Basie The Comedian
What: Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC presents Basie The Comedian as part of its Greek Heritage Month celebrations. Basie has over 100 television appearances on his resume, including HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Basie has also voiced Universal Studio’s Bullwinkle J. Moose and was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on ESPN’s 30 for 30 series segment, The Legend of Jimmy the Greek.
When: June 18, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Hellenic Community of Vancouver – 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $50 plus fees, purchase online
Scot Fest BC: The 90th British Columbia Highland Games
What: The 90th annual Scot Fest BC: British Columbia Highland Games, presented by the United Scottish Cultural Society, feature an extensive line-up of entertainers and performers, a whiskey and oyster tasting, a car show, kids activities, a vendors village, food trucks, athletic competitions, and of course, pipe bands.
When: June 17 to 18, 2022
Time: 5 to 9:30 pm (Friday), 10 am to 10 pm (Saturday)
Where: Town Center Park, 3099 Trevor Win grove Way, Coquitlam
Cost: Friday: free admission, Saturday: $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $10 for children ages 6-12, and free for children five and under. Purchase online
A Concert for Peace – Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugees
What: The Canadian Polish Congress hosts a concert fundraiser featuring a talented lineup of Ukrainian, Polish, and Canadian classical musicians. The event is conducted by Christina Krystecki and all proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization in Poland helping to care for Ukrainian refugees.
When: June 18, 2022
Time: 8 pm
Where: St. Patrick’s Parish – 2881 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $25, purchase online
Hats Off Day 2022
What: Burnaby’s beloved Hat's Off Day is back on Hastings Street on Saturday, June 18. Organized by the Burnaby Heights Merchants Association, as well as the Hats Off committee and the Burnaby Heights community, the one-day event features entertainment, free activities, as well as special storefront displays and sales hosted by the local merchants and restaurants.
When: June 18, 2022
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Hastings Street, between Gamma Avenue and Boundary Road, Burnaby
Cost: Free
Great Grandview Garage Sale
What: The sixth annual Great Grandview Garage Sale is happening rain or shine on Saturday, June 18 throughout Grandview Woodland in East Vancouver.
It’s the first neighborhood wide sale since 2019, so organizers are expecting a big turnout of shoppers and sellers. Previous years have seen over 200 sales set up in people’s yards, alleys, and driveways.
When: June 18, 2022
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Grandview Woodland, from Broadway to the Barnard Inlet and Clark Drive to Nanaimo. See the map online (to be updated closer to the event)
EURO Collective and Rubberneck – 7y98D
What: 7y98D is a multidisciplinary collaboration between street dance-based artists EURO Collective, Rubberneck, and other prominent artists. The thought-provoking work will be showcased at the Roundhouse Performance Center from June 16 to 18.
Attendees will experience a 10-minute short film directed by Dave Ehrenreich and Jeff Hamadan, a 60-minute stage piece choreographed by Rubberneck and performed by EURO Collective, and an online exhibition of art wear by Jennifer Lat our.
When: June 16 to 18, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Roundhouse Performance Center – 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Cost: Starting at $30, purchase online
Digit Dosage – “Born to Shine” World Tour
What: International Punjabi superstar Digit Dosage, known as the “Indian Drake,” is coming to Vancouver on his “Born to Shine” World Tour.
When: June 19, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
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