Photo from Vancouver Street Dance Festival
By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag
Is it the last month of summer already? Enjoy the last bits of vacation season with brews, bites, and adventures in Metro Vancouver. And, Pride Week! Check out what’s happening in the city this month.
Kitsilano Farmers Market: Located in the heart of Kitsilano, this weekly market is the perfect opportunity to find fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, sustainable seafood, craft beer, wine and spirits, handmade products, hot food, and more.
Date: Every Sunday until October 20
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Location: 1316 Grant Street, Vancouver. Find the event page on Facebook.
Peak Yoga: Ever thought of doing yoga at the peak of Vancouver? Now you can! Stretch in the sunshine at Grouse Mountain with complimentary yoga provided by YYOGA instructors.
Date: Every Saturday morning until August 31
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Location: Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver. Find out more here.
Lululemon Summer Yoga Series: Come out for summer long free yoga! These all-level yoga classes are taught various times throughout the week, making it accessible and easy.
Date: June until mid August; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: Monday’s 6:00 PM, Wednesday’s 12:00 PM, and Thursday’s 6:30 PM
Location: Varies based on day. Find out more here.
Mamma Mia! at Theatre Under the Stars: The iconic story of a mother, daughter, and three possible dads. This story set on a Greek island paradise is the perfect recipe of dance, music, and comedy. Sing along to ABBA’s hit songs at this years Theatre Under the Stars!
Date: Select dates from July 5- August 24
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 610 Pipeline Road, Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver. Buy tickets here.
Disney’s NEWSIES at Theatre Under the Stars: “In 1899, New York City had its papers delivered by an army of ragged orphans and runaways called ‘newsies’. When newspaper owners raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, this band of misfits unites to strike against the unfair conditions. A soaring spectacle of powerful song and high-kicking dance, Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message for the whole family.”
Date: Select dates from July 6- August 24
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 610 Pipeline Road, Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver. Buy tickets here.
Pride in Chinatown 2019: “A one night only magical twilight event in a spectacular setting in the heart of Vancouver’s historical Chinatown. This will be an interdisciplinary art experience that will feature new experimental and traditional art forms which include electronic music, immersive theatre, media art installations, lion dancing, martial arts, drums, opera, culinary treats, drag and other non-binary encounters.”
Date: August 1
Time: 7:00 PM- 11:00PM
Location: 50 East Pender Street, Vancouver. Find the event page here.
Vancouver Mural Festival: The beloved Vancouver Mural Festival returns this year with 10 days of events and painting. See more than 25 new murals, music stages, live art, food trucks, beer gardens, markets, and more.
Date: August 1-10
Time: Varies based on date
Location: Find the mural map on VMF’s website.
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival: This year, Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up to be bigger and better! Come out to see a new field with 48 varieties of dahlias, adding a whole new display of colour. As normal, their known fields of Giant Mammoth Sunflowers are in full bloom.
Date: August 1- September 15
Time: Monday to Friday from 10:00AM- 7:00PM; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 9:00AM- 7:00PM
Location: 41310 Yale Road, Chilliwack. Find out more on their website.
Tacofino Pride Weekend Drag Bingo Party: Tacofino is getting loud and proud for Vancouver’s annual Pride Festival weekend. On August 2, local drag queens Mina Mercury and Carlotta Gurl will host four feisty rounds of interactive Drag Bingo. In addition, from August 2-4 all of Tacofino’s Vancouver restaurants will feature a pride-themed ‘Te Amo’ cocktail, with $2 from every sale going to charity.
Date: August 2
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tacofino Gastown Taco Bar, 15 West Cordova Street, Vancouver. Find out more about the event here.
Man Up Pride- By Your Side: “Man Up is an all genders, all bodies drag variety show and queer dance party, at a queer women-run DIY warehouse space in East Van! Whether we’re holding hands, bodies, hearts, or simply our shared space, this cherished queer community is here for all to enjoy!”
