Street parties, arts and cultural events for all ages and roller skating are some of the fun events happening around town this weekend. Here are the Record's top weekend picks for July 22 to 24.
Friday, July 22
Kick off the weekend at Fridays on Front, where you’ll enjoy an evening of live music, kid's activities, shopping at a mini artisan market and more. You can purchase food and drinks (the street is licensed for the event) and stroll the street and soak up the ambience of this popular street party. It’s happening on the Front Street Mews (between Sixth and McKenzie streets) every Friday until Aug. 19 (except July 29) from 5 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy a night of laughs at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, where Australian comedian and radio and TV host Amos Gill performs several shows this week: Thursday, July 21 (7:30 p.m.); Friday, July 22 (7:30 and 9:45 p.m.); Saturday, July 23 (7 and 9:30 p.m.); and Sunday, July 24 (7 p.m.). In 2016, Gill was nominated as best newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The House of Comedy B.C. is at 530 Columbia St. For tickets, go to www.bc.houseofcomedy.net.
Saturday, July 23
Learn about flooding on the Fraser – why it happens and what are the impacts – at this weekend’s Super Saturdays event at Fraser River Discovery Centre. FRDC staff will be on hand to help guests discover how to predict and prepare for extreme weather events. A variety of activities are being offered that are geared to families with children aged six and older and require parental involvement. For more information, visit www.fraserriverdiscovery.org/super-saturdays.
Experience one of William Shakespeare’s lesser-known works when the Shadows and Dreams Theatre Co. presents Cymbaline at the Queen’s Park bandshell on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 at 2 p.m. No reservations required. (If you can’t make it this weekend – or want to see it again – shows will also take place on July 30 and 31. Same time and venue.)
Check out Transits & Reveries, an exhibit by New West resident Sherida Charles that’s running at The Gallery in Queen’s Park until July 31. Her recent mixed-media works and acrylic on canvas painting resolve around the realities of living and moving through an urban space. The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and admission is free.
Sunday, July 24
Head to 12th Street for an afternoon of live music in a variety of genres, food, vendors, art pop-ups and more at the return of the 12th Street Festival of the Arts. Performers will include We Found a Lovebird, 2 Days & Counting, Mike Van Eyes Band, Dem Boyz, Cat Murphy Band, and more. It’s happening on 12th Street (between Sixth and Eighth avenues) from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lace up your skates at the Sunday Drop-In Skate at Royal City Curling Club. The Terminal City Roller Derby is opening up its practice space at Royal City Curling Club for some casual open skating fun for folks aged 19 and older. It’s happening on Sunday, July 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 75 East Sixth Ave. If you’d like to attend, bring your own gear and $5 to 15 in cash (or e-transfer to treasurer@tcrd.ca) and sign an online waiver. Details on Terminal City Roller Derby’s Facebook page.
