July 25
- Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War at the 2015 Boundary Bay Airshow this Saturday, July 25. This free family event includes exciting aerobatic performances and static displays of vintage and modern aircraft, food vendors, community booths and lots of activities for kids. Bring your family and lawn chair, but pets are not permitted so leave them at home. For a complete schedule, visit boundarybayairshow.com.
- The Honda Celebration of Light presents China for a 25-minute fireworks display set to music and broadcast over LG104.3 FM. Check out live performances at Sunset Beach as part of Shorefest, the city’s largest free community concert series. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the international fireworks festival and competition. The fireworks continue July 29 and Aug. 1. For more information, visit HondaCelebrationofLight.com.
- Auction registration is open for Paint Their Art Out, a live art showcase during which 20 of the city’s best emerging and established artists will be given a blank canvas and four hours to create gallery quality art. Once each artist has completed their masterpiece, it will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Organized by Vancouver Art Attack, 50 per cent of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Coast Mental Health’s Art Therapy Room, a volunteer run arts program. The artists receive the other 50 per cent of the profits. The art auction takes place in the Queen Elizabeth Park Pavilion Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. To register for the auction, visit VancouverArtAttack.net.
July 27
- The Vancouver Pride Society, in partnership with the City of Vancouver, celebrates the start of Pride Week with a proclamation and barbecue July 27 at 10:45 a.m. The event includes speakers in chambers, an opening prayer from a Coast Salish elder, a ceremonial flag raising and a barbecue courtesy of the city’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided by the B.C. Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf.
Aug. 5 and beyond
- Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard and other computer basics at the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library Aug. 5 and 25 from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. and Aug. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Once you’ve mastered the basics, learn about files and how to move them from a computer to a portable storage device Aug. 6 from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m., Aug. 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Aug. 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia St. The workshops are free but registration is required by calling 604-331-3603.
Aug. 6
- A free screening of the Vancouver Film Critics’ pick Tu dors Nicole takes place at the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library Aug. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The story follows Nicole, who enjoys a peaceful summer with her best friend Véronique until their plans take an unexpected turn. When Nicole’s older brother shows up with his band to record an album, the bond between the two best friends is put to the test. In French with English subtitles. The screening and following question and answer session will be hosted by film critic Josh Cabrita from 98.7 CKPM-FM, Tri-Cities Now and the Peak. For more information, visit 604-331-3603.
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