Issue # 72 - Forecast for June (June 6)

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Jun 06, 2025

Dearest Sasspots!

Welcome back to our STACK, where we can now do nifty shiz like ask you your thoughts right in the email (damn, that’s sexy.)

I’ve been curious following our massive 300+ festival special - is it actually too much? Do you like knowing about as much as possible? Or is having this many events per issue adding to the overwhelm? Let us know:

Speaking of selective curation — next Friday night marks the first dance party of #softopensummer of my new 3000 sq ft AIR CONDITIONED creative flex space, Fortre$$.(Andyes,usingthe$’s — not to try to be all Gen Z, but to cast positive income spells for the artists that come use our space, tools and resources).

The spot is downtown in a gorgeous heritage building on the same block as Dressew, and our grand opening will be in September — but I couldn’t resist having the ABSOLUTE LEGEND EL-B, warm up our new PK system with a couple of the homies one week from tonight.

Did I mention AIR CONDITIONING? :D All detes in the first listing below, address & location info sent out day before.

BFF Donna Dada (right, with yours truly) will grace the Fortre$$ decks next Friday

If late night dancing isn’t your thing, the massive pre-festival CLOTHING SWAP on Monday, June 30 from 6-10 pm. More details will be released next week along with an updated beginner’s festival guide, but in the meantime, save the date!

love you all lots — back to more juicy scoops next time, I promise <3

xoo
CP

💟 FORTRE$$_FEATURES (2)

💎 PRECIOUS_PICKS (5)

⚡ THIS_WEEKEND (10)

📆 COMING_UP (15)

👀 MORE_IRL_HAPPENINGS (55)

🔔 CALL_FOR_APPLICATIONS (4)

🔊 TUNE_IN: LOCAL_MUSIC_RELEASES (3)

🧡 THANK_YOU

💟 FORTRE$$ FEATURES 💟

6/13 🎵 30 Years of El-B

22:00-04:00 | Friday June 13 at Fortre$$ - TBA (Gastown)

ft. dubstep / UK garage / drum & bass by El-B [UK], Donna Dada, Taal Mala, and Emrrld b2b Mother Mary. Cash door tickets available if not already sold out.

6/30 🦄 Pre-Festival Clothing Swap

18:00-22:00 | Monday June 30 at Fortre$$ - TBA (Gastown)

Save the date!

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6/06+ 🪶 FAIRY CREEK: Film Screening ⛔ AGES 19+

18:20 FRI 6/06 + 19:00 SAT 6/07 + 19:50 MON 6/09 + 19:45 THU 6/12 + 18:00 MON 6/16 at VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St (Downtown)

ft. front line activists’ POV (often from the treetops) of the stand-off at Fairy Creek in 2020-2021; considered the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history with more that 1200 arrests. The screening on June 6th will be followed by a Q&A with Director Jen Muranetz and Director of Photography Sepehr Samimi.

6/06 🪶 Album Release & Listening Event 🆓 NOTAFLOF

19:00~23:00 | Friday June 6 at Hypha Arts, 1410 Venables St (EVan)

ft. electronic/Indigenous music (album recording + live) by Tsmika & Michael Red plus artist talk and Q&A with conversation hosted by Leena Minifie.

6/06 🎵 Debut Series Vol. 006 (Gastown)

22:00-03:00 | Friday June 6 at 337 W Hastings St (back alley entrance) (Gastown)

ft. dubstep on PK Sound by Joe Nice (extended set), Trios, SKERD b2b DSAV, and SmoCo [CALGARY].

6/19-23 ✨ Nectar Festival: Summer Solstice Gathering ⛺ CAMPING 🌻 OUTDOORS ⛔ AGES 19+

19:07 | Thursday June 19 to 09:09 | Monday June 23 at private location near Mount Tuam - TBA (Salt Spring Island)

ft. lineup of 50+ local and international Artists/DJs, including but not limited to femme artists: Alex Moon, Applecat, BB Stepz, BiiSHoP, Coco & 808BabyCake, Drey Foxx, J.F.Killah, Lil Cis, prrsephone, and renowned allies: Abstrakt Sonance, Daega Sound, Goopsteppa, Handsome Tiger, Leland River, Max Ulis, Shiny Things, and Sweet Anomaly on two main stages. Funktion Ones & Custom Paraflex Sound Systems and Sigma-1 Lighting, workshops, a tea & elixir lounge, art gallery, live painting, art installations, Solstice Ritual Theatre, co-creative projects, spa surprise, and artisan vendors.

