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Barbecues, block parties, opera and music festivals \u2014 this week has it all. <\/p>\n
Looks like this weekend is shaping up to be one of the busiest so far this summer, as the FIFA\u00a0World Cup\u00a0approaches\u00a0the finals.<\/p>\n
Alongside the major festivals like Vancouver Folk Music Festival and Surrey Fusion Festival, this week also offers smoky barbecues to open-air block parties and family-friendly performances, packing Metro Vancouver’s calendar with music, markets and community events.<\/p>\n
Here are the Top 7\u00a0events that made\u00a0our list.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Public Disco turns a motel courtyard into a techno dance floor.<\/p>\n
City Centre Artist Lodge is all set to host the annual outdoor block party for Public Disco on Saturday, July 18, with underground electronic music making a comeback.<\/p>\n
This year’s lineup features headlining sets from Musclecars and DJ Heather, with supporting local DJs Luke McKeehan and Lerma. Organizers say the event is designed as an inclusive community dance space which explores house, techno\u00a0and the deeper currents of underground electronic music.<\/p>\n
It offers wheelchair accessible washrooms, shaded seating, picnic tables and lower-stimulation zones with less or no direct music throughout the venue.<\/p>\n
When<\/strong>: Saturday, July 18,\u00a04 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: 2111 Main St.<\/p>\n Tickets<\/strong>: $61.38<\/a> via AdmitONE<\/p>\n Trading card fans can spend Saturday hunting for rare finds at the Next Gen Card Show inside the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.<\/p>\n More than 90 vendors will offer Pok\u00e9mon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports cards and other collectibles. Giveaways, snacks and activities will also be available.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Next Gen Card Show is organized by Jacob Venos and Asha Macdonald. Together the\u00a0duo brings enthusiasm, excitement and eagerness to the trading card world.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: July 18,\u00a011 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: Round House Community Centre,\u00a0181 Roundhouse Mews<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong>: $10<\/a> via Next Gen (free for kids 10 and younger.)\u00a0<\/p>\n This is probably one to mark on your calendar if live music is a part of your ideal summer weekend, with ocean views as an added bonus.<\/p>\n The 49th annual Vancouver Folk Music<\/a> Festival returns to \u0294\u0259y\u0313alm\u0259x\u02b7 Jericho Beach Park on July 17 to 19. The lineup features artists from Canada and around the world for three days of concerts, collaborative workshops and cultural performances across four stages.<\/p>\n The weekend is planned around discovery, with artists from different musical backgrounds pairing off throughout the day in a series of workshops, leading up to evening listening sessions at the mainstage with sunset views on the shore.<\/p>\n From exploring a new favourite artist to dancing barefoot around the mainstage or introducing your little ones to live music for the first time, Vancouver Folk Music Festival remains one of the city’s best summer traditions.<\/p>\n When<\/strong>: July 17 to 19. Friday: 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n Where<\/strong>: \u0294\u0259y\u0313alm\u0259x\u02b7 Jericho Beach Park, 3941 Point Grey Rd.<\/p>\n Tickets<\/strong>: $75<\/a> and up (discounted for seniors, students and youth)<\/p>\n Surrey Fusion Festival <\/a>is bringing the world together this July with Punjabi beats, global flavours and World Cup celebrations.<\/p>\n The festival returns Saturday and Sunday at Holland Park, turning the city into one of Metro Vancouver’s largest multi-cultural events. This year’s theme, “One World, One Game,” celebrates the excitement of the FIFA World Cup along with international flavours, local performances and community spirit.<\/p>\n Canadian rock band 54-40, known for hit-single \u201cI Go Blind,\u201d leads the live music lineup on Saturday, followed by Punjabi singer Kulwinder Billa, (known for hits like \u201cTich Button\u201d and \u201cPagal\u201d) taking the lead on Sunday.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to catch live soccer action with thousands of fans as the festival is also one of the official FIFA World Cup fan zones in Surrey.<\/p>\nNext Gen Card Show<\/h3>\n
Vancouver Folk Festival<\/h3>\n
Surrey Fusion Festival<\/h3>\n