The Vancouver Biennale will transform Leg In Boot Square, an underused public space along the Seawall at 670 Millbank Street, with the launch of CineFest LIVE Pioneers in Cinema, a free outdoor film series celebrating the Golden Era of filmmaking.

CineFest LIVE Pioneers in Cinema

Where: Leg In Boot Square (False Creek Seawall, 670 Millbank St, Vancouver)
When: Monday evenings July 30 to September 3, 2018 at 8:30pm
Admission: Free

The series kicks off with Women Who Run Hollywood (2015) by sister filmmaking team Clara and Julia Kuperberg. The series includes the classic 1939 western film Stagecoach by John Ford starring John Wayne in his breakthrough role and Lotte Reiniger’s The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), the oldest surviving animated feature film. Pioneers in Cinema concludes September 3rd with the 1936 silent film Modern Times by Charlie Chaplin in his last outing as the Little Tramp. Each screening will be followed by a coffeehouse-style discussion about the films.

The summer program coincides with the unveiling of the Acoustic Anvil: A Small Weight to Forge the Sea by Montreal/Squamish-based artist Maskull Lasserre.

As the Acoustic Anvil is a laborious construction that calls attention to its process and materials, the CineFest LIVE Pioneers in Cinema series will present films by and about cinematic pioneers from the 1920s to 1940s. The CineFest LIVE Pioneers in Cinema aspires to introduce audiences to more of the major players in Western Cinema, with a focus on filmmakers whose stories have been erased and untold.

SCHEDULE
Films start at 8:30pm and run for 90 minutes.

• Monday, July 30, 2018: Women Who Run Hollywood preceded by Yours Sincerely, Lois Weber
• Monday, August 6, 2018: Stagecoach
• Monday, August 13, 2018: Finding Kukan
• Monday, August 20, 2018: The Adventures of Prince Achmed preceded by Lotte That Silhouette Girl
• Monday, August 27, 2018: Tyrus
• Monday, September 3, 2018: Modern Times

Find these events and more on Vancouver Biennale’s Facebook page, follow @Van_Biennale on Instagram, and follow on Twitter #VanBiennale.

Earlier this week I shared the good news that Keurig K-Cup pods are now recyclable in the City of Vancouver. On top of that, all Keurig K-Cup pods sold in Canada will be recyclable by the end of 2018.

Recycling your K-Cup pods is as easy as 3 simple steps:

1. Let the pod cool after brewing and peel off the foil lid (filter can remain)
2. Compost the coffee grounds (bonus!)
3. Recycle the #5 plastic cup alongside other recyclable containers in your recycling bin at home.

To celebrate this initiative, I am giving away a K-Select coffee maker plus 2 boxes of recyclable pods! Here’s how you can enter to win:

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For more information about Keurig’s recyclable K-Cup pods, visit their recycling resource website and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

Update The winner is @bmeckie!

2018 marks the 40th anniversary of Pride in Vancouver, the most diverse festivals and parade in the city. There are over 50 Pride events throughout the summer and none draws as many people as the legendary Vancouver Pride Parade, with an expected audience of 650,000!

Vancouver Pride Parade

Where: Downtown Vancouver along Robson, Denman, and Beach Ave
When: Sunday, August 5, 2018 12:00pm to 3:00pm

The beautiful, diverse, colourful, and extremely fun Pride Parade is a staple of the Vancouver summer calendar, and with 130+ parade entries, there will lots of amazing floats you won’t want to miss. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩

Celebrate the arts, savour the flavours of the local food truck and craft brew scene, enjoy the best of music and dance, and check out the handiworks at the artisan fair at Coquitlam’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival on August 11th.

Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in Coquitlam

Where: Town Centre Park next to Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: FREE! All ages.

This free, full-day event will feature dynamic live performances across two stages, including concerts by pop singer Mathew V and high-energy violinist Kytami, plus Juno award-winning band, The Philosopher Kings who will headline the TD Community Plaza stage. The schedule includes dancers, multicultural acts and interactive community art, as well as craft beer and food available for purchase.

Win a VIP Experience

I have an amazing, exclusive VIP prize package to give away that includes:

• VIP Parking (for 1 car)
• VIP Table for 2 at the TD Community Plaza
• Festival Food Truck vouchers ($100)
• Mariner Brewing beer voucher ($50) and swag package
• Backstage Meet & Greet with The Philosopher Kings w/ professional photo and autograph experience

This can all be yours as you enjoy Kaleidoscope as a VIP! Here’s how you can enter to win:

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Follow the City of Coquitlam on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

Miss604 is proud to be the Social Media Partner of the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival

Must be 19+. Please enjoy responsibly. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 10:00am on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

Explore and Share

Pick up your copy of the Coquitlam 2018 Travel & Adventure Guide at any City facility, or read it online, and share your photos online using #explorecoquitlam.

Update The winner is Kerry!

Burnaby Heights is setting up the table for this year’s Crave the Heights. From August 17-26, the Heights’ restaurants invite friends, family, and foodies to take part in a delicious neighbourhood dining showcase. 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

Alongside the participating restaurants, local Burnaby musicians, Chloe Farrell and Gabriel Hasselbach, join Crave again this year, busking on the streets of Hastings on select evenings.

Call up your friends, family, or significant other for a date night during Crave. Choose from a diverse selection of three-course meals from Cristos Greek Taverna and Green & Oak Malaysian Restaurant, or get a taste of everything with five appetizer plates in The Pear Tree Restaurant’s lounge.

The Heights restaurants also have Crave specials with discounts on existing menu items or brand new dishes created specifically for Crave. Whether you’re craving a southern barbeque special from Butcher’s Block, authentic Thai cuisine from Chad Thai, or a classic Reuben sandwich for lunch from The Gray Olive.

There’s always room for dessert! Chez Christophe is offering a brand new Crave drink and desserts for the nine-day event, and Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionary introduces four new sundaes taking influence from world cuisines.

With set menus, food specials, or happy hour options, there is something to satisfy everyone here on the Heights. Stay tuned for more information about this year’s participating restaurants, menus, entertainment, and prize giveaways!

The Heights Merchants Association consists of more than 350 merchants and over 150 property owners along Hastings between Boundary and Gamma. Follow Burnaby Heights on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information about Crave.