World famous SuperChefs are on their way to Surrey! The New York show will be at Central City on Friday and Saturday offering an unforgettable experience for local children. The SuperChefs and Central City are partnering to offer kids an unforgettable opportunity to discover how much fun they can have in the kitchen while learning about food preparation and safety and developing life-long kitchen skills.
SuperChefs at Central City
Where: Central City (10153 King George Blvd, Surrey)
When: Friday, July 29 & Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Participation: There are no tickets required, however space is limited and participation will be on a first come first served basis. Recommended ages for participants are between 8 and 12 years old. RSVP to the Facebook event here.
Under the direction of world-class professional chefs and educators, students learn in an enriched setting focused upon the joy of cooking while engaging in a program featuring team-building, athletic and artistic pursuits.
The SuperChefs will teach children how to prepare crepes, dim sum and New York City chef approved Italian noodles. Each mini-chef participant will leave with a bamboo steamer, so they can bring their newfound Asian cuisine cooking skills into their own homes.
Participants will also have the opportunity to enter into a social media contest for a chance to win a trip to New York City to experience SuperChefs in the Big Apple. Central City will be donating $1 from every entry that uses #CentralCitySuperChefs to SuperChefs (up to $2,000).
Win a $100 Gift Card
Thanks to Central City and SuperChefs, I have a $100 shopping gift card for Central City to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, August 1, 2016. Follow the SuperChefs on Twitter and Facebook for more information.
Update: The winner is @nancyngo8!
The BC Sports Hall of Fame has a special deal for those who play Pokemon Go this BC Day. They’ll be open on during the holiday, 10:00am to 5:00pm with lures, tours, and much more for players and non-players alike.
BC Day at the BC Sports Hall of Fame
Enter the BC Sports Hall of Fame through Gate A at BC Place on Monday, August 1st. If you play Pokemon Go, show your Pokedex for 50% off (regular price $15) admission. Lures will be activated throughout the day and guests will also have the chance to win iTunes gift cards to buy Pokecoins.
Check out the BC Sports Hall of Fame’s museum and exhibits, and everyone is invited on a tour of BC Place at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. If you are a Pokemon Go player, take a special tour that includes PokeStops at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm on BC Day.
Follow the BC Sports Hall of Fame on Facebook and Twitter to find out more about this special BC Day promotion, their exhibitions, tours, and events.
Watch the Perseids meteor shower, the annual show of shooting stars that is one of the most popular celestial events in the world, with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on August 13th in Aldergrove. You can bring the family to this viewing event, enjoy activities and refreshments, and even camp out for the night!
Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower
Where: Aldergrove Regional Park
When: Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Admission: All ages. Drop-in, $2 per person.
Join astronomers with telescopes as they search the night sky for the Perseids meteor shower. Enjoy lantern-lit trails, blacklight skits, games, crafts, storytelling and other entertainment. Camp overnight to extend your star gazing experience. Aldergrove Elks Lodge #66 concession available for hot drinks, food and Sunday morning breakfast, CASH ONLY. Meet at Aldergrove Bowl entrance at 501 Lefeuvre Rd, Abbotsford.
Camping setup is from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Full camping details are available online.
“The Perseids meteor shower happens every August. The Earth plows into debris left behind from Comet Swift-Tuttle, which last passed close to Earth in 1992… While the comet poses no threat to the planet for the foreseeable future, it is a very large object. Its nucleus of 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) in diameter is about the same size as the one that crashed into Earth about 66 million years ago and killed the dinosaurs.” [Space]
A few other areas for recommended viewing are McDonald Park in Abbotsford, Porteau Cove up the Sea to Sky, Barnet Marine Park, Belcarra, and Iona — although the closer to the city lights you get the less you’re likely to see in the night’s sky.
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (“VQFF”) has released its complete festival lineup for the 11-day festival, curated by Artistic Director Shana Myara. More than 68 films will be showcased at the VQFF, along with 25 directors in attendance, 30 performing artists, and 3 free workshops, in addition to parties and talk back sessions.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
When: August 11-21, 2016
Tickets: For sale online
Where: Vancouver Playhouse, International Village, SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, The Rio Theatre, VIFF Vancity Theatre, and more.
