Coquitlam
Vancouverites who want to show off their wheels will have that opportunity July 18 at the Ultimate Car Show taking place at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, where more than 350 classic, muscle and specialty vehicles will be on display.
The car show is open to anyone who wants to display their collector, specialty, exotic or muscle cars. Some of the best cars in Western Canada will be there, including a one-of-a-kind 1970 Chevelle, which achieves speeds of zero to 60-mph in 4.5 seconds, and one of the world’s most highly modified muscle cars — a 1967 Mustang Fastback with roughly 700 individual modifications. Both vehicles belong to Rick Francoeu, owner of Abbotsford-based 360 Fabrication Inc., one of Canada’s top custom car companies and partner of the event, which runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in eight categories.
Car culture fans will also want to take in the concert following the show featuring Count’s 77, with lead singer Danny “Count” Koker from the TV series Counting Cars. Separate tickets for a meet-and-greet with Koker are also available to purchase. For more information and tickets, visit hardrockcasinovancouver.com. To register a vehicle, call 604-859-3608. Proceeds from the registration fee will benefit SHARE Family and Community Services Society.
UBC
Who will win the Golden Whisk Award? That question will be answered July 9, when one chef will stand victorious after competing in Chef Challenge 2015 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Main Mall and Memorial Road.
Competing for the coveted Golden Whisk Award in front of the audience judges will be chefs from AMS Conferences and Catering, UBC Food Services and Mahony and Sons Public House. This year’s theme is global meets local and the chefs will be preparing three globally-inspired canapés from local ingredients. UBC Farm staff will also be on hand to answer questions about what’s local and in season. Fresh produce from the farm will also be on sale. Click on the “Vancouver” link at planning.ubc.ca for ticket information.
Kitsilano
The Kitsilano Community Centre is inviting bridge lovers to join their co-ed group.
If you like to play duplicate bridge drop by the Kits Community Centre Fridays where the game starts at 7 p.m. sharp — so be there with your partner by 6:45. The group plays a brisk six minutes a hand until 10 p.m. The drop in fee is $2. The community centre is located at 2690 Larch St.
Downtown
Learn how to find and subscribe to podcasts on your computer or mobile device. Interact with podcast creators and take the first step towards creating a podcast of your own by learning more about this growing medium.
Podcasting 100: What’s a Podcast? takes place at the Central Library July 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Inspiration Lab on level three. The event is free, but registration is required by calling 604-331-3603.
Oakridge
High Spirits Choir has openings for all voices. If singing is your passion, this may be the choir for you. High Spirits is for experienced singers who like a challenging and eclectic repertoire — and enjoy polyrhythms. (According to Wikipedia, “polyrhythm is the simultaneous use of two or more conflicting rhythms that are not readily perceived as deriving from one another, or as simple manifestations of the same meter.”) The choir meets Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at their new location at West 49th Avenue and Oak Street. Visit highspiritschoir.ca for more information and contact membership coordinator Fran Johnson.
