July 20, 2019 – July 21, 2019 –The African Descent Festival is intended to celebrate the cultural diversity of people of African Descent within Vancouver, while recognizing and promoting attitudes of oneness among all ethnic groups and communities. The event focuses on activating public spaces and bringing a diverse range of programming to connect stakeholders working avidly for the long term sustainability of this population.
Recurring Daily
Times: Saturday, July 20th & Sunday, July 21st 2019
Location: Thornton Park Address : 1166 Main St. Vancouver, BC V6A 4B6
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This cultural event will allow Canadians, specifically Vancouverites to enjoy and learn about different cultures and countries from Africa, some of which have strong embedded grassroot initiatives and history within the city. As this is a city event, it is envisioned to be free for the attendees with no admission fee but donations are encouraged as well as sponsorship opportunities. The goal of the platform for this year is to establish itself, while using the input gained to build on subsequent years. Culture and Art festivals are an amazing way to form strong bridges of which the team will look towards showcasing public art, installations, modern and traditional based showcases, night markets, crafts fair and musical performances. With a focus on rejuvenating the spirit of Hogan’s Alley, this platform will work with a wide range of city groups, main street businesses, and at large Vancouver organizations to bring awareness to Vancouver’s prominent and growing African community!
ADF’s target audience includes new immigrants and refugees, cultural groups throughout the lower mainland, young adults of African Descent, and the general public around the lower mainland, Fraser Valley, British Columbia and Canada as a whole. The vision of the platform is to grow continuously as a vibrant staple event within the city!
Saturday, July 20th & Sunday, July 21st 2019
Thornton Park, Vancouver BC For more information, please visit here
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a Canadian cultural institution – a unique community-based celebration with an internationally-renowned reputation for presenting the finest traditional and contemporary folk and roots music artists from around the world. Recurring Daily
July 19, 2019 – July 21, 2019
Times: Wednesday, July 19th – Friday, July 21st 2019
Location: Jericho Beach Park
Address: 3941 Point Grey Rd Vancouver, BC V6R 1B5
Over the years the Vancouver Folk Music Festival has played a key role in the development of artists and audiences on a regional, national and international level. The society continues to honour the same traditions with an emphasis on emerging and diverse artists.
For more information and to purchase tickets online please visit thefestival.bc.ca
Summer Music Vancouver
Friday, July 12th – Wednesday, July 17th 2019
Various Venues, Vancouver BC Summer Music Vancouver (SMV) is Music In The Morning’s downtown summer festival, serving an exciting gap in classical arts programming in the city. With mainstage concerts at the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral and daily concerts at Robson Square, SMV offers a different lens through which Vancouverites and tourists can experience the city. With our concert programming, sight-reading parties, a chamber music training institute, and free public performances enjoyed alongside a bevy of food trucks, there’s always something happening at this festival!
For more information, please visit here
Times: Friday, July 12th – Wednesday, July 17th 2019
Location: Various venues in Vancouver
Admission: Free and ticketed events
Phone: 604.873.4612
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