The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) and Nature Vancouver proudly present the illuminating exhibition, Wild Things: The Power of Nature in Our Lives, on display from June 28, 2018 to September 2019.

Co-curated by Viviane Gosselin, Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV and Lee Beavington of Nature Vancouver, this exhibition delves into the life stories of local animals and plants—how they relate to each other and how they connect people to nature in the city. Scenic design, videos, taxidermy, crowd-sourcing technologies, and the display of natural specimens breathe life into these tales of co-habitation. The immersive nature of the exhibition, including hands-on activities, encourages visitors to examine their relationship with nature, think about momentarily disconnecting from their devices, and find equilibrium with the natural world around them.

For more information, visit: museumofvancouver.ca.

How far do you travel?
Diyan Achjadi, Patrick Cruz, Rolande Souliere, Erdem Taşdelen, Anna Torma
January to December, 2019
Off-site on selected B-Line TransLink articulated buses

Throughout 2019, the Contemporary Art Gallery is producing a major public art initiative in partnership with TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority. Five Canadian artists — Diyan Achjadi, Patrick Cruz, Rolande Souliere, Erdem Taşdelen and Anna Torma — are being commissioned to graphically wrap the exterior of a series of articulated buses traveling on major routes in Metro Vancouver.

Check out more than 100 food vendors, 200 retail stalls, an entertainment stage, rides, and much more. Make sure to get a $28 transferrable Express Pass (good for 6 entrances) for express entrance if you plan to visit often. Get there early if you don’t have an Express Pass—lineups can take an hour or more to get in!

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The Richmond Night Market boasts authentically Asian snacks and street food, like tornado potatoes, grilled squid, fresh mango desserts, dragon’s beard candy, bubble waffles, and so much more. You’ll also find retailers selling unique accessories and knick-knacks at street-side prices. Some merchants are willing to bargain, so give it a try! Channel your inner negotiator and you’ll leave with a haul of cool products. Between food and shopping, there’s a diverse array of nightly live entertainment ranging from music and dance performances to carnival games and rides.

Excited yet? Good, because everyone else is, too. This can mean big crowds and lineups for things like ATMs and parking (which is free). Since the night market is mostly cash-only, you’ll want to visit an ATM before you go. As for parking, leave the car behind and take public transit, carpool, or ride your bike if you can.

NEW: Come get your “Quack” on at the Angel Duck Café! With treats by the “DUCK” load, this little Taste of Heaven is right in the middle of the Night Market, just look for the 30 foot Duck! Taking Sweet to the “NEST” level, the Angel Duck Café features Jello Duck treats and Donut lollipops.

RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET

• 8351 River Road Richmond, BC V6X 1Y4
• 604.244.8448

By transit: Take the SkyTrain’s Canada Line to Bridgeport Station and then walk west along River Road to the market.
By car: Head north on No. 3 Road at Bridgeport Road and follow the signs. Parking is free.

The Museum of Vancouver is pleased to announce its newest feature exhibition There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools. Curated by Andrea Walsh, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Victoria, and originally displayed at the Legacy Art Gallery in Victoria, the exhibition has been adapted with additional works from the MOV collection. Sharon Fortney, Curator of Indigenous Collections and Engagement at MOV, facilitated bringing this exhibit to Vancouver.

There is Truth Here, opening on April 5, 2019, focuses on rare surviving artworks created by children who attended the Inkameep Day School (Okanagan), St Michael’s Indian Residential School (Alert Bay); the Alberni Indian Residential School (Vancouver Island) and Mackay Indian Residential School (Manitoba). The focus of the exhibition is not on the schools themselves, but upon witnessing the experiences of the survivors as conveyed through their childhood artworks – for some the only surviving material from their childhoods.

There is Truth Here brings a new line to bear on the role of art as part of children’s knowledge, identity, and experiences of Indian Residential and Day Schools. Through paintings, drawings, sewing, beading, drumming, singing, and drama produced by children and youth who attended schools in British Columbia and Manitoba the exhibition seeks to contribute in vital and new ways to dialogues and initiative about truth telling, reconciliation, and redress in Canada.

To offer context and a unique, local counterpoint to the exhibition MOV is excited to announce a partnership with Capture Photography Festival, who have had the opportunity to commission Roxanne Charles, an artist and member of the Semiahmoo First Nation, who will be producing a local response to There is Truth Here. Roxanne will be drawing inspiration from archival photographs from MOV’s collection of everyday life at St. Mary’s Residential School in Mission, BC.