Date: August 2
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Warehouse, 550 Malkin Avenue, Vancouver. Buy tickets on Eventbrite or at the door.
BOSSY x DAME- Pride at Red Gate: “As two DJ collectives who aim to create space outside of the boys’ club, it was only a matter of time before BOSSY and DAME joined forces!” Come dance the night away this Pride!
Date: August 2
Time: 9:00 PM- 4:00 AM
Location: Red Gate Arts Society, 1965 Main Street, Vancouver. See more here.
2019 Vancouver Street Dance Festival: As the largest outdoor street festival in the Pacific Northwest, you don’t want to miss this Vancouver gem! The event features six distinct street-dance styles in dance battles, workshops, performances, and more.
Date: August 3
Time: 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Location: Robson Square, Vancouver. Check it out here.
Pride at MOA- From a Riot to a Revolution: “Join MOA to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall—the New York City riots that sparked the modern fight for LGBTQ+ rights and blossomed into an international rainbow celebration of diversity, inclusion and human rights, now known worldwide as Pride. Watch three documentaries that capture different queer experiences and expressions of the past 50 years.”
Date: August 3
Time: 1:30 PM- 4:50 PM (includes all three documentaries, individual times can be found on their event page).
Location: Museum of Anthropology, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver.
Honda Celebration of Light- Croatia: Watch as the firework team from Croatia perform over the shores of English Bay.
Date: August 3
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: English Bay, Vancouver. Find out more here.
43rd Annual Powell Street Festival: Vancouver’s annual celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture is here and it’s free!
Date: August 3-4
Time: 11:30 AM- 7:00 PM
Location: Along Powell Street area centered at Alexander Street and Jackson Avenue. Find out more on their event page.
2019 Vancouver Pride Parade: “A celebration. A protest. A party. A place to take up space. An opportunity to don our finest and shiniest. A chance to recognize how far we have come and reflect on where we need to go from here. Ask ten different people and you will receive ten different answers on what the Pride Parade means to them. Whatever your reason, we invite you and yours to the 2019 Vancouver Pride Parade.”
Date: August 4
Time: 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: West End, Vancouver. Check out the event page here.
Mission Possible Summer Social: Join in for an evening of delicious beer and food, with even better company. A ticket includes a pink of Strathcona Beer Company’s fine brews and a pizza of your choice, and the option to tour the brewing facility.
Date: August 7
Time: 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: Strathcona Beer Company, 895 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. Buy tickets here.
Mount Pleasant Street Party: Come out for a free and family friendly event stretched over 14 city blocks around Main and Broadway. Watch as the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood turns into a living art space with 25+ new murals, live and interactive art, skate jam, hip hop, and more.
Date: August 10
Time: 12:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Location: In and around Main and Broadway, Vancouver. Find the event page here.
Public Disco Laneway Series: Vancouver’s travelling street party is back this year with a summer long series of free, licensed, and all ages events!
Date: August 10
Time: 12:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: Laneway Disco in 7 ½ Lane, Vancouver. Find out more on their website.
Summer Sunset Vegan Low Waste Boho Picnic: A hippie themed party perfect for your summer ‘grams! This vegan, zero waste, boho picnic is a chill evening made for simply hanging out. A fully vegan meal with be provided with music, blankets, pillows, and fairy lights. Don’t miss out!
Date: August 10
Time: 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, 4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.
Cat Yoga: “Grab your yoga mat and get ready to unwind with some adoptable cats from the Delta Community Animal Shelter (DCAS). Yoga and cats are both great for mental health – especially anxiety – so we’re putting the two together in a relaxing 1 hour hatha yoga class.”
Date: August 11
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:15 PM
Location: Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness, 8330 112 Street, Delta. See details here.
