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Extra 25% off at Gravity Pope summer sale. Image: Jennie Faber
Summer Fun
Tennis, various locations, free.
Sunshine inspires me to play tennis. Here’s a list of all the free tennis courts in Kits.
Kits Pool, Friday, 7 am-8:30 pm; Saturday, Sunday, 9am-8:30 pm, 2305 Cornwall Avenue, between Yew and Balsam, day tix $2.61 for kids, $3.71 for youths, $5.31 for adults.
This baby is the only salt water pool in Vancouver and one of the few in the world. Wear sunscreen. Take a ride on the water slide.
Events
Celebration of Light, Saturday, August 6, 10:00 pm, free.
Elbow yourself a spot along the sardine-packed beach to catch the 21st annual Celebration of Light fireworks extravaganza, which is a showdown for Top Pyro between China, Spain and Canada. It’s Canada’s chance on Saturday. For the best vantage points, stake out a spot at one of our top five locations LISTED HERE. And don’t forget to tune your boombox to SHORE 104.3 FM so you can really make the most of this 25-minute, music-simulcast show, starting at 10 pm sharp.
Celebration of Light Live Music, Saturday, August 6, 7:00 pm, The Rogue Stage and YVR Community Stage, free.
If you prefer live music to the simulcast stuff on SHORE 104.3, drop by a SHOREfest stage location and check out the bands. There are three stages–two of which are in Kits. 104.3 SHOREfest at The Rogue Stage by the Maritime Museum, will feature Leeroy Stagger, Kevin Kane (of Grapes of Wrath), The Sojourners and more, starting at 7:00 pm. YVR Community Stage, located between Kits Pool and Kits Beach, will cover the SHORE 104.3 Song Search 2011 Top 10 with 2010 Song Search winner Zaac Pick.
Kitsilano Farmers Market, Sunday, August 7, 10am – 2pm, 10th and Larch, free.
It’s all happening at the Kits Market. Park your bike with the trusty bike valet. Grab a tasty meal at a food cart, grocery shop for produce, browse handicrafts and chat with your neighbours. Tis the season for blueberries, cherries and more.
Films
The Change Up, Daily at: 1:15, 4:30, 7:30, 9:50, Fifth Avenue Cinemas.
Growing up together, Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) and Dave (Jason Bateman) were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed they’ve slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked. Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other’s lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back
Another Earth, Daily at: 2:00, 4:45, 7:20, 9:30, Fifth Avenue Cinemas.
Rhoda Williams (Brit Marling), a bright young woman accepted into MIT’s astrophysics program, aspires to explore the cosmos. Composer John Burroughs (William Mapother), has just reached the pinnacle of his profession and is about to have a second child with his loving wife. On the eve of the discovery of a duplicate Earth, tragedy strikes and the lives of these strangers become irrevocably intertwined.
The Trip, Daily at:1:45, 4:15, 7:00, 9:20, Fifth Avenue Cinemas.
When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country’s finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But, when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.
Crazy Stupid Love, Daily at: 4:00, 7:00, 9:25; Sat & Sun at 1:30, The Ridge Theatre.
Cal Weaver (Steve Carell), married to his high school sweetheart, Emily (Julianne Moore), believes his life is perfect. He likes his job, he owns a house and has great kids. All that changes when he finds out Emily is having an affair and wants a divorce. Cal, who hasn’t dated in years, doesn’t know what to do.
Shopping
Gravity Pope, 2205 West 4th Ave., 604-731-7673.
The summer sale just got event better. Starting NOW receive 25% OFF THE LAST TICKETED SALE PRICE. Sale items already up to 60% off! Ready set…run.
Wear Else, 2360 West 4th Ave., 604-732-3521.
This ladies boutique which keeps Kits in the latest looks and labels still has a rocking summer sale with 40-60-% off.
Pop-up Shop at U Life, thru Sunday, August 7, 2028 Vine St., 604-879-9135.
Now through August 7, Suzanne is selling a bright, summery selection of tunics and handbags from the old U Life store.