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

Summer Movies in the Square take place at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square behind the Vancouver Art Gallery every Wednesday in July and August.

Pre-show activities start in the evening and films start at dusk.

What’s on

• Summer Movie Nights on the Square Lineup
  • July 3rd – Clueless (1995) – 9:30
  • July 10th – Pitch Perfect (2012)
  • July 17th – Zoolander (2001)
  • July 24th – Paddington Bear (2014)
  • July 29th – Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – 9:07
  • August 7th – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
  • August 14th – Inside Out (2015)
  • August 21st – Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – 8:30

For more information check out Downtown Vancouver Movie Night.

Summer Fun in the Park – Every Thursday in July and August from 6:00-8:00pm

Free Family Friendly Fun Featuring:  Live Music, Special Guests, Try-it Programs and Activities.  Please view the full schedule at www.richmond.ca/thompson and follow our Facebook event page for more details and updates at https://www.facebook.com/events/625615931268084/.  Food will be available for purchase each night.

Due to overwhelming popularity, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) will extend its critic- and audience-acclaimed productions of Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies to August 24, 2019, at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl (shows alternate evenings). A Vancouver tradition since 1940, TUTS’ 2019 season offers two exuberant musicals: one that tells the tale of a mother and a daughter who embark on a hilarious quest to discover the identity of the daughter’s true father; the other shares the account of a band of newspaper boys in 1899 in New York City who strike for fair pay and humane working conditions. Tickets $30–55 at tuts.ca or by calling 604-631-2877.

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

Walt Disney and Chuck Jones had to start somewhere. So what is stopping you from learning Animation?

Vancouver Animation School welcomes everyone to join the FAME Summer Camp programs. FAME Summer Camps are for teens 13 years of age or older and start in August 2019.

This is a one or two-week option summer camp for teens with a keen interest in art and technology. Use this great opportunity to explore educational and career opportunities in Animation, Visual Effects or Video Game Design industries. You will have access to experienced industry professionals, VANAS studio, equipment, accredited classes and community. Upon completion, your summer camp credits will be transferred to Vancouver Animation School.

For more information visit: https://info.vanas.ca/steam-summer-camp-2019/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Come explore with us! This fun, free drop-in program invites all families to investigate and discover the world around them through observing, touching, drawing, moving, getting messy, and listening to inspire creative learning.

Every week, we will turn everyday ideas upside-down to ignite our creativity!

Join us this month on August 3, 10, 17 & 31 from 11am–12pm. Please come dressed to get messy.

All ArtStarts performances and workshops are for young people and their caregivers. All adults must be accompanied by a minor.

Learn more about this FREE family program: http://artstarts.com/explores

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Vancouver Art Gallery offers a slew of activities to beat summer boredom with Family FUSE Weekend. From collage and sculpture, to hip-hop dance and sound exploration, programs will ignite creativity while inviting young participants to begin thinking like an artist and discover inspiration all around. Along the way, participants will also have an opportunity to see and learn about artworks of the Gallery’s current exhibitions: Alberto Giacometti: A Line Through Time; Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty; Robert Rauschenberg 1965-1980; and Views of the Collection: The Street.

All programming is free for Gallery Members, as well as children aged 12 & under when accompanied by an adult.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Vancouver Art Gallery offers a slew of activities to beat summer boredom with Family FUSE Weekend. From collage and sculpture, to hip-hop dance and sound exploration, programs will ignite creativity while inviting young participants to begin thinking like an artist and discover inspiration all around. Along the way, participants will also have an opportunity to see and learn about artworks of the Gallery’s current exhibitions: Alberto Giacometti: A Line Through Time; Vikky Alexander: Extreme Beauty; Robert Rauschenberg 1965-1980; and Views of the Collection: The Street.

All programming is free for Gallery Members, as well as children aged 12 & under when accompanied by an adult.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Come be part of The Learnary’s Weeks of Wonder!

Get creative with printmaking!  A great activity for the whole family.  While adults explore their creativity, kids was young as three can enjoy playing with remade stamps and the carving activity is great for kids 6 and up (with supervision).  This week you can: -play with all our stamps, -carve your own ‘Lino block’ stamp – print your own greet cards, – print your own designs on fabric, – learn about design principles and techniques for making unique work.

