Looking for something to do in Vancouver this weekend? Check out our picks of the best events around town July 11 to 14.
Sunday night Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def takes the stage at the Vogue, just days after making headlines with a graphic video staging a force-feeding based on standard operating instructions leaked from Guantanamo.
Dallas Green fans will want to head out to the PNE Amphitheatre Friday, where City And Colour will be rocking the house with sounds from recently released album "The Hurry And The Harm" — his first solo recording since Alexisonfire split.
Back at the Vogue, country soulstress Mary Chapin Carpenter, will be joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, Saturday night.
Don't miss the opportunity for a great day out in glorious sunshine on Saturday. Head to Kitsilano, where the second Khatsahlano Festival will take over ten blocks, with a series of stages presenting live local bands all day. Prepare for crowds.
With footage of luminaries such as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, and interviews with a host of 60s folk legends, "Greenwich Village: The Music That Defined A Generation" provides the perfect scene-setter for next weekend's Vancouver International Folk Festival. Catch it all week at the Vancity Theatre, beginning Friday July 12.
There's still time to catch some of Japanese animator Hideo Miyazaki's incredible work at The Cinematheque, playing all weekend. Big kids and little kids alike can't fail to be enthralled. Be prepared for line ups.
Don't miss the excellent production of Hamlet at this year's Bard on the Beach. Between Kim Collier's audacious direction and Jonathon Young's remarkable performance as the Dane, this is without question one of the best theatrical experiences you'll see all year.
Summer isn't really summer without a trip down to Chinatown for good eats and good fun. This weekend's Chinatown Night Marketincludes this year's new sensation - around the world ping pong - on Friday, and a free screening of Bruce Lee's "Enter The Dragon" Saturday.
If you fancy a short trip out of town, head north on Sunday for Whistler, where the Bearfoot Bistro will play host to the "World Oyster Invitational". Professional oyster shuckers from around the world will be competing in this charity event to see who can shuck 30 oysters perfectly in a timed battle. There's also a "Bloody Caesar Battle" for the bartenders and refreshments included in the $48 ticket price.
Fancy some fairground fun? Head to Gay Day at Playland on Sunday for the annual event organized by Vancouver PrideSociety, which runs from noon.
See the slideshow of our picks for July 11-14
Vancouver Events July 12-14
Music(01 of17)
Open Image ModalYasiin Bey aka Mos Def plays the Vogue, Sunday July 14. (credit:Facebook)
Music(02 of17)
Open Image ModalCity And Colour brightens up the PNE Amphitheatre Friday July 12 (credit:Getty)
Music(03 of17)
Open Image ModalCountry soulstress Mary Chapin Carpenter takes the stage at the Vogue, Saturday July 13. (credit:Facebook)
Music(04 of17)
Open Image ModalWest 4th Avenue turns into the giant Khatsahlano street festival, Saturday July 13, with live bands, vendors and food across ten blocks. (credit:Facebook)
Music(05 of17)
Open Image ModalThe 2012 Khatsahlano Festival packed Kits to the seams. (credit:Facebook)
Movies(06 of17)
Open Image ModalTo whet the appetite for next weekend's Vancouver International Folk Festival, the Vancity Theatre is screening "Greenwich Village: Music That Defined A Generation" all week, beginning Friday July 12. (credit:Facebook)
Movies(07 of17)
Open Image ModalNever seen a Hideo Miyazaki film? You're missing out. The Cinematheque's season continues with screenings of the wonderful "My Neighbour Totoro".Be warned: Line ups are likely. (credit:Facebook)
Theatre(08 of17)
Open Image ModalDon't miss the opportunity to see Kim Collier's masterful production of Hamlet at Bard on the Beach, with a brilliant performance by Jonathon Young as the troubled Dane. (credit:Facebook)
Theatre(09 of17)
Open Image ModalHamlet at Bard on the Beach. (credit:Facebook)
Theatre(10 of17)
Open Image ModalHamlet at Bard on the Beach. (credit:Facebook)
Events(11 of17)
Open Image ModalHead to the Chinatown Night Market Friday July 12 for steet ping pong, or Saturday 13 for a free screening of Bruce Lee's "Enter The Dragon".Oh, and there's plenty of good eats and shopping, too. (credit:Facebook)
Events(12 of17)
Open Image ModalChinatown Night Market. (credit:Facebook)
Events(13 of17)
Open Image ModalTake a drive up the Sea to Sky Highway on Sunday July 15, for the Bearfoot Bistro's World Oyster Invitational.Watch professional oyster shuckers from around the world compete for the title, while the Bloody Caesar Battle for mixologists also plays out. (credit:Facebook)
Events(14 of17)
Open Image Modal"Oyster Bob" Skinner will be defending his title at the Bearfoot's World Oyster Invitational, Sunday July 15.A local legend, "Oyster Bob" is the chief shucker at Vancouver's Joe Fortes. (credit:Facebook)
Events(15 of17)
Open Image ModalIt's the annual Gay Day at Playland on Sunday July 13, just one of the many summer events organized by Vancouver Pride Society. (credit:Facebook)
Events(16 of17)
Open Image ModalGay Day at Playland, Sunday July 13. (credit:Facebook)
Events(17 of17)
Open Image ModalGay Day at Playland, Sunday July 13. (credit:Facebook)