Re: THINK Housing Jam
This Friday, June 15th, join creative minds and decision-makers for a night of insightful discussion. Raise your voice alongside fellow Vancouverites looking for a fresh way to generate conversation, ideas and answers for the city’s affordable housing crisis and help spearhead new initiatives. Admission to this pilot project is free and takes place at The HiVE located at 210-128 West Hastings Street from 6:30pm until 10pm.
The Sardine Can (26 Powell Street)
Looking for a light bite this weekend? Be sure to visit this month-old culinary slice of Spain offering the perfect spot to find your fix. Brought to the Vancouver foodie scene courtesy of Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart, this quaint space affords diners a sense of cozy intimacy, delectable tapas selection and great Spanish-themed cocktail, beer and wine lists.
Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival (June 15 – 17)
Back for its 24th year, be sure to head over to Athletes Way at the Creekside Olympic Village in False Creek for a weekend of super-charged paddling festivities and fun. Complete with live entertainment, a waterfront beer garden and artistic displays, not to mention world-class dragon boat races, there will be plenty of action, that’s for sure.
Park it for a day: Car Free Vancouver Day (June 17th)
This Sunday, leave the keys at home and go carless and fancy-free. Get out and enjoy an exhaust-free day of fun and festivities at free street festivals taking place throughout the city in both the West End and along Commercial Drive. Partake in some serious block parties happening throughout Kitsilano (between W.16th Avenue and Cornwall/Point Grey Road).
Seek the Peak 2012 Relay for Breast Cancer (June 17th)
One of the more challenging races to take place in our city this summer and always worthwhile, join thousands of other like-minded, ambitious fitness seekers and get thee up thy mountain. This 16-km race takes participants along a picturesque beachside route and up the Grouse Grind (where a rewarding beer awaits at the Peak of Vancouver). Location: Grouse Mountain Resort, 6400 Nancy Green Way, North Vancouver, BC.
Recently opened: Portland Craft
Get your foodie-fix and head to Main St. for a feast this weekend. Aptly named out of a profound love for Pacific Northwest craft-brewed beer (there are plenty on offer), this spot hits its mark. Whether its charcuterie, rainbow trout tartare or buttermilk fried chicken that you fancy, you’ll find your salvation. 3835 Main Street, Vancouver, BC.