EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN AUGUST!

Take a quick glance at some of the events to look out for during this month of August!

TD VANCOUVER CHINATOWN FESTIVAL
10th & 11th August, 2013, at Columbia & Keefer Street
In its 13th year, this is a great festival for all the family to enjoy…soak up the sights and sounds in the 3rd largest Chinatown district of North America.
The Festival includes a day market, “Historical & Food Tasting Walking tour”, Kids corner, multicultural stage performances, Cultural Corner, TD Youth Talent Showdown, Young Star Challenge, theme related activities and Streetfest.

Click on link for further information: http://www.vancouver-chinatown.com/events/2013/ctf_main.php
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/TD-Vancouver-Chinatown-Festival/129549240480971

The VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
August 15th-25th
Featuring over 70 films from 20 countries, Vancouver’s second largest film festival invites audiences to participate at their 25th anniversary fest. Watch films that showcase queer stories over 11 days at six venues around Vancouver – from Hollywood to Bollywood, from drama to documentary, and from indie cinema to big-budget offerings. Join us for unforgettable parties, community discussions, and a PechaKucha powered discussion called “Who Are We, Cinema?”. – See more at: http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca/content/ABOUT_US/598#sthash.oPkA4XLO.dpuf

Tickets: http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca/film/2013_PROGAM/739

Website: http://www.queerfilmfestival.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverQFF?fref=ts

ENCHANTED EVENINGS CONCERT SERIES @ DR. SUN YAT-SEN CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDENS 20th ANNIVERSARY
Fridays running till August 30th, 2013

Enchant your evenings with the critically acclaimed concert series at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden every Friday night of July and August, 2013. Celebrate the Enchanted Evening’s 20th anniversary season with a range of musical performances including traditional Peking Opera, upcoming Jazz sensations, soulful Blues, and Afro Cuban rhythms!
Enchant your evenings with the critically acclaimed concert series at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden every Friday night of July and August, 2013. Celebrate the Enchanted Evening’s 20th anniversary season with a range of musical performances including traditional Peking Opera, upcoming Jazz sensations, soulful Blues, and Afro Cuban rhythms!

Website: http://vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/enchanted-evenings-2013/
Facebook:: https://www.facebook.com/vancouverchinesegarden

THE ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW
August 9th, 10th and 11th
Schedule of events – the same for all 3 days!
9:00AM Gates Open to the Public *NEW IN 2013*
Static Ramp and Displays Open
11:00AM
Anthems and Opening
11:00AM – 4:30PM
Main Flying Events Program with
CF Snowbirds Demonstration Team at 3:30PM
12:00PM- 5:00PM
McDonald’s Kids Zone Open *NEW IN 2013*
6:00PM GATES CLOSED
11:00 OPENING Skyhawks Flag Jump/Anthems
CF Combined Forces Tac Demo –Griffon, 2x CF-18 Hornet
11:30 Langley Museum of Flight
Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Truck
Extra 300S/ Eagle 580 Aerobatics Demo
12:00 Kent Pietsch – Interstate comedy
Extreme Firebirds 2-ship Demo
12:30 Manfred Radius – Salto Sailplane Aerobatics
Merlin Magic – Spitfire & P-51 Demo
13:00 Kent Pietsch – Trucktop Landing
CF Skyhawks – streamer drop
442 Squadron – SAR Demo
13:30 Rob Holland – MX2 aerobatics
CF Skyhawks
14:00 Greg Colyer – Acemaker T-33 aerobatics
Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Truck
14:20 Warbird Group
The 4CE – four ship Demo
15:00 CF-18 Hornet Demo
Kent Pietsch – Deadstick Routine
15:30 CF Snowbirds Demonstration Team

– See more at: http://www.abbotsfordairshow.com/index.php?p=1_37_ABOUT-US#sthash.YtHmd1AZ.dpuf
An exciting new attraction is coming to the Abbotsford International Airshow for 2013 – The Kids Zone put on by Par-T-Perfect.
This new family feature is sponsored in part by McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada – Aldergrove McDonald’s and the South Fraser Way Abbotsford McDonald’s.
The Airshow Kids Zone has activities to entertain children and toddlers and will be open from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on all three days, 9, 10 and 11 August. Activities include:
A climbing wall;
Huey Helicopter Ballpit: An inflated Ball Pit with spinning propeller;
Carnival games;
Obstacle Challenge: An inflated obstacle course of tunnels and slides;
Travis the Train: an exciting train complete with bouncer section and slide combination;
9-Hole Mini Golf; and
A Craft Zone: Kids will have the opportunity to be creative and make their own airplane.
As a special bonus, two visiting celebrity guests will make an appearance 9 and 10 August to take part in a Dunk Tank to raise money for a local charity. Mikey McBryan and Scott Blue of the famed Canadian docu-series Ice Pilots NWT are special guests coming to Abbotsford specifically to watch the airshow and interact with spectators including the children enjoying the Kids Zone.
The illustrious Ronald McDonald will be making an appearance in the Kids Zone Sunday, 11 August, between 12:00 and 1:00 pm.

– See more at: http://www.abbotsfordairshow.com/index.php?news&nid=16#sthash.Z4UfKMRB.dpuf

CELEBRATE! STANLEY PARK 125YRS
August 24 – 25, 2013
Stanley Park celebrates its 125th anniversary this August with a huge, free, two-day festival full of fun for all ages.

Celebrate! Stanley Park will have five festival zones:
Live at Second Beach, where there will be a all-day live music, food concessions, outdoor sports, and a “beer garden” featuring Stanley Park Brewery’s fine selection of beers.
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/live-at-second-beach.aspx
Family Fun at the (Lumberman’s) Arch, which will feature kids’ performers, live music and dance, workshops, interactive games, and a nylon zoo.
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/family-fun-at-the-arch.aspx
Memory Lane at the Gardens, which includes a Celebrate! Stanley Park sing-a-long with TUTS(!), plus historic walking tours.
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/memory-lane-at-the-gardens.aspx
Brockton Sportsapoolza, with rugby and cricket games.
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/brockton-sportsapalooza.aspx
Lost Lagoon’s EcoHarmony, which includes nature displays, games and events hosted by Stanley Park Ecology Society.
Celebrate! Stanley Park runs August 24 – 25, 2013. It should be amazing! (And, also, crowded, so take the bus or bike to avoid dealing with packed parking.)
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/lost-lagoon-s-ecoharmony.aspx