1. Celebrate the grand opening of the Front Street mews on Friday, July 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes the official ribbon cutting and a one-hour walking tour of several public art installations in the area, beginning at McKenzie and Front streets at 6 p.m. As part of the celebration of the public art, white doves will be released at 6:30 p.m. at the Fourth Street elevator lookout over Pier Park.
2. Pack some lawn chairs and snacks and head to Queen’s Park Stadium for the first flick in this year’s outdoor summer movie sires. Goonies is showing on a big screen in Queen’s Park Stadium, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and movies beginning at dusk (about 9 p.m.)
3. Start the weekend early and head to Westminster Pier Park for the return of Music by the River, featuring live music on Thursdays in July. The all-ages free event features live music and entertainment, artisan vendors, live painting, ribbon dancing and more. It runs from runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27.
4. Meet your neighbours at the Downtown Neighbourhood Party on Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park, 205 Agnes St. The free event features barbecue food and drinks, jumbo Twister, the Strong Side Conditioning tug-o-war competition, music by Social Medium DJs, face painting and arts and crafts.
5. Kick off your weekend in style at the inaugural Fridays on Front night market, which features artisan vendors, live music, food trucks, as well as beer from Steel & Oak Brewing Co. and wine from the Vagabond Bar Truck. It runs on Fridays through the summer from 5 to 8 p.m. in the 600 block of Front Street.
6. Join the city archivist as he explores two years of significance to the Royal City’s history. Using archival sources, he will examine 1966 (the anniversary of the union of the colonies of British Columbian and Vancouver Island) and 1967 (Canada’s centennial.) The presentation is free but registration is required by calling 604-527-4640 (code 157381).
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