6/28 🎵 KEEP HUSH [UK] LIVE: Neptune7 × Drill Takeover

22:00-04:30 | Saturday June 28 at Platform9, 390 Terminal Ave (Terminal)

ft. underground electronic music by BIPOC DJs: DONNA DADA, DR BPM, NALULE, SUBDIDI, TEENOBLE, and WURLD2000K. Video + Audio by Reylinn McGrath / Acceleration Radio. NOTICE OF FILMING: There will be cameras facing the DJ, crowd, and a camera capturing intimate moments. Footage will be posted on KH’s YouTube channel, with possible clips posted on Instagram.

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6/04-09🌺 International Sex Workers Day: Our Hustle, Our Struggle, Our Art: An Art Exhibition by and for Sex Workers 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE

Gallery Hours: 12:00-18:00 | Wednesday June 4 to Monday June 9 at The Gallery George, 140 W Hastings St (Gastown)

ft. multi-medium group exhibition done in collaboration with the AESHA Project, PACE Society, WISH, and the Kingsway Community Station.

6/05-08 💥 Music Waste Festival (YVR & Online)

Full schedule | Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8, livestreamed from and in-person at @greenautomusic @kwstudiosvan @takeurtimeback @vanblacklibrary @thecobaltvancouver and blue room

ft. live music by @2girls1daw @beebombband @chriskittomusic @coupdetatbc @daniyourdarling @davinbrandner @dawsonforsey @planetdoozy @itsekke @francisbaptistemusic @snirlsgails @ivyhollivana @jack.m.campbell @jobsitehc @kers_music @kidswithknivesband @lil_babeee_4eva @luella.hc @lushclot @malcriado_pv @maneaterband @djmollypocket @mcmh_theband @nonlaband @princessavenue_ @s.darkoh @swoopoetry @thebandscarletfever @sentries.wav @slowicide @speedreaderband @goatstringorchestra @the_magictriangle_music @tonk_good_band @tritontypebeat @unsendband @_elatefeel @waitwaitwhataband @okaythisisyeppics @yxsi.33_

6/07+08 🪩 Public Disco Block Party 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE

14:00-22:00 | Saturday June 7 & 14:00-21:00 | Sunday June 8 at Lot 55 - 1494 Old Bridge St (Granville Island)

ft. music, dancing, bar, food trucks, and kids zone.

Saturday: ft. disco / house / garage by Donna Dada, Tyler Stadius, G-Luve, INNEZZ, DJ Joséphine, LA Noire, + dancing by: Jammin’ Cameron & Deji.

Sunday: ft. salsa / dembow / guaracha / Latin tech by Escobutt, Daniel Rincón, Binky, Brendocha, Şayò, Nikki Kush + dancing by: Kika & Gato + queer salsa & cumbia class by: Salseo + hosted by: Kachonda.

6/07-08 🎵 DOLLY X Osmosis Festival 🌻 OUTDOORS

17:00-05:00 | Saturday June 7 +16:00-22:00 | Sunday June 8 at Platform9, 390 Terminal Ave (Terminal)

ft. techno / bass, outdoors & indoors, by Mozhgan [SAN FRANCISCO], NAP, Andr Warren [PORTLAND], Syd Woz b2b ZDBT, DJ Eft [USA], Bug Bite, Phorum, El Ángel Exterminador, INNEZZ, and LVT.

6/07 🎵 Liminal Space Ep.15 🌻 OUTDOORS 🍾 BYOB 🆓 FREE

16:00-18:00 | Saturday June 7 at B-side Radio, 326 W 5th Ave (Mt Pleasant)

ft. minimal techno by ephemeral objects and Bronsön.

6/07 🎵 Sofar Sounds: The Secret Garden 🌻 OUTDOORS 🍾 BYOB

19:30~23:00 | Saturday June 7 at Secret Location - TBA - nearest station: Commercial/Broadway (EVan)

ft. folk / indie, outdoors, by secret vibey artists.

6/08 👽 Weirdos Market Presents: The Spring Weirdening 🐾 DOG-FRIENDLY 🌸 ALL AGES

12:00-19:00 | Sunday June 8 at The Birdhouse, 44 W 4th Ave (Mt Pleasant)

ft. 30+ weird artisan vendors, Canada’s wildest sword swallower: Neil E. Dee, grilled cheese delights: Midnight Joe’s Food Truck, baked goods: Punk Rock Pastries, photos: Victoria Black, DJ: Jody G, + vintage video games, outdoor games, and general tomfoolery.