$5 one day stamping pass

$25 week drop in which includes a range of materials.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Grand theatrical experience features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries,
inviting visitors to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry

WEBSITE

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an immersive exhibition animated with light, sound, and moving images — Shadows, Strings and Other Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets, on display from May 16 to October 14, 2019.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view more than 250 handcrafted puppets drawn from MOA’s collection — the largest in Western Canada — plus, new acquisitions from China, Brazil, Italy, Java, the UK, and France revealed to the public for the first time.

“Puppets are fabulous storytellers and precious knowledge holders. They are educators, entertainers, and satirical commentators, spanning different cultures and millennia,” says Levell.

In Shadows, Strings and Other Things, visitors are welcomed into a grand theatrical experience where five theatre stages demonstrate each main puppet type: shadow, string (marionette), rod, hand (glove), and stop-motion animation. Stages are framed by opulent curtains and lavish, hand-illustrated backdrops, and depict scenes from various puppet plays. The exhibition also offers a glimpse behind the scenes, with displays of workshop settings and storage spaces. Other extraordinary puppets are presented in glass cases, while video booths play moving pictures of different puppetry traditions from around the world.

The exhibition features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and spotlights works by artists who frame their cultural traditions through the lens of contemporary culture. Highlights of these superb new works include: the Lu Family’s vibrant and colourful shadow puppets, such as Mu Guiying, a female warrior character whose striking headdress incorporates two long pheasant feathers — a style inspired by traditional Chinese opera costumes; award-winning Indigenous artist Amanda Strong’s haunting stop-motion animation (Four Faces of the Moon, 2016) with a puppet and prop installation of Skull Mountain, composed of 1,000 handcrafted buffalo skulls; wayang kulit shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia, which are used in spectacular storytelling feats  involving music, voice, and song that can last from midnight until dawn; and a newly commissioned hand puppet set of Punch and Judy, the beloved English slapstick tradition that dates back to 1662.

Many of the puppetry traditions on display are recognized and celebrated by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This exhibition spotlights how puppets dramatize the human experience in many parts of the world. Shadows, Strings and Other Things is a unique and magical opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry.

About MOA (moa.ubc.ca)
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs and community connections.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Tuesdays at Second Beach in Stanley Park
July 2 until August 2o^{st 2019}

Movies are shown every Tuesday night in July and August (weather permitting) at Second Beach in Stanley Park. All movies start after Sunset. Please come early for best lawn seating selection.

Note: movie sunset times are approximate – all shows starts after sunset; scheduled films subject to change without notice.

Grand theatrical experience features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries,
inviting visitors to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry

WEBSITE

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an immersive exhibition animated with light, sound, and moving images — Shadows, Strings and Other Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets, on display from May 16 to October 14, 2019.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view more than 250 handcrafted puppets drawn from MOA’s collection — the largest in Western Canada — plus, new acquisitions from China, Brazil, Italy, Java, the UK, and France revealed to the public for the first time.

“Puppets are fabulous storytellers and precious knowledge holders. They are educators, entertainers, and satirical commentators, spanning different cultures and millennia,” says Levell.

In Shadows, Strings and Other Things, visitors are welcomed into a grand theatrical experience where five theatre stages demonstrate each main puppet type: shadow, string (marionette), rod, hand (glove), and stop-motion animation. Stages are framed by opulent curtains and lavish, hand-illustrated backdrops, and depict scenes from various puppet plays. The exhibition also offers a glimpse behind the scenes, with displays of workshop settings and storage spaces. Other extraordinary puppets are presented in glass cases, while video booths play moving pictures of different puppetry traditions from around the world.

The exhibition features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and spotlights works by artists who frame their cultural traditions through the lens of contemporary culture. Highlights of these superb new works include: the Lu Family’s vibrant and colourful shadow puppets, such as Mu Guiying, a female warrior character whose striking headdress incorporates two long pheasant feathers — a style inspired by traditional Chinese opera costumes; award-winning Indigenous artist Amanda Strong’s haunting stop-motion animation (Four Faces of the Moon, 2016) with a puppet and prop installation of Skull Mountain, composed of 1,000 handcrafted buffalo skulls; wayang kulit shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia, which are used in spectacular storytelling feats  involving music, voice, and song that can last from midnight until dawn; and a newly commissioned hand puppet set of Punch and Judy, the beloved English slapstick tradition that dates back to 1662.

