VICE photo show
VICE arts and culture magazine is celebrating the release of the July Photo Issue with three gallery shows across Canada in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Or, to quote the invitation: We cram a bunch of people in galleries to partake in our photo show, drink some cold drinks, take in some culture and participate in an impromptu sweat lodge. This will mark the shows first venture into 麻豆传媒映画and will feature some wild and weird photographs from the July issue itself, as well as work from young Canadian photographer Jon Estwards. Estwards is well known for his eclectic style and his own construction of unique/questionable props. It is guaranteed to be a wacky, memorable affair. The VICE Show is Aug. 2 at Interurban Gallery (1 East Hastings) from 7 to 11pm. Check out for more information.
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SHOREfest finale
Great Lake Swimmers, The Trews, Joel Plaskett, ....need we say more? This is only a smidgen of this years Celebration of Light Aug. 4 lineup and already we can tell it will be the best 麻豆传媒映画has ever seen. Not only have there been dozens of concerts over the course of the week, but theyre all 100 per cent free! To snag a good view of the finale fireworks, head down to English Bay with blankets and friends, along with thousands of other Vancouverites who gather to enjoy this annual event. The concerts start at 2pm on the Rogue stage. The largest offshore international fireworks competition will conclude with team Italys performance at 10pm. Connect with SHOREfest on Twitter using#SHOREfest.
Pictured: Said the Whale; Jonathan Taggart photo
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Powell Street Fest
Celebrate Japanese Canadian arts and culture, including taiko drumming, sumo wrestling, martial arts, bonsai and ikebana, folk and modern dance, a variety of music, visual arts, film/video, as well as historical walking tours, tea ceremonies, and a fantastic array of Japanese food, crafts and displays with the longest running Japanese Canadian festival. The 36th annual Powell Street Festival will take place Aug. 4 and 5 at Oppenheimer Park (400 Powell), and at surrounding venues. Highlights include Governor General Literary Award finalist poet Sachiko Murakami presenting HENKO, where renga an ancient form of poetry in which each stanza is written by a new participant is given a 21st century twist. Performances by Ontario folk singer Ana Miura, Seattle-based jazz vocalist and pianist Emi Meyer, New York City-based singer, songwriter, MC and producer Taiyo Na, and local favourites Maiko Bae Yamamoto and Veda Hille showcase the wide reaching influence of the Japanese Canadian community. All daytime events are free and free bike valet will be available to all festival attendees. More information can be found online at
Edward Law photo
