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THE MYSTERY KITCHEN TOUR
When: Friday, July 30, 2010 from 6pm - 10pm
Where: The Vancouver Club
Website: mysteryinvancouver.eventbrite.com
This mysterious new food series event features a secret list of Canada's top chefs and the food of some of Canada’s best restaurants, sold out the first time it was held. Which culinary icons will be preparing the cuisine at the July 30th dinner? Be one of the lucky 100 guests to find out! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

BRIGADE DAYS AT FORT LANGLEY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
When: July 31 - August 02, 2010
Where: 23433 Mavis Ave. Fort Langley
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
Come and see our biggest weekend of the year! With dozens of costumed re-enactors demonstrating heritage activities as they camp on the site, and fun family games, everyone will have a great time. Don’t miss the exciting canoe arrival on Monday and watch history come alive before your eyes! Click here to print a 2 for 1 admission coupon!

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY – PAST & PRESENT
When: Now until July 31, 2010
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery - 12138 Fourth Ave, Richmond
Website: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Inspired by the storied history of the cannery, the Canadian Artists Society presents an art exhibit to increase awareness of this historic site. Over 160 paintings will be exhibited including 120 children’s paintings.  Admission: Adults $7.80, Seniors $6.55.  Children $3.90, under 6 years free.  Family: $19.50.

BOARDWALK BINGO
When: Saturdays only, July & August
Where: 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Website: www.fraserriverdiscovery.org
Join FRDC interpreters for a game of Boardwalk Bingo along the New Westminster Boardwalk. It’s free to play! While strolling down the boardwalk, discover amazing facts about the Boats, Industries, eNvironment, Geography, and the Olden Days of the Fraser River. Winners take home a small prize. Bingo starts at 1:30pm. For more information, visit the website.

SURREY ARTSWEST SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
When: Now until August 22, 2010
Where: 13750 - 88 Avenue, Surrey
Website: www.arts.surrey.ca
Surrey Artswest Society celebrates its 24th anniversary with an exhibition at Surrey Art Gallery. Visitors are invited to stroll through the lobby along this Avenue of Art which features paintings and other two-dimensional works in acrylic, graphite, mixed media, oil, and watercolour by thirty-one Society members. The images range from still life and floral arrangements to landscapes from around the world.

EAT. GIVE. GROW. GROWING CHEFS RESTAURANT CAMPAIGN
When: Now until August 23, 2010
Where: Various restaurants around Whistler and Vancouver
Website: www.growingchefs.ca
Various restaurants around Vancouver will be adding a dollar to a popular menu item and that dollar will go directly to supporting the Growing Chefs! Classroom Gardening Program. It’s an opportunity for restaurants and diners to provide kids with valuable education about food, gardening, healthy eating, and sustainability. For more information, visit the website.

PIRATES! BLOCKS & BUCCANNERS EXHIBITION
When: Now until August 28, 2010
Where: Surrey Museum, 17710-56A Avenue
Website: www.heritage.surrey.ca
Set sail on the high seas of the Surrey Museum for a swashbuckling adventure of villainy, plunder, buried treasure and swabbing the deck! LEGO® creations built by the Vancouver LEGO® Club showcase the world of pirates, from their ships, treasures, famous battles and weapons to their dress, possessions, grub and legends. For more info visit the website.

MUSIC AT THE CANNERY SUMMER SERIES
When: Fridays only until September, 2010 starting at 6:30pm
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery - 12138 Fourth Ave, Richmond
Website: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com
Welcome to another Summer! Open Air series Rain or Shine - The Show goes on! Every Friday Night at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston Village in association with The Beatmerchant Record Store and Steveston Folk Shows. Admission by Donation.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME
When: Now until Thursday, October 07, 2010
Where: 300-950 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Website: www.jewishmuseum.ca
The Jewish Museum & Archives of British Columbia present an exhibit which follows their growth in parallel to the growth of the wider Jewish community. This playful exhibition features photographs, memorabilia, T-shirts and other items from each of the camps. For more information, call (604) 257-5199.

