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Here’s your weekly roundup of the top events in the city, including art exhibitions, local theatre, restaurant openings, concerts, film, markets and other to-dos we think you’ll love. If you have a Vancouver event you’d like to submit for consideration, add it to our ongoing Vancouver events calendar here!
Summer’s are for paella-ing! Reserve your spot on the Como Taperia patio and watch the Paella Guys in culinary action while you snack on tapas and drinks a la carte—it’s the perfect lazy Sunday.
When: July 14 Where: Como Taperia Cost: $67.20 More info: comotaperia.com
The local female-run jewelry brand Lover’s Tempo is stepping out of the digital and coming to Vancouver’s quirky little city island to show off their new summer styles (anklets, puffed earrings, a colourful Pride-worthy Riot Collection, and whatever a tennis bracelet is). Also featuring artwork from this year’s Full Circle Artist Program artist, watercolour painter, Paula Barrantes. I say it’s time to treat yourself (and why not get a Lee’s Donut for a treat while you treat yourself).
When: July 8-21 Where: Granville Island Cost: Free More info: loverstempo.com
Slather up the fam in SPF 50 and head to Chinatown from noon to 6 p.m. for a seriously jam-packed weekend of fun in the sun that includes dance performances, an orchestra, Science World shows, Taiko drumming, tap dancing, a marching band, children’s theatre, a kids’ corner with face painting and a lion dance workshop, food trucks, and more (if you can believe!)
When: July 13-14 Where: Keefer and Columbia St Cost: Free More info: vancouver-chinatown.com
Grab a blanket or camping chair and enjoy cinema as god intended… under the stars! This Thursday (and for eight consecutive Thursdays), the Polygon Gallery will screen a new film each week, starting with the Talking Heads concert film (A.K.A the greatest concert film of all time). Enjoy pre-movie music, local brewery bevvies and arrive early (7 p.m.) to catch the Anti-Icon: Apokalypsis Opening Celebration.
When: July 11 Where: The Polygon Gallery Cost: Free (or $10 donation) More info: thepolygon.ca
Don’t fight the sweat; join it at this sunset party featuring local cumbia faves Empanadas Ilegales and an all-night dance playlist of afro-jazz, psychedelica, salsa and other sweat-inducing beats.
When: July 13 Where: The Waldorf Hotel Cost: From $19 More info: ra.co/events