The Kitsilano Showboat has begins its 81st season of free entertainment in Vancouver, running every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from June 20th until August 20th. Since 1935 this summer staple has featured musical acts, plays, and dancers all near the pool at Kitsilano Beach.
Kitsilano Showboat
From the Burnaby International Folk Dancers to Bella Domingo Polynesian Dancers, the live entertainment is diverse and vibrant. Enjoy a summer sunset at the beach and cherish this Vancouver tradition of outdoor music and dance. Tango, country dance, performing arts, orchestra, chorus, violin, brass, and much more. All programs start at 7:00pm and the Kitsilano Showboat is free to enjoy but donations are very welcome.
Find the Kitsilano Showboat at 2300 Cornwall (at Kitsilano Beach) in Vancouver, and online on Facebook and Twitter.
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:
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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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This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor Surrey Doors Open, a free community celebration that lets you explore public buildings, museums, and more.
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Katami Designs: Silver Precious Metal Clay Workshops
Kevin Banner and Friend. (and Kyle Bottom)
4th Annual LAUNCH! Festival
Heritage Hall 100th Birthday Event
Point Grey Fiesta
Whatever Happened to Free Time?
Cloverdale Family BBQ
Science World After Dark
Shipyards Night Market, North Vancouver
International Summer Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival
UBC Garden Days
Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver
Velopalooza Vancouver
City of Bhangra Festival
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Sponsored by Miss604: Surrey Doors Open
Teenage Dirtbag with Jacob Samuel
Vancouver Aquarium: 60 Years
Clash of the Champions: VUFC Men vs. Khalsa SC
Farmhouse Fest at UBC Farm
Car Free Day Vancouver
Gathering of Poets – Fresh Local Poetry
Gathering Festival, Yaletown
Western Front Family Day
Inclusion Festival, Burnaby
Beer by the Pier, North Vancouver
North Shore Folk Fest
Zumba Alzheimer’s Fundraiser with Motown Flavour
Car Free Day Vancouver
River District Farmers Market
New West Craft at River Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
International Summer Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Karen Flamenco: Snow White
Summer Solstice at Sea to Sky Gondola
UBC Garden Days
Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival
Velopalooza Vancouver
City of Bhangra Festival
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Vespa Metro Swap Meet + Trunk Sale
Lafarge Lake Annual Free Fishing Day
Vancouver Aquarium: 60 Years
Fathers Day at the Market (Lonsdale)
Shogi Club Vancouver
A Celebration of Robert Bateman
Fathers Day Wine and Swine at Township7
Fathers Day Open House at Historic Stewart Farm
Car Free Day Vancouver
Kitsilano Farmers Market
International Summer Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Karen Flamenco: Snow White
White Rock Farmers Market
UBC Garden Days
Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival
Velopalooza Vancouver
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