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The signs of change for the Western Front could not be missed.

GOOD SHOW: The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Art Gallery hosted a special fundraising gala to celebrate the opening of Picasso: The Artist and His Muses, the most significant exhibition of works by Pablo Picasso in Western Canada.

Part of ongoing series on Vancouver’s ‘ethnic’ churches

VANCOUVER Canada Day at Canada Place Canada Place 999 Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (parade and fireworks to follow) The second largest Canada Day celebration after Ottawa includes a Canada Day parade, festival and fireworks.

The age of the carrier pigeon has ended, but never fear - the carrier eagle has arrived in its place. And it’s bringing beer.

Thursday, June 16 Music Levitation Launch Party The Flatliners, Together Pangea and Youth Decay launch the 3-day experimental, psychedelic festival returning for its second year with a lineup of international and local talent. 8pm at The Cobalt.

The assortment of 3D printers and other inventions involving a meld of human and electronic brains gave the weekend’s sixth annual Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Mini Maker Faire its usual futuristic flavour.

SAYING FAREWELL: The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Opera Company bid adieu to James Wright, its longest standing general director, with a grand finale concert and dinner.