Friday, July 10, 2015

YVR Take-Off Fridays
Fridays, 9am - 3pm from July 3rd to August 28th
Vancouver International Airport
Visit YVR any Friday from July 3rd to August 28th from 9:00am to 3:00pm for YVR Take-Off Fridays. Enjoy delicious treats, rockin’ beats and spectacular entertainment that will have travellers and staycationers alike eager to get to the airport.

CBC Musical Nooners
Friday, 12pm - 1pm
CBC plaza on Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson)
Marlin Ramazzini Juno nominee Marlin Ramazzini grew up in Guatemala and studied music in Cuba with the revered vocalist from the Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo. Ramazzini brings her 5-piece Latin band to the CBC Nooners stage for a show that will make you want to get up and move!

Greek Summer Festival 2015
12:00 noon until 10:00 pm Monday to Thursday 
12:00 noon until 11:00 pm Friday to Sunday
4641 Boundary Road 
The Vancouver Greek Summer Festival ( Now simply known as Greek Summerfest) is an annual celebration of food, entertainment, and family fun — from the famous “Roast Lamb” and “Loukoumades” (a specialty Greek dessert) to the dozens of live singers and dancers on the Performance Stage to face-painting for the children (and adults!).

Shipbuilders' Night Market
Friday Nights 5-10pm - 2015 from May 1st to Sept 25th 
Shipbuilders' Square, 138 Victory Ship Way V7L 0B1 North Vancouver 
Food, art, music entertainment and shopping. On the Shipbuilders' Stage there is live music going until 10pm, showcasing talent from all over BC. The Friday Night Market also includes a Beer Garden that features local craft beer and ciders on tap. The Shipyards Night Market showcases BC's artisans, bakers and farmers. Products include; jewelry, clothing, kids wear, bakers, produce, preserves, soaps, organic meats, honey, plants, chocolate and many more must have handmade products. Don't eat dinner before you come to the Night Market, as there are at least 20 food trucks in "hot food alley" selling unique and delicious locally made food.

Mobile Photowalk #Vancouver
Friday, 6:00pm
Olympic Cauldron at 150 Canada Place, Vancouver
Join 500px co-founder Evgeny Tchebotarev​ and Camera+ co-founder Lisa Bettany​ for this epic event. Sponsored by Lensbaby​ and Moment​ lenses. Simply join us for the free mobile photowalk for a chance to win great lenses for your smartphone. Make sure to RSVP as spots are limited. Starting at Olympic Cauldron, walking through Gastown.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Sunrise Summer Kick Off 2015
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Sunrise Square Parking Lot: 2500 Block of Franklin St.
It will be our 14th annual Sunrise Summer Kickoff this year on July 11th. This amazing summer event features: All day Street Hockey for kids K–Gr.9 Live performances Arts & Crafts Face-painting Games Rock Wall Petting Zoo Pony rides Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre Safety Tent more...

Summer Festival 2015
Saturday, 10am - 5pm
1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC
MiniComi is a 1 day artists market inspired by those in Japan (eg. Comiket). Artists will bring a wide variety of items for sale. This may include self published comics, doujinshi (fan comics), doujinSoft (we’re hoping), prints, pins, jewellery, plushies and many other creative things. Like Comiket in Japan, Cosplay is most welcomed! And also, admission is FREE!! Even if you are not an artist, drop by to have some fun!

Carnaval del Sol
Saturday – July 11th From 10:00 am to 10:00pm
Sunday – July 12th From 10:00 am to 9:00pm
Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
Carnaval del Sol’s aim is recreating a Latin American fiesta experience in downtown Vancouver! Amid exciting music, food and cheers; for two days you will be immersed into numerous activities: outdoor salsa & zumba lessons, a mini world cup street soccer tournament, an arts and crafts market, an array of children activities, environmental education activities, and much more! This event will make all citizens and visitors experience the authentic Hispanic culture, food, arts and music!