6/08 🎵 No Shoes AMA HOUSE: Dance Jam & Artist Social 🧃 ZERO PROOF 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 BY DONATION

17:00-20:00 | Sunday June 8+ 2nd Sunday of every month at B-Side Radio, 326 W 5th Ave + livestreamed (Mt Pleasant + Online)

ft. amapiano / house / South African music by DJs: COSTA BESTA Monthly Radio Show Jam Alley ft. OWABOWA, host/dancer: Afro Girl, art by: CYD EVA, and pop-up shop by: Pattern Nation. Alcohol-free beverages for sale and snacks.

6/08 👠 The Sunset Strip

16:30 (doors) 19:30-21:30 | Sunday June 8+ the 2nd Sunday of every month at Please Beverage Co, 222 W 5th Ave (Mt Pleasant)

ft. burlesque & drag variety show hosted by Genesis and Gigi Lavande.

6/08 🎵 CHXMERAS (LIVE), Peregrine Falls (LIVE), IHA (DJ), YMGER (LIVE), Selector Big Feeling (DJ), Laine Butler (VJ) 🆓 NOTAFLOF

20:00-23:30 | Sunday June 8 at Red Gate Arts Society, 1965 Main St (Mt Pleasant)

ft. dub / experimental. CHXMERAS “Second Sight” Album Release - out June 13. No one turned away for lack of funds.

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6/13 🪅 K'AAYIL (fundraiser) V.1

21:00-01:00 | Friday June 13 at Boogie Van (downstairs), Cuchillo Restaurant, 261 Powell St (DTES)

ft. Latin house / reggaetón / baile funk / perreo / techno by ELE OZ, DJ PITAYA, and MIGUEL CVBRA. 100% of proceeds from this event go directly to supporting children’s access to education in Yucatán, Mexico. Learn more about K’aayil at kaayil.org

6/14+15 🌼 26th Annual Arts in the Garden 🌻 OUTDOORS 🆓 SOME FREE

11:00-17:00 | Saturday June 14 + Sunday June 15 at 10 gardens around North & West Vancouver

ft. 28 visual artists and 40 musicians and performers in 5 public and 5 private, stunning, gardens. Storytelling, dance, jazz, pop, indie-folk, and more.

6/14 ✨ Alley Oop Street Party 🌻 OUTDOORS

18:00-23:00 | Saturday June 14 at Pink Alley, 688 W Hastings St (Downtown)

ft. live music by Matty Miller and the Barge Boys, and DJ Ember Sparxx plus food, games, drinks. Ticket includes: Entrance and full access to the event, 2 complimentary drinks, and UNLIMITED eats at Tacofino and Earnest Ice Cream food trucks. Fundraiser for Binners’ Project.

6/14 🎵 Piezo [ITALY] / IHA / Overland / Bronwyn / ambientblackmagic 🆓 PWYC BY REQUEST

22:00-04:30 | Saturday June 14 at The Deli (private art space) - TBA (EVan)

ft. breakbeat / techno on PK Sound. Likely Elsewhere’s last show before the busy summer. Cash bar, no ATM on site. Pay what you can tickets can be arranged in certain cases.

6/15 🔮 Magical Misfits Market: Family-friendly Father’s Day Edition 🌸 ALL AGES

14:30-18:30 | Sunday June 15 at The Beaumont Studios, 316 W 5th Ave (Mt Pleasant)

ft. beautiful, funky, odd, occult art and goods market, live music & DJ, tarot readings, beverage bar, + more TBA. Produced by @AKASHAH

6/16-19 👠 Passion & Performance Donation Days Dance Classes: Session 6 🆓 RSVP BY DONATION

18:30-21:30 | Monday June 16 thru Thursday June 19 at Passion & Performance Studio, 55 W 8th Ave (Mt Pleasant)

ft. hip hop / ballet / jazz / contemporary / heels / burlesque / pleasers / + more for all skill levels. Book a spot on Mindbody. Clothing or small monetary donations accepted, all proceeds to QMUNITY & WISH.

6/20 🎵 SI HAY PERREO ANNIVERSARY: Super Mega Hot Day & Night

Day: 18:30-20:00 | Friday June 20 at B-side Radio, 316 W 5th Ave (Mt Pleasant) 🆓 FREE

Night: 22:00-03:00 | Friday June 20 at The Deli - TBA (EVan)

ft. reggaeton / guaracha by femme DJs. Day: CARICIAS TAKEOVER: ATTOMIC, VALENTIA, and Lizzie G. Night: K4RIÑ0, PÉLVICA, SECUENCIA, BNDITA, LA POSMOBABY, TRAJINERA, and VALENTINA.

