The Kitsilano Showboat returns for its 83rd season of free entertainment in Vancouver, running every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from June 18 to August 18. Since 1935 this summer staple has featured musical acts, plays, and dancers all near the pool at Kitsilano Beach.
Kitsilano Showboat
Here are just a few of the performances, which take place at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted:
Monday, June 18, 2018 Season Opening Night
Friday, June 22, 2018 Dance to the Beat of Greece
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Multicultural Day with Joyce Murray MP, Karima Essa’s Bollywood Star Dance, Bright Sunset Chinese Dance Group
Friday, June 29, 2018
Hunter J and the Jets then Canada Day Birthday Cake
Friday, July 7, 2018
Khatsahlano Days and Kalaya’s Polynesian Dancers
Monday, July 16, 2018
Heart & Sole Richard Lowy
Friday, July 27, 2018 MaiTai Friday at Kitsilano Showboat
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Fireworks Night
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Bathtub Races then Rock Paper Moon, Ache Brasil Students
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Closing Night: Benny and the Good Men, Closing Ceremonies, Prize draws
Performers include The Vancouver Concert Band, West Vancouver Adult Concert Band, 6oh4 Band, Diamond Country Dancers, D’Hercy Dance Company Youth Dancers, Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble, Vancouver Performing Stars, Stave Falls Scottish Dancers, Vancouver Argentine Tango, Sambacouver, Burnaby International Folk Dancers, Top Line Vocal Collective… and many, many more!
Kitsilano Showboat History
In 1935, the Kitsilano Showboat was founded by Bert Emery. That same year the new Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce organized its first evening of events which included swimming, diving, acrobatics and other entertainment. As the Showboat began during the depression, performers also benefitted as they were not able to secure jobs during those hard times. Made up completely from volunteers, the Showboat has provided free entertainment for almost 70 years. The iconic outdoor stage, built in 1954, represents a Mississippi River showboat. [Source]
This summer, visit the Kitsilano Showboat at 2300 Cornwall (at Kitsilano Beach) in Vancouver, and online on Facebook and Twitter.
Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada farm in Pitt Meadows is hosting their 7th annual Bees and Blueberries Festival August 18 & 19, 2018. Celebrate the importance of bees and taking care of the environment. From tours and bee beards to a live spelling bee, it will have fun for the whole family!
Bees and Blueberries Festival
Where: 17617 Ford Detour Road, Pitt Meadows
When: Saturday August 18 & Sunday, 19, 2018 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: By donation to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation
Festival Highlights
Free guided tours with a live bee hive opening, visit the planting corner to take home your very own free bee-friendly flower. There will also be free pony rides and a petting zoo. The main stage lineup will feature performers like Dilly the clown and Juno-nominated children’s singer-songwriter Ginalina. Register in advance for the blueberry pie eating contest and Sylvan Learning Centre spelling bee. Each day will end with a live bee beard demo.
Dr. Bee opened its doors in Pitt Meadows, BC in 1996 starting with only a few hundred bee hives. Over the last 20 years, this number has grown into the thousands and Dr.Bee has become a well-established beekeeping operation in the lower mainland hosting tours and workshops as well. Visit Dr. Bee on Facebook and Instagram for more information.
My favourite ways to explore my hometown is on the sea, above the clouds, in the forest trails, and through its food. For visitors and locals alike, the #1 rated tour in Vancouver is Vancouver Foodie Tours, and lucky for us they have a number of tasty tours that can help you get to know the city a little better.
Vancouver Foodie Tours
Gastronomic Gastown Tour
When: Daily 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Start @ 203 Carrall St
Tickets: From $84.99
Eat and drink your way through Gastown on Vancouver’s #1 Rated Tour! If you like to know true spirit of a city, this is the only Gastown tour to feature 100% locally-owned establishments. In a boozy, foodie, fun afternoon you’ll taste the food and meet the people that make Gastown great!
