Can you believe it's September already? Where had the summer gone? Fear not! There's still lots of stuff to go to around the city this weekend and next weekend as well. Hopefully the weather cooperates!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Kerrisdale Days
Friday 4pm - 6pm
Saturday, Sunday ~11:00am - 4:00pm 
Outside the Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 E. Boulevard, Vancouver
Celebrate Kerrisdale's birthday. Sign up to compete in the popular Kerrisdale Idol Contest. Free birthday cake and events for the entire family, music, clowns, face painting, rides and amazing sidewalk sales.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Heirloom Tomato Festival
10am - 5pm
Phoenix Perennials, 3380 No. 6 Road, Richmond
With tomato tastings, a tomato preserving workshop, tomato plant and fruit displays and heirloom tomato fruit for sale! Heirloom Tomato Tastings are hands down the most popular workshops we've ever done so book early! Each session will last about 45-50 minutes. | Instructor: Gary | $12 + tax plus $18 for a Party Mix (no tax) = $30.60.

3rd Westbrook Village Festival
11:00am - 3:00pm
Wesbrook Village, south of 16th Ave on Wesbrook Mall (beside Pacific Spirit Park)
A day of free fun for all with food, entertainment and kids activities. Bring the kids to see Music with Marnie or listen to live music by UBC Opera, Mozart School of Music, Dr. Strangelove, and performances from the UBC Dance Team. Plus there will be a FREE BBQ, bouncy houses, kids crafts, prizes, facepainting, rock climbing wall, games, sidewalk sale, and more! Parking is FREE.

The Grilled Cheese Invitational - $5
11am - 3pm
Fresh St. Market, 1650 Marine Dr, West Vancouver
Eight Chefs competing for the best Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Voting takes place in two separate time slots. #1 'Original' Grilled Cheese - Vote | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | $5 per ticket* - Includes: samples from this category from all 8 Chefs and a cold drink. Judging for 'Original' at 12:45 PM. #2 'Anything Goes' Grilled Cheese - Vote | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | $5 per ticket* - Includes: samples from this category from all 8 Chefs and a cold drink. Judging for 'Anything Goes' at 2:45 PM. * separate sample tasting card required

Kerrisdale Days
Friday 4pm - 6pm
Saturday, Sunday ~11:00am - 4:00pm 
Outside the Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 E. Boulevard, Vancouver
Celebrate Kerrisdale's birthday. Sign up to compete in the popular Kerrisdale Idol Contest. Free birthday cake and events for the entire family, music, clowns, face painting, rides and amazing sidewalk sales.

Portobello West Market Fall Market - $2
11am - 5pm Sat & Sun
Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
Created in 2006 by Carlie Smith and inspired by the famous artisan markets of Europe, Portobello West’s goal is to introduce Vancouver’s style conscious shoppers to the creative artisans and designers working here.  Now operating as a not-for-profit society headed up by a board of directors and a market manager, Portobello West remains Vancouver’s premiere fashion and art market.

CoinFest
12pm - 6pm
Waves Coffee House, 900 Howe Street Vancouver
 CoinFest is a fun gathering for people of all kinds who are curious about Bitcoin. Here you can practice and learn about the revolutionary technology and concept behind new digital money. CoinFest serves as a free platform for the exchange of goods, services, currencies and ideas--an exciting event of freedom and opportunity, where you can meet the innovators who drive this movement forward.

Free Comic Book Day 2 - Revenge of the Free Comics!
12pm - 8pm
Metropolis Comics and Toys, 4735 Kingsway, Burnaby
This FCBD2 we'll be giving away literally THOUSANDS of vintage 90's Marvel Comics! These aren't promo issues or samplers, no sir, these are legit comics from the glory days of Foil covers and embossed covers and hologram, die cut covers... they did a lot with their cover back in the day.

Fiesta Mexico Independence 2013
12:00pm - 9:00pm 
Vancouver Convention Centre. 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, East building Exhibition Hall B.
FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING, ARTS & CRAFTS. For all family members, including kids. This year, we celebrate inside Vancouver Convention Centre. East building Exhibition Hall B.

South Burnaby Garden Club Fall Fair
Saturday 1pm - 5pm & Sunday, 11am-4pm 
2nd floor of Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby
We display flowers, fruits, vegetables, hanging baskets, wine, baknig, canning & much more from Burnaby gardeners, including a special section for entries from children under 12. We'll have flower arranging demonstrations, raffle draws & refreshments.

BC Swing Dance Club - September Dance
7:00pm - midnight
Confederation Community Centre, 4585 Albert St, Burnaby
Our next dance is Saturday, September 7 at Confederation Centre in Burnaby.  Doors: 7:30 pm  Free Beginner Lesson at 8:00 pm with Tom Hickey (in the small room) - pre-booking appreciated at bcswingdanceclub@gmail.com  Intermediate Lesson ($5.00 per person) at 8:00pm with Amy & Michael Shibasaki - "Psych II"  Dance: 9:00 pm - midnight - music by DJ Jason Brown

Sunday, September 8, 2013 

Cast-Iron Cooking Demo
11am
Williams-Sonoma Cookware, 2903 Granville Street
Fall is just around the corner, and heat-retaining cast-iron cookware is ideal for preparing slow-cooked one-pot meals. You’ll learn how to make some delicious recipes and how to properly care for this specialty cookware. Classes are complimentary but require pre-registration in advance by telephone to 778-330-2581 for each date. We hear the classes are very popular so be sure to book early. Class size is limited, so reserve your space today.

Kerrisdale Days
Friday 4pm - 6pm
Saturday, Sunday ~11:00am - 4:00pm 
Outside the Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 E. Boulevard, Vancouver
Celebrate Kerrisdale's birthday. Sign up to compete in the popular Kerrisdale Idol Contest. Free birthday cake and events for the entire family, music, clowns, face painting, rides and amazing sidewalk sales.

South Burnaby Garden Club Fall Fair
Saturday 1pm - 5pm & Sunday, 11am-4pm 
2nd floor of Bonsor Community Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby
We display flowers, fruits, vegetables, hanging baskets, wine, baknig, canning & much more from Burnaby gardeners, including a special section for entries from children under 12. We'll have flower arranging demonstrations, raffle draws & refreshments.

Portobello West Market Fall Market - $2
11am - 5pm Sat & Sun
Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
Created in 2006 by Carlie Smith and inspired by the famous artisan markets of Europe, Portobello West’s goal is to introduce Vancouver’s style conscious shoppers to the creative artisans and designers working here.  Now operating as a not-for-profit society headed up by a board of directors and a market manager, Portobello West remains Vancouver’s premiere fashion and art market. 

Coho Festival
11am - 6pm
Ambleside park, West Vancouver
Featuring famous Coho Salmon Barbeque, the Coho Beach Bar, Stewardship Zone, Kids Park, Main Stage, the Squamish Nation Village, the Coho Walk, Coho Run, Coho Swim and much more.  The Coho Salmon Barbeque has been the cornerstone of the Coho festival since it's inception 34 years ago. This year we will again be featuring wild Coho Salmon provided by Albion Fisheries. The salmon is endorsed sustainably harvested by Ocean Wise, SeaChoice and Ecotrust. Wonderful organic wild greens and cherry tomato salad, organic BC corn on the cob dressed with spiced butter and beef smokies are being provided by Whole Foods Market.