City of Vancouver Events

Orpheum Theatre Guided Tours

884 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9, Canada
Ongoing through Saturday, September 29, 2018, 12:30pm

This summer, Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) in partnership with the Downtown Vancouver BIA and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, is hosting FREE guided tours of the Orpheum theater, one of the most beautiful concert halls in North America.

The Orpheum, a designated National Heritage Site, was built in 1927. Each year the theatre hosts international musicians, popular concerts and unique events; it is also home to the beloved Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

The 90 minute walking tours are hosted by the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and reveal some secrets of the theatres history. One story includes Frank Sinatra almost being kicked out of the theatre for breaking dressing room lights while he practiced his golf swing!

*Please meet guides at the Granville Street entrance.

Event type: Arts / film / exhibit, Community, Education / lecture, Open house / info session
Area: Downtown
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Register: www.eventbrite.ca…
Organizer type: City of Vancouver
Organizer: Vancouver Civic Theatres
Website: vancouvercivictheatres.com…
Email: vctinfo@vancouver.ca

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ZimCarvings Exhibition

4600 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada
Sunday, July 22, 2018, 10am – 8pm

This summer, Bloedel Conservatory is exhibiting the beautiful and unique stone sculptures by ZimCarvings from June 15 to September 16. The exhibit will showcase hand-carved, original works from over 30 Zimbabwean stone sculptors with all pieces available for purchase. As an extension of the show, an outdoor marquis tent in front of the Conservatory will feature carving demonstrations by artist Patrick Sephani, and smaller sculptures, hand-woven baskets, and jewelry available for purchase.

June 15 to August 31 from 10am to 8pm daily

September 1 to 16 from 10am to 6pm daily

Regular admission rates apply

Patrick Sephani is the founder of ZimCarvings and what started as a representation of a small group of artists in 2012 has evolved into a company that represents over 50 different sculptors from Zimbabwe and North America. ZimCarvings strives to promote artists by representing sculptors throughout North America and creating opportunities for their works to be recognized and appreciated on an international level. For more information, please visit: www.zimcarvings.com

Event type: Arts / film / exhibit
Area: Riley Park
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking
Ticket price: Exhibition access included with conservatory admission
Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board
Organizer: Bloedel Conservatory
Website: vancouver.ca…

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ZimCarvings Exhibition

4600 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada
Monday, July 23, 2018, 10am – 8pm

This summer, Bloedel Conservatory is exhibiting the beautiful and unique stone sculptures by ZimCarvings from June 15 to September 16. The exhibit will showcase hand-carved, original works from over 30 Zimbabwean stone sculptors with all pieces available for purchase. As an extension of the show, an outdoor marquis tent in front of the Conservatory will feature carving demonstrations by artist Patrick Sephani, and smaller sculptures, hand-woven baskets, and jewelry available for purchase.

June 15 to August 31 from 10am to 8pm daily

September 1 to 16 from 10am to 6pm daily

Regular admission rates apply

Patrick Sephani is the founder of ZimCarvings and what started as a representation of a small group of artists in 2012 has evolved into a company that represents over 50 different sculptors from Zimbabwe and North America. ZimCarvings strives to promote artists by representing sculptors throughout North America and creating opportunities for their works to be recognized and appreciated on an international level. For more information, please visit: www.zimcarvings.com

Event type: Arts / film / exhibit
Area: Riley Park
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking
Ticket price: Exhibition access included with conservatory admission
Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board
Organizer: Bloedel Conservatory
Website: vancouver.ca…

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878-898 West Broadway - Rezoning Application Open House

711 W. Broadway @ Heather Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2, Canada
Monday, July 23, 2018, 5 – 7pm

Join us at a community open house to learn about an application to rezone 878-898 West Broadway from C3-A (Commercial) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal consists of the construction of two high-rise hotel buildings (13 and 11 storeys) including a mixed-use podium, and commercial use at grade.

Event type: Open house / info session
Area: Fairview
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Organizer type: City of Vancouver
Organizer: Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability
Website: rezoning.vancouver.ca…

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Park Board meeting

2099 Beach Ave
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada
Monday, July 23, 2018, 6:30 – 10pm

The Park Board commissioners hold meetings open to the public to discuss staff reports, review policy and projects, and plan for the future.

To view the agenda, request to speak, and view meeting minutes and video after the meeting finishes: go to the Park Board meetings and decisions page.

Event type: Meeting
Area: Stanley Park
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking
Sustainability: Bicycle parking, Water fountains, Zero waste / recycling stations
Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board
Organizer: General Manager's Office
Website: vancouver.ca…
Email: pbmeetings@vancouver.ca
Phone: 604-257-8158

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Open house: Fraser River flood risk

8886 Hudson St, Vancouver
Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 7:30 – 9:30am

Join us at one of our community sessions to learn about the Fraser River flood risk, how you could be impacted, and what we can do.

During these interactive sessions you will learn about and explore:

The Coastal Adaptation Plan and your role in it
The climate change related causes of increased flooding in the area
The community values that will likely be impacted by sea level rise
Potential options to better manage coastal flooding in the future

Event type: Open house / info session
Area: All of Vancouver
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Organizer type: City of Vancouver
Organizer: Sustainability
Website: vancouver.ca…?
Email: cap@vancouver.ca

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Regular Council meeting

Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 9:30am – 5pm

This meeting is open to the public.

To view the agenda, speak at the meeting, and view meeting minutes and video after the meeting finishes: go to the Council meetings application.

Event type: Meeting
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking
Sustainability: Bicycle parking, Near public transit, Water fountains, Zero waste / recycling stations
Organizer type: City of Vancouver
Organizer: City Clerk

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ZimCarvings Exhibition

4600 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada
Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 10am – 8pm

This summer, Bloedel Conservatory is exhibiting the beautiful and unique stone sculptures by ZimCarvings from June 15 to September 16. The exhibit will showcase hand-carved, original works from over 30 Zimbabwean stone sculptors with all pieces available for purchase. As an extension of the show, an outdoor marquis tent in front of the Conservatory will feature carving demonstrations by artist Patrick Sephani, and smaller sculptures, hand-woven baskets, and jewelry available for purchase.

June 15 to August 31 from 10am to 8pm daily

September 1 to 16 from 10am to 6pm daily

Regular admission rates apply

Patrick Sephani is the founder of ZimCarvings and what started as a representation of a small group of artists in 2012 has evolved into a company that represents over 50 different sculptors from Zimbabwe and North America. ZimCarvings strives to promote artists by representing sculptors throughout North America and creating opportunities for their works to be recognized and appreciated on an international level. For more information, please visit: www.zimcarvings.com

Event type: Arts / film / exhibit
Area: Riley Park
Audience: All ages
Language: English
Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking
Ticket price: Exhibition access included with conservatory admission
Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board
Organizer: Bloedel Conservatory
Website: vancouver.ca…

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