FEEL-GOOD MOVIE: Catch a night at the movies and contribute to cancer research. Tonight, June 9, take in the classic summer blockbuster Jurassic Park at Denman Cinema (1779 Comox) and raise money for The Ride To Conquer Cancer taking place June 18-19. Tickets $12, including popcorn and a drink. Movie: 7pm. Half of all ticket sales go to the charity. Info: RideToConquerCancer.ca
ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: Weigh in on the state of arts in the city at the Alliance for Arts and Cultures Arts Summit 2011. Hosted in part by SFU Woodwards, join community leaders and arts advocates such as W2s Irwin Oostindie, In The House Festivals Myriam Steinberg and Sandy Garossino of the Vancouver Not Vegas campaign for comprehensive discussions and workshops on how to keep the arts alive and vibrant in Vancouver. Friday (June 10) 9am-6pm and Saturday (June 11) 12pm-6pm at SFU Woodwards (149 W Hastings). Costs vary, some bursaries available. Visit AllianceForArts.com for tickets and info.
IN THE SWIM: With the sun finally making its debut, its time to gear up for serious beach time. Get ideas at the Beach Bombshells & Bathing Beauties fashion show and party at Scout Boutique (152 E 8th Ave). See vintage-inspired suites by Betty Page, Pinup Couture, Soak Swimwear and TrunkShow by Mistry Greer and enjoy wine, appies and a 10 per cent discount on swimwear. Friday, June 10, free. Doors at 6pm, shows at 7 and 9. Info: ScoutBoutique.com
GOOD HAIR, GOOD DEED: Get a sweet night out and help brighten a childs day at Hair 2 Help, Part (ed) 2. On Sunday, June 12, Ginger 62 (1279 Granville) hosts a night of glitz and glamour in support of The Childrens Wish Foundation. Host Symone Says is your guide to fashions by Jacqueline Conoir, a silent auction, 50/50 draw and more in a bid to raise $20,000 to help terminally sick kids realize their dreams. Feel a little more daring? Participate in the haircut-a-thon earlier in the day from 12-3pm at participating salons. Tickets: $20 from Air Hair Salon, The Chop Shop, Cranberries Spa, David Charles, Derek London Haute Coiffure, Essensuals London, Mine: Stylesource, Salon 5 Seventy, Sukis, Supernova Salon, Zazou Salon and Spa. Doors at 7pm, show at 9. The first 100 people will receive a complementary cocktail and free gift bag.
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