Many of the puppetry traditions on display are recognized and celebrated by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This exhibition spotlights how puppets dramatize the human experience in many parts of the world. Shadows, Strings and Other Things is a unique and magical opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry.

About MOA (moa.ubc.ca)
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs and community connections.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Grand theatrical experience features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries,
inviting visitors to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry

WEBSITE

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an immersive exhibition animated with light, sound, and moving images — Shadows, Strings and Other Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets, on display from May 16 to October 14, 2019.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view more than 250 handcrafted puppets drawn from MOA’s collection — the largest in Western Canada — plus, new acquisitions from China, Brazil, Italy, Java, the UK, and France revealed to the public for the first time.

“Puppets are fabulous storytellers and precious knowledge holders. They are educators, entertainers, and satirical commentators, spanning different cultures and millennia,” says Levell.

In Shadows, Strings and Other Things, visitors are welcomed into a grand theatrical experience where five theatre stages demonstrate each main puppet type: shadow, string (marionette), rod, hand (glove), and stop-motion animation. Stages are framed by opulent curtains and lavish, hand-illustrated backdrops, and depict scenes from various puppet plays. The exhibition also offers a glimpse behind the scenes, with displays of workshop settings and storage spaces. Other extraordinary puppets are presented in glass cases, while video booths play moving pictures of different puppetry traditions from around the world.

The exhibition features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and spotlights works by artists who frame their cultural traditions through the lens of contemporary culture. Highlights of these superb new works include: the Lu Family’s vibrant and colourful shadow puppets, such as Mu Guiying, a female warrior character whose striking headdress incorporates two long pheasant feathers — a style inspired by traditional Chinese opera costumes; award-winning Indigenous artist Amanda Strong’s haunting stop-motion animation (Four Faces of the Moon, 2016) with a puppet and prop installation of Skull Mountain, composed of 1,000 handcrafted buffalo skulls; wayang kulit shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia, which are used in spectacular storytelling feats  involving music, voice, and song that can last from midnight until dawn; and a newly commissioned hand puppet set of Punch and Judy, the beloved English slapstick tradition that dates back to 1662.

Many of the puppetry traditions on display are recognized and celebrated by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This exhibition spotlights how puppets dramatize the human experience in many parts of the world. Shadows, Strings and Other Things is a unique and magical opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry.

About MOA (moa.ubc.ca)
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs and community connections.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Grab a friend and join us for Cosmic Nights – AI: The Changing Face of Technology. Learn more about current missions and hot topics in astronomy and space exploration in this fun evening of science and socializing. We’ll have a custom planetarium show, guest lecturer, music, drinks, science demonstrations and trivia at this 19 event.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are all around us. From chatbots and Gmail filters to product recommendations on Amazon, AI is changing the face of technology. Join us as we explore the social impact, ethics, science and uses for artificial intelligence with a leading expert in the field. We will also be looking at AI’s role in Canada’s new space strategy including the Lunar Gateway project.

This is a 19 event.

Back by popular demand, Waterfront Cinema will be hosted this summer on the North Point at Canada Place. Guests are welcomed every Thursday evening from July 11 – August 29 to watch a free movie under the stars and on the water. Come and check out this year’s lineup of blockbuster hits!

• Date: Every Thursday, July 11 – August 29
• Time: At dusk (see movies below for approximate times)
• Location: North Point, Canada Place

• July 11, 2019 – Captain Marvel
• July 18, 2019 – Crazy Rich Asians
• July 25, 2019 – Elf
• August 1, 2019 – Shazam
• August 8, 2019 – Beauty and the Beast
• August 15, 2019 – How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World
• August 22, 2019 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse
• August 29, 2019 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Grand theatrical experience features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries,
inviting visitors to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry

WEBSITE

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an immersive exhibition animated with light, sound, and moving images — Shadows, Strings and Other Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets, on display from May 16 to October 14, 2019.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view more than 250 handcrafted puppets drawn from MOA’s collection — the largest in Western Canada — plus, new acquisitions from China, Brazil, Italy, Java, the UK, and France revealed to the public for the first time.

