EntErtainmEnt
SuMMer JaM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
BlaSt froM the PaSt . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Save the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
“Power and the PaSSion” . . . . . . 72
inventive exhiBit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
walk-in theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Saddle uP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Bhangra Blowout . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
This directory includes editors’ recom-
mendations and regular advertisers. Live
productions can change at short notice.
Venues usually open an hour before the
show. Prices listed may not include sur-
charges. Map coordinates refer to the maps
on pages N8-N14.
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS . . . . 66
CONCERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
SPECTATOR SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
THEATRE & OPERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
ATTRACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
MuSEuMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
PARKS & GARDENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
TOuRS & LEISuRE ACTIVITIES . . . . . 80
NIGHTLIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
VISITOR SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
SPECIAL EVENTS
& FESTIVALS
To Jun 4 VANCOUVER INTERNA-
TIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL The
young and young-at-heart flock to this
annual event, which bursts with the-
atre, puppetry, storytelling, dance and
music. This year’s highlights include
Fred Penner and Charlotte Diamond.
Various indoor and outdoor venues
on Granville Island. 604-708-5655.
www. childrensfestival.ca Map 6
Jun 1-3 SHIFT FESTIVAL Bold new
works by local innovators, including an
interactive installation, a truthfully titil-
lating staged reading, a proud personal
manifesto and an evocative production
in English and Farsi. Firehall Arts
Centre, 280 E. Cordova St. Tickets
604-689-0926. www.shifttheatre.ca
X Map 1: C8
Jun 3-4 DOORS OpEN RICHmOND
This free event allows visitors of all
ages to explore Richmond’s culture
and heritage at various sites, including
historic sites, museums, places of
worship, artists’ studios, galleries and
specialty businesses. 604-718-8439.
www.richmond.ca/doorsopen Map 3
Summer Jam
At Red Truck Beer, you don’t just drink—you party. On
Jun. 17, the fun-loving brewers host their third Truck
Stop Concert Series (page 69), where two stages
and 1,500 partygoers fuelled by food trucks and local
craft beer transform the brewery parking lot into a
bona fide party zone. Electronica kings Cut/Copy fly
in from Australia to rock the headline with tunes from
their upcoming album, as well as fan favourites from
In Ghost Colours and Free Your Mind. Arrive early to catch
killer opening acts like the rapidly rising Youngblood—
named one of Vancouver’s top 10 acts in CBC Music’s
Searchlight competition last year—and the wild, charis-
matic Band of Rascals.—Chloë Lai
Jun 6-11 GLObAL SOUNDSCApES
FESTIVAL: HANDS ON! The Vancouver
Inter-Cultural Orchestra presents con-
certs, workshops and more, all focused
on the beat of the drum. Soloists from
China, Iran and Montreal perform
alongside BC-based percussionists and
other musicians from the world music
scene. Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston St.
www.vi-co.org Map 6: B3 Jun 10-11 VANCOUVER mINI mAkER
FAIRE Both novices and experts are
invited to get their hands dirty and
learn from one another at Vancouver’s
biggest skills swap. Learn about 3D
printing, robotics, knitting, pottery, air
rockets and more. 10 am-6 pm. $15,
s/s $12, under 6 free. PNE Forum, 2901
E. Hastings St. at Renfrew on the PNE
site. www.makerfaire.ca Map 2: C3
Jun 10-11 SpARTAN SpRINT Discover
your inner warrior on a muddy 5K
obstacle course. Did we mention the
mud? $74-$99. Mount Seymour, 1700
Mount Seymour Rd. www.spartanrace
.ca Map 2: B4 Jun 11 ITALIAN DAy ON THE DRIVE
Commercial Drive comes alive with
Italian music, hands-on activities,
games, food and beverage tastings,
and street performers at this vibrant
cultural street festival spanning 14
SARCASTIC SUpERHERO If you’re a fan of the quirky movie Deadpool, keep your eyes
peeled for Vancouver’s own Ryan Reynolds, in town right now to film the sequel.
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