International Autonomous Robot Racing Competition 2011


When
Saturday July 23, 2011
9am-8pm (first race starts at 2:25pm)

Where
University of British Columbia campus, plaza area North of the Student Union Building (SUB)

This is pretty cool. It is a competition that promotes research in autonomous mobile robotics technology. The course provides students with real world, hands-on challenges for engineering design challenges. The robots that will race will need absolutely no human guidance or control! Very impressive. If I didn't already say yes to paddle-boating I'd totally be here.



MiniComi

When
Saturday July 23, 2011
10am-5pm (market), 7pm-8:30pm (concert)

Where
University of British Columbia, 2nd floor, Ballroom

If robot racing isn't geeky enough for you, happening at the same time is MiniComi! It's a 1-day artists market inspired by those in Japan (eg. Comiket). There will be a lot of artists selling their wares which may include plushies, comics, prints, pins, jewelery and much more. There is a high probability that there will be Cosplayers around too. Final aNix will be performing a concert after the market portion is done.






Caribbean Days Festival

When
Saturday July 23, 2011
10am Parade usually runs 1.5 hours

Sunday July 24, 2011
Time Approx. 1pm Children’s Carnival Parade

Vendors and Markets open both days 10am to 7pm

Where
Waterfront Park, North Vancouver

Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of the Caribbean at Lonsdale Quay in North Van. There will be a parade, international food fair and craft market. Judging by the photos from the previous festival, this is a very popular event!

The parade on Saturday begins at Victoria Park (Keith Road & Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver). It winds around the park on the West side, and then turns South on Lonsdale. From there, it heads down Lonsdale to Esplanade, then turns West to arrive at Waterfront Park and terminate at Forbes & Esplanade.



Khatsahlano! The West 4th Music + Art Festival

When
Saturday July 23, 2011
11am - 6pm

Where
Kitsilano, between Burrand & MacDonald

It's a BIG street party featuring 5 stages of live music, sidewalk sales, patio parties, food and Kitsilano's largest garage sale! RVSP at the Facebook event here.


Vancouver Draw Down Finale

When
Saturday July 23, 2011
Various Times

Where
Various Locations

It's a major collaborative drawing event for people of all ages. No drawing experience is required, just your imagination and enthusiasm. Each drawing is started with one stroke and at least three people required to finish it. See the website for specific times and locations.