What to do on the weekend?

The weekend is upon us, and if you still don’t know what to do the next few days, here are some suggestions. Foodies pay special attention, because this weekend you will have a few opportunities to get some amazing food.

Saturday is the NOSH Foodie Fest in the parking lot of the Capilano Mall from 11 am to 6 pm. There you will be able to find seven food trucks to satisfy your taste buds. And even better, the admission is free.

Another event to consider on Saturday might be the 60th anniversary celebration of the Vancouver Maritime Museum. The celebration will be from 10 am to 9 pm and will include live entertainment and attractions. The admission is free.

On Saturday and Sunday are the Philippine Days 2019, which are being held at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. This outdoor festival offers loads of Filipino culture such as authentic cuisine, live performances as well as parade demonstrations. There will be over 75 food and merchandise booths at the park sharing their culture with you. The event will be on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The admission is free, but it is advised to bring cash, to pay at the booths.

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You can also join us on Sunday in Queen Elizabeth Park for some Disc Golf, where we will be able to explore the Park and enjoy a nice game with friends. We will meet at Vancouver City Center Sky Train station at 12.20 pm or you can also meet us directly at the Little Mountain Disc Golf course at 1 pm. Wear comfortable clothes and bring some water. Hope to see you guys there!

On Sunday is the Italian Day 2019, where everything Italian will be celebrated. The event will be held on Commercial Drive, which will be car-free zone for that day. You will be able to find over 120 merchants, food vendors and entertainment at the event. Just to give you an idea of the size of the event: 300,000 attendees are expected. The event is from 12 to 8 pm and the admission is free.

 

I hope you have wonderful weekend!

-Megan

INTERNeX International Exchange
International Village,
Suite 2077, 2079 – 88 West Pender Street
Vancouver, Canada -V6B 6N9-
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Email: pr@internexcanada.com

What to do on the weekend

Are you looking forward to another nice and sunny weekend in Vancouver but not sure yet how
to spend your time outside in the nice weather? Don’t dispair. Here’s a few suggestions..

Friday
The Powel Street Festival
Take advantage of the Multicultural life that Vancouver has to offer and experience the Powel Street Festival. This special Japanese-Canadian festival celebrates Japanese arts, culture and heritage. You’ll have the chance to experience everything from delicious Japanese food to martial arts performances. The festival starts at 11:30am, at Alexander Street. Click here for a map and overview of the festival.

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Celebration of Light
As you know the Celebration of Light is finished off with a great final delivered by Japan. It will be another year before you’ll have the chance to experience this amazing event again so don’t miss it! As usual the fireworks starts at 10:00pm but you won’t have to wait till evening. Already at 2:00pm there will be lots of activities in downtown Vancouver including various cultural performances. Click here for more information on the different performances. As a final warm-up to the fireworks you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy Canadian music performances at the free community concert Shorefest. This Saturday the Shorefest starts at 7:30pm at Sunset Beach and 7:15pm at English Bay.

Sunday
World championship in karaoke
Enjoy an evening filled with music and fun as the world championships in kareoke is kicked off this Sunday at 5:00pm. Singers from all over the world are participating in this event, where they have the opportunity to stars of tomorrow. The event takes place at 1050 Granville Street, and there’s free admission! Click here for more information.

 

INTERNeX International Exchange
International Village,
Suite 2077, 2079 – 88 West Pender Street
Vancouver, Canada -V6B 6N9-
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Email: pr@internexcanada.com

INTERNeX Canada: What to do on the Weekend

Enjoy a money-free weekend this week! Most of the events happening are absolutely FREE for you guys! Join us for the Festival of Lights fireworks in English Bay, see an open-air movie and experience international festivals in Vancouver and Toronto!

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VANCOUVER WEEKEND EVENTS

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – July 28th, @ 4.30pm
Don’t miss world’s largest offshore international fireworks competition! Three countries prepare a fireworks show and a soundtrack for their performances. Join INTERNeX and watch VIETNAM compete in the festival of lights this Saturday! Check out the facebook event!

