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The Province
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Province
Five events to celebrate the official arrival of summer in Vancouver this weekend
Classic rock, Indigenous hip-hop, African vibes and Gastown parties are all in the mix Singer-songwriter and former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell now leads Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs. Photo by Chris Phelps Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Friday officially marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Let the sunburns begin. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors With the arrival of the beloved, if short, period comes an absolute blooming of events all across the Lower Mainland. So many events are being announced in the coming weeks that you can expect to see frequent updates like this one to keep you informed and adding to your weekly planner. After all, best to get out and enjoy the longer days and warmer temperatures while they are here. Here are five things to do this weekend to rock in the season. Cellar Music Group owner/operator Cory Weeds. Photo: Cellar Music Group Cory Weeds Quartet featuring Tyler Henderson When: June 20, 8 p.m. Where: Frankie's Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Tickets/info: Part of the club series during jazz fest, saxophonist Cory Weeds is a driving force in Canadian music who will appear with his crack quartet featuring New York City-based pianist Tyler Henderson on the keys. Expect a swinging set. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. JB the First Lady Photo by Bill Brooks / Bill Brooks National Indigenous Peoples Day When: June 21, noon Where: Carnegie Centre and area of the 400 Block of Main and Hastings Streets Tickets/info: Free Opening remarks from local chiefs representing the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, food and exhibitor booths and live performers from such Indigenous music talents as JB the First Lady, Jez Dylan Bonham Band, TALON and more. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Waahli, Jacky Essombé, Yoro Noukoussi and Kocassalé Dioubaté When: June 21, 1 p.m. Where: Civic Plaza, 126 14th St. W, North Van. Tickets/info: Co-presented with the French Cultural Centre and part of the North Shore Jazz Series of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Montreal-based artist of Haitian descent Waahli dropped his seventh album, Seven Bubbles, earlier this year. He is joined by Vancouver musicians Jacky Essombé, Yoro Noukoussi and Kocassalé Dioubaté. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Gastown steam clock Photo by ALEESHA HARRIS / PNG Water Street Pedestrian Zone Where: Water St. between Richards and Columbia When: Sundays, to Sept., 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Tickets/info: Free Gastown comes alive for foot traffic to take in free family-friendly live performances, to test out street and public space ideas and just give the cobblestones a break from car and truck traffic. The Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS) will present rotating events at the Gastown Sunday Set. Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs When: June 22, 6 p.m. Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville Tickets/info: As guitarist in Tom Petty and the Heartbrakers, Mike Campbell co-wrote such hits as Refugee, Runnin' Down a Dream and many other classic songs. Other credits include composing and playing on massive smashes such as Don Henley's the Boys of Summer and the Heart of the Matter. Campbell replaced Lindsey Buckingham as lead axe for Fleetwood Mac on the band's 2018 — 19 world tour and now he is rocking hard with his own crack unit the Dirty Knobs. The group's third album, Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits was released this week, so expect to hear some very fresh new material beside fan faves. sderdeyn@ Vancouver Canucks News Vancouver Canucks News Sports
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Gastown goes car-free again, but only on Sundays
Water Street in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood is seen in this file photo. ( Water Street in Gastown will be a pedestrian-only corridor each Sunday until the end of August. The project is a collaboration between the City of Vancouver and the Gastown Business Improvement Society. The closure will start at Richards Street in the west and end at Columbia Street at the neighbourhood's eastern boundary. Many bars and restaurants will have temporary street patios and retail businesses can also set up outdoors. The GBIS calls the Sunday closures a compromise after some businesses complained last summer's complete shutdown hurt their bottom lines. 'Unfortunately, about 30 per cent of our businesses, especially here on the east end, saw negative revenues anywhere from 30 to 40 to 50 per cent,' said Walley Wargolet, executive director. 'So, what we wanted to do was find a compromise. Our businesses want folks to come down here and experience Gastown. We just don't want there to be a negative impact.' The city said each Sunday will feature different programming and activity zones providing a family-friendly atmosphere for locals and tourists alike.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Vancouver's Water Street to go car-free on Sundays this summer
