Welcome to The Cit List, where we’ll be compiling some of the top events to check out in Vancouver this week. For a list of full events, check out our events calendar.
Bard on the Beach
When: June 11 – Sept 20
Where: Vanier Park
What: Shakespeare festival on Vancouver’s waterfront
Website: www.bardonthebeach.org
Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver
When: June 19-26
Where: Various locations
What: Festival celebrating French-Canadian arts, culture & heritage
Website: www.lecentreculturel.com/festivaldete
Dragon Boat Festival
When: June 20-23
Where: Creekside Community Centre & False Creek
What: World-class dragon boat races + live entertainment + visual arts displays + food + family activities
Website: www.dragonboatbc.ca
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
When: June 20 – July 1
Where: Various locations
What: Over 300 jazz concerts in 35 venues throughout the Lower Mainland
Website: www.coastaljazz.ca
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
When: June 21 & 22
Where: Scandinavian Community Centre
What: Scandinavian foods + performances + cultural displays + beer garden
Website: www.scandinavianmidsummerfestival.com
Klahowya Village
When: June 21 – Sept 1
Where: Stanley Park
What: Aboriginal cultural tours + cuisine + storytellling + more
Website: www.aboriginalbc.com/klahowya-village
Greek Day on Broadway
When: June 22, 11am-9pm
Where: Broadway (from MacDonald to Blenheim)
What: Street festival showcasing Hellenic culture w/ food + drink + live entertainment + dancing
Website: www.greekday.com
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By: Danielle Johnson, @westcoastdcj
Created by: Kendall Titchener, @Kendall_Titch
Feature image: Alain Limoges / Flickr