World’s Best Food Truck Tour
When: Mondays & Fridays
Time: 11:00am
Where: Start @ Japadog on Burrard
Tickets: From $56.99
Vancouver’s street fare is an explosion of multicultural flavours made with BC’s top-notch ingredients.
Granville Island Market Tour
When: Daily
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Start @ 1596 Johnston St
Tickets: From $56.99
There’s no better way to experience Granville Island than through its FOOD! Take an eating adventure through the Public Market and beyond on Vancouver Foodie Tours’ Granville Island Market Tour!
Best of Downtown Tour
When: Thursday through Sunday
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Start @ 1172 Alberni St
Tickets: From $84.99
Join Vancouver Foodie Tours’ seafood and multicultural tour, the Best of Downtown Tour, for an all-inclusive lunch with craft beer, BC wine and cocktails.
Win a Gastronomic Gastown Tour
I have 2 tickets to give away to the Gastronomic Gastown Tour, including alcohol pairings! Here’s how you can enter to win:
Click below to post the entry text on Twitter (1 entry)
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Friday, June 15, 2018.
Retail value totals $220+. The winner will be able to redeem their tickets at the time of their choosing (based on availability) before the end of 2018. Must be 19+. Please enjoy responsibly.
The ballots have been counted and you have voted for which free outdoor movies will appear on the Second Beach screen at Stanley Park this summer!
Free outdoor movies in Vancouver are a summertime tradition, set in beautiful locations like Second Beach in Stanley Park. Every Tuesday, from July 3rd to August 21st you can plan your date night, friends night, and night out watching some of your favourite movies as the sun sets by the ocean.
Free Outdoor Movies in Stanley Park
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2018
Batman vs The Princess Bride
winner to be screened: THE PRINCESS BRIDE TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018
Stand By Me vs Monty Python and the Holy Grail
winner to be screened: STANDY BY ME TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
The Lion King vs Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
winner to be screened: THE LION KING TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018
Clueless vs Mean Girls
winner to be screened: MEAN GIRLS TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018
Spice World vs Xanadu
winner to be screened: SPICE WORLD TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off vs Say Anything
winner to be screened: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018
Cool Runnings vs Sing-A-Long Grease
winner to be screened: GREASE SING-A-LONG TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
The Notebook vs Titanic
winner to be screened: TITANIC
An exciting new addition this year will be the EVO SUMMER CINEMA MARKETPLACE – a carefully-curated weekly offering of local artisans and crafters from right here in BC. Guests are encouraged to come see the amazing locally produced, handmade goods that they have to offer.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket, you won’t want to miss these eight unforgettable evenings.
Front row VIP seats start at $20. Download the Outdoor Movie App from the Google or iTunes app store. Follow Outdoor Movies BC on Facebook for all of these listings and more throughout BC.
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Whether you make Oliver your home base for your South Okanagan explorations, or you have a specific itinerary in mind, my recent explorations with ZenSeekers have given me some insights that I’m happy to share that will make your trip-planning a breeze.
Art in Oliver
When driving north or south through the Okanagan, Highway 97 will turn into Oliver’s Main Street, which is lined with boutiques and eateries. You’ll also find several galleries, and even art exhibits located in shops and the local day spa. To see all of Oliver’s art in one place, plan a trip to the annual Art Walk or the Festival of the Grape Art Show.
Oliver is the Wine Capital of Canada and with over 35 wineries, located on the legendary Golden Mile, Black Sage Bench, and picturesque places in between, wine touring is a must. You can combine art & wine at locations like Rust Wine Co., which has their own gallery, or Quinta Ferreira where you can find resident artist Carmen Tome.
I walked along the Kettle Valley Railroad’s KVR trail – which connects to the Okanagan Rail Trail — an epic 50km path that runs from Oliver to Kelowna, and up through Vernon. Rhoda from the Oliver Visitor Centre also recommended hiking Nçaylintn (Ny-lin-tin) Bluff Hiking Trail (formerly McIntyre Bluff). The bluff can be seen throughout the valley – just imagine the views from its peak!
