I hope you’re enjoying this long streak of sunny weather don’t forget to come in from the sun and enjoy a few of the great activities in the City.
Arts: Take Pride in Art as the Roundhouse Community Centre plays host to the Queer Arts Festival visual arts exhibits until August 9th.
Laugh: Comedian, radio/tv host and actor Adam Carolla brings his one-man show to the Commodore Ballroom on Friday July 26th
Rock: Don’t hurry, RUSH, spend an evening with the iconic Canadian rock trio at Rogers Arena on Friday July 26th
Race: Take a trip around the world as Teams embark on The Amazing Improv Race until August 31st, just one of the hilarious shows at Vancouver Theatre Sports League
Run: Get out and hit the pavement at Lumberman’s Arch Saturday morning for the annual Pride Run & Walk
Pop: If you hear thousands of high pitched squeals and screams on Saturday night, don’t worry it’s just One Direction fans welcoming their idols to Rogers Arena July 27
Blast: Look up and watch the sky come alive with fireworks as the annual Honda Celebration Of Light takes over English Bay for three nights; July 27, 31 and Aug 1. Find a spot along the beaches and seawall or pre-book your prime view from the bleachers at the YVR Observation Deck.
Benefit: Vancouver Fanclub welcomes The Imperial Collective with local artists Nicki B, Crosslegged Willies and STRIP and benefiting the Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society
Soccer: Our Whitecaps FC play host to Philidephia Union as they attempt to bounce back from their road loss in LA last weekend.
On Sale: Some great talent coming to town with tickets going on sale this Friday July 26: R&B crooners John Legend (Nov 24, Orpheum Theatre), British rockers Noah And The Whale (Sept 27, Vogue Theatre), country music’s Lee Brice (Aug 9, Commodore Ballroom) or for something a little harder edged Monster Magnet (Nov 23, Rickshaw Theatre)