When: Saturday, July 28th
Time: 4:30pm
Meeting point: The Starbucks by the bus stop on Davie St. (Davie/Denman Street, English Bay)
(fireworks will start at around 10/10:30pm, but we want to make sure we get a good spot sooo we’ll secure a spot at this time and have a mini picnic together first. Anyone who can only join later is more than welcome to just give one us a call and we’ll come pick you up from the Starbucks and take you to our spot)
What to bring: Blanket, snacks for the picnic, soft drinks (please remember that it is not allowed to bring alcohol to the beach) & warmer clothing just in case.

25th ANNUAL CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL
Experience tropical cuisine, Caribbean culture, music and more at the Caribbean Days Festival in North Vancouver. The free events include a Multicultural Parade and a Waterfront Party concert with live music. See here for more details: http://www.caribbeandays.ca

Time: Saturday, July 28 – Sunday, July 29
Place: Waterfront Park & Lonsdale Quay Plaza, North Vancouver

SUNDAY AFTERNOON SALSA DANCES
Are you a good dancer or want to be one? Attend these free outdoor Sunday Afternoon Salsa dances in Robson Square, open to everyone, regardless of skill level. There is dancing throughout the afternoon, free lessons at 3pm and dance performances at 5pm! The next dance Sunday is the 29th of July! Check out the website: http://www.sundayafternoonsalsa.com

Time: Sundays, July 1 – August 26
Place: Robson Square, across from the Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver

FREE MOVIE at David Lam Park
Enjoy the summer outdoors and see an open-air movie! There is a free outdoor screening of The Princess Bride in Yaletown’s David Lam Park this Sunday, July 29th, at 5pm. Experience a mini-festival before the show as well. Don’t forget your own blanket!

Time: July 29, 5pm
Place: David Lam Park, Vancouver

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TORONTO WEEKEND EVENTS

PEDESTRIAN SUNDAY in Kensington Market
Kensington Market opens up the streets for pedestrians this Sunday! Enjoy sights, sounds and smells of this distinctive neighborhood with artists, musicians and international food. This Sunday the theme is Summer- Off The Grid! Check out the Kensingtonn Market website: http://www.pskensington.ca

Time: Sunday, July 29, 2012
Place: Kensongton Market, Toronto

TORONTO’S FESTIVAL OF BEER
Celebrate Canada’s rich brewing history at the Festival of Beer in Toronto. It’s a four-day event where you can sip and sample more than 100 brands of beer! Additionally, a real southern BBQ and live entertainment are waiting for you: http://www.beerfestival.ca/torontos-beer-festival

Time: Fraiday, July 27, to Sunday, July 29, 2012
Place: Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto

CARIBANA SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
This vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture in Toronto takes place for the 43rd year and is the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. It features events praising the music, cuisine and arts of the Caribbean region. The biggest highlights during the festival are the Caribana Grand Parade, Annual Gala and the new tent villages. While you need tickets for some events, others are absolutely free. See here for details: http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com

Time: Friday, July 27, to August 12, 2012
Place: Various Locations in Toronto

BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

The annual Beaches International Jazz Festival entertains you with jazz, blues, big band, vocalists, African, Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop, South American, Latin, rhythm and blues and more. It’s groovy music for free! The event takes place at several locations around the Queen East/Beaches area. See the official website for location details and line-up: http://www.beachesjazz.com

Time: Friday, July 27, to Sunday, July 29, 2012
Place: Various Locations in The Beaches, Toronto

Have a great weekend,

Xenia

INTERNeX International Exchange
Suite 200 – 211 Columbia Street
Vancouver BC -V6A 2R5-
Web: www.internexcanada.com
Phone: +1 (604) 662 8149
Email: pr@internexcanada.com

INTERNeX Canada: What to do on the weekend

It’s summer, it’s weekend –  it’s beach and festival time! Attend one of the FREE festivals on Saturday and join INTERNeX for a relaxing Sunday on the beach!

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VANCOUVER

INTERNeX Beach Day
This Sunday we will be heading out to the beach! Come join us for a day full of relaxing, swimming, and beach volleyball! We hope to see all of you there! For details and updates please check our facebook event and attend!
Disclaimer: This is a nude beach so please use your own judgment to as whether or not you are comfortable going. People will be both clothed and not clothed depending on their comfort zone, just a forewarning.

