Top oF The WorlD . ............. 73 ASk A ConCierge . ............... 74 environMenTAl ArT . .......... 76 Feel-gooD MuSiCAl . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Movie MAgiC . ................... 80 BlAST FroM The pAST . .......... 90
this directory includes editors ’ recommendations and regular advertisers . Live productions can change at short notice . Venues usually open an hour before the show . prices listed may not include surcharges . Map coordinates refer to the maps on pages N8-N14 . photo by tara o ’ Grady
Top of the World alpine adventures start off on a high note at the Sea to Sky Gondola ( page 80 ). perched 885 m ( 2,900 ft ) above sea level , the summit lodge is a jumping-off point for fun activities like rock climbing , hiking , mountaintop yoga and more . and from this vantage point , howe Sound looks especially spectacular , best taken in from viewing platforms or the suspension bridge . plus , throughout the summer , a line-up of events includes a weekly seafood boil and live musical performances . paradise , found .— Jill Von Sprecken
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS Multiple Dates FREE OUTDOOR
YOGA bring your own mat and unwind in the sunshine at four locations , all summer long . downtown : 800 robson St . ( to Aug 31 ). tu 6 pm . Map 1 : C5 Main Street : 95 E . 32nd ave . ( to Aug 31 ). M / W 6 pm , tu / th 10 am , Sa / Su 11 am . Map 2 : D2 Kits beach : 1015 Maple St . ( to Aug 31 ). M / W / F 9 am and 7 pm , tu / th 6 pm , Sa / Su 1 pm . Map 1 : D2 Granville Island : Chain & Forge ( to Sep 20 ). W 5 pm . Map 6 : C4 Free but tips welcome . www . matcollective . com / yoga
Multiple Dates EvO SUMMER CinEMA SERiES bring the whole family — along with blankets , lawn chairs and food — to Stanley park to watch free movies outdoors on the giant inflatable screen : The Princess Bride ( Jul 3 ), Stand By Me ( Jul 10 ), The Lion King ( Jul 17 ), Mean Girls ( Jul 24 ), Spice World ( Jul 31 ). Movies start after sunset . arrive early to get a good seat , take part in games and giveaways , and feast on food truck fare . For a fee , you can reserve ahead for VIp seating . Second beach , Stanley park . 1-888-358-4285 . www . summercinema . ca Map 5 : F4
Multiple Dates WATERFROnT
CinEMA Watch a movie under the stars : The Greatest Showman ( Jul 12 ), Coco ( Jul 19 ), Top Gun ( Jul 26 ), Mamma Mia ! Sing-Along ( Aug 2 ). Movies start at dusk . Free . beverages and popcorn available for purchase . bring a blanket or lawn chair . North point at Canada place . www . canadaplace . ca Map 1 : B6
SpECIaL EVENtS & FEStIVaLS ..... 73 CoMEdy & SpoKEN Word ........ 77 CoNCErtS ........................ 78 SpECtator SportS ............... 78 thEatrE .......................... 78 attraCtIoNS .................... 79 MuSEuMS ......................... 81 parKS & GardENS ................ 82 tourS & LEISurE aCtIVItIES ...... 83 NIGhtLIFE ........................ 90
Multiple Dates vAnCOUvER pRiDE rainbow flags fly high during this year ’ s gay-pride activities , which include pride Sports day ( Jul 22 ), pride premiere ( Jul 27 ), prance on the pier ( Jul 31 ), terry Wallace Memorial breakfast ( Aug 4 ), Sunset beach Festival ( Aug 5 ) and the 40th annual pride parade ( Aug 5 ). 604-687-0955 . www . vancouverpride . ca
Multiple Dates HOnDA CElEbRATiOn OF liGHT three countries compete for the best fireworks display set to music at this free annual event . this year ’ s competitors : South africa ( Jul 28 ), Sweden ( Aug 1 ), South Korea ( Aug 4 ). 10 pm . Listen to the music simulcast on 104.3 FM . best viewing points : English bay , Kitsilano , Vanier park , Jericho beach and West Vancouver . ticketed viewing areas available . Come down early for live entertainment , food and giveaways at the Sunset beach Festival . www . hondacelebrationoflight . com
To Jul 1 TD vAnCOUvER inTERnA- TiOnAl JAzz FESTivAl the 33rd annual fest pulses with varied styles , such as funk , fusion , blues , electronic and ( of course ) jazz . hundreds of free and ticketed performances take place both indoors and outdoors . tickets 1-888- 732-1682 . www . coastaljazz . ca
lOTUSlAnD lAUGHS Vancouver TheatreSports ( page 90 ) pokes fun at local stereotypes in Avocado Toast – Vancouver Grown , Organic Free-Range Comedy .
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