Mashed Thoughts: Free Weekend Events (Aug 10

Free Weekend Events (Aug 10 - 12)

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Friday, August 10, 2012

KitsFest
9:00am - 8:00pm
Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver
KitsFest is Vancouver’s best summer festival! This 3-day event celebrates sports and healthy living through a variety of competitive sports tournaments including; basketball, tennis and volleyball. Just as we introduced a new sport “Beach Tennis” sanctioned by the US Tennis Association (USTA) presented by Tennis BC, this year, we want you to join us Saturday August 11th at 6:30pm for the “SweatFest” with Lululemon – Largest Sunset Yoga on the Beach!

Richmond Maritime Festival
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond
The 9th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival — August 10-12, 2012 — celebrates all things waterfront at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. From wooden boats to model boats, water safety to sea creatures, local lore to fishing history, the festival invites visitors to explore a spectacular heritage site and enjoy music, games, interactive exhibits, roving performers, food and much more.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

KitsFest

9:00am - 8:00pm

Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver

Earth Walks Vancouver
10:30am - 12:30pm
Starts at Marine Drive Canada Line station
“A walk through history on the Fraser River’s North Arm” with Terry Slack . Listen to tales about the Fraser River on the skytrain bridge over the North Arm – some history, some discussion about the fish and how a river works. Register here.

Richmond Maritime Festival

11:00am - 6:00pm
Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond

The 9th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival — August 10-12, 2012 — celebrates all things waterfront at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. From wooden boats to model boats, water safety to sea creatures, local lore to fishing history, the festival invites visitors to explore a spectacular heritage site and enjoy music, games, interactive exhibits, roving performers, food and much more.

TD Vancouver Chinatown Festival
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Vancouver Chinatown at Columbia & Keefer Street
About 60,000 festival goers converged on the streets of Columbia and Keefer in historic Chinatown to experience the biggest multicultural summer celebration in town. Festival activities included day market, "Historical & Food Tasting Walking tour", Kids corner, multicultural stage performances, Cultural Corner, TD Youth Talent Showdown, theme related activities and Streetfest. With this year's slogan "Hello Dragon, Ni Hao", we will have more elements and innovative new programs into the festival!

Record Setting Public Sunset Yoga
7:37pm (but arrive early)
Kits Beach
Public Sunset Yoga may set a record for the largest pop-up yoga event in Vancouver. The event is expected to attract 1,000+ participants and everyone is invited to join in and make friends as the sun goes down. Public Sunset Yoga will be led by Mara Branscome, who is a regular instructor at Semperviva and YYOGA Kits Studio. The event is open to first time or hard-core yogis and is a 60-minute yoga session. Mats will be provided. Space is limited so come early to get your Namaste on.

Reoccurring:

Vancouver Farmers Market - Trout Lake

9:00am - 2:00pm each week from May 12 - October 20

North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake, Vancouver

North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake Between Templeton and Lakewood south of the 13th Avenue Alley Please note: There is no parking in the North Lot and no parking on 13th Avenue. Please park away from the area & walk in. Or better yet: walk, cycle or take transit if you can!

Vancouver Farmers Markets - West End

9:00am - 2:00pm each week from May 12 - October 20

1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park at Mole Hill

Buy fresh produce from local farmers!

Kerrisdale Village Farmers Market

10:00am - 2:00pm each week from July 7 - October 6

East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue - near Kerrisdale Arena

The farmers market will feature over 40 vendors selling farm produce, prepared foods and craft items from across BC.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

KitsFest

9:00am - 8:00pm

Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver

KitsFest is Vancouver’s best summer festival! This 3-day event celebrates sports and healthy living through a variety of competitive sports tournaments including; basketball, tennis and volleyball. Just as we introduced a new sport “Beach Tennis” sanctioned by the US Tennis Association (USTA) presented by Tennis BC, this year, we want you to join us Saturday August 11th at 6:30pm for the “SweatFest” with Lululemon – Largest Sunset Yoga on the Beach!

Pinoy Fiesta 2012
10:00am - 8:00pm (Parade starts at 11:00am)
Memorial South Park, 41st Avenue and Windsor Street, Vancouver BC
Witness the biggest gathering of Filipinos showcasing the world famous Philippine festivals and the beautiful Pinoy culture such as the Ati-atihan Festival of Aklan, Sinulog of Cebu, Dinagyang of Iloilo, Masskara of Bacolod, Penagbenga and Igorot culture of Baguio, Moriones of Marinduque etc. The Cultural street parade will start from Fraser Street and 26th Avenue heading south to 41st Avenue and Windsor Street at 11:00am.

Richmond Maritime Festival

11:00am - 6:00pm
Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond

Reoccurring:

Kitsilano Farmers Market

10:00am - 2:00pm each week May 20 - October 21

2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre

Shop for organic and conventional product, meat, cheese, seafood and plants as well as tasty baked goods, beautiful crafts while being entertained by local musicians. Hot coffee and hot food available on site each week.

Food Cart Fest at The Waldorf

12:00pm - 6:00pm every Sunday until Sept 2nd

1489 East Hastings Street Vancouver

The Waldorf, Yelp and Street Food Vancouver present six Sundays of food, live music, shopping, and fun. Starting Sunday July 29, and happening every Sunday till September 2, join them for a series of free and family-friendly events. The Waldorf will be hosting food cart festivals on six consecutive Sundays in the parking lot.

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Jenny Lee

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