Here’s an event Vancouver Whitecaps fans won’t want to miss.
Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi is going to try his hand at improv comedy during a sports-inspired evening in support of Vancouver TheatreSports League youth and educational camps, workshops and high school tours.
Not only will Lenarduzzi take to the stage Thursday, Sept. 12 for “Laughs on Tap,” but the evening will be co-hosted by actor Jackson Davies, best known for his role as RCMP Const. John Constable in the television series The Beachcombers — a favourite of Courier staffers.
The evening will feature a silent auction, beer from Granville Island Brewing, tasty canapés, and an improv comedy show featuring a segment titled, “Times of Your Life” where improvisers will re-enact Lenarduzzi’s true life stories while accepting audience members’ suggestions. Tickets for Laughs on Tap are on sale now by visiting vtsl.com.
University of B.C.
I tell you, that Will Stroet and His Backyard Band really get around.
Straight from his appearances in Stanley Park this past weekend, Stroet will also be performing at the Third Annual Westbrook Village Festival, which takes place Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This free, family-friendly festival offers something for everyone, including bouncy castles, facepainting, crafts, a rock climbing wall, barbecue and performances by Dr. Strangelove, the Mozart School of Music, UBC Opera and the UBC Dance Team. Parking is free. For more information and directions visit DiscoverWesbrook.com.
Marpole
Aunt Leah’s Place is hosting an evening of team trivia, prizes, a silent auction and more Saturday, Sept. 14th at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St.
Proceeds will benefit programs for foster youth and at-risk moms and babies. For ticket information call 604-525-1204 ext 224 or email [email protected].
Athletes Village
A special reception and viewing of the “One World - One Hope” and the NAMES Project - Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt will take place at the Creekside Community Centre Sept. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Deborra Hope of Global B.C. will host REINSPIRE, which will include guest speakers sharing stories from the quilt.
The Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt is made up of more than 600 three-foot by six-foot panels, each created in loving memory of someone who has died of AIDS. Several of those original panels, sewn together into 12-foot sections, will be on display alongside the quilt, a 350-pound masterpiece created by artist Joe Average. The One World — One Hope quilt measures 29 by 32-feet and was adapted from the painting Average used as the central image for the 1996 International AIDS Conference held in Vancouver. Proceeds from REINSPiRE will benefit Positive Living B.C.’s Complementary Health Fund. For ticket information visit positivelivingbc.org.
Sunrise
The First Annual Vancouver Firefighters Bikers For Burns Ride takes place at Trev Deeley Motorcycle, 1875 Boundary Rd., Saturday Sept. 7, with registration from 9 to 11 a.m.
In exchange for $25 donation to the Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society, riders will enjoy prizes, a raffles, bar and barbecue. The wrap-up party takes place in Harrison Hot Springs. Motorcycles, scooters, cars and non-riders are all welcome. For more information email [email protected] or call
778-895-4288.
Also taking place at Trev Deeley is the Second Annual Salmon Run Motorcycle Rally Sept. 15 starting from Trev Deeley Motorcycle with registration at 9:30 a.m. Tickets to a Rally to Showcase British Columbia’s West Coast are $20 and include coffee and pastry to start and a salmon burger lunch at Chances Casino in Squamish with entertainment from First Nations dancers. All motorcycles welcome. Check out this charity event on Facebook.
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