“Puppets are fabulous storytellers and precious knowledge holders. They are educators, entertainers, and satirical commentators, spanning different cultures and millennia,” says Levell.

In Shadows, Strings and Other Things, visitors are welcomed into a grand theatrical experience where five theatre stages demonstrate each main puppet type: shadow, string (marionette), rod, hand (glove), and stop-motion animation. Stages are framed by opulent curtains and lavish, hand-illustrated backdrops, and depict scenes from various puppet plays. The exhibition also offers a glimpse behind the scenes, with displays of workshop settings and storage spaces. Other extraordinary puppets are presented in glass cases, while video booths play moving pictures of different puppetry traditions from around the world.

The exhibition features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and spotlights works by artists who frame their cultural traditions through the lens of contemporary culture. Highlights of these superb new works include: the Lu Family’s vibrant and colourful shadow puppets, such as Mu Guiying, a female warrior character whose striking headdress incorporates two long pheasant feathers — a style inspired by traditional Chinese opera costumes; award-winning Indigenous artist Amanda Strong’s haunting stop-motion animation (Four Faces of the Moon, 2016) with a puppet and prop installation of Skull Mountain, composed of 1,000 handcrafted buffalo skulls; wayang kulit shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia, which are used in spectacular storytelling feats  involving music, voice, and song that can last from midnight until dawn; and a newly commissioned hand puppet set of Punch and Judy, the beloved English slapstick tradition that dates back to 1662.

Many of the puppetry traditions on display are recognized and celebrated by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This exhibition spotlights how puppets dramatize the human experience in many parts of the world. Shadows, Strings and Other Things is a unique and magical opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry.

About MOA (moa.ubc.ca)
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs and community connections.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

R2R is thrilled to present our Outdoor Summer Film Series again! Join us on our second Friday evening for an outdoor screening of Short Films from Coast to Coast to Coast, at Ron Basford Park’s amphitheatre, Granville Island after sunset (9pm). This is a free, family-friendly event!

This program showcases a cross-section of some of the boldest and brightest Canadian filmmakers we’ve programmed at R2R over the years. Award-winning works and daring new voices offer unique insights on what it means to care for one another, to be alive, and to recognize our sense of belonging.

Come early for our FREE animation workshops at Performance Works, from 6-9pm. Make your own animation using some wacky props and paper cut-outs! These animation workshops offer children and families the opportunity to spark a new shared interest and show off your story-telling skills.

So grab a blanket, gather your friends & family, and enjoy the show under the stars!

Click here for more info and/or to RSVP

Join us for three Fridays in August 2019 at Granville Island’s Ron Basford Park and Performance Works. All films begin at sunset and are preceded by free animation workshops from 6:00-9:00 pm.

INFO: http://r2rfestival.org/outdoor-summer-film-series/

For three Fridays in August, we’d like to invite you to join us for an evening of film screenings and workshops at Ron Basford Park’s Amphitheatre and Performance Works on Granville Island. This year’s exciting program includes an Oscar-nominated animation feature film, a heart-warming tale based on a classic children’s book, and a showcase of captivating short films from some of the boldest Canadian filmmakers we’ve ever worked with.

So grab a blanket, gather your friends & family, and enjoy a movie against the beautiful backdrop of the sunset and water.

For more details on each screening, visit the following links:

August 16 – Song of the Sea

August 23 – Shorts from Coast to Coast to Coast

August 30 – Heidi

Come early for our FREE animation workshops at Performance Works. This is a family-friendly event. Free parking is available from 4:00 pm onward. Accessible washrooms are on site.

Grand theatrical experience features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries,
inviting visitors to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry

WEBSITE

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an immersive exhibition animated with light, sound, and moving images — Shadows, Strings and Other Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets, on display from May 16 to October 14, 2019.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view more than 250 handcrafted puppets drawn from MOA’s collection — the largest in Western Canada — plus, new acquisitions from China, Brazil, Italy, Java, the UK, and France revealed to the public for the first time.

“Puppets are fabulous storytellers and precious knowledge holders. They are educators, entertainers, and satirical commentators, spanning different cultures and millennia,” says Levell.

In Shadows, Strings and Other Things, visitors are welcomed into a grand theatrical experience where five theatre stages demonstrate each main puppet type: shadow, string (marionette), rod, hand (glove), and stop-motion animation. Stages are framed by opulent curtains and lavish, hand-illustrated backdrops, and depict scenes from various puppet plays. The exhibition also offers a glimpse behind the scenes, with displays of workshop settings and storage spaces. Other extraordinary puppets are presented in glass cases, while video booths play moving pictures of different puppetry traditions from around the world.