6/20 🎪 Freakout Circus Extravaganza 5

20:00-23:59 | Friday June 20 at The Wise, 1882 Adanac St (EVan)

ft. burlesque, drag, sword swallowing, The Human Blockhead act, aerial silks, circus flea market, music, and more surprises with Batty Banks, April O’Peel, Ariel Helvetica, The History of Gunpowder, Nuclear Disco, Vox Rea, and more. Bring ca$h.

6/20 💋 Slumber Party

21:30-02:30 | Friday June 20 at The Birdhouse, 44 W 4th Ave (Mt Pleasant)

ft. a lineup of DJs and dancers. Dress to undress, show skin, share sweat. Slide into our satin sheets with a sea of beautiful babes of all genders—dancing, flirting, and maybe even falling in love (or at least into bed).

6/21 🍄 Coffee & Cacao Morning Rave: Summer Solstice Bash: Black & White Theme 🧃 ZERO PROOF, BYO MUG

09:00-12:00 | Saturday June 21 at FriendsQuarters (new location a couple blocks from the previous one), 116 W Hastings St #Suite 200 (Gastown)

ft. safe, substance-free space, front room dance floor with house music, cozy patio chill-out lounge, conscious brands, soulful creators, and YOU. Ticket includes UNLIMITED access to the iced coffee bar, cacao station, herbal microdose teas, functional mushroom drinks, plant-based pastries & snacks, astrology & human design mini-readings, face painting, temporary tattoos, and craft zone. Hosted by Nika Moeini - Soul Purpose Life Coaching.

6/21 🪶 HOTLATCH: National Indigenous Peoples Day 🆓 PWYC BY REQUEST

15:00-02:00 | Saturday June 21 at The Birdhouse, 44 W 4th Ave (Mt Pleasant)

ft. patio party + indoor warehouse dance party, vendors, salmon BBQ, DJs: Paisley Eva, O Show, Salish, Kota, and drag artists: Jaylene Tyme, Cheryl Trade, Vixen Von Flex, with more TBA.

6/25 🕉️ the della kit: sound for the soul 🆓 NOTAFLOF

19:00-20:30 | Wednesday June 25 at Lobe Studio, 713 E Hastings St (DTES)

ft. 4D sound bath: live vocal looping, harmonies, singing bowls, improvisation, nature soundscapes, and piano with guided meditation, breathing, toning, and humming by the della kit.

6/28 🎲 DICE! Summer Send Off

20:00-02:00 | Saturday June 28 at Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W Broadway (Kits)

ft. Mark Woodyard (LIVE), SIvz, Civillian, + special guest TBA. DICE! may be on a brief hiatus until the fall but it didn’t feel right to go without a proper goodbye.

6/28 💋 BABES ON BABES // TAKEOVER

21:00-02:00 | Saturday June 28 at Gorg-O-Mish, 695 Smithe St (Downtown)

ft. DJs: STARBABY, SAM I AM, STEPH TSUNAMI, KG FRESH, SKYLAR LOVE and dancers: SHOWER BOOTH and ETHARYIEL.

6/29 👠 BADDiES & DADDiES: Female-run Alt LGBTQ+ $trip Night★ VOLUME 2

21:00-02:00 | Sunday June 29 at The Penthouse Nightclub, 1019 Seymour St (Downtown)

ft. amateur hour, private VIP dances, DJ, main attraction, $trip entertainment, local vendors, roving masseuse, and more TBA. Brought to you by Kosmic Kitty AKA @AKASHAH with her special guest host Dark Syn [TORONTO] joining us for VOLUME 2.

