Meet Me at the Lamppost: East 鶹ýӳStreet Photography
View a collaborative collection of street photography that celebrates the art and grit of East Vancouver. The exhibition is put on by Meet Me at the Lamp(p)ost — founded by Irish artists Laura Noonan and Tara Mary Paget in 2016. Their first exhibit was at the Beaumont Studios and they recently participated in Art! Vancouver.
When: Aug. 29 to Oct. 1
Where: Calabash Bistro, 428 Carrall St.
Wild Salmon Celebration
In collaboration with B.C. Salmon Marketing Council, the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia hosts the second annual Wild Salmon Celebration at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf. This year’s event features well-known B.C. chefs who have gathered to create delicious dishes using sustainable B.C. wild salmon donated by family-owned seafood supplier Grand Hale.
When: Aug. 25, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf
Family FUSE at 鶹ýӳArt Gallery
Parents: We’re in the final stretch. Labour Day is just around the corner, but before we shift into brown bag lunches and labels on school supplies for a fresh year, the 鶹ýӳArt Gallery has a full weekend of fun to wrap up your August. For Family FUSE’s “Listen to the Land,” the weekend is all about inspiring creativity and learning from the land through visual art, music, film and performance.
When: Aug. 25 to 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (galleries close at 4 p.m.)
Where: 鶹ýӳArt Gallery, 750 Hornby St.
Go Topless Day
The 11th annual is on this weekend, and everyone is welcome to participate – although men are urged to try taping over their nipples or donning a bikini top to get a sense of what it’s like for the ladies. The departure of the walk is in front of the Safeway on Robson Street, east of Denman, and the route leads to the plaza at the art gallery. It is legally top-free for everyone.
When: Aug. 26. Gather at noon, walk starts at 12:30 p.m.
Where: 1766 Robson St.
The Garage Antique Car Show
Join Gryphon Development and the Garage for a family fun car show showcasing a number of locally owned vintage and classic vehicles from Kitsilano and Dunbar, including a 1914 Ford model T in pristine condition. Keep your cool with icy treats available on-site. No tickets required, and it’s totally free.
When: Aug. 25, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Corner of Dunbar and 41st Street
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