Metro Vancouver events on July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016
Fri
71st Annual Steveston Salmon Festival
The people of Steveston have come together every year since 1945 to celebrate Canada’s birthday and the rich heritage of our community.
Richmond | Steveston Community Centre | 6:00 am to 5:00 pm | Festival
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Start your Canada Day with a Pancake Breakfast cooked to perfection then watch the parade that starts at 10am.
North Vancouver | Grand Blvd | 7:30 am to 10:00 am | Family
Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day
Celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday with Coquitlam!
Coquitlam | Coquitlam's Town Centre Park | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm | Festival | Free
Ann Hamm: Slivers of Silver - Wood + Fabric Installation
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents the installation works of Ann Hamm at the City Atrium Gallery
North Vancouver | City Atrium Gallery | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Indian Art from the Edge & Sara Morison
North Vancouver Community Arts Council proudly presents Indian Art from the Edge and Sara Morison at the District Foyer Gallery
North Vancouver | North Vancouver District Hall | 8:30 am to 4:03 pm | Exhibition | Free
Canada Day at FlyOver Canada
What better way to celebrate our nations birthday than to see Canada like never before as you soar from coast to coast on this virtual flight ride.
Vancouver | Front Plaza of Canada Place | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm | Family
Canada Day and Independence Day in Whistler
Whistler celebrates the entire week of Canada Day and Independence Day with street entertainment, special events and free concerts - it's a party no matter where you're from!
Whistler | Whistler Village | 9:00 am to 11:00 pm | Family | Free
Whistler Longboard Festival
The Whistler Longboard Festival is a multi-day downhill skateboard event. Fans and competitors will witness top racers take on a world-class track as part of the International Downhill Federation's 2016 World Cup tour.
Whistler | Whistler Sliding Centre | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sports
Jane Kenyon - Point of View
North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Jane Kenyon - Point of View
North Vancouver | Lynn Valley Main Library | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition
Harana at CityScape Community Art Space
Join us for this colourful and spirited exhibition showcasing the distinctive visual art of a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions.
North Vancouver | CityScape Community Art Space | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Performing Arts
Surrey Canada Day
Celebrate Canada's birthday on July 1 in Surrey at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre
Surrey | Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre | 10:00 am to 10:30 pm | Family | Free
Ca$tro GUAPO x FIJI at Alexander Gastown / Hosted by I get Hyphy.
Alexander Gastown x Hyphy presents... Ca$tro GUAPO x FIJI (Cmdwn / Toronto) with Marvel and Jolin Ras
Vancouver | Alexander Gastown | 10:00 am to 2:00 am | Music
Lonsdale Artisan Farmers’ Market: Canada Day +3 at the Market
We will have Canada Tattoos and an awesome contest to show your Canadian Pride.
North Vancouver | Lonsdale Market | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Market
Art Party!
The Art Party! exhibition showcases the art of more than 65 local artists, available for purchase at $100, $200 and $300.
North Vancouver | Seymour Art Gallery | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Exhibition | Free
North Shore Canada Day Parade
Annual Canada Day parade
North Vancouver | Grand Boulevard | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Family
Canada Day at Canada Place
This award winning event, presented by the Port of Vancouver, is the largest Canada Day celebration outside our nation’s capital, Ottawa.
Vancouver | Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding streets. | 10:00 am to 10:30 pm | Family | Free
Canada Day Open House 2016
You are invited! The Vancouver Convention Centre is hosting an Open House in its West building on Canada Day.
Vancouver | Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building) | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Family | Free
Seniors' Strawberry Tea
Seniors are invited to enjoy tea and strawberry cake for this Canada Day tradition!
Surrey | Cloverdale Recreation Centre | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
Canada Day Celebrations at the Burnaby Village Museum
Join us as Burnaby Village Museum hosts one of Burnaby's Official Canada Day celebrations.
Burnaby | Burnaby Village Museum | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | Family | Free
Canada Day Celebration at Edmonds Plaza & Park
Celebrate Canada Day in festive style outdoors at Edmonds Plaza & Park.
Burnaby | Edmonds Community Centre | 11:00 am to 2:30 pm | Family | Free
Celebrate Canada's Birthday & Coquitlam's 125 Anniversary
Named one of the top 20 festivals in Metro Vancouver by Business in Vancouver, this is a free community festival with live music and entertainment, food, beverages, family activities and fireworks.
Coquitlam | Coquitlam's Town Centre Park | 12:00 am to 10:30 pm | Family | Free
Ships to Shore Steveston
Visit Ships to Shore Steveston for loads of free family fun.
Richmond | Imperial Landing, Steveston | 12:00 am to 6:00 pm | Marine | Free
Canada Day Celebration with Sunset Community Centre
Celebrate Canada's Birthday with the whole family!
Vancouver | Sunset Community Centre | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Active Life / Health | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: The Arnt Arntzen Quintet
Charming and tons of fun, banjo man Arnt Arntzen mixes foot-stomping originals with traditional jazz, Dixieland, old time country and blues.