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6/04-7/11🎵 LET’S HEAR IT FOR YALETOWN 2025: HOT JAZZ 🌻 OUTDOORS 🆓 FREE | ft. live music with dance lessons nightly at 6:15PM | 17:30-19:30 Wednesday/Thursday/Friday June 4 to July 11 + 15:30-19:30 Tuesday July 1 (Canada Day Special) at Bill Curtis Square, Yaletown (next to Roundhouse Station), 297 Davie St (Downtown)
6/05-10/05 ✨ Heart & Hustle Markets: Sunny & Soul Pop-Up Series ⛔ AGES 18+ 🌻 OUTDOORS 🐾 PET-FRIENDLY 🆓 FREE | ft. artisan market (low vendor fees), live entertainment, workshops & activations, food & beer @heartxhustle.ca @themarketplacekitsilano |11:00-19:00 Thursday thru Sunday June 5 to October 5 at The Marketplace, 2966 W 4th Ave (Kits)
6/06-28 🌈 "Portals" Queer Arts Festival: Crossing thresholds, stepping into new identities, and imagining futures beyond imposed boundaries 🆓 SOME FREE | ft. curated visual art exhibition, performing art series, workshops, artist talks, panels, and media art screenings | June 6-28 at On Main Gallery, SUM Gallery, Centre A, and Suh Wah Centre (Chinatown)
~~6/06-09/12 ✨~~ ~~Plaza Jams~~ 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. live music, drag, and painting with different local artists each evening | 17:00-19:00 June 6 to September 12, Wednesdays at the public plaza on Main St & 21st Ave + Thursdays at the public plaza on Main St & 14th Ave (Mt Pleasant) apologies, this info is from last year.
🎵 Sofar Sounds | ft. live music by secret artists at secret locations
1. 6/06 Date Night: Creative Space 🍾 BYOB | 19:30~23:00 Friday June 6 at TBA (Gastown)
2. 6/18 Rooftop Show 🌻 OUTDOORS 🍾 BYOB | 19:30~23:00 Wednesday June 18 at TBA (Mt Pleasant)
3. 6/21 Open Sky: Rooftop 🌻 OUTDOORS 🍾 BYOB | 19:30~23:00 Saturday June 21 at TBA (Kits)
4. 6/26 Open Sky: Artist Studio 🌻 OUTDOORS | 19:30~23:00 Thursday June 26 at TBA (Mt Pleasant)
6/07+14+21 🌊 Artisan Avenue Summer Market Festival 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. 40+ local artisans and live music | 11:00-19:00 Saturday June 7, 14, and 21 at Kitsilano Beach Park, 1499 Arbutus St and 11:00-19:00 Saturday August 16+23 at Kerrisdale Centennial Park, 5898 Yew St (YVR)
6/07+08 ✨ Celtic Picnic Festival 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES | ft. live music, taditional dance, cultural showcases, food trucks, kids zone, and community connection | 16:00-22:00 Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 at Concord Community Park, 80 Pacific Blvd (Chinatown)
6/07 ✨ Mechanics of Music Fest 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. live folk/rock/indie bands | 12:00-17:00 Saturday June 7 at Westminster Pier Park, 1 6th St (New West)
6/07 🦋 Moody Moth Tattoo Studio Grand Opening | ft. live sets by Dusknote, Riverbug, and Kell | 19:00-23:30 Saturday June 7 at 288 E Georgia St (Chinatown)
6/07 🎵 Pre-Party for Free Earth Festival (Greece: Aug 25-31) 🌻 OUTDOORS | ft. psytrance by Rugrats [CHE], Ben Solo, EMOG, Judge Ming, Asha, Gaya, Anahita, and KanaK | 21:00-dawn Saturday June 7 at Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall National Historic Site, 487 Alexander St (DTES)
6/07 🎵 Full House | ft. techno/house on iAMi Void SoundSystem by Nat Wendell [Depths of My Soul | DEU / UK], Max Ulis, DJ dood, and just evan [Not Normal] | 22:00-04:00 Saturday June 7 at Industrial 236, 236 Clark Dr (EVan)
6/07 🎵 Lullaby x The Initiative 🆓 FREE RSVP B4 1AM | ft. tech house / breaky textures / low-end magic on Funktion One by DWATA [PHILLIPPINES / USA], Höwley, Rustek, and Henry C | 23:59-06:00 Saturday June 7 at Sovereign Studios, 520 Alexander St (DTES)
6/08 🎵 6th Annual North Shore Band Festival 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. nonstop live jazz, pop, big band, and wind ensemble by 300+ musicians in 9 bands | 10:00-17:00 Sunday June 8 at The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way (NVan)
6/08 🎵 Vancouver Academy of Music (VAM) Orchestral Festival 🌸 ALL AGES | ft. symphonies + strings |11:00 + 15:00 (2 showtimes) Sunday June 8 at Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St (Downtown)
6/08 🛍️ Pop-Up Local Vendor Market on Main: First 30 guests in line at 11AM will receive a $10 voucher to use at the market 🐾 PET-FRIENDLY 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. 40+ local vendors of handcrafted goods and food | 11:00-17:00 Sunday June 8 at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St (Mt Pleasant)