The exhibition features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and spotlights works by artists who frame their cultural traditions through the lens of contemporary culture. Highlights of these superb new works include: the Lu Family’s vibrant and colourful shadow puppets, such as Mu Guiying, a female warrior character whose striking headdress incorporates two long pheasant feathers — a style inspired by traditional Chinese opera costumes; award-winning Indigenous artist Amanda Strong’s haunting stop-motion animation (Four Faces of the Moon, 2016) with a puppet and prop installation of Skull Mountain, composed of 1,000 handcrafted buffalo skulls; wayang kulit shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia, which are used in spectacular storytelling feats  involving music, voice, and song that can last from midnight until dawn; and a newly commissioned hand puppet set of Punch and Judy, the beloved English slapstick tradition that dates back to 1662.

Many of the puppetry traditions on display are recognized and celebrated by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This exhibition spotlights how puppets dramatize the human experience in many parts of the world. Shadows, Strings and Other Things is a unique and magical opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry.

About MOA (moa.ubc.ca)
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs and community connections.

Join us on Saturday, August 24, for the second edition of Le Petit Marché, a French second-hand Market.

You will find quality second-hand items among maternity clothes, infant supplies, books, toys, clothes & children accessories.

You will even enjoy face painting for your kids, and a brunch !

WHEN: Saturday, August 24. From 10am to 2pm

WHERE: Studio 16, Maison de la francophonie.

                  1555 W 7th Ave, Vancouver

We would love to invite you to come and have a blast at a fun, free event to celebrate the start of a new school year! All families are welcome!

Check out what’s being offered for FREE: back packs filled with supplies, hair cuts for kids, mini-manicures for moms, inflatables and other fun games and activities, a professional school photographer and more! There will also be a free BBQ and a thrift clothing sale.

*TO REGISTER FOR A BACK PACK, or if you have any other questions, please contact lydiap@cityreach.org

*We also have a location in Port Coquitlam offering the same event.

*CityReach Care Society is a community centre in East Vancouver, working to see families thrive by meeting tangible needs of those in our city. Learn more at www.cityreach.org

Looking for fun, free things to do with kids in the Lower Mainland? ArtStarts is pleased to offer free arts-based events for kids and families each month—in both Vancouver and New Westminster. Join some of the best artists working with young people for performances and workshops that explore a wide range of cultures and artistic disciplines.

This month your family can enjoy a dance show with V’ni Dansi!

V’ni Dansi is a Vancouver-based traditional Métis and contemporary dance company dedicated to sharing the dances, stories and culture of the Métis. Meaning “come and dance” in Michif, V’ni Dansi is thrilled to share the Métis people’s joyful culture with audiences of all nations. Learn the history of Métis culture and see both traditional and contemporary Métis dance styles. Audience members will be invited to participate!

Saturday, August 24, 2019, 11am and 1pm
ArtStarts Gallery (808 Richards St, Vancouver BC)

Sunday, August 25, 2019, 11am and 1pm
River Market (810 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC)

Please arrive a little early as this is a popular program. Ideal for ages 8 and under, but all are welcome. Free! Donations welcome.

Family Day
Painting & Pattern
Saturday, August 24, 12 – 3pm
Free

On one Saturday per month, CAG invites all ages to drop-in for free art-making activities that respond to our current exhibitions.

Responding to Rolande Souliere’s Frequent Stopping V, join us to create your own abstract work in paint and paste, weaving lines and colours together to form a bold, patterned work.

No reservation required, simply just turn up!

Find out more about the current exhibitions at contemporaryartgallery.ca/whats-on/

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Learn to live off the land with Apocalypse Made Easy! in Stanley Park.

Discover how to find water, shelter and food in the park—or other wildernesses—in a fun, free game about survival, suitable for friends and families to play.

Play the FREE Apocalypse Made Easy! game before claiming your prize at Stanley Park Nature House (while supplies last!)

Saturday, August 24 from 1-4pm
Stanley Park Nature House
712 Lost Lagoon Path

All ages welcome. Families encouraged.
No download required and free-to-play.
Visit apocalypsemadeeasy.com to sign up.

