Squamish Valley Music Festival (Hendrickson Fields and Logger Sports Ground, Squamish)
A mere 45-minute drive away from Vancouver will land you at one of summer’s best music festivals set amidst the stunning Squamish Valley. Take in multiple days of international and local musical talents featuring the likes of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Vampire Weekend, The Boom Booms, Band of Horses and many more. Learn more here.
24-Hour Drawing Party (August 10 – 11, Chinatown, Vancouver)
Be sure to check out this unique, collaborative community arts project set to take place in Vancouver’s Chinatown for 24 hours of artistry mayhem. Participants need not worry about getting sleepy, as Matchstick Coffee will be on hand to fuel things along. Hone your artistic craft and partake in multiple creative workshops throughout the day and night. Grab your pencils and learn more here.
Yaletown Farmers Market Launch (August 15th, 1100 Mainland Street)
With summer harvest gearing up into full swing, the Yaletown community has just announced they will be hosting a weekly farmers market each Thursday (in partnership with Vancouver Farmers Markets and VIVA Vancouver). Load up on fresh produce, artisanal goodies, baked treats and more. Find more information here.
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival (August 10th, Deer Lake Park)
Grab your concert gear and cruise out to Saturday’s Blues + Roots festival for a day of dancing. Spearheading their 14th annual show is ever-popular Blue Rodeo, who’ll take the stage alongside Charles Bradley, Shaun Verreault, ZZ Ward, David Gogo and more. For more information, click here.
Farmacie (August 15, 3461 Ross Drive)
Head out to UBC Farm for a special Al Fresco Fundraiser and grab tickets in support of Imagine1Day. It is the first installment of the Farmacie Long Table Farm Dinner series and begs for attendees to bring a healthy appetite. There will be live music, dancing and delicious, freshly picked farm grown goodness on the menu. Space is limited, learn more here.
Just opened: Mamie Taylor’s (251 East Georgia Street)
If you’re on the hunt for a fresh spot to hunker down for some quality eats, you might want to venture over to Chinatown’s latest watering hole co-owned by notable hospitality veterans Simon Kaulback, Ron Oliver and Tobias Grignon. Featuring quality ‘modern’ and tasty American food, cocktails, brew and a rather eclectic collection of taxidermy works upon its walls, it’s definitely worth checking out. Find more info here.
Top photo courtesy Squamish