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August 2010 Events in Vancouver

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Although June was a bit soggier than desired, July heated up Vancouver in more ways than one. Concerts, festival, and community events kept us all out and about. As we head into the second half of summer, the fun and excitement around Metro Vancouver isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The following are event […]

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Coquitlam Centre Free Drive-In Movies 2010

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Free outdoor movies are a smash hit in Metro Vancouver this summer in Stanley Park, in Burnaby, at Nat Bailey, at Holland Park in Surrey, and in Yaletown. Now, they’re coming to Coquitlam Centre with a unique twist. Photo credit: Thomas Hawk on Flickr Summer drive-in movies will be presented every Wednesday in August in […]

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Long Weekend Events, BC Day 2010

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Somehow one of the busiest long weekends of the year as crept up on us and is ready to pounce. With blazing temperatures and lively festivals it’ll be one hot weekend for events. Photo credit: John Bollwitt Friday, July 30th Pride Week events Spirit of the Sea Festival in White Rock Canadian National BBQ Championships […]

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Yaletown Free Outdoor Movie 2010

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Joining the series of free outdoor movie events in Stanley Park, at Nat Bailey, and in Surrey this summer, Yaletown is hosting their own event August 8th. Photo credit: Kevin H on Flickr Where David Lam Park (foot of Drake at Pacific) When Sunday August 8th at dusk (with picnic at the Roundhouse from 12pm […]

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Dancing in the Street Free Salsa & Swing Lessons on Granville

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Dancing in the Street is a free dance lesson, dance class, and dance party happening right on Granville Street this Sunday, July 25th. Photo credit: Ed Bierman on Flickr At 2:00pm you can head down to Granville Street between Robson and Georgia (where it is closed to traffic) for a complimentary beginner salsa lesson from […]

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Caribbean Days Festival 2010 North Vancouver

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The Caribbean Days Festival takes place Saturday July 24th and Sunday July 25th at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. While out at the Surrey Fusion Festival we came across a family friend manning the Trinidad & Tobago booth. She said we had better put Caribbean Days in our calendar since it’s the biggest event of […]

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Vancouver Pride Week 2010

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Pride Week is one of the summer’s most well-attended events with over 500,000 participants and spectators who check out various events including the highlighted Pride Parade each year. List of Events Photo: John Biehler What: Picnic in the Park Where: Brockton Oval, Stanley Park When: Saturday July 24, 2010 at 11:00am Who: Youth-friendly, family-friendly […]

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Celebration of Light Fireworks: Best Viewing, Road Closures, Transit

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The Celebration of Light fireworks kick off tonight presented by Team USA. While hundreds of thousands will make their way through the West End and down to the shores of English Bay here are some tips for a fun and safe evening that can be enjoyed by all. Celebration of Light Fireworks: Best Viewing, Road […]

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Easter Seals Drop Zone 2010

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The Easter Seals Drop Zone challenge is returning to downtown Vancouver for its 5th year this September. Participants are challenged to raise at least $1,500 for Easter Seals which will then give them the opportunity to rappel down the face of a 20-storey office building. Despite my small fear of heights I have signed up […]

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