Water Street in Vancouver's Gastown will be closed to vehicles on Sundays until the end of August, in the city's latest attempt to pedestrianize the popular tourist area. Last year, the heart of the Gastown neighbourhood at Maple Tree Square was closed to cars from July until mid-August, and Water Street was partially closed — with the city aiming to boost foot traffic in the area and improve the pedestrian experience. This year, Water Street will be closed to cars on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., from Richards Street to Columbia Street, until the end of August. Meanwhile, nearby Cordova Street will open to two-way traffic between Gore and Richards streets, and multiple events will be held in the area all summer by the local business improvement society. City planners say the plan is part of a pilot project and the ongoing Gastown Public Spaces Plan, and businesses say they're cautiously optimistic for the summer ahead. "This isn't just about one street or one season," Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim told a Sunday news conference. "It's about shaping the future of Gastown and public spaces across our entire city."A city staff report last year found that foot traffic had increased by 35 per cent in Gastown, compared to the period before the summer pilot project began. Gastown is a popular tourist area with cobblestone streets and a steam clock. CBC News spoke to people walking in Gastown on Sunday. Vancouver resident Michelle Arthur said the idea of pedestrianizing the area was great for her, saying she wouldn't have to worry about traffic and parking. "I never come to Gastown. So [the pedestrian zone] brought me down here today, and I've been living in Vancouver since COVID," she told CBC News. "So, you know, I think it's fantastic." Businesses cautiously support idea The plans to pedestrianize Water Street have been ongoing for decades, and the 2024 pilot project came after months of construction and roadwork in the area. This year, however, the car-free pilot is only running on Sundays, as opposed to last summer's seven days a Wargolet, the executive director of the Gastown Business Improvement Society, said that businesses suffered due to the construction work last year and some lost business from locals during the largely car-free summer. "Certainly the tourism traffic was here, visitor traffic was ... actually pretty solid," he said. "So I think if you came down here, things looked good. "But from a revenue perspective, a lot of those businesses were negatively impacted, and we saw revenues that did go down." Emiliano Orozco, the supervisor at the Kit and Ace clothing store on Water Street, said that car-free days would be great for the store in terms of tourist foot traffic. "But on the other hand, I might be worried because many of our regular customers come here by car, right?" he said. "So I think that can affect us a bit. We'll just have to see how it goes."
CBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Vancouver's Water Street to go car-free on Sundays this summer
Social Sharing Water Street in Vancouver's Gastown will be closed to vehicles on Sundays until the end of August, in the city's latest attempt to pedestrianize the popular tourist area. Last year, the heart of the Gastown neighbourhood at Maple Tree Square was closed to cars from July until mid-August, and Water Street was partially closed — with the city aiming to boost foot traffic in the area and improve the pedestrian experience. This year, Water Street will be closed to cars on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., from Richards Street to Columbia Street, until the end of August. Meanwhile, nearby Cordova Street will open to two-way traffic between Gore and Richards streets, and multiple events will be held in the area all summer by the local business improvement society. City planners say the plan is part of a pilot project and the ongoing Gastown Public Spaces Plan, and businesses say they're cautiously optimistic for the summer ahead. "This isn't just about one street or one season," Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim told a Sunday news conference. "It's about shaping the future of Gastown and public spaces across our entire city." WATCH | Businesses were optimistic about last year's pilot program: Part of Vancouver's Gastown goes car-free for summer 12 months ago Duration 6:17 The city has completed a project that will see Water Street go car-free as part of a pilot project. Matthew Senecal-Junkeer, the owner of the nearby Birds and Beets cafe, discusses his observations with the CBC after a weekend of the pilot project being active. A city staff report last year found that foot traffic had increased by 35 per cent in Gastown, compared to the period before the summer pilot project began. Gastown is a popular tourist area with cobblestone streets and a steam clock. CBC News spoke to people walking in Gastown on Sunday. Vancouver resident Michelle Arthur said the idea of pedestrianizing the area was great for her, saying she wouldn't have to worry about traffic and parking. "I never come to Gastown. So [the pedestrian zone] brought me down here today, and I've been living in Vancouver since COVID," she told CBC News. "So, you know, I think it's fantastic." Businesses cautiously support idea The plans to pedestrianize Water Street have been ongoing for decades, and the 2024 pilot project came after months of construction and roadwork in the area. This year, however, the car-free pilot is only running on Sundays, as opposed to last summer's seven days a week. WATCH | Construction deals a hit to Gastown businesses: Gastown businesses say they're being hurt by revitalization efforts 1 year ago Duration 4:34 Eleanor Chow Waterfall, owner of Cadeaux Bakery, and Birds and Beets owner Matthew Senecal-Junkeer are not happy the city has closed Powell Street to repair and revitalize Gastown's Maple Tree Square. They say the move comes at a time when businesses, which should be busy, are hurting. Walley Wargolet, the executive director of the Gastown Business Improvement Society, said that businesses suffered due to the construction work last year and some lost business from locals during the largely car-free summer. "Certainly the tourism traffic was here, visitor traffic was ... actually pretty solid," he said. "So I think if you came down here, things looked good. "But from a revenue perspective, a lot of those businesses were negatively impacted, and we saw revenues that did go down." Emiliano Orozco, the supervisor at the Kit and Ace clothing store on Water Street, said that car-free days would be great for the store in terms of tourist foot traffic. "But on the other hand, I might be worried because many of our regular customers come here by car, right?" he said. "So I think that can affect us a bit. We'll just have to see how it goes."
