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Thursday, June 15
Horizon听Take part in the West Coast premiere of this immersive, 22-minute 360掳 film, which aims to celebrate the people, landscapes and freedom of Canada. Presented in full dome and virtual reality platforms. Additional Canada 150 activities, giveaways and prizes in the Space Deck. Screenings at 6pm, 7pm and 7:45pm, HR MacMillan Space Centre. Free. spacecentre.ca
CINERAMA听A site-specific theatre performance, which runs at low tide June 15-18 and 21, 30. 4:30 pm at at Spanish Banks beach. Tickets $20/$25 at fightwithastick.ca听
Seven at Seven听Improv comedy showcase featuring The Radical and The Wedding Party troupes. Doors 6:30pm at Seven Dining Lounge. Tickets $6-10 at sevendininglounge.com
Drop In Rock Choir听Drop in, rock out. The choir is currently singing 鈥淒emons鈥� by Imagine Dragons. No musical or singing experience necessary. 7:30pm at Anne MacDonald Studio, Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver. Tickets $10/$5 at the door. impromptumusic.ca
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Friday, June 16
Garden Days The start of a three-day garden celebration to celebrate National Garden Days. Families are invited to tour the UBC Botanical Garden, learn about pollinators and sip some tea made from plants grown in the garden. Noon, UBC Botanical Garden. Two-for-one admission and half-price admission to the Greenheart TreeWalk all weekend. botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/garden-days
Eastside Flea Summer Market Shop for artisan wares, vintage clothing and collectibles, small furniture, vintage jewelry, plants and much more. 6pm, The Ellis Building. Tickets $3 (weekend pass $5). eastsideflea.com
12 Minutes Max Short works of contemporary dance works by 麻豆传媒映画choreographers. 8pm, Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets $28/22 at tickettonight.ca. thedancecentre.ca
Il Mercato A unique Italian Market that combines products of Italy with local produce. 5-9pm, Italian Cultural Centre. italianculturalcentre.ca
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Saturday, June 17
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival The 22nd annual festival marks Canada鈥檚 150th birthday, Burnaby鈥檚 125th birthday and Finland鈥檚 100th birthday. Cultural displays, a Nordic market place, Scandinavian food, beer garden, all-day entertainment, and the raising of the Midsummer Pole. 9am-4:30pm, Scandinavian Community Centre, Burnaby. Tickets $10 at the door, kids under 16 free. scandinavianmidsummerfestival.com
B.C. Highland Games and Scottish Festival Take the new Evergreen Line to Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station to experience a full day of Scottish culture, including piping, drumming, singing, dancing, workshops, children鈥檚 activities and a whisky school. The grand finale features massed pipe bands. 9am-9pm, Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam. Tickets $15/10/5/kids under five free. bchighlandgames.com
South Granville ArtWalk Take a self-guided tour of a selection of South Granville galleries featuring 12 different exhibitions. 10am-6pm. Full map and schedule at southgranville.org.
The Small Talk Plywood Cup This fundraiser challenges teams of four to make a boat in 90 minutes using nothing but a bag of nails, two sheets of plywood and some duct tape 鈥� then paddle it across False Creek and back. 2-5pm, Public Market Courtyard at Granville Island. Free to watch, donations welcome. smalltalkbc.com/plywood-cup
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Sunday, June 18
Orpheum Theatre Showcase An afternoon of music by more than 150 students from the 麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra School of Music. Hosted by Bramwell Tovey, who will conduct a specially arranged version of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. 3pm, Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $19 at boxoffice.vancouversymphony.ca
Main Street Car Free Festival The biggest of Vancouver鈥檚 Car Free Day festivals spans 21 blocks, with 15 stages and mini-festivals to enjoy, as well as kid zones, artisan shops and food vendors and extended patios for many of Main Street鈥檚 restaurants. Noon-7pm, Broadway to 30th Avenue.
Pop-Up Roller Disco听Rollerskate 麻豆传媒映画presents its first summer pop-up event, which encourages classic roller rink vibes: think big hair, short shorts and long socks, and expect disco, funk, R&B and glam rock. Prizes for best costume. Free lessons and limited skate rentals available. 16+ only. 7-10pm, Robson Square Skating Rink. Tickets $10. rollerskatevancouver.com
The Raymond James Fathers Day Walk Run Celebrate Father's Day by taking part in a 2k, 5k, or 10k walk, run or stroll. Free barbecue lunch with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and prizes. All funds raised will support prostate cancer research, education and support in BC. 9:30am-12:30pm, Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, Burnaby. Tickets $40, or raise money to walk for free. thefathersdayrun.ca
Endangered Sites Bus Tour听Tour Vancouver鈥檚 top 10 endangered heritage sites on a historic bus. Guided by author and heritage expert Donald Luxton. 1-5pm, meet at the front of the Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $30-$40, heritagevancouver.org
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Monday, June 19
Shaolin Kung Fu听Get some free training in traditional Shaolin Kung Fu. Includes warm up, stretching and 45 minutes of strength training, kicks and punches, and traditional exercises and forms. 6pm, Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre. Register via the Sunset Community Centre at ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/87153.
Summer Solstice Kundalini Yoga Dance Party Celebrate the solstice with this free yoga party, which ranges from meditation to full-on dance. Leave your mat at home. 7:30-9pm, Semperviva Yoga. Register at semperviva.com.
Zumba on the Plaza No experience necessary and all ages are welcome for this calorie-burning workout hosted by Zumba Vancouver. 5:30pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. Free.
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Tuesday, June 20
The Crossing A special screening marking World Refugee Day. The Crossing tells the tale of a group of Syrian refugees fleeing their war-torn country. In Arabic with English subtitles. 6:30pm, Alice MacKay Room, Central Library. Free. vpl.ca/events
Cartems Open Mic If you鈥檙e a musician, comedian or a poet, come and try out your skills in front of an audience. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis. Coffee, ice cream and donuts on hand. 7-10pm, Cartems Donuterie, 2190 Main Street. Free. cartems.com/events/open-mic
Self-guided Orpheum tour听Tour the national historic site of Vancouver鈥檚 Orpheum concert hall, learn about its history, architecture, famous visitors and performers. A ticket gives you an hour to wander the lobbies, staircases, and the mezzanine of the auditorium. Tours at 11:30am, 12:45pm, 2pm. Tickets $12, book at ticketstonight.ca.
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Wednesday, June 21
International Yoga Day Take part in this special yoga class overlooking False Creek as the sun sets on the longest day. Snacks, refreshments, and prizes. Don't forget your mat! 8-9:30pm, Waterview Special Event Space. Tickets $20 at eventbrite.ca.
Aboriginal Day Live One of eight participating Canadian cities, 麻豆传媒映画will celebrate the day with youth entertainers and storytellers, face painting and crafts, vendors, a free community lunch, cultural performers and an evening concert. From 9am, Trout Lake/John Hendry Park. Free. aboriginaldaylive.ca听
Collider Caf茅听A meet and greet and collaborate designed for anyone interested in how art and science intersect. Featuring local and visiting academics and artists. 8-9:30pm, Cafe Deux Soleils. $5-10, bit.ly/ArtSciTransmission