The festival will kick off with an outdoor sunset party at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza on Thursday, August 11th at 10:00pm, following the opening film Summertime. This lush, poetic film that confronts the question: is love really all you need?
The fest will then roll on to include groundbreaking, genre-bending films such as North Mountain, by Canadian Métis director Bretten Hannam, and Waiting for B, which follows hardcore Brazilian Beyoncé fans who camp for two months prior to the pop star’s 2013 São Paulo concert.
“The biggest event in the queer calendar, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival, has now been set,” says Executive Director, Stephanie Goodwin. “Through the power of film, Out On Screen expands what we can imagine to be possible for queer, trans* and two-spirit lives, histories, and futures. And it’s a ton of fun packed into eleven days.”
Real BoyThe Youth Gala features Real Boy, a coming-of-age story of Bennett Wallace, a transgender teenager in California on a journey to find his voice as a musician, a friend, a son, and a man.
The festival’s Closing Gala showcases Kiki, a wonderland tour of the underground vogue/ballroom Kiki scene. Kiki offers a portrait of hope, strength, resilience and the myriad possibilities that come with queer and trans* youth owning their futures.
VQFF is thrilled to be hosting nationally acclaimed artist Richard Fung (Re:Orientations), who received the 2015 Kessler Award for significant contributions to LGBTQ studies; internationally acclaimed artists Kerem Sanga (First Girl I Loved), whose previous work premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and won an Audience Award; Ingrid Jungermann, whose debut feature Women Who Kill, premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and won Best Screenplay, and who is known for her work creating the beloved web series The Slope and F to 7th.
Festival guides are now available at festival venues as well as Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium and Black Dog Video. The complete festival lineup can also be viewed online. Follow the Vancouver Queer Film Festival on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
The VQFF is presented by Out On Screen, a charitable organization that illuminates, celebrates and advances queer lives through film, education and dialogue.
Win Tickets
I have 3 pairs of tickets to give away to a lucky Miss604 reader so that they can enjoy the festival. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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The tickets are good for any film (including gala films), but are subject to availability. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Sunday, July 31, 2016.
Update The winner is @leanne_susie!
The 38th Vancouver Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, as the West End welcomes one of the most beautiful and diverse parades in the world. Every year this celebration attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators, young and old, and is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most successful LGBTQ2+ events on the globe.
Vancouver Pride Parade 2016
Where: Downtown Vancouver along Robson, Denman, Beach Ave
When: Sunday, July 31st from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Road Closures: Robson closures starting at 7:00am, Denman closes at 10:30am, Beach Ave closes at 11:00am
Road Closures
(Update via City of Vancouver)
The following streets will be closed on July 31 (times are approximate):
1000–1100 Robson St. between Burrard and Bute from 7:00am to 2:00pm
700–900 Thurlow St. between Georgia and Nelson from 7:00am to 2:00pm
1100-1600 Robson St. between Bute and Denman from 10:00am to 3:00pm
800-1200 Denman St. between Robson and Beach from 10:00am to 4:00pm
1300-1700 Beach Ave. between Denman and Jervis from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Grand Marshalls
- Local Hero: Danny Ramadan
- National Hero: Morgane Oger
- Role Model: Alex Sangha
- Posthumous Hero: Charity St. Peters
Spectator Tips
- It’s always HOT! Be sure to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, a hat, etc.
- Do not throw items or spray water at parade participants
- Parking along the Parade route is extremely limited so leave your car at home and take transit to the Parade
- Stay off road, let marchers come to you to get free swag and take photos from the side
Keep the fun going at the Pride Festival at Sunset Beach, where the parade ends up, starting at 11:00am. Enjoy even more Vancouver Pride events throughout the week by checking out the calendar, and other festivities like the Davie Street Block Party on Friday, July 29th.
Follow the Vancouver Pride Society on Twitter and Facebook for more information, and tag your social posts with #VanPride16.
