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This week: Enjoy classic movies outdoors, indulge in gourmet ice cream, do yoga at Kits Beach + more
Meet the artists and artisans of 100 Braid Street Studios on the first Saturday of every month when they open the doors of the New West art space to visitors. Sign up for an upcoming art class while you’re there—the studio specializes in hands-on fun for newbie artists and crafters.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m., register here 100 Braid Street, New West, free admission
Hundreds of hardcore athletes will be taking part in a cross-fit inspired fitness competition that pushes people to their physical limits. Don’t worry if you’re not super fit: spectators are welcome and there’s a beer garden onsite so you can be inspired by some truly amazing people while you sip a brew.
Various times, pre-sale tickets for $10 Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam
Summer officially starts with the first outdoor movie screening in Stanley Park for the season. Set in the ’60s, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders is a coming-of-age story about rival gangs that stars all of your favourite ’80s heartthrobs, including Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe and Tom Cruise. Bring a blanket and some tissues for the weepy parts!
Begins at sunset (9:20 p.m.) Second Beach, free admission
Fountain Tire is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special drive-in movie screening of Grease and an evening of festivities. Get a free car ticket and head there around an hour early to bag your spot.
Festivities at 6:15 p.m.; movie at 9:25 p.m. 30540 Approach Drive, Abbotsford, free admission
Learn all about Jupiter, the king of the solar system, at an after-hours event that includes a live themed planetarium show, lectures about the history of human interaction with the planet and plenty of games and drinks.
6.30 p.m., tickets for $20, 19+ H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street
Check out one of the city’s most vibrant festivals. With over nine days of entertainment and thought-provoking debate, this year’s theme of Border Crossings sees a whole host of artists, writers and creatives from Canada and South Asia celebrating the quirky and experimental. Enjoy a lineup of lectures, musical events, art shows and more.
Various locations and prices (some events free)Schedule and event details here
Catch the last few days of this heartwarming tale of young Billy Elliot who develops an interest in ballet while his northern English town is divided by the union strikes of the ’80s. The winner of 10 Tony Awards and featuring songs by Elton John, the Arts Club’s musical production based on the smash-hit movie has been extended by eight more shows due to popular demand.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 p.m (additional show at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesdays); Friday and Saturday 8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m.Tickets from $29, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club, Granville at 12th
The lovely folks at Kits Space are once again putting on free beach yoga for the masses. Bring a mat, your water bottle (and a donation would be nice) and head to the trees close to the pool and beach on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., or Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Kits Beach, free admission
Scream for ice cream! Try four of the city’s top artisan ice creams on an Off The Eaten Track Tour. The sweet adventure starts at Railtown Cafe, then stops at Cadeaux Bakery for ice cream sandwiches and Soft Peaks for organic ice cream before wrapping up at Twisted Ice Cream in Gastown.
5 p.m to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, tickets $30 Tour starts from Railtown Cafe, 397 Railway Street
Summer’s here and with it comes a new oyster bar. Part of the Taylor Shellfish Family of Farms that operates three oyster bars in Seattle, Fanny Bay Oysters features fresh seafood at the bar and in the restaurant as well as a take-home market selling live, shucked, fresh and frozen oysters to enjoy.
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to late; Saturday and Sunday 10.30 a.m. to late762 Cambie Street