6/08 🎊 Italian Day on the Drive 15th Anniversary 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. live music/entertainment, market, activities | 12:00-20:00 Sunday June 8 on Commercial Dr (EVan)
6/12-14 ✨ 8th Annual 5X Fest 🌻 SOME OUTDOORS 🌸 SOME ALL AGES 🆓 SOME FREE RSVP | ft. 3 days of Punjabi music/art/culture | Friday to Sunday June 12-14 at multiple locations (Mt Pleasant + Surrey)
6/12-21 🎭 The 37th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival | ft. contemporary dance performances | 19:00 + later show times, daily, June 12-21 at Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E Cordova St (DTES)
6/13 🎵 Vantek × Ruffneck Sound: UKG All Night | ft. UK garage on iAMi Void SounSystem by Barnes & Barnes, Sayang, Kraang, Siri, Mozya, Limbowalk, and Chipz | 23:00-06:00 Friday June 13 at Vantek Warehouse, 1930 Powell St (Evan)
6/14+15 🎋 Japan Market Summer Festival: first 50 people to enter will receive a $10 voucher to spend at the market 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 SOME FREE | ft. 70+ vendors, Japanese food, crafts, and merchandise, cultural entertainment, workshops, and free photo ops | 11:00-19:00 Saturday June 14 + Sunday June 15 at Šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, 850 W Georgia St (Downtown)
6/14 🚲 Mount Pleasant Vintage Mountain Bike Show n' Shine 🌻 OUTDOORS 🆓 FREE | ft. retro rides, local brews, community vibes | 12:00-16:00 Saturday June 14 on E 7th between Main St and Scotia St (Mt Pleasant)
6/14 ✨ Senses x Lobe (4D Sound) Multimedia Art Exhibition 🆓 PWYC | ft. 10 immersive art pieces by artist collective: SENSES (20 emerging music and visual artists from SFU & UBC | 14:00-22:00 Saturday June 14 at Lobe Studio, 713 E Hastings (DTES)
☀️ SUNWAVE: Open Air Summer: Year of the Snake 🌻 OUTDOORS | ft. art, culture, community, music at 4 locations | sunwavebc.com
1. 6/14 Opening Party | ft. music by K.A.S.H., LEON V, CREACH (LIVE), MARIST, AFROOZ | 16:00-23:00 Saturday June 14 at Platform9, 390 Industrial (Terminal)
2. 6/21 Strange Fellows Brewing | ft. music by ABASI, K.A.S.H., KOZUE, BRISER GONZALEZ, LALO CAMPO | 16:00-23:00 Saturday June 21 at 1345 Clark Dr (EVan)
3. 7/05 Koerner’s Secret Garden | ft. music by CLAIRE, K.A.S.H., NANCY DRU, MADAM LOLA, SOULARA, OWLEX | 18:00-01:00 Saturday July 5 at 1758 West Mall (UBC)
4. 7/19 The Pool Party Part Two | ft. pool party with music by K.A.S.H., AWOOD, MAZUU, JARED LOVE, SHADES OF DAY, MATT HUDOLIN, RUNIC, WELTGEIST | 16:00-23:00 Saturday July 19 at a secret location near Horseshoe Bay - TBA (Lion’s Bay)
6/14 🎵 Official Shambhala Pre-Party: chance to win 2 tickets to the sold-out fest (Salmo: July 25-28) | ft. DJs: Father Funk, Honeycomb, Wes Please, and Khutz + dancers: Britflows, Elektra, and Hooman Hoops | 21:30-03:00 Saturday June 14 at The Red Room, 398 Richards Sr (Downtown)
6/14 🎵 Vancouver Loves Drum and Bass* | ft. *jungle, all vinyl, by Ben Stormes, Chappy b2b Nu-Shot, and Oscar Kerridge-Finch | 22:00-02:00 Saturday June 14 at Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender St (DTES)
6/15 🪶 Revered Roots: Ancestral Plant Wisdom with Indigenous Métis herbalist LoriAnn Bird 🆓 FREE | 11:30-13:00 Sunday June 15 at Banyen Books & Sound, 3608 W 4th Ave (Kits)
6/15 🎊 5th Annual Turkic Festival 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE RSVP | ft. live music, dancers, cultural exhibits, Turkish cuisine | 12:00-20:00 Sunday June 15 at The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way (NVan)
6/15 🧬 Zumba for Love in support of BC Cancer Foundation 🌸 AGES 16+ | high energy fundraiser initiated by GQ Dance and the Vancouver Young Volunteer Association (VYVA) | 14:00-16:00 Sunday June 15 at Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall National Historic Site, 487 Alexander St (DTES)
6/20+21 ✨ SCOTFEST BC: The 128th Highland Games 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 SOME FREE | ft. piping, drumming, pipe bands, highland dancing, the REMAX Scottish Heavy Events, whisky school, kids activities and a lot more | 16:00-21:00 Friday June 20 and 08:00-21:00 Saturday June 21 at Town Centre Park along the shores of Lafarge Lake (Coquitlam)
