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( weather permitting ). 7 pm . Free . 2300 Cornwall Ave . 604-734-7332 . www . kitsilanoshowboat . com Map 4 : D3
Jun 21 national aBoriginal Day
CeleBrations First Nations , Métis and Inuit peoples gather on unceded Coast Salish Territory at Trout Lake to share their experiences , stories , songs , traditional games , dances and spirit with each other and with the general community . Free . www . bcnational aboriginalday . com Map 4 : D4
Blast from the Past
Are you ready to rock out to “ Photograph ,” “ Rock of Ages ” and “ Pour Some Sugar on Me ,” then party like it ’ s the ’ 80s again ? On Jun . 6 at Rogers Arena , it ’ s bound to be a headbanging good time when Def Leppard ( pictured ; page 70 ) takes the stage after opening acts Poison ( with all the original members ) and Tesla . Expect some Hysteria and maybe even some Pyromania .— Sheri Radford
vehicle-free blocks . 12-8 pm . Free . www . italianday . ca X Map 4 : D4
Jun 11-17 City of Bhangra festival The annual fest features a form of folk music and dance from the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan , delivered with the excitement of the 21st century . Various venues in Vancouver and Surrey . www . vibc . org
Jun 15 night at the aquarium This gala fundraiser supports the aquarium ’ s conservation , research and education efforts . Journey to an enchanting aquatic world while enjoying fine food , wine , live entertainment , and live and silent auctions . 6 pm . $ 350 . Vancouver Aquarium , 845 Avison Way . 604- 659-3473 . www . vanaqua . org / nata X Map 5 : B5
Jun 17 national aBoriginal
CeleBration The day begins with a traditional Coast Salish welcome , followed by a variety of Aboriginal performances including traditional dances , drumming , musical acts , storytelling , artist demonstrations and workshops . 10 am-5 pm . Free . North Point and West Promenade , Canada Place . www . canadaplace . ca Map 1 : B6
Jun 17-18 tough muDDer An overthe-top obstacle course for athletes of all levels . Whistler Olympic Park , 5 Callaghan Valley Rd ., Whistler . www . toughmudder . com Map 2 : A8
Jun 17-18 Car free vanCouver
Day Leave your car at home and enjoy block parties in Kitsilano ( Jun 17-18 ) and street festivals in the West End ( Jun 17 ) and on Main Street ( Jun 18 ). Free . www . carfreevancouver . org
Jun 19-aug 19 Kitsilano shoW-
Boat This spectacular outdoor stage features musicians and dancers from around the world . M , W , F and Sa
Jun 22-Jul 2 tD vanCouver international Jazz festival The 32nd annual fest pulses with a mash-up of funk , fusion , blues , electronic and ( of course ) jazz . Hundreds of free and ticketed performances take place both indoors and outdoors . Tickets 1-888- 732-1682 . www . coastaljazz . ca
Jun 23-25 ConCorD PaCifiC van- Couver Dragon Boat festival World-class dragon boat racing plus live music , family fun zones , art installations , amazing food and interactive circus performances . Free . Creekside Park and the waters of False Creek , near Science World . 604-688-2382 . www . dragonboatbc . ca X Map 1 : D7 / E7
Jun 24 fête franCoPhone Get in touch with your inner Francophone by sampling poutine or Montreal smoked meat and enjoying live music , children ’ s entertainment and more . 10 am-5 pm . Free . North Point and West Promenade , Canada Place . www . canadaplace . ca Map 1 : B6
Jun 26-30 let ’ s hear it for yaletoWn The neighbourhood is serenaded with the sounds of Canadian jazz bands . 11 am and 5 pm . Free . Bill Curtis Square , Davie St . at Mainland . www . yaletowninfo . com Map 1 : D5
Jun 27 unite ! This celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day features workshops , creation stations , musicians , dancers , drummers , martial arts , food trucks and more . 10 am-8 pm . Free . North Point and West Promenade , Canada Place . www . canadaplace . ca Map 1 : B6
Jun 28-sep 5 uninterruPteD As the light dims each evening , spectators are immersed in the extraordinary
garDen Delights June is ideal for viewing the popular Laburnum Walk , the rose garden and the meadow garden at VanDusen Botanical Garden ( page 79 ).
PHOTO By KAzuyO HORIE
68 where . ca June 2017