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BALLET UNDER THE STARS
When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays only until August 25, 2010
Where: 560 Johnson Sreet, Victoria
Website: www.canadianpacificballet.org/
Canadian Pacific Ballet opens Victoria's premiere summer dance event in Market Square. Featuring three different repertoires of classical and romantic ballet excerpts. The first repertoire this year will include Dying Swan and Black Swan Pas de Deux, the Pas de Trois from La Bayadere Act II, a new pas de deux "Circus Pas" and a re-staging of the 1982 ballet "Dochas". For more information call 250-380-2522 or visi the website.

JOYFUL HARVEST EXHIBITION
When: August 05 - 31, 2010
Where: Jewish Community Centre - 950 W.41st Avenue
Website: www.jewishmuseum.ca
The exhibition, produced by the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta, salutes many people, places and organizations that have defined Jewish life in southern Alberta since the arrival of the area's first permanent Jewish settlers in 1889. For more info, call 604-257-5199 or visit the website.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
When: Saturdays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2010
Where: Holland Park, Surrey
Website: www.downtownsurreybia.com
Presented by Prospera Credit Union, the fun starts at 4:30pm with entertainment, activities and crafts, oh my! Movie begins at dusk. Make yourself at home by bringing your own blankets, lawn chairs and umbrellas. Refreshments available at the North Surrey Lions Club barbecue but feel free to bring your own. For more information, call 604.580.2321 or visit the website.

DOWNTOWN PORT COQUITLAM CAR SHOW
When: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Where: Streets of Downtown Port Coquitlam
Website: www.pocobia.com
The Downtown Merchants Association of Port Coquitlam and Metro Motors will close the streets and fill them with 400 collector cars and 30,000 spectators. The day features live music, monster truck rides, magicians, face painters and builder`s showcase, featuring over $2 million worth of custom vehicles. Check out the show that has be voted Best of the Best 2 years running! Visit the website for details.

GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE
When: Thursday, August 19, 2010
Where: Newlands Golf and Country Club
Website: www.bbslangley.com
Join us for the 23rd Annual Annual Golf Tournament to help raise funds for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Langley. To register contact bbslang@telus.net or call 604-530-5055. Visit the website for more information.

FRDC AT THE RICHMOND MARITIME FESTIVAL
When: August 20 & 21, 2010
Where: Steveston
Website: www.fraserriverdiscovery.org
The FRDC will participate in the exciting maritime festival, drawing crowds from across the lower mainland. Our kiosk will focus on The Ripple Effect exhibit spreading the word about making small changes in your daily routine to protect the health of the Fraser River. For more info on the exhibit, visit the website.

BLUE SURGE
When: August 26 - September 05, 2010 (Tues - Sun only)
Where: Studio 16, 1545 W. 7th
Website: www.twentysomethingtheatre.com
Blue Surge tells the story of Curt, a small-town cop, and Sandy, the 18-year old prostitute he meets in a raid on a massage parlour. As the two of them chase their dreams, they must learn a skill that is foreign to them both: they must learn to hope. Please Note: Explicit Language, Sexual Content & Nudity. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

CLOTHES2U
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Where: Johnston Heights Church, 152 St. at 96 Ave. Surrey
Website: www.clothes2U.ca
The Clothes2U Back to School event comes to Guildford. Clothes2U is the distribution of clothes and diapers for male and female of all ages, baby to senior, as well as linens, toys, books, footwear, and misc. personal/household items FREE to those in need. This is a drop in event, come between 10 AM and 1 PM to Enjoy a free coffee and hot dog as well. For more information and complete details, visit the website.

LANGLEY’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
When: August 28 & 29, 2010 from 11am - 10pm
Where: Willoughby Park, 7888 – 200th Street, Langley
Website: www.langleysinternationalfestival.com
There‘s a world of possibilities for the entire family at the 9th Annual International Festival, a 2-day celebration near the new Langley Events Centre. Explore new tastes and cuisines from around the world. The line-up for the International Entertainment will be full of surprises and the marketplace will be full of treasures from near and far. Travel the world without leaving town! For more inforamtion, visit the website.