DANCING IN THE STREET
While parts of Granville Street remain closed this Summer, dancers of all kinds are hitting the street each Sunday afternoon (and some Saturdays, too) through August 29. These free dance events are for those that love to dance and those that want to learn. Pick from swing, Latin, salsa or ballroom - or try all four! These events are part of Rediscover Granville 2.010 in conjunction with the City of Vancouver.
For a complete list of all the events this month on Granville.
BUSKING ON GRANVILLE
Business, busking and summer - a mix worth celebrating on Granville!
Starting June 25 and running every Friday night from 5-7pm, buskers hired by the DVBIA will be getting the weekend party started by playing on the 600, 700 and 800 blocks. Also watch for three buskers concerts on the 700 block throughout the summer.
Working with the busking community and the City of Vancouver, busking will shine on Granville while many of the streets are closed until Labour Day. Playing hours have been extended to midnight every night and limited amplification is now formally allowed. We've also designed 27 'busk stops' along the street: locations best suited to reducing noise for residents, not blocking access to businesses and high pedestrian traffic. Signs indicating the stops are posted on the light poles and 'pitch sizes' or act sizes are designated on the signs. See all the map.
Buskers are encouraged to make use of the new locations and follow the street etiquette to make the trial a success. We welcome feedback from businesses and buskers. See the details for making the most out of busking on Granville this summer.
Check out all the activities planned for the street in the coming months at ShopGranville.caRESOURCES:
Rediscover Granville as an event location for your concerts, festivals, flash mobs and celebrations! Fill out this special events form to start the process and submit to rediscover.granville@vancouver.ca or fax 604-257-8859. |