6/20-22 🐉 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival 協平世博龍舟節 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. dragon boat racing, live music by The Dimes, Lights, Toddy, Nikkaela, Ricecake, and many more, and much more | 10:00-end times vary Friday June 20 to Sunday June 22 at Creekside Park, 1455 Quebec St (Chinatown)
6/20-22 🟢 BC Halal Food Fest 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. live performances, carnival rides, market/food/drink vendors | 15:00-22:00 Friday June 20 + 11:00-22:00 Saturday and Sunday June 21 and 22 at Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd (Surrey)
6/20-7/01 🎵 Vancouver International Jazz Festival 40th Anniversary 🌻 SOME OUTDOORS 🌸 SOME ALL AGES 🆓 SOME FREE/PWYC/NOTAFLOF | ft. live jazz | June 20 to July 1 at multiple locations across the city (YVR)
6/21 🪁 Matariki Summer Picnic 🐾 PET-FRIENDLY 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE RSVP | ft. Māori New Year Celebration! Games, kites, BBQ (classic Kiwi sausage with onions and tomato sauce), and more Kiwi treats | 11:00-14:00 Saturday June 21 at Trout Lake (John Hendry) Park - South End near the concession stand, 3347 Garden Dr (EVan)
6/21 🪶 National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration: Celebration Walk + Gathering 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. community walk, Indigenous market, and performances by The Electric Warrior Band, LOCVHONTVS, Gillian Thomson, Twirling Wind, Tagwan xaaxdaa, Miska Creative Society - Live Art by Jesse Gouchey, Jay Genaille (Hoop Dancer), and Sage Smoke + Deadly Kid. Bring drums, wear regalia. Hosted by: Josiah Amaya. Welcome by: Chief Bill Williams | 11:00-16:00 Saturday June 21 meet at Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre, 1719 Franklin St and walk to Grandview Park, 1657 Charles St (EVan)
6/21 🪶 3rd Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Block Party Celebration: Open to Everyone 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. vendor village, community organization tables, dynamic performances from Indigenous artists, cultural sharing activities, giveaways, and more | 12:00-18:00 Saturday June 21 at the intersection of Main & Hastings, in front of the Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main St (Chinatown)
6/21 🪶 National Indigenous Peoples Day 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. Indigenous artisans market, family activities, and a variety of performances of dance, modern and traditional music, spoken word, and storytelling | 15:00-19:00 Saturday June 21 at Civic Square, 6100 Willingdon Ave (Burnaby)
6/21 🎵 Oddity Project Vol. 2 ⛔ AGES 19+ | ft. house / electronic by lineup: TBA | 14:30-19:00 Saturday June 21 at Milano Espresso Lounge, 36 Powell St (Gastown)
6/21 🎵 Here For It: Summer Edition 🌻 OUTDOORS | ft. DJs: Young Baby, SHVCH, KYLOW, REMS, and Jadecy, dancers, local vendors: Sleepless Mindz, Ski Bunny Vintage, and Collage Candi, and food. Giveaways courtesy of Dank Mart | 15:00-20:30 Saturday June 21 at The Beaumont Studios Courtyard, 326 W 5th Ave (Mt Pleasant)
6/21 🎵 Empanadas Ilegales 🌻 OUTDOORS 🆓 FREE | ft. psychedelic cumbia / salsa / Latin surf-rock / free-jazz by live band comprised of Daniel Hernandez Pinto (bass), Jaime Millan (guitar), Ricardo Perez (guitar and vocals), Andrea Milagros (maracas), Jocelyn Waugh (trumpet), Alonso Benavente Fortes (congas + percussion), and Daniel Ruiz (drums + timbales + vocals) | 18:30-19:30 Saturday June 21 at Šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, 850 W Georgia St (Downtown)
6/21 🍩 Chronic Glow 🌸 ALL AGES | ft. DJ, neon lights, Lee’s Donuts, drinks, and other sweet treats. Vancouver Chronic Wellness Society’s first fundraiser of the year — a chance to support those with invisible chronic illnesses such as MS, | 19:00-22:30 Saturday June 21at Performance Works Theatre, 1218 Cartwright St (Granville Island)
6/21 🎵 Alchemy | ft. acid by Thomass Jackson [Calypso Records / Multi Culti / Roam Recordings | ARGENTINA / MÉXICO], Dose. [Ré-Union Music Festival / Antidote Collective], DJ DIRECT DEPØSIT b2b Space Cadet, Afrooz b2b miniski, and VJ ephemeral objects | 23:00-08:00 Saturday June 21 at Pangea - TBA - Commercial & 12th (EVan)
