regularly from BCIT and Templeton Canada Line Station to Flight Path Park. The Bike Valet will be on site for the event to provide complimentary, secure parking for your bike and helmet. You can also get to the YVR Chill Out via public transit by taking the Canada Line to Templeton Station where a rotation of accessible courtesy shuttles will bring you to Flight Path Park.