Vancouver | Granville Island - Ron Basford Park Stage | 12:00 am to 1:20 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: The Boys of BenRiach
This artful modern jazz band is a fine blend of iconic standards and original compositions by trumpeter Kevin Elaschuk.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Trevor Whitridge Quintet
Cutting across a wide range of eras and genres — including traditional jazz, funk, fusion and Latin jazz — budding Vancouver trumpeter Trevor Whitridge incorporates inspiration from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, the Omar Thomas Large Ensemble, and b
Vancouver | Granville Island - Public Market Stage | 12:00 am to 1:15 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Marcus Mosely Chorale
People may not remember who you are, but they will remember how you made them feel.
Vancouver | St. Andrew's Wesley | 12:00 am to 1:30 pm | Music | Free
North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations
The Rotary Club of Lions Gate and the North Vancouver Canada Day Committee would like to welcome you to our annual Canada Day Celebration
North Vancouver | Waterfront Park | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Family | Free
POI Rocks the Plaza
Come celebrate Canada Day with POI, right after the Annual Parade. Live music suitable all ages in the plaza from 12-4pm on Canada day.
North Vancouver | Civic Plaza | 12:00 am to 4:00 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Robin Layne Quartet
Led by the percussion and marimba of Robin Layne, this groove-heavy ensemble’s irresistible mix of Jazz, Latin and African traditions hints at Abdullah Ibrahim, Steve Coleman, Thomas Mapfumo,
Vancouver | Granville Island - Railspur District Stage | 12:30 am to 2:00 pm | Music | Free
Twisted Canada Day Yacht Party
Celebrate Canada Day on a yacht with beats, babes, and brews! The Twisted Canada Day Yacht Party will feature six of Vancouver's best DJs spinning deep, tropical, and future house.
Vancouver | The Queen of Diamonds | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Music
LCU 13 Year Anniversary - Canada Day Boat Cruise
Canada Day Boat Cruise with The Dynasty Boys & US Redbull #Style finalist DJ Spuagi!
Vancouver | Plaza of Nations Marina | 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Music
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Benoit Delbecq with François Houle, Gordon Grdina, Kenton Loewen
Returning to Vancouver to build upon last year’s amazing festival collaboration, French pianist Delbecq joins his cohorts this June to record their first album with this stellar lineup.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Brejera
Brejera is the real deal!
Vancouver | Granville Island - Ron Basford Park Stage | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Speeding West
Speeding West’s sizzling country jazz, Western swing, and rockabilly
Vancouver | Granville Island - Railspur District Stage | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Anat Fort and Ayelet Rose Gottlieb
Called “a commanding vocalist” by the New York Times, Ayelet Rose Gottlieb is a regular John Zorn collaborator.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm | Music | Free
Canada Day Parade
Canada Day marks the beginning of the Latin American Week we will start the festivities by supporting the diversity of Latin culture during the Canada Day Parade.
Vancouver | Downtown | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Show | Free
Canada Day Celebration at John Lawson Park
There will be Canada Day Celebrations at John Lawson Park
West Vancouver | John Lawson Park | 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: John Korsrud's Latin Ensemble
Led by the rigorous trumpet of Hard Rubber Orchestra founder John Korsrud, and featuring a who’s who of leading Canadian jazz, World, and New Music players
Vancouver | Granville Island - Ron Basford Park Stage | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Music | Free
North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market
You won't want to miss this years Shipbuilders' Night Market on Friday Nights !!
North Vancouver | Shipyards Night Market | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market
Canada Day Celebrations at Swangard Stadium
You're invited to the Canada Day celebration at Swangard Stadium! Celebrate the spirit of Canada Day by joining us for a free concert and fireworks display.
Burnaby | Swangard Stadium | 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Family | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Rachel Therrien Quintet
With Benjamin Deschamps sax, Charles Trudel piano, Simon Page bass, Alain Bourgeois drums.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Anita Eccleston
Kamloops-born, Vancouver-based vocalist/trumpeter Anita Eccleston’s music ranges from traditional jazz standards to funk, soul, Motown, reggae, blues, pop and bold originals.
Vancouver | Granville Island - Railspur District Stage | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Music | Free
Leftover Crack
Saddled with one of those names that sounds like it was a late-night joke that ended up accidentally sticking, New York punks Leftöver Crack at least have the self-possession and sense of humor to stick a Spinal Tap-esque umlaut in their logo.
Vancouver | Venue Nightclub | 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
Surrey Night Market
In its third season, the Surrey Night Market will host a variety of food vendors selling all kinds of delicious eats, as well as retail stalls, live performances, and rides.
Surrey | Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Market
Canada Day Dinner Cruise
Canada Day Fireworks Cruise - See the fireworks from a different point of view.
Vancouver | Bayshore West Marina | 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Music
Richmond Night Market
Similar to previous years, the annual gathering will feature seemingly endless rows of food vendors (offering hundreds of things to eat and drink), merchandise stalls, gaming stations, and live entertainment.
