Mashed Thoughts: Free Weekend Events (Aug 3

Free Weekend Events (Aug 3 - 6)

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It's the long weekend!!! YAY! Tonnes of stuff to do this weekend too.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Harmony Arts Festival
August 3 - 12
along West Vancouver’s waterfront between 14th Street and 16th Street
A lively festival along West Vancouver’s waterfront produced by the District of West Vancouver. Every summer for the last 21 years locals and guests from across the Lower Mainland have come to relax, enjoy and take in the arts, the music and the visual diversity that is Harmony Arts.

Anime Revolution’s Cosplay Fashion Show
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Summer Night Market, 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond
Anime Revolution’s Cosplay Fashion Show will be back for its 3rd and FINAL performance! This will be our longest show yet (3 hours!) So get ready to enjoy another FREE performance!

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake
9:00am - 2:00pm each week from May 12 - October 20

North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake, Vancouver

North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake Between Templeton and Lakewood south of the 13th Avenue Alley Please note: There is no parking in the North Lot and no parking on 13th Avenue. Please park away from the area & walk in. Or better yet: walk, cycle or take transit if you can!

Vancouver Farmers Markets - West End

9:00am - 2:00pm each week from May 12 - October 20

1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park at Mole Hill

Buy fresh produce from local farmers!

Kerrisdale Village Farmers Market

10:00am - 2:00pm each week from July 7 - October 6

East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue - near Kerrisdale Arena

The farmers market will feature over 40 vendors selling farm produce, prepared foods and craft items from across BC.

CanadaFest at Canada Place
11:00am - 7:00pm
Canada Place, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
We love celebrating our country and everything about it that makes it the best place on earth! CanadaFest at Canada Place will be showcasing the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Canada through music, food and performances along with a celebration to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This free community event will take place from 11am to 7pm on Saturday August 4, 2012 at Canada Place’s Front Plaza, The Canadian Trail along the West Promenade, and the North Point. Highlights include Canadian inspired cuisine such as Cabane a Sucre and Poutine. Feature Acts Include: - Ali Milner, Cover Me Canada Finalist - Oyster Shucking Demonstration with 2012 World Champ 'Oyster Bob' Skinner & former Canadian Champ Ian Peck - Nearly Neale's Canadian A, a tribute to Canada's best artists - Alouest, celebrating our Acadian Francophone community - Git Hayetsk, celebrating First Nations community

Veg Fest Vancouver

11:00am - 7:30pm

Granville Street (between Georgia and Robson), Vancouver

Veg Fest Vancouver is a day-long outdoor festival which will be happening for it’s second year on August 4th, 2012. At the festival will be vegan food vendors, tables for animal protection organizations, local businesses, and much more! And best of all, it’s entirely FREE to attend!

36th Annual Powell Street Festival
11:30am - 7:00pm
Oppenheimer Park, 400 block of Powell Street
The 36th annual Powell Street Festival will be held on August 4th and 5th, 2012 at Oppenheimer Park and surrounding venues! This year’s theme is BIG BANG-ZAI! It is a Japanese Canadian arts & culture celebration attended by thousands each year. There will be dance, music, film and video, visual arts, martial arts demos, craft vendors, traditional displays, marketplace and delicious Japanese food available.

Smoking Sausage BBQ Cook-off

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Main and Broadway, Vancouver

Livable Laneways is back this summer hosting another series of Night Markets at Main and Broadway. There will be 3 themed markets on consecutive Saturdays – July 21st, 28th and August 4th. Each night market will also be hosting an urban farmers market. August 4th will feature the 2nd Annual Smoking Sausage BBQ Cook-off. For only $3, attendees can sample sausages BBQ'ed by participating restaurants: Burgoo Bistro, Hyde Restaurant, The Cascade Room, The Rumpus Room, and Eight 1/2 Restaurant!

Harmony Arts Festival

August 3 - 12

along West Vancouver’s waterfront between 14th Street and 16th Street

A lively festival along West Vancouver’s waterfront produced by the District of West Vancouver. Every summer for the last 21 years locals and guests from across the Lower Mainland have come to relax, enjoy and take in the arts, the music and the visual diversity that is Harmony Arts.

Honda Celebration of Light - Italy

10:00pm

Sunset beach & English Bay

This will be the first time any of these countries have participated in what is the World's largest offshore international fireworks competition. Expect to see something a little different with each country not only preparing the fireworks but choosing the soundtrack to their performance also. Head down to Sunset Beach before each show to experience more of the culture of each performing country on their specific day - and while you're there check out the great line-up of music at Shorefest and visit the Honda Zone!

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Kitsilano Farmers Market
10:00am - 2:00pm each week May 20 - October 21
2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre
Shop for organic and conventional product, meat, cheese, seafood and plants as well as tasty baked goods, beautiful crafts while being entertained by local musicians. Hot coffee and hot food available on site each week.

36th Annual Powell Street Festival

11:30am - 7:00pm

Oppenheimer Park, 400 block of Powell Street

The 36th annual Powell Street Festival will be held on August 4th and 5th, 2012 at Oppenheimer Park and surrounding venues! This year’s theme is BIG BANG-ZAI! It is a Japanese Canadian arts & culture celebration attended by thousands each year. There will be dance, music, film and video, visual arts, martial arts demos, craft vendors, traditional displays, marketplace and delicious Japanese food available.

34th Annual Pride Parade
12:00pm
Starting Robson & Bute, Vancouver
Each year, the annual Pride Parade draws more than 600,000 people. The 34th annual Pride Parade – located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End – is the event of the summer! The Vancouver Pride Parade route travels along Robson street to Denman, follows to Beach Avenue and ends at Sunset Beach Pride Festival event.

Summer Multicultural Festival
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Victoria Drive BIA, 5608 Victoria Drive
Back by popular demand the Victoria Drive BIA summer event! Sunday August the 5th come out from noon to 5 pm to enjoy our 2012 Summer Multicultural Festival. Fun for the whole family a large variety of performances of music and dance from around the world! Booths kid's zone and much much more..... Bring a non perishable food item and enter to win a prize!

Food Cart Fest at The Waldorf
12:00pm - 6:00pm every Sunday until Sept 2nd

1489 East Hastings Street Vancouver

The Waldorf, Yelp and Street Food Vancouver present six Sundays of food, live music, shopping, and fun. Starting Sunday July 29, and happening every Sunday till September 2, join them for a series of free and family-friendly events. The Waldorf will be hosting food cart festivals on six consecutive Sundays in the parking lot.

Harmony Arts Festival
August 3 - 12

along West Vancouver’s waterfront between 14th Street and 16th Street

Monday, August 6, 2012 - Happy BC Day!

Market Monday at the BVM
11:00am - 4:30pm

Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Unique locally produced items from vendors will represent work in metal, paper, glass and fabric. There'll be treats for eating that are baked, made out of chocolate, and some that are icy-cold. Look for items for the body and mind, too! Vendors: Nasty Free Naturals - body and pet products, Raven's Rest Studio - funky items and jewelry, Creative Leather Crafts - leather goods, Gracious Gowns and Gifts - baby items, Wendey Stenerud - pottery, Sweet Thea Cakes - pies; tarts, Levni Chocolate, TK Chocolate, Bobali - spreads; pestos; tapenade, Glen Valley Artichoke Farms - preserves; relishes; plants

Harmony Arts Festival

August 3 - 12

along West Vancouver’s waterfront between 14th Street and 16th Street

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