Five events to celebrate the official arrival of summer in Vancouver this weekend
Friday officially marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Let the sunburns begin.
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With the arrival of the beloved, if short, period comes an absolute blooming of events all across the Lower Mainland.
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So many events are being announced in the coming weeks that you can expect to see frequent updates like this one to keep you informed and adding to your weekly planner. After all, best to get out and enjoy the longer days and warmer temperatures while they are here.
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When: June 20, 8 p.m.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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When: June 21, noon
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Where: Carnegie Centre and area of the 400 Block of Main and Hastings Streets
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Tickets/info: Free
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Opening remarks from local chiefs representing the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, food and exhibitor booths and live performers from such Indigenous music talents as JB the First Lady, Jez Dylan Bonham Band, TALON and more.
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Waahli, Jacky Essombé, Yoro Noukoussi and Kocassalé Dioubaté
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When: June 21, 1 p.m.
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Where: Civic Plaza, 126 14th St. W, North Van.
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Co-presented with the French Cultural Centre and part of the North Shore Jazz Series of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Montreal-based artist of Haitian descent Waahli dropped his seventh album, Seven Bubbles, earlier this year. He is joined by Vancouver musicians Jacky Essombé, Yoro Noukoussi and Kocassalé Dioubaté.
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