There’s no better place to spend your summer days than at Granville Island, where locals and visitors come together to be inspired, to be entertained, or simply to breathe in the unique atmosphere. This summer, there is a full lineup of events that promise fun for the whole family.
Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Runs through Sunday, June 1
A world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young audiences since 1978. The 2014 Festival features eye-popping, dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to rare and exotic finds, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and hopefully even make you hoot with laughter. Visit ChildrensFestival.ca to browse the events and performers featured in this year’s festival.
This for That at Malaspina Printmakers
Runs through Sunday, June 1
This for That presents work by local, national, and international artists who position art as a means to build awareness around the social, economic, and political affects of historical injustices and international conflict. The exhibition includes work by Garry Neill Kennedy, Cathy Busby, Jayce Salloum, Mishka Henner, Emily Davidson, and Tiffany Wollman. For more information visit MalaspinaPrintmakers.com
Leah McInnis exhibition at Dundarave Print Workshop
Runs through Sunday, June 8
Leah McInnis’ work has often been described as existential and psychedelic. The themes and content explored in McInnis’ prints are drawn from real life experiences and relationships, coupled with inspiration from literature, music, and pop culture. The imagery created in her art is rendered playfully with a sense of immediacy, but suggests a darker more subtle reality, thus creating a tension that reveals a quasi-nihilistic view of life’s beauty and absurdity. For more information visit DundaravePrintWorkshop.com
Gorilla Theatre at The Improv Centre
Runs through Sunday, June 29
It’s the law of the jungle at The Improv Centre! Vancouver TheatreSports League presents the internationally renowned Gorilla Theatre created by Keith Johnstone. Performers will beat their chests as they battle it out directing each other in scenes, songs and stories. The audience will decide if their scenes deserve your approval and of course, a banana. The director with the most bananas at the end of the night gets the ultimate prize: a week’s vacation with a gorilla. Come release your inner primate! For more information visit vtsl.com
Vancouver TheatreSports League Improv Comedy at The Improv Centre
Runs through Saturday, August 2
Vancouver TheatreSports League performs cutting-edge improvisational comedy Wednesdays through Saturdays at their location: The Improv Centre on Granville Island. Current shows include Rookie Night, Improv Test Kitchen, Ultimate Improv Championship, Late Night Fridays, Scared Scriptless, and their newest one: TheatreSports Throwdown: always hilarious, always a blast, but never the same. For show times and ticket information, vtsl.com or call 604-738-7013.
Farmers’ Market at Triangle Square
Thursday, June 5 - Thursday, Oct. 16
Once again the Lower Mainland’s and Fraser Valley’s finest farmers are back on Granville Island, selling the tastiest local foods imaginable. We are lucky enough to live in a region that grows some of the tastiest and healthiest produce in the world, and even more lucky that farmers are willing to bring it to us. Superfoods like blueberries and kale are staples at our weekly Farmers’ Market, where we make it easy for you to add some local flavour and extra health to your diet. More berries and greens are abundant at the tables, among many other fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and crafts. The Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 10am to 3pm. Make sure you show up early if there’s a particular product you’re after; popular ones can sell out quickly.