Heart Opening Full Moon Cacao + Cosmic Sound Ceremony: “During this beautiful full moon we will be combining healing on a cellular and cosmic level. We will begin the ceremony with drinking cacao, followed by a lightly guided meditation, and cosmic sound bath with alchemy crystal singing bowls.”
Date: August 15
Time: 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Location: The Collective Code, 3612 Sawmill Crescent, Vancouver. Find the class here.
Science World After Dark: Science World is a Vancouver staple, but have you ever experienced it after dark? This adult only event includes a film, permanent and feature galleries, alcohol, live shows, and more!
Date: August 15
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver. Buy tickets on their website.
Railtown Tailgate Barbecue: Get your appetites ready! This fan-favourite Tailgate Barbecue Series is back with a custom-built, 12-foot barbecue barrel. Don’t miss this chance to eat smoked meats and flavourful sides.
Date: August 18 and September 22
Time: 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Location: Railtown, 397 Railway Street, Vancouver. Check out the event here.
Nasty Women Comedy- Campfire Stories Edition: Summer and Nasty Women can only mean one thing: campfire stories! Come enjoy this special August event while helping to inspire the improv on stage.
Date: August 19
Time: 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: The Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver. Buy tickets here.
Sunset Cinema- Aladdin: Come enjoy a new movie right in the heart of Vancouver! This free outdoor movie series is a perfect opportunity to unite your family, friends, and four-legged companions in one place.
Date: August 21
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (formerly QET Plaza) outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver. Check out the event page here.
LOVE/MADNESS Art Exhibition: “LOVE/MADNESS is 16-piece series of paintings exploring our desire for attention while remaining ambivalent to one another…All contributions to this series were made possible by fragile masculinity, white male tears and complete indifference to alcohol induced temper-tantrums over double standards.”
Date: August 23
Time: 6:00 PM- 12:00 AM
Location: The Arts Factory, 281 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver. Read on here.
Processing Rage- A Seminar for Emotional Feminists: An event curated for feminists who feel intense emotions in the pursuit of change. Join in for a half-day seminar on intersectionality, feminist history, responsible anger, and emotional expression. This event welcomes women, femmes, and trans and non-binary folks.
Date: August 24
Time: 9:30 AM- 3:00 PM
Location: Alternative Creations Studio, 1659 Venables Street, Vancouver. Find their event page here.
Tinder Tales: Welcome to Tinder Tales- the event where comedians share their authentic, ridiculous, x-rated dating stories.
Date: August 24
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main Street, Vancouver. Buy tickets now!
Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency Launch: The Blue Cabin has been years in the making. This moveable floating residency will be moored for a yearlong program at the Plaza of Nations, before moving to various Lower Mainland waterways. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness Indigenous art in a whole new way.
Date: August 25
Time: 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Location: Plaza of Nations, Aquabus Stop, 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver. Learn about visiting here.
Caskapalooza 2019: This famous summer craft beer sampling event is back for 2019! Come hang at a festival-style night of entertainment, local beer tasting, and more. Tickets include 12 beer tasting tokens.
Date: August 27
Time: 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Location: CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver, 85 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.
Richmond World Festival 2019: Celebrating its fifth year, the Richmond World Festival is back for another weekend of music, food, and culture. Find a two-day around the world adventure near Richmond’s Brighouse skytrain station.
Date: August 30-31
Time: August 30, 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM; August 31, 11:00 AM- 10:00 PM
Location: Minoru Park, Richmond. Find out more here.
Public Disco Laneway Cabaret: Vancouver’s travelling street party is back this year with a summer long series of free, licensed, and all ages events!
Date: August 31
Time: 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: Laneway Disco in Alley Oop, Vancouver. Find out more on their website.
Kristi and Brittany are the co-founders and co-editors of Loose Lips Mag. Together with intern Tayvie, they’re building their feminist media empire—leaving the patriarchy, charcuterie boards and empty bottles of wine in their wake. Loose Lips Media is grateful to operate on the unceded Coast Salish territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