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Motivated by sustained sunshine, I dropped by the Kits Farmers Market, open Sundays from 10am-2pm, to take care of the weekly grocery shopping. I wasn’t the only one. The lot was buzzing and the bicycle valet parking was almost full. It’s my first experience with bicycle valet, and although I chuckled when I first heard about it, it’s a luxury I could get used to.
Food carts including Icy Fresh Pops, Roaming Dragon and the Bean Buggy had constant lines. The surrounding grassy areas were speckled with picnicking/napping locals. I didn’t lunch, but shopped for biodynamic cherries and organic zucchini, which were about the length of a little league bat.
The raspberries and huckleberries looked fantastic. The kale was a cheerful rainbow.
Add a fiddle to the mix and it surely beats a trip to Costco.
Kits Farmers Market, May 22-Oct.23, 10am-2pm, 10th and Larch.
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NEW FILMS
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2-in 3D, Daily, 1:15, 4:00, 6:50, 9:40, Fifth Avenue Cinemas.
Ecstatic muggles began lining up early Thursday evening for the midnight premier of this long-awaited film. It’s the end of the ten-year Harry Potter era, which is significant for Potter haters and lovers alike. With the midnight screening alone, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 set a box office record, grossing $43.5 M.
Horrible Bosses, Daily, 4:00, 7:00, 9:10, The Ridge Theatre.
For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston) into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con (Jamie Foxx), the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers.
EVENTS
Volleyball BC 2011 Vancouver OPEN, Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17, Kitsilano Beach.
Some of the best national and international beach volleyball players will be hitting it up for the annual Vancouver Open. The qualifying tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and main-draw play runs Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a.m. There’s also a licensed beer garden
serving Granville Island craft beer and Bassano Hard Soda.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival, July 15-Sunday, July 17, Jericho Beach, ticketed.
The Van Folk Music Festival is a summer institution, drawing artists from around the world for three days of concerts and workshops. Local artists include Kathryn Calder (The New Pornographers) and the bluesy C.R. Avery. Visiting notables include Rosanne Cash, the daughter of legendary Johnny and a talented singer/songwriter in her own right, plus Nashville-native Gillian Welch.
Bard on the Beach, Richard III, Now-Sept., See calendar for full schedule and tix.
“Shakespeare’s popular Richard III delivers the closing chapter in the epic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster for the ultimate prize – the English crown.”
This year, Bard has moved to reserved seating, eliminating site-entry lineups. You can enter the Village up to one full hour before each performance, sip a glass of wine and take in the new pre-show In A Nutshell talks. Take in a show plus dinner, with a Bard picnic by Emelle’s, ordered in advance.
Tanning is Out, Sunday, July 17th, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Kits beach, near the Boathouse restaurant, free.
The Canadian Cancer Society is launching their Tanning is Out campaign, with Tanning is Out Ambassadors the Burnadettes. A tent will be set up with information and the Society will offer shady lounging under luxurious, resort-style beach umbrellas.
Kitsilano Farmers Market, Sunday, July 17, 10am – 2pm, free.
It’s all happening at the market. Grab a tasty meal at a food cart, grocery shop for produce, browse handicrafts and chat with your neighbours. Tis the season for rhubarb, especially. I’m making pie.
Tour Delamont: Kitsilano’s Oldest City Block of Houses, Sunday, July 17, 10am to 12pm, Heritage Vancouver Members $10; Non-members $15.
Join local historian Bruce MacDonald for a fascinating exploration of Delamont Park. Delamont/Kitsilano officially began in 1905, the year the neighbourhood was named, streetcar service was extended to Kitsilano Beach and development started in earnest. Amazingly amongst the blocks and blocks of apartment buildings in east Kitsilano is a small group of houses surviving from those earliest years and before
DEALS
Summer sales are still going strong, if not getting better. Take a stroll. Open your peepers.
Did we miss something? Send me an email. Taraneh@Kitsilano.ca
