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5 Reasons Vancouver Is Awesome this Week

1) Wild and Wonderful Facial Hair The Vancouver Facial Hair Club will host its annual Facial Hair Competition to raise funds for men’s mental health initiatives. The competition is open to anyone interested in participating.

1) Wild and Wonderful Facial Hair

The Vancouver Facial Hair Club will host its annual Facial Hair Competition to raise funds for men’s mental health initiatives. The competition is open to anyone interested in participating.
Vancouver Facial Hair Competition
Saturday, June 3
Lamplighter Public House (92 Water St.)
facebook.com/VancouverFacialHairClub

2) Free Lunchtime Yoga

Grab your mat and take a break. Enjoy free drop-in Hatha Yoga at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Classes are suited for all levels and beginners are welcome.
Free Lunchtime Yoga
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza (650 Hamilton St.)
Tuesday June 6 (12 – 1 p.m.)
vancouver.ca

Free Lunchtime yoga is at Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza June 6.
Free Lunchtime yoga is at Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza June 6.

3) Housing for the 21st Century Talk and Tour

Social housing expert Miloon Kothari will host a tour of the Vienna Housing exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver. The exhibit explores groundbreaking approaches to architecture, urban life, neighbourhood revitalization and the creation of new communities.
Talk and Tour with Miloon Kothari
Tuesday June 6 (7 p.m.)
Museum of Vancouver (1100 Chestnut St.)
museumofvancouver.ca

A talk and tour with social housing expert Miloon Kothari takes place June 6.
A talk and tour with social housing expert Miloon Kothari takes place June 6. Photo Hertha Hurnaus)

4) Music Waste is 23 Years Strong

Vancouver’s long-standing celebration of music, art, comedy and independent culture is back. Eighty bands in 20 venues and passes are only $15.
Music Waste Festival
June 1 – 4
Various locations
musicwaste.ca

The Music Waste Festival runs June 1 to 4.
The Music Waste Festival runs June 1 to 4.

5) The Music of Beethoven

The VSO is serving up an all-Beethoven feast. Video screens enhance the concert presentation with fascinating close-ups of the extraordinary musicians.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Beethoven
Saturday, June 3
The Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe St.)
vancouversymphony.ca

 

The Music of Beethoven takes the stage June 3.
The Music of Beethoven takes the stage June 3.



To find more good things about Vancouver, go to VancouverIsAwesome.com.

 

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