Aug. 1
Steveston Starry Nights
Enjoy popular family movies in a free outdoor setting in Steveston. Bring your own snacks, picnic blanket, lawn chairs, and sweater with you in order to stake your place in the grass. There will also be free popcorn!
Location: Fisherman's Park, Corner of Third Avenue and Moncton St.
Website: www.richmonddaysofsummer. ca
Phone: 604-238-8094
Now until Aug. 26
Free Drop-in Knitting and Stitching Circles
Bring your own materials and tools. Anyone from novice to the seasoned stitching-pro is welcome. Every Friday, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Website: www.richmondartgallery.org Phone: 604-247-8300
Now until Aug. 28
Fibred Optics
The artists' work incorporates natural and synthetic fibres, old and new technologies, as well as ideas and methods from the world of craft and contemporary art.
Each artist uses fibre to produce and transmit individual and collective narratives that are at once coherent and fragmented, visible and invisible.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Website: www.richmondartgallery.org
Phone: 604-247-8300
Now until Aug. 31
Gulf of Georgia Cannery - Strolling Through Steveston's History
This event is a walking tour of Steveston Village led by a lost fisherman or a canning line worker from the 1920s. Tour starts at 2 p.m. daily. Tickets available from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
Location: 12138 Fourth Ave.
Website: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Phone: 604-664-9009
Now until Sept. 12
Jessica Bell, Assembling Place
Investigations through mixed media on paper are used by the artist to explore the idiom of collage and assemblage.
Location: Richmond City Hall Galleria 6911 No. 3 Rd
Website: www.richmondartgallery.com
Phone: 604-276-4000
Now until Sept. 5
The Boy King of Egypt Returns to Aberdeen Centre
This interactive exhibit will feature reproductions of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx made out of chocolate candies.
It will also display artifacts taken from King Tut's tomb.
Location: Aberdeen Centre
4151 Hazelbridge Way
Website: www.aberdeencentre.com
Phone: 604-270-1234
Aug. 2
Summer Fun Nights/Concert in the Park
A free fun night in the park with a BBQ and lots of activities. Summer Fun Night is in conjunction with the Concerts in the Park series.
Time: 5: 30-6: 30 p.m. Summer Fun Nights 6: 30 - 7: 30 p.m. Concerts in the Park
Place: King George Park Gathering Place, 4100 No 5 Rd.
This event is FREE!
Phone: 604-233-8399
Website: www.richmond.ca/cambie
Aug. 3
Pick up a Pencil - Drawing Drop-In
Free open drawing session led by a local artist, held on the 1st Wednesday of every month in the gallery. Hours: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Website: www.richmondartgallery.com Phone: 604-247-8300
Aug. 3 Summer Music, Movies and More!
Join us in Garden City Park for this free family event with entertainment by Steve Jensen who performs acoustic covers.
Bring blankets, a picnic and enjoy a beautiful evening in the park.
Time: 6: 30 - 8: 00 pm
Place: Garden City Community Park 6620 Garden City Rd.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/rccca
Phone: 604-233-8910
Aug. 4
Richmond Nature Park - Concert in the Park
Pack your dinner and bring it to the park for a picnic accompanied by live music from Hailey Morgan. This event is free, from 6: 30 to 7: 30 p.m.
Location: Richmond Nature Park
11851 Westminster Hwy.
Phone: 604-718-6188
Aug. 5
Music at the Cannery presents Hang Ten Hangmen
The Hang Ten Hangmen play surf rock made for the 21st Century at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Performance starts at 6: 30 pm. Admission by donation.
Location: 12138 Fourth Ave.
Website: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Phone: 604-664-9009
Aug. 5-7
Maritime Festival
Celebrate Richmond's traditional connections with the sea at the 8th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival. This family event at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site will give you the opportunity to see a variety of maritime exhibits, such as knot tying, rope making, model boat building, and net mending. The whole family can enjoy live entertainment and participate in hands-on demonstrations. The waterfront will showcase a floating exhibition of boats for your viewing pleasure. Many boats will be at the docks of the shipyard, including a 1930's rum-runner, historic fishing boats and classic power and sail boats.
Location: Britannia Shipyards
5180 Westwater Dr.
Website: www.richmondmaritimefestival. ca
Phone: 604-718-8050
Aug. 5-31
Summer Night Market
There are street snacks from Asia and Europe, lots of mini-festivals, tons of shopping and plenty of entertainment on the performance stage!
