Summer events in your neighbourhood
It can be nice to take on less responsibility and chill during the summer. But if you find yourself too relaxed, finding things to do during sunny days might seem somewhat challenging. I wanted to offer you some options that won’t burn your pocket nor leave you unsatisfied.
In the months of July and August, Metro Vancouver has interesting events you might not want to miss. Check out this list, see if you can bring a friend for memories and enjoy your time outside. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen!
Surrey Fusion Festival presented by Coast Capital
Source: City of Surrey
Food, live entertainment and culture! What an exciting way to experience all three and have a blast in the sun. This two day event is bringing different ethnic groups together through food and music. Find yourself immersed in a full day of culture that will become the best memory of many to come.
Location: Holland Park, Surrey
Date and Time : 11 a.m - 10 p.m, July 22-23, 2023
Virtual Job Fair hosted by JobFairX
Finding a job can be a competitive sport, luckily, job fairs are here to save you. And you don't need to be searching to attend job fairs. These events are a great way to network and learn more about your career prospects. By attending you will meet interesting individuals and have a chance to gain information on your desired career and its requirements.
Location: Burnaby
Date and Time: 11 a.m - 2 p.m, July 25, 2023
BIPOC Startup Spotlight and Summer Social
Hosting this event is Surge and the BIPOC Sustainability Collect. Find yourself meeting and conversing with like minded people whilst enjoying the sun. Lately, climate change and environmental issues are a constant dialogue among people.
This event will feature BIPOC speakers from local environmental startups. Connect and learn more about the activities of the communities concerned about sustainability on all levels of experience and within the sector.
Location: 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver
Date and Time: 6 p.m - 8:30 p.m, July 27, 2023
Writers Showcase
Lovers of books, this is an event for you. Hosting Crime Writers of Canada, a national non-profit organisation for Canadian mystery and crime is the Central library. Joining the event are talented and emerging local authors Karen Dodd, Winona Kent, Ken MacQueen, Yvonne Maximchuk and David Rabinovitch.
Location: 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Date and Time: 6:30 p.m - 8 p.m, Aug 22, 2023