Riley Park
Celebrate summer solstice in Mountain View Cemetery with music and dance Sunday, June 21, with an event presented by the Little Chamber Music Series that Could.
Summer Solstice in Mountain View Cemetery celebrates the circle of life, death and renewal by bringing community together to mark the longest day of the year with art, live music and performances by local dancers, including the Vancouver Courier’s arts reporter Cheryl Rossi.
The audience will gather near the cemetery’s Celebration Hall to hear music by Arvo Pärt, local powerhouse musician Sarah Wheeler and a new work created for the occasion by composer Mark Haney. The 35 community dancers, choreographed by Jessica Barrett (who also writes a column for the Courier), will move through the beautiful green spaces of the central part of the cemetery and past an art installation by Diane Park. There are two performances, about 25 minutes each, at 7 and 9 p.m. The entrance is located at 5455 Fraser St. For more information about this free, accessible event, visit littlechambermusic.com.
West Point Grey
The Point Grey Fiesta, the community’s annual start-of-summer celebration for families and friends, takes place June 19, 20 and 21 with events for the entire family.
The weekend fiesta begins Friday with carnival rides in Trimble Park (West Eighth and Trimble) from 3 to 10 p.m. and a bike decorating event at Jericho Hill Centre from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Saturday’s celebration begins with the Village Pancake Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Safeway (4500 West 10th Ave) followed by a parade along West 10th to Discovery starting at 10 a.m. The celebration continues in Trimble Park with stage performances, activities and exhibitors. Carnival rides in Trimble Park are in operation Friday through Sunday until 5 p.m. As well, the Ecumenical Church Service takes place in Trimble Park at 10 a.m. With the exception of the carnival rides and midway games, the fiesta’s entertainment and children’s activities are free. For a complete schedule, visit pointgreyfiesta.org.
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