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The Plywood Cup
This event may expose Canada’s worst handyman (or woman); then again, it might just expose Canada’s best! Four teams of 18 will have 90 minutes to build boats using plywood, duct tape, nails, and a few hand tools, and one member will navigate the vessel across False Creek and back. Prizes will be awarded for raising the most money for charity, the first boat to finish, and the best design. Come on out to cheer on your favourite team, or to watch how many vessels stay afloat and how many navigators end up taking a plunge in False Creek! For more information, visit www.progressbc.org.
Public Market Courtyard

4 – 14
Magnetic North Theatre Festival
The artistic vision of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival is one of excellence, inclusiveness and creative development. Dedicated to work on tour, the festival will provide a forum for the theatre community to celebrate the quality and diversity of Canadian theatre as never before. It will stimulate the independent creative vision of individual artistic directors and pique the interest of audiences from coast to coast. Finally, it will be the national stage from which our best theatre speaks to the world about who we are as Canadians. For a list of shows and ticket information, visit www.magneticnorthfestival.ca, or call 604-638-7489.
Performance Works, Waterfront Theatre, and the Granville Island Stage

7 – 14
New Play Festival
Presented by Playwrights Theatre Centre, this festival features a range of exciting new scripts from local and national playwrights whose styles and subject matter are all over the map—from solo works to an absurdist musical, from high political stakes to explorations of the vagaries of love. For a list of shows and ticket information, visit www.playwrightstheatre.com.
PTC Studio

20 – 29
TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival
A not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear a variety of emerging Canadian artists while enjoying delectable market offerings in a great outdoor setting. Free and ticketed performances take place at various venues around Granville Island including the Taproom at the Granville Island Brewing Company, Performance Works, the Public Market Courtyard, Railspur Alley Park, Ron Basford Park, and the Dockside Brewing Company. For complete schedules including show times, performers, and ticket prices, visit www.coastaljazz.ca.
Granville Island, various locations

3 – 22
BIMPE
BIMPE is a miniature print competition founded by Peter Braune of New Leaf Editions and Debra Yelva, former member of Dundarave Print Workshop, held every 2 years, and this year hosted by The Society for Contemporary Works on Paper. Over 300 artists from over 50 countries enter all varieties of printmaking techniques in miniature format, from etching, to woodcuts and silkscreen, to digital. The intent of BIMPE is to facilitate international artistic exchange and to increase public awareness and appreciation for printmaking. Winners’ and other participants’ prints will be displayed at the Federation Gallery from June 3 – 22, and at Dundarave Print Workshop from July 7 – August 3. For more information, visit www.bimpe.com.
Federation Gallery

5, 12, 19, & 26
Granville Island Farmers Market
The Granville Island Farmers Market is back and better than ever! Come get a taste of some of the best produce BC has to offer, every Thursday throughout the summer starting on June 5. All local, all fresh, and so much to choose from! Tomatoes, potatoes, apples, cherries – well, the list could go all the way down the page, but it’s best to stop by and find out for yourself what this annual outdoor market has to offer. For more information, contact one of the Market Coordinators at 604-666-6477.
Parking lot in front of Arts Club Theatre

19 – 30
The Back Kitchen Release Party
Stomp along, shed a tear, and laugh yourself silly as The Back Kitchen gigs its way across Canada with wit and fiddle. A once-popular Newfoundland party staple, the band reunites for a final performance in Vancouver in honour of a founding member. Join The Back Kitchen for a big-hearted musical journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific. For show times and ticket information, visit www.artsclub.com, or call 604-687-1644.
Arts Club Theatre

For a complete list of shows playing at the Waterfront Theatre and Performance Works in June, please visit www.giculturalsociety.com.

Annual Canada Day Celebration
Come on down to Granville Island and wave a flag for your country! Granville Island has been leading the pack in Canada Day celebrations for over two decades, and this year will be no different! With free jazz performances courtesy of the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, roving performers, face painting, tattoos, and tons of activities for visitors of all ages, Granville Island is the place to be to celebrate the birthday of our glorious nation! The 9th annual Canada Day Parade promises to delight and entertain as it overflows with Canadians eager to show their patriotism. National and international activities and performers will be here to celebrate the cultural diversity our nation is famous for, and of course, a smorgasbord of artists and artisans will be on site as always, showcasing the artistic culture our province is overflowing with. So bring the family, friends, significant others, and the kitchen sink to experience an unforgettable, multicultural, fun-filled day, where we’ll show you why our country is worth celebrating!

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