Richmond | nearby Bridgeport Station | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market
Panda Market - International Summer Night Market
Richmond’s bustling Panda Market is returning for its 9th season.
Richmond | behind Home Depot on Sweden Way | 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Market | Free
TheatreSports™
Razor-sharp wit and lightning-fast reflexes, two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive improv matches.
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Christine Tobin
"Gorgeous, affecting and deeply human," award-winning Irish singer/songwriter Christine Tobin’s “24 carat voice” (The Guardian) alights on imaginative settings of W.B.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Music | Free
The Big Picture - An Improvised Movie
Experience all your favourite movies in one hilarious mashup this summer as we pay tribute to the mega movie
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Comedy
Bard on the Beach: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Bard's hit 2012 production is back and it's time again for music, flirting, fun - and fairies!
Vancouver | Vanier Park, Kits Point at the Foot of Whyte Avenue | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Theatre
The Last Waltz
Universally hailed as one of “the best concert films ever made,” director Martin Scorsese’s THE LAST WALTZ chronicles the final, farewell performance of legendary Canadian rockers the Band on Thanksgiving Day, 1976.
Vancouver | The Rio Theatre | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Film
Friday: JRFM Big 30th Birthday Weekend
Night 1 of 3 to celebrate 93.7 JRfm - Today's Hot Country turning 30! Presented by Molson Canadian!
Vancouver | The Roxy Cabaret | 8:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Maria Ho Quartet with Ron Johnston
Maria Ho is a vocalist, recording artist, performer and bandleader who has recorded with Phil Dwyer, Richie Cole, Warren Vaché, George Robert, Krishna Booker and Ian McDougall.
Vancouver | Blue Martini Jazz Cafe | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Music
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Cory Weeds Quintet featuring Terell Stafford
Vancouver tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds is an expressive player with a sound firmly rooted in the jazz tradition.
Vancouver | Frankie's Jazz Club | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
The Ultimate Canada Day and Night Boat Party
The 8th Annual Ultimate Canada Day & Night Boat Party is where over 1000 friends and Canadians will be this July 1, 2016
Vancouver | Plaza of Nations | 8:00 pm to 0:00 am | Active Life / Health
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: BigFate
Led by bassist James Calvin “JC” Thompson, BigFate absolutely rips the funk!
Vancouver | Granville Island - Railspur District Stage | 8:00 pm to 9:20 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: MudFunk
MudFunk is a 9 piece funk/soul ensemble hailing from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver | Ouisi Bistro | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music
Billy Elliot
The Electrifying Musical with Unstoppable Feeling
Vancouver | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Musical
Rock of Ages
The totally rad musical tribute to the ’80s
Vancouver | Granville Island Stage | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Theatre
A Canada Day Celebration
Whistler presents its annual FREE outdoor concerts.
Whistler | Whistler Olympic Plaza | 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music | Free
Fiesta Blanca - White Theme Party
Join us for our kick off event for Latin America Week!
Vancouver | Lux Lounge Bar | 9:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Vanessa Moodley
South African vocalist Vanessa Moodley is a graduate from the University of KwaZulu Natal with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Performance, Composition and Arranging. Soon after graduation, she was named winner of the Jazz category in the 2009 U.S.A So
Vancouver | Rosewood Hotel Georgia - 1927 Lounge | 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Music | Free
TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Laila Biali
Award-winning keyboardist/vocalist Laila Biali moves effortlessly between incandescent contemporary jazz and absorbing modern pop.
Vancouver | Performance Works | 9:30 pm to 10:45 pm | Music | Free
Dino Dinicolo
Dino DiNicolo has been playing music all his life.
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Music
Soulmen
Here come the “SoulMen” and “Double Overtime”.
Coquitlam | Hard Rock Casino Vancouver | 9:30 pm to 10:45 pm | Music
The Canada Day Bash - A Whole Lotta Led GLC July 1st
The GLC presents: The Canada Day Bash July 1st A Whole Lotta Led
Whistler | Garibaldi Lift Co | 9:30 pm to 1:00 am | Music
Cabana Fridays: Canada Day Edition!
Buckle up people, cabana lounge along with our friends at Belvedere Ultra Premium Vodka are bringing you one amazing party in celebration of our great nations Birthday!
Vancouver | Cabana Lounge | 10:00 pm to 3:00 am | Music
Fireworks – North & West Vancouver
The Canada Day fireworks show will begin 10:30 p.m. There will be two simultaneous fireworks shows, one off the shores of West Vancouver and one in the waterway between Canada Place and North Vancouver.
West Vancouver | Ambleside and Dundarave | 10:30 pm to 11:00 pm | Family | Free
Improv After Dark
Things heat up with this edgy 60 minutes of non-stop, fast-paced no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups.
Vancouver | The Improv Centre | 11:15 pm to 0:15 am | Comedy