Summer Fun at Civic Square

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Join us for concerts, outdoor movies, children's activities and community visual art projects. Located beside Bob Prittie Library – Metrotown Branch at Kingsborough and MacKay. Map »

Summer 2018

Live Performances - Family Series

Music and activities outdoors on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM. Free admission.

• July 12

  • 7:00-7:45 PM	The Trollsens In this family-friendly all-ages show audience members are welcomed to participate in an engaging costumed interpretation of the Scandinavian folk tale “The One Eyed Troll.”
    8:00-8:45 PM	Circus Show Come join us during Circus Night! The show will feature acrobatics, clowns and jugglers performing to a hip, energetic beat! Free face painting and loads of fun roving entertainment is also featured on site.

• July 19

  • 7:00-7:45 PM	Science World Live Engaging presentations feature spectacular science demonstrations with lots of opportunity for audience involvement. Demonstration topics include electricity, moving objects, air pressure, sound, fire, and much more!
    8:00-8:45 PM	Dianna David Pushing the limits of innovative performance, Dianna David is a physical entertainer who uses her skills in characterization, Hip Hop dancing, miming, shadow play, clowning, multimedia and contact juggling to embody narrative pieces and bring them to life on stage.

• July 26

  • 7:00-7:45 PM	How Raven Stole the Sun Indigenous Educational Storyteller Dallas Yellowfly brings an engaging multimedia experience for audiences of all ages. Yellowfly blends storytelling, audience participation and improv comedy together to tell the story about Raven, the trickster, and his efforts to light up the earth.
    8:00-8:45 PM	V’ni Dansi This Vancouver-based traditional Métis and contemporary dance company is dedicated to sharing the dances, stories and culture of the Métis. You will be amazed by the incredibly talented footwork and visual artistry of this high energy troupe!

• August 2

  • 7:00-7:45 PM	The Purple Pirate All hands on deck! The Purple Pirate’s Magic Pirate Ship is a perfect storm of family fun! This unforgettable voyage will have adults laughing and children leaping to their feet to volunteer with the world’s friendliest buccaneer!
    8:00-8:45 PM	Ruploops Through body percussion and beatboxing, Rup demonstrates and teaches how the human form is indeed a musical instrument. With a mix of hip hop, blues and bhangra, The Human Radio tunes into themes of home, identity, culture, justice, dignity and celebration.

Family Movie Nights

Bring a blanket, find a spot on the lawn and enjoy an outdoor movie from 8:30-10:00 PM (rain or shine). Free admission.

Drop-in Playground Activities

View summer activities at Civic Square or call 604-570-4000 for recorded information.

For library events, call 604-436-5410 or visit www.bpl.bc.ca/events