Location: Summer Night Market 12631 Vulcan Way Website: www.summernightmarket.com Phone: 604-278-8000
Aug. 6
Musicians in the House
Showcases folk and contemporary singer/songwriters at the Waves Coffee House in Steveston. Featuring local favourite Harriet Frost with Ross Fairbairn. Great coffee, great conversation, a laidback vibe and great music = the perfect Saturday evening combination!
Tickets: No door charge, donations are encouraged.
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: Waves Coffee House in Steveston: 12231 First Ave.
Phone: 604-729-2804
Website: www.musiciansinthehouse.com
Aug 6
Steveston Museum Presents: Washing the Past
This event offers you the chance to revel in old-fashioned hand washing using scrubbing boards and wash tubs. There will be free heritages craft activities for the kids, vendors selling handmade soap, and of course, fabulous music. From noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Location: Steveston Museum Park, 3811 Moncton St.
Website: www.richmond. ca/culture/sites/steveston
Phone: 604-718-8439
Aug. 7
Family Farm Fair at London Heritage Farm
The Family Farm Fair boasts a petting zoo, pony rides, bouncy castle, face painting, live entertainment, bake sale, craft fair, demos, concession and much, much more! Most of the fair activities are free with gate admission, which is $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and teens, and free for children twelve and under. Time: 10 am to 4 pm.
Location: London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd.
Website: www.londonheritagefarm.ca
Phone: 604-271-5220
Aug. 7
Ponies in the Park
For one day only, giddy up on over to the Nature Park for a pony ride through the woods. Suitable for children 4-12 yrs. Cost: $7.50 per ride. A parent or guardian must stay with children throughout the event.
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy.
Phone: 604-718-6188
Aug. 9
Summer Fun Nights/ Concerts in the Park
A free fun night in the park with a BBQ and lots of activities. Summer Fun Night is in conjunction with the Concerts in the Park series. Check back at a later date for band details.
Time: 5: 30-6: 30 p.m. Summer Fun Nights 6: 30-7: 30 p.m. Concerts in the Park
Place: King George Park Gathering Place, 4100 No 5 Rd.
Phone: 604-233-8399
Website: www.richmond. ca/cambie
Aug. 10
Summer Music, Movies and More!
Concert in the Park: Join us in Garden City Park for this free family event with entertainment by "Folk Thief" who perform a variety of cover songs. Bring blankets, a picnic and enjoy a beautiful evening in the park.
Time: 6: 30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Garden City Community Park 6620 Garden City Rd.
Phone: 604-233-8910
Aug. 12
Music at the Cannery presents Live Rust
Live Rust will be at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. They will pay tribute to Neil Young.
Performance starts at 6: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Location: 12138 Fourth Ave.
Website: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Phone: 604-664-9009
Aug. 14
Salmon Stomp
The popular community festival returns to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery for a fourth year. A talented roster of diverse musical acts, from African to Celtic to Country and more, will provide something for every musical taste all day long. For those looking for more than music, there will also be street entertainers and kids' crafts inside the Cannery.
Location: 12138 Fourth Ave.
Website: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Phone: 604-664-9009
Aug. 14
Steveston Starry Nights The Steveston Community Society presents Starry Nights II. Enjoy popular family movies in a free outdoor setting in Steveston. Bring your own snacks, picnic blanket, lawn chairs, and sweater with you in order to stake your place in the grass. There will also be free popcorn!
Location: Fisherman's Park, Corner of Third Avenue and Moncton Street
Website: www.richmonddaysofsummer.com
Phone: 604-238-8094
Aug. 17
Summer Music, Movies and More!
Concert in the Park: Join us in Garden City Park for this free family event featuring "Purple Pirate." This awardwinning children's entertainer combines comedy, dance and positive, affirming messages that promote self-esteem and build confidence in children.
Location: Garden City Community Park 6620 Garden City Rd.
Time: 6: 30-8 p.m.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/rccca
Phone: 604-233-8910
Aug. 17-28
Salmon Row at the Britannia Shipyards
The Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site, combines forces with Mortal Coil Performance Society to present an outdoor theatre production showcasing the intriguing history of the people who fished and canned salmon on the Steveston waterfront. Expect a theatrical bonanza of stilts, masks, puppets, live music and stunning imagery from the creators of the annual Ghost Train in Stanley Park! Registration is required.
Location: Britannia Shipyards
5180 Westwater Dr. Website: www.richmonddaysofsummer.com
Phone: 604-718-8050
The second part of Arts Calendar will appear in the paper on Friday, July 29.
