1) Contemporary Indigenous Fashion
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week upholds authentic Indigenous traditions while raising Indigenous artistry, materials and legacy with power, visibility and beauty.
July 26 to 29
Queen Elizabeth Theatre (650 Hamilton St.)
2) Beer and Wine on a Rollercoaster
Complete with beer, wine, food, midway games and, of course, exhilarating rides, Playland’s grounds will be fully licensed on Friday nights, so guests can enjoy their favourite beverage throughout the park. 19+ only.
Every Friday in July
Playland-PNE
(2901 East Hastings St.)
3) A Charitable Lemonade Stand Pop-Up Shop
Herschel Supply has opened a pop-up shop and lemonade stand in the picturesque waterfront community of Deep Cove. All profits from lemonade sales will be donated to ArtStarts In Schools to expand the role of arts in education for youth.
Throughout summer
4377 Gallant Ave.
4) Bonfires and Bands Courtesy of Noisey
R&B singer-songwriter Xavier Omär performs a free show outside the Monte Clark Gallery, complete with food trucks, bonfires and relaxing summer vibes. RSVP as space is limited.
July 22
525 Great Northern Way
5) Le Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver’s “Avant-Garde” Celebration
Canada Goes Pacific brings together some 40 artists working from different disciplines to celebrate French culture on Canada’s West Coast. The events will take place at various venues on Granville Island
July 21 to 23
1240 Cartwright,
Granville Island
For more event ideas go to VancouverisAwesome.com.
