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Thursday, June 22
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa In conversation with UBC professor of anthropology Wade Davis. 3pm, Chan Centre. Tickets from $15.
Gourmet Ice Cream Tour Visit four local ice cream parlours to try different flavours. Ticket includes six samples. 5pm, Railtown Cafe. Tickets $30.
The Rio Theatre鈥檚 Vinyl Cabaret An evening of storytelling and live music in tribute to the award-winning humorist and broadcaster Stuart Mclean, who died earlier this year. 8pm, Rio Theatre. Tickets $20/17.
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Friday, June 23
Apero Special Barbecue Remi Faucher, winner of the Meilleur Apprentis de France 2013, serves up gourmet sandwiches of Toulouse sausage ($5). Ticket includes glass of wine. 6:30pm, Alliance Fran莽aise de Vancouver. Tickets $8/5.
Jurassic 5 Alternative hip-hop group touring new material. With special guests Lazy Syrup Orchestra. Doors 8pm, Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $45.
Talk Felty To Me This 鈥渋mprovised dirty puppet show鈥� is gratuitous, over the top 鈥� and definitely not for minors. 10:30pm, Havana Theatre. Tickets $10.
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Saturday, June 24
Canadian Multiculturalism Day Celebration A multicultural fair showcasing the ethnic diversity of our city, featuring exhibits, performances and more. 11am, Central Library. Free.
Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish A First Nations fairy tale for all the family, told through mask and music. 11am, 1pm, UBC Botanical Gardens. Free, register at
Andina Summer Days Fest The first outdoor party for this newcomer to BC鈥檚 craft beer scene. Food, live Latin music and fresh Andina beer. All ages welcome. Ticket includes one 16-oz. glass of beer. Cash only at event.3pm, Andina Brewing Company. Tickets $20/15.
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Sunday, June 25
Greek Day The grand finale of the month-long Greek Heritage Festival. A car-free five-block stretch of Broadway between MacDonald and Blenheim will feature Greek food and drink, vendors and entertainment. 11am.
Chocolate History and Tasting Workshop An intensive two-hour workshop to enhance your chocolate comprehension. 1pm, L'Atelier 麻豆传媒映画Coworking. Tickets $30.
Horns at the Atrium The Hard Rubber New Music Society presents a free concert in the resonating inner courtyard of the Woodward鈥檚 building. 2pm open rehearsal, 5pm performace, The Atrium, 351 Abbott St. Free.
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Monday, June 26
Let鈥檚 Hear It For Yaletown: Free Outdoor Jazz Kicking off five days of free jazz at lunchtime and after work. 11am-1pm, 5-7pm, Bill Curtis Square. Free.
Arundhati Roy Indian author reads from her second novel The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. A book signing will follow. Part of the Indian Summer Festival. 7pm, St. Andrew's鈥揥esley United Church. Tickets from $30.
Glenn Miller Orchestra Get ready for classics like 鈥淚n the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" back to the stage. Dinner at UBC's Sage Restaurant is available for purchase before the show. 7:30pm, Chan Shun Concert Hall. Tickets from $52.
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Tuesday, June 27
Researching Canadian Immigration Records Learn about your family鈥檚 arrival in Canada and find out more about passenger lists, key research documents and how to locate ancestors in these historic records. 2:30pm, VPL Dunbar branch. Free. Register at
2017 Heller Lecture Historian and bestselling author Ross King speaks about the art and life of Claude Monet, coinciding with the opening of a new exhibition at the 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery. 7pm, UBC Robson Square. Tickets $30/20.
The Long, Long Table A unique communal dining experience around a 220-seat dinner table, with a menu inspired by Canadian cuisine. Dinner time, Civic Plaza, Surrey. Tickets $40 at [email protected]
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Wednesday, June 28
Postcards From Canada An exhibit of original postcard-sized works of art from across Canada in celebration of the country鈥檚 150th. Postcards will be auctioned off. Noon, Fort Gallery, Fort Langley. Free.
Learn to Fish Learn the basics of freshwater fishing in this two-hour session with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C., including hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing. For ages five and up. 6-8pm, Sanctuary Pond, Hastings Park. By donation, register at
Under the C: An Evening of A Cappella An evening of music featuring songs by Pentatonix, Alan Menken, The Beatles, Oja Gjeilo and Toto. 8pm, St. James Community Square. By donation.