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Father's Day weekend events to check out in Metro Vancouver
Water Street in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood is seen in this file photo. ( It's Father's Day weekend and – whether you're celebrating a dad in your life or just enjoying the sunshine – there's almost too much to do in Metro Vancouver. Here are some options: Gastown Sunday Set Summer Sunday street closures return to Gastown this weekend with the first "Sunday Set" of 2025. Water Street will close from Richards to Columbia streets from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with live music taking place on multiple stages hosted in collaboration with Public Disco. Future Sunday Sets will feature live art battles, flower markets, pop-ups and more. The street closures are happening every Sunday through Aug. 31. Enjoy a cultural festival While it's not technically summer yet, the summer festival season is in full swing. Here are some of the gatherings taking place across Metro Vancouver this weekend. More information about each one can be found on the linked website. Pinoy Festival : Head to Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for what organizers call the largest Filipino Heritage Month celebration in B.C. Head to Swangard Stadium in Burnaby on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for what organizers call the largest Filipino Heritage Month celebration in B.C. 3rd Annual Honouring our Fathers Traditional Pow Wow : Britannia Community Centre's oval field will play host to Indigenous Father's Day celebrations and performances throughout the day Saturday and Sunday Britannia Community Centre's oval field will play host to Indigenous Father's Day celebrations and performances throughout the day Saturday and Sunday Musqueam Canoe Races : The Musqueam First Nation will host its fifth annual Chief Ernie Campbell Memorial Canoe Races on the mouth of the Fraser River this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Musqueam First Nation will host its fifth annual Chief Ernie Campbell Memorial Canoe Races on the mouth of the Fraser River this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pride in the Park : The Maple Ridge 2SLGBTQIA+ community will gather in Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for a free, family friendly Pride event. The Maple Ridge 2SLGBTQIA+ community will gather in Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for a free, family friendly Pride event. Strathcona Blocks Party : Live music, food trucks, a beer garden and more return to the 600 through 900 blocks of East Hastings Street Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Live music, food trucks, a beer garden and more return to the 600 through 900 blocks of East Hastings Street Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Langley Community Day: The City of Langley is hosting its annual Community Day festival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Douglas Park Celebrate the arts If you're looking for an event with more of a focus on the arts, there are several options taking place this weekend, and some of them extend further into the month. Again, more information about each event can be found on the linked website. 5X Fest : The eighth annual 5X Fest celebrates 20 years of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration with a block party in Surrey on Saturday and several other events around Metro Vancouver Thursday and Friday. The eighth annual 5X Fest celebrates 20 years of the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration with a block party in Surrey on Saturday and several other events around Metro Vancouver Thursday and Friday. Dancing On the Edge 37th Annual Festival : A 10-day dance festival kicked off Thursday and continues through June 21, with performances from Canadian and international artists at Vancouver's Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodwards Theatre. A 10-day dance festival kicked off Thursday and continues through June 21, with performances from Canadian and international artists at Vancouver's Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodwards Theatre. Vancouver Short Film Festival : Dozens of short films will be screened at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts Friday through Sunday in the 15th annual Vancouver Short Film Festival. Dozens of short films will be screened at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts Friday through Sunday in the 15th annual Vancouver Short Film Festival. Vancouver Retro Gaming Festival : If video games are your art form of choice, head to Anvil Centre in New Westminster on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for live entertainment, tournaments, special guests and more. If video games are your art form of choice, head to Anvil Centre in New Westminster on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for live entertainment, tournaments, special guests and more. 67th Biennial Rose Show: The Vancouver Rose Society is hosting its 67th judged rose show at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall on Sunday. The show is free with the price of admission to the garden. Check out a craft market Ongoing summer markets – such as Vancouver's Junction Public Market and North Vancouver's Shipyards Night Market – are joined this weekend by a couple of one-off events. English Bay Night Market : Vancouver's West End Business Improvement Association will host a market at 1800 Davie Plaza Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., featuring 'ocean views, local makers, live music' and more, according to organizers. Vancouver's West End Business Improvement Association will host a market at 1800 Davie Plaza Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., featuring 'ocean views, local makers, live music' and more, according to organizers. Summer Japan Market: Japan Market returns to šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square, also known as the north plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery, for a two-day summer festival Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit a classic car (or bike) show If classic cars are your thing, there are two different events taking place this weekend, one in Surrey and one in Vancouver. There's also a bicycle show and shine happening in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.