7-Eleven Day
Saturday, 11am - 7pm
All 7-Eleven Stores
What’s better than birthday cake? A FREE 7-Eleven Slurpee! Join us in celebrating the world’s coolest birthday party at 7-Eleven on July 11th from 11am to 7pm to get your free Slurpee in store. There’s no better way to say HBD to 7-Eleven than with a delicious, ice cold Slurpee – free of charge!

Khatsahlano! Street Party
Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
On Kitsilano’s West 4th Avenue, between Burrard and MacDonald
The West 4th Avenue Khatsahlano Street Party is Vancouver’s biggest FREE Music and Arts Festival! Created with love in 2011 by the members of the Kitsilano West 4th Avenue Business Association, this year’s festival will feature EIGHT stages showcasing more than 50 of Vancouver’s top musical performers as well as the eclectic work of local artisans and street performers. This 10-block street fair also features a wide variety of food options, bustling patios, giveaways, special activities, and new this year, licensed outdoor beer gardens!

Greek Summer Festival 2015
12:00 noon until 10:00 pm Monday to Thursday 
12:00 noon until 11:00 pm Friday to Sunday
4641 Boundary Road 
The Vancouver Greek Summer Festival ( Now simply known as Greek Summerfest) is an annual celebration of food, entertainment, and family fun — from the famous “Roast Lamb” and “Loukoumades” (a specialty Greek dessert) to the dozens of live singers and dancers on the Performance Stage to face-painting for the children (and adults!).

Vancouver Ford Try More Pop-up Event
Saturday, July 11
Robson Square
Try something different. Why not put your best foot forward with: axe throwing, rock climbing, or a swing class. Such bravery has its rewards, like earning your way to a once in a lifetime experience: a trip for two to The Ford Ultimate Try-Athlon in Montreal on August 23rd. You’ll drive Ford Performance vehicles around a custom track, learn stunt driving, test-drive new Ford vehicles and more. After all the track fun get ready to celebrate with a rocking party. Will you be there? Find out what you can do. Try more.

Wiener Dog Races Weekend
July 11 & 12, first live horse racing starts at 1:50pm
Hastings Racecourse, 188 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N8
Come cheer on the Wiener Dog Racing at Hasting Racecourse. Don’t miss the hilarious moments of the Dachshunds dash out from the horse starting gate to face off for the TOP DOG honour for a chance to win a share of $2,500.00! First live horse racing starts at 1:50pm. Heats and the Grand Final TOP DOG RACE will be raced in between the live races on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, 2015.

Plaza of Nations Saturday Concerts
Every Saturday, 5pm - 10pm 
750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7
Starting this Summer Plaza of Nations will be transformed into a brand new Concert series at the best Venue in the city! Come and enjoy your favorite local food trucks and jam out to some awesome local music and kick back in the outdoor beer garden located in the heart of the market. Artist on July 11: 7-10- GONCH MESSIAH

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Carnaval del Sol
Saturday – July 11th From 10:00 am to 10:00pm
Sunday – July 12th From 10:00 am to 9:00pm
Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
Carnaval del Sol’s aim is recreating a Latin American fiesta experience in downtown Vancouver! Amid exciting music, food and cheers; for two days you will be immersed into numerous activities: outdoor salsa & zumba lessons, a mini world cup street soccer tournament, an arts and crafts market, an array of children activities, environmental education activities, and much more! This event will make all citizens and visitors experience the authentic Hispanic culture, food, arts and music!

Wiener Dog Races Weekend
July 11 & 12, first live horse racing starts at 1:50pm
Hastings Racecourse, 188 N Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N8
Come cheer on the Wiener Dog Racing at Hasting Racecourse. Don’t miss the hilarious moments of the Dachshunds dash out from the horse starting gate to face off for the TOP DOG honour for a chance to win a share of $2,500.00! First live horse racing starts at 1:50pm. Heats and the Grand Final TOP DOG RACE will be raced in between the live races on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, 2015.