1) Khatsahlano, the City’s Largest Street Festival
The city’s largest street festival graces West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano this Saturday! Now in its sixth year, Khatsahlano has grown into an annual highlight for lovers of local music and anyone who appreciates the neighbourhood’s laid-back and creative spirit.
July 8
West 4th Between Burrard and McDonald
khatsahlano.com
2) A Free Celebration of Latin American
Art, Music, Culture and Food!
Carnaval de Sol is the biggest Latin festival in the Pacific Northwest. It will be two days of live music, art, dance, sports, and poetry in celebration of Latin American culture.
July 8 – 9
Concord Pacific Place (88 Pacific Blvd)
carnavaldelsol.ca
3) Car-Free Day on Commercial Drive
Car-Free Day stretches across 15 blocks featuring amazing local artisans, musicians, community activities, delicious food, tons of entertainment and activities for all ages. As the place that Car-Free Day began, Commercial Drive stays true to its activist roots.
July 9
Commercial Drive (Venables to N. Grandview)
carfreevancouver.org/commercial-drive
4) Experimental Performance and Spatial Poetics
The Powell Street Festival Society’s annual evening of experimental performance pieces returns for its 16th year with “Spatial Poetics XVI: KIYO 生き残り(Honouring the living memory of invisible lives).” In Spatial Poetics, artists are encouraged to collaborate and work beyond their usual disciplines.
July 8
Vancouver Buddhist Temple (220 Jackson Avenue)
eventbrite.ca
5) A Free Outdoor Screening of Goonies
The Evo Summer Cinema Outdoor Movie Series in Stanley Park is back! Watch as a young group of friends search for treasure in the beloved 1985 film, The Goonies.
July 11
Sunset Beach
summercinema.ca
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