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News1130's weekend events roundup

Time to enjoy the nice summer weather!

Ben Wilson Aug 05, 2011 23:52:10 PM
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The summer weather is finally here, and there are lots of ways to enjoy it!

Get a spot on the beach early. Canada wraps up the Celebration of Light at 10 p.m Saturday in English Bay

Music Lover? Check out Music Fest Vancouver is on until the 14th at various venues around town. It features over 40 classical, jazz and world music presentations.

The UBC Farm Market happens Saturday at the Point Grey campus. Items are fresh, local, and organic.

Bye Bye Birdie and Anything Goes are the shows being performed at this year's Theatre Under The Stars at the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park.

Ahoy there! The Richmond Maritime Festival is on until Sunday at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. From wooden and model boats, water safety, and sea creatures, the festival has all things nautical. It also features music, games, interactive exhibits, roving performers, and food.

Come out and support your favourite team! The 2011 Little League Championship continues at Mahon Park in North Vancouver until the 14th.

The West End Cultural Festival runs Saturday at the Gordon Neighbourhood House on Broughton. For more information call 604-683-2554.

Dust off your bib. The eighth annual Cloverdale Blueberry Festival happens Saturday. It features a blueberry pancake breakfast, pie eating contest, and an antique tractor display.

Learn how to save seeds from a variety of vegetables at the Richmond Nature Park on Saturday.

Bring the kids out to kick some tires on Sunday at Family Day at the North Shore Auto Mall.

The Farmer's Market Picnic in the Park at the Kits Community Centre happens Sunday. For details call 604-257-6976.

Check out local vendors, food, and entertainment at The Robson Square Artisan Market this weekend.

The Vancouver Fire and Rescue's open house is on this weekend at fire hall 12 on Balaclava.

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