Queer Prom 2018: Flowers & Unicorns

Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre

Queer Prom returns to the Roundhouse and this year’s theme is Flowers and Unicorns. LGBTQ+ and allied youth are welcome, but you must be between the age of 14 and 25. There will be a photo booth, snacks, and mocktails.

by donation

African Descent Festival

Thornton Park

Celebrate a variety of African cultures at this event that boasts musicians such as Eddy Kenzo and Emmanuel Jal. This event will also be on July 22, and there will be many vendors and musicians on both days.

Free

Free Community Fix-It

Vancouver Public Library Mount Pleasant Branch

If you want to fix up clothes that may have a rip or a missing button, this event can help. Supplies will be provided, and instructors will help you master patching, darning, and stitching clothes.

Free

Grease South Surrey Smiles Drive-In

Semiahmoo Park

Ready to see Grease for the two-billionth time? As part of South Surrey’s weekly drive-ins, you can stuff up to seven other people into your car and watch a movie. Next week’s movie will be Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

$20

Spindle Whorl Carving at SFU

SFU Burnaby

If you read this week’s article on Carman McKay, you know that he’s been working on a spindle whorl, a tool used to spin wool. This is the last day you can catch him at it, so swing by and see the magic of carving.

Kombucha Making Workshop at O5

O5 Tea

I’m gonna be really real with you guys: I have no clue what kombucha actually is. I feel like it’s some kind of beverage thing? Anyway, if you do know what it is, and are interested in making some of your own, this event is for you!

Spotlight The Art of Photography

Waterview special event space

If you need professionally taken photos of yourself, this event provides just that. According to the website, the photos are valued at $250–350, so you’re getting a pretty good discount. There will also be food trucks on site.

$45 – $55

Cemetery Preservation and Clean Up

Maple Ridge Cemetery

No, you will not be embalming and cleaning bodies. This event focuses on cleaning and preserving headstones, as well as the surrounding grass. The organizers encourage you to bring your own brushes and gloves.

Vancouver: Sing-Along Mamma Mia!

North point of Canada Place

Before your mind becomes scarred by Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, come watch the first movie outdoors for free. Sing-along to the movie’s catchy tunes as you try to figure out who the father is.

Free

Honda Celebration of Light — South Africa

English Bay and surrounding areas

The first display of the celebration, the South African team will be setting off fireworks to this year’s theme: love. Come early so you can get a spot on the grass or beach. Sweden will be on August 1 followed by South Korea on August 4.

Free