1. Chat with artist Trish Shwart at the Plaskett Gallery on Saturday, July 14 (and again on July 21) from 1 to 5 p.m. Shwart would love to talk to you about her work and her current exhibition, down the road from where we stayed …, which is running until July 30 at the Plaskett Gallery in the Massey Theatre complex at 735 Eighth Ave. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
2. Start the weekend early at the Aegis West Carnival, a free family event featuring food, games, art, live music from the Vancouver Adapted Music Society and more. It’s taking place on Friday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sapperton Park, 351 East Columbia St. Info: 604-522-5524.
3. Watch Space Jam under the stars when the city’s free summer outdoor movie series returns on Friday, July 13. This year’s series kicks off at Westminster Pier Park, where the movie gets underway at 8:45 p.m. (dusk). Bring a blanket or lawn chair and some snacks to this family-friendly event.
4. Enjoy the music of Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Filek, who is performing at Match Eatery and Public House at the Starlight Casino on Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. Filek has opened for acts including Carly Rae Jepsen, Jully Black, INXS, Trooper and Ziggy Marley. Starlight Casino is at 350 Gifford St. in Queensborough.
5. Hop on the Q to Q ferry and explore life on the other side of the river. If you’re in Queensborough, you can cruise to the Quay and check out the downtown, River Market and Westminster Pier Park; if you’re on the mainland, venture over to Queensborough and meander along the riverfront pathways or stop and soak up the scenery at the sandy beach. Ferry details at www.newestcity.ca/qtoqferry.
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