When: Sunday, July 15th at 2:00 pm
Where: Wreck Beach, Kitsilano (Meet at the McDonald’s by UBC. We will walk the couple of blocks from there… and then down all of the stairs)

Vancouver International Busker Festival
See Vancouver’s downtown come alive with street performances, musicians, jugglers, acrobats… Among international, Canadian and local talents are names like Chalkmaster Dave, LOL Brothers or
Basketball Jones. Don’t know them? Check out their shows this weekend! See the official website for more: http://www.vancouverbuskerfest.com

When: Monday, July 9th to Sunday, July 15th
Where: Granville Island: July 9th – 15th (12-4pm), West End: July 11 – 13th (6pm – 10pm), Gastown: July 12th and 13th, Canada Place: July 14th & 15th

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

It’s the 35th Vancouver Folk Music Festival! The Folk Fest attracts both young and old and offers a mix of performers and amazing live music. The festival line up includes talents suc as Dan Mangan, Ani DiFranco, Lucinda Williams, Hey Rosetta! and K’naan. 30 local vendors serve a similar impressive variety: everything from organic ice cream to roast corn and jerk chicken. For more information and tickets see here: http://thefestival.bc.ca

When: Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15
Where: Jericho Beach Park

Vancouver Farmers Market at Trout Lake
Engage in Vancouver’s local life: visit a Saturday farmer’s market, find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from!

When: Saturday, July 14th, 10am – 2pm
Where: North parking lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake

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TORONTO

Unity Festival 2012
Experience a four day celebration of the voices of youth and their artistic talents. The event features Canada’s top breakdancers, beatboxers, spokenword artists and much more across the city of Toronto! As a special there is a day-long concert at Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday, July 12th. For locations and details see: http://www.unitycharity.com/festival

When: Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15
Where: Various locations in Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square

Festival of India
Travel through India during this 40th annual Festival of India! The festival starts off with a parade with 40-foot tall floats, singing, drumming and dancing that starts at Bloor, runs down Yonge Street continuing south to Lakeshore Blvd. After the parade experience artistic performances, Indian music and dance, a South Asian Bazaar, exhibits, and face painting on Centre Island. The festival website has the full program: http://www.festivalofindia.ca.

When: Saturday, July 14th to Sunday, July 15th
Where: Yonge Street, Centre Island

Pan American Latin Jazz Festival
The 2012 Pan American LATIN JAZZ Festival celebrates the culture of the Americas and is the first Festival in Canada to focus exclusively on Latin Jazz music. On several stages present there will be live performances of over 200 musicians, dancers and local artisans. Additionally, the event includes food vendors, arts and crafts displays and children’s events. The festival is free to the public! See the program at http://www.panamericanlatinjazzfestival.com

When: Saturday, July 14, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Mel Lastman Square, Toronto

Have a great weekend!

Xenia

INTERNeX International Exchange
Suite 200 – 211 Columbia Street
Vancouver BC -V6A 2R5-
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Phone: +1 (604) 662 8149
Email: pr@internexcanada.com

Chinatown and Richmond Summer Night Markets

If you haven’t been out to a summer night market yet, you need to experience this while in Vancouver!

The summer night markets commit to representing ethnic diversity by inviting the celebration of many cultural festivities on site, promoting new and young talent on stage, giving opportunities to many charities and assisting them towards their goals, and most of all, offering many types of entrepreneurs, including the young and old, a  place for business opportunities.

A shopping extravaganza featuring Asian traditional handicraft, fashionable gifts & ethnic snacks. A shopping experience like never before! The street market contains booths with different merchandises on sale including artistic handicrafts, creative gifts & decors, modern electronics, fashionable clothes, popular music CD, VCD, DVD, delicious snacks & ethnic food…etc. You don’t even need to buy anything – you can stroll around and enjoy the multicultural performances: folk dancing, singing, magic shows, martial arts, lion dance, bands… as well as games & prizes! Spend a summer night at the the Chinatown or Richmond Night market!

They are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays all summer long.

Click here for further information on the Chinatown Summer Nights Market!

Click here for further information on the Richmond Summer Nights Market!

– Laura