6/21 🎵 Low Indigo: TBA / Something Special | ft. downtempo / trip hop / dubwise / chill beats / vibes by TBA | 22:00-late Saturday June 21 at The Deli - TBA (EVan)
6/22 ✨ 6th Ave Block Party & Cream Pony Pop Up 🌻 OUTDOORS 🆓 FREE | ft. live music, local vendors, snacks, and beer garden | 07:00-22:00 Sunday June 22 at the East side of Main St between Main St & the alleyway, 200 block of E 6th (Mt Pleasant)
6/22 🎊 Greek Day on Broadway 51th Anniversary 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dance performances, marketplace, and interactive activities | 11:00-21:00 Sunday June 22 on W Broadway between Macdonald & Blenheim (Kits)
6/22 🌏 South Asian Family Festival 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES | ft. all-access, unlimited rides, live folk music, cultural showcases, South Asian street food pavilion, bazaar market, photo ops, and family zones | 12:00-20:00 Sunday June 22 at PNE/Playland, 3191 E Hastings St (EVan)
6/22 👠 The Palette Kiki Ball 🌸 ALL AGES | ft. looks, performances, and competition with commentator: Flossy 007 and DJ: Simone Gvasalia | 17:00 Sunday June 22 at The Dance Centre Faris Theatre, 677 Davie St (Downtown)
6/22 🎤 Girl Dinner: An Open Mic Comedy Night for the girls, gays and they's | 20:00-21:15 Sunday June 22at Little Mountain Gallery - Raccon Room (2nd Floor is not accessible and is up two flights of stairs), 110 Water St (Gastown)
6/24 🕉️ Roots & Rhythm Dance: SUMMER SOLSTICE | ft. conscious dance journey with Siren Of The Elements, sound bath, and song circle | 19:00-21:30 Tuesday June 24 at The Beaumont Studios, 326 W 5th Ave (Mt Pleasant)
6/25 🕉️ Soulful Rest • Sound Bath Jam • A space for BIPOC Wellness | ft. crystal singing bowls / drums / chimes / voice / ambient tones, healing of herbs and tea, facilitated by: Co-creating Love, Forrest, Eye of Wild, Khamisa, and Rachel | 17:30-19:30 Wednesday June 25 at Vines Art Society, 825 E Hastings St (DTES)
6/27 🕊️ Decoys: A Concert About Birds 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. world premiere by Canadian composer Glenn Sutherland. Vocal works in English, German, and French performed by Heather Molloy (Singer), Henry Chen (Singer), and Perri Lo (Pianist). Visual journey through the birdlife of the Pacific Northwest and Taiwan through photography | 19:30-21:00 Friday June 27 at Vancouver Opera - Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall, 1955 McLean Dr (EVan)
6/27 🎵 DOLLY | ft. music by Linda Fox (LIVE), Dairy Free, DJ dood, and Big Zen | 22:00-04:00 Friday June 27 at Platform9, 390 Industrial (Terminal)
6/28 🏏 Serendiva Festival of Sri Lanka 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. Sri Lankan cuisine, live music & performances, local vendors, activities, cricket tournament, networking, and community connection | 08:00-18:00 Saturday June 28 at Riverway Sports Complex, 8605 Nelson Ave (Burnaby)
6/28 🗺️ Canadian Cultural Festival 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. around the world dance & music performances, job fair, outdoor yoga & wellness flow, and Japanese origami workshop | 11:00-18:00 Saturday June 28 at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres (Burnaby)
6/28 🍕 Pizza, Move N' Groove At The Park: All proceeds go towards Passion for Youth Worldwide, an initiative dedicated to empowering and uplifting at-risk youth in our community 🌻 OUTDOORS 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 BY DONATION | ft. zumba dance and pizza | 13:15-14:45 Saturday June 28 at Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd (Surrey)
6/30 📽️ Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) Summer Festival 🌸 ALL AGES 🆓 FREE | ft. 3 captivating blocks of films for a special Multiculturalism Day celebration | 16:00-22:00 Monday June 30 at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Londsdale Ave (NVan)

🔔 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 🔔 (4)

🎨 June 9 | CALL FOR PUBLIC ART: City of Surrey

—> 152 Street Bridge at Nicomekl

Open to all BC-based artists.

Compensation: $7,500. Fabrication and installation costs are covered by the City.

DEADLINE June 9: APPLY NOW (.pdf)

12 powder-coated steel panels that reflect the river’s role in connecting communities and biodiversity.

—> Utility Box Wraps at Whalley, Fleetwood, Clayton