There’s nothing quite like being out on the water in Vancouver, and when you mix in tropical Latin rhythms, it just makes the experience that much more magical. It’s a good thing Summer Salsa Cruises are back again this season! Hop aboard and enjoy complimentary dance lesson, sit back and watch the sultry dance show or view the stunning scenery around you, either way this will be a night to remember.
Summer Salsa Cruise in Vancouver
The MV Britannia has three levels of DJs pumping a variety of music for testing your most sultry Latin moves and heart-pumping salsa lessons by some of Vancouver’s best instructors.
The 2016 Summer Salsa Cruise series runs Saturday June 25th, July 9th, August 6th, 13th, 20th, closing the season September 10th. Book a private event or join one of the incredibly fun summertime salsa cruises. Tickets are $29 in advance, or $34 at the door. Group rates are available.
Nights out on a salsa cruise have food available on board and a bar on each level to quench your thirst all night.
Win Tickets
SalsaCruises.com is offering 2 lucky Miss604 readers a pair of tickets to their upcoming Summer Salsa Cruise on June 25th. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw two winners at 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 who will each receive two tickets. Follow SalsaCruises.com on Facebook and Twitter for more information about their events this summer. Must be 19 and over with 2 pieces of ID. Please enjoy responsibly.
Update The winner is Hayley!
On Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, discover activities for all ages, scout out local food trucks, enjoy live entertainment and take a photo to remember your day at a selfie station. One of this year’s venues participating in Surrey Doors Open is the Honeybee Centre.
Honeybee Centre
Where: Fry’s Corner, 7480 176 St (Fraser Hwy at 176th)
When: Visit for free during Surrey Doors Open, June 18 from 10am-3pm
The Honeybee Centre will be offering live beekeeping demonstrations from their expert beekepers to show you how to take care of bees and extract honey. Kids can learn the A, Bee, C’s of the honeybee’s world and make a Bee headband.
Take a free sample of local honey and see a real beehive up close. Watch a show, sit down for some lunch at the Fry’s Corner Beestro, and don’t forget to check out 15 different varieties of local and exotic honeys before you leave.
Check out the full list of Doors Open Sites, the Doors Open Site Map, and find out how you can get to Doors Open locations on June 18th with a free trolley.
Join a free celebration of your community at Surrey Doors Open! This is the 5th annual, self-guided tour that takes you to unique places and spaces found throughout Cloverdale, Grandview Heights, Newton and City Centre. Follow the City of Surrey on Twitter and Facebook using the tag #SurreyDoorsOpen.
It’s time to celebrate dad this weekend by spending some quality time with family and friends. Around town, there’s plenty to do, but here are my top 5 picks:
5 Things to do on Father’s Day in Metro Vancouver
5. Car Free Day in Vancouver: Check out free community celebrations, some 10-20 blocks long, in neighbourhoods around the city. Featuring live music, food, family fun, and more.
4. Dads get in free to the Whitecaps FC 2 match (with purchase of a regular ticket) on Sunday at Thunderbird Stadium vs Portland Timbers FC 2.
3. Cheer on teams at the annual Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival in False Creek.
2. Does dad like wine and slow-roasted meats enjoyed at picnic tables? Book a ticket to the Fathers Day Wine and Swine event at Township 7 Vineyeards & Winery in Langley.
1. Play catch at the home of the Vancouver Canadians. Bring your own glove and ball, and play catch at Nat Bailey on Sunday from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
More Activities
There’s also the Lafarge Lake Annual Free Fishing Day, Fathers Day at the Market (Lonsdale), the Kitsilano Farmers Market, White Rock Farmers Market, International Summer Night Market, and the Richmond Night Market. Read the full weekend event list for more inspiration.
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The best cat videos on the internet are returning to the VIFF Vancity Theatre this month for the Just for Cats Festival. Programmed by Will Braden, creator of the Henri Le Chat Noir, and created by the Walker Art Center, you can revel in all things feline while enjoying the best cat videos the internet has to offer all while raising money for cat welfare in Canada.
Just for Cats Festival at VIFF
Co-presented with BC SPCA, VIFF is delighted to share this specially vetted package cat-themed internet videos with Vancouver cat lovers.
Where: VIFF Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St, Vancouver)
Showtimes: Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 3:00pm, 4:35pm, 6:15pm, 7:45pm
Tickets: Available online starting for $12 adult, $10 students & seniors. Special $6 youth ticket (under 18) price available to the 3:00pm show only.
Atrium events include a kitten adoption drive, button making, cat ears and cat merchandise available. Follow VIFF on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for information about film events throughout the year.
Legendary Canadian performers, Sharon and Bram, are bringing their sing-along concert to Vancouver at the end of the summer. They’re known for such well-loved favourites as “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain”, “Five Little Monkeys”, “One Elephant”, “Tingalayo”, and, of course, “Skinnamarink”.
Where: Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe St at Seymour, Vancouver)
When: Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00pm
Tickets: Available online now starting at $22.99 + fees
Formed in 1978 as Sharon, Lois and Bram, the group is one of North America’s most popular family acts and has sold over three million records worldwide: going gold and platinum and winning accolades such as a JUNO award for Best Children’s Album during their reign as family entertainment royalty.
Continuing as a pair from 2000, Sharon and Bram are familiar to multiple generations of fans as the happy soundtrack of their childhood.
Sharon and Bram shows are exciting events for the entire family and the renowned duo joins together with the audience in laughter, whilst singing songs set to familiar folk-inspired tunes.
Win Tickets to Sharon, Bram and Friends Live at The Orpheum
If you would like to attend their sing-along concert in Vancouver, I have family pack of 4 tickets to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Like, share or comment on this post on Facebook (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
Follow the Facebook event link along with Sharon and Bram on Twitter for more information. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.
Update The winner is Angie!
