Celebrate Canada and Quebec while enjoying local music, vendors and activities at this outdoor street social. Hyack Square will be activated with something for everyone.
Vendors:
Chef Cuterie Beef Jerky
Clarissa Banos Art
Deb's Bags
DragaonScales Journals
Linda Jewelry Designs
Maple Sugar Shack
Wood Items-Krasava Builds
New West Craft: Venture over to nearby River Market where New West Craft will have a variety of additional vendors setup inside from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Activities:
Vancouver Circus School Interactive Workshop: A total circus experience where you can choose how you want to participate. You will be treated to a wide range of props for all levels and ages. From juggling to stilts to rola bola’s, there will be something fun for you to try.
Vancouver Circus School is a local business that is based out of River Market. The school offers coach-directed circus and acrobatic programs where you can experience the thrill and excitement of learning the art of circus.
Giveaways:
Free hot chocolate provided by Serious Coffee Company.
Free shop local canvas tote bags available to the first 100 attendees.
Enter to win a $250.00 assortment of gift cards from Downtown businesses.
Downtown businesses need your support and the City encourages everyone to shop small and local.
Music:
2:15 - 3:00 pm and 3:45 - 4:30 pm featuring Will Clements
Will Clements is a Vancouver-based performer, educator, recording artist, and published arranger. Described by CBC Music as a "fantastic and easy voice...", Will is an enthusiastic and energetic performer when on stage. Some of his musical highlights include a full scholarship towards the Drayton Harbour Festival Camp in Washington in 2016, performing at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans in 2016, an Outstanding Ensemble Award for leading and arranging at the 2020 Vocal Impact Festival, a finalist with the 2021 Niagara Jazz Festival Youth Contest, and a performance residency as part of the 2021 Vancouver International Children's Festival with the FM Music program. Will has shared the stage with many notable artists including, Dee Daniels, Maria Schneider, Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Dawn Pemberton, and more as part of his studies at Capilano University. Recipient of the Greg Quan Prize in Music Education, as well as an Outstanding Practicum Award, Will continues to arrange music for various ensembles in his spare time following graduation from the UBC B.Ed program. He has served as a clinician for several secondary music programs, and is currently the director of choirs and general music at Argyle Secondary in North Vancouver.
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Celebration and Commemoration Program, Department of Canadian Heritage. Presented in partnership with: Arts Council of New Westminster, New West Farmers Market, Downtown New West BIA and Vancouver Circus School.
Find more dates and information at newwestcity.ca/outside-in