Co-hosted by Stanley Park Ecology Society

Stanley Park Ecology Society, founded in 1988, is an independent non-profit charity with a unique Joint Operating Agreement with Vancouver Park Board. Every year, SPES’s conservation team engages hundreds of community volunteers in habitat restoration and wildlife monitoring, while educators connect over 20,000 people with nature through school and public programs and the operation of Vancouver’s only Nature House. SPES advises the Park Board and provides baseline information on conservation issues within the Park, including ecosystem integrity, Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Species at Risk.

Learn to live off the land with Apocalypse Made Easy! in Stanley Park.

Discover how to find water, shelter and food in the park—or other wildernesses—in a fun, free game about survival, suitable for friends and families to play.

Play the FREE Apocalypse Made Easy! game before claiming your prize at Stanley Park Nature House (while supplies last!)

Saturday, August 24 from 1-4pm
Stanley Park Nature House
712 Lost Lagoon Path

All ages welcome. Families encouraged.
No download required and free-to-play.
Visit www.apocalypsemadeeasy.com to sign up.

https://www.facebook.com/events/445671759358379/

Co-hosted by Stanley Park Ecology Society.

Grand theatrical experience features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries,
inviting visitors to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry

WEBSITE

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents an immersive exhibition animated with light, sound, and moving images — Shadows, Strings and Other Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets, on display from May 16 to October 14, 2019.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view more than 250 handcrafted puppets drawn from MOA’s collection — the largest in Western Canada — plus, new acquisitions from China, Brazil, Italy, Java, the UK, and France revealed to the public for the first time.

“Puppets are fabulous storytellers and precious knowledge holders. They are educators, entertainers, and satirical commentators, spanning different cultures and millennia,” says Levell.

In Shadows, Strings and Other Things, visitors are welcomed into a grand theatrical experience where five theatre stages demonstrate each main puppet type: shadow, string (marionette), rod, hand (glove), and stop-motion animation. Stages are framed by opulent curtains and lavish, hand-illustrated backdrops, and depict scenes from various puppet plays. The exhibition also offers a glimpse behind the scenes, with displays of workshop settings and storage spaces. Other extraordinary puppets are presented in glass cases, while video booths play moving pictures of different puppetry traditions from around the world.

The exhibition features a broad array of puppets from 15 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and spotlights works by artists who frame their cultural traditions through the lens of contemporary culture. Highlights of these superb new works include: the Lu Family’s vibrant and colourful shadow puppets, such as Mu Guiying, a female warrior character whose striking headdress incorporates two long pheasant feathers — a style inspired by traditional Chinese opera costumes; award-winning Indigenous artist Amanda Strong’s haunting stop-motion animation (Four Faces of the Moon, 2016) with a puppet and prop installation of Skull Mountain, composed of 1,000 handcrafted buffalo skulls; wayang kulit shadow puppets from Java, Indonesia, which are used in spectacular storytelling feats  involving music, voice, and song that can last from midnight until dawn; and a newly commissioned hand puppet set of Punch and Judy, the beloved English slapstick tradition that dates back to 1662.

Many of the puppetry traditions on display are recognized and celebrated by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This exhibition spotlights how puppets dramatize the human experience in many parts of the world. Shadows, Strings and Other Things is a unique and magical opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the historical and dynamic qualities of puppetry.

About MOA (moa.ubc.ca)
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs and community connections.

The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we’re excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors.

This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of … wait for it… DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? … Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the way.

Learn more: https://chilliwacksunflowerfest.com/dahlias-at-the-chilliwack-sunflower-festival/

Design your own block print cards in this instructional workshop that includes carving, colour mixing and a lesson about Coast Salish artists use of negative and positive space!

Artist Atheana Picha of Kwantlen First Nation will guide you through block print making techniques to create your own designed cards. Using safety cut blocks you will carve designs that will produce lovely prints on blank cards. Participants should also anticipate mixing their own ink colours, providing unique and creative ways to highlight your beautiful designs. Each participant will leave with a set of cards and new found appreciation for Coast Salish use and execution of negative and positive spaces in their art practice. Participants do not require previous experience in block printing or in ink design.

Date: Sunday, August 25, 2019

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Admission:  $60 for General Admission, $50 for MOV Members

Spaces are limited. Register early.

http://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events