Get your sweat on during the Fast and Female Girls Run on Sunday, Aug. 20. The event is for girls five to 12 years old. There’s a 500-metre or two-kilometre option. There will also be yoga and a dance party as well as an inspirational chat with Fast and Female ambassadors. It’s at Burnaby Lake Regional Park, 4519 Piper Ave., from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tickets cost $15. To register, visit tinyurl.com/FastFemaleRun.
Listen to Peter Lattey give an artist talk on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. His outdoor exhibit, JAZZ in Wood, opened on Aug. 10 and will run until Sept. 19. His work draws inspiration from his life experiences, including the time he lived in the rain forest of Vancouver Island in the ’90s, surrounded by giant cedars, Douglas fir, alder and hemlock trees. Admission is free.
Head to Civic Square on Sunday, Aug. 20 for the Summer Sundays Concert Series. Alvin Tolentino (contemporary dance) will be hitting the stage from 6 to 6:45 p.m., followed by Willy Blizzard, an indie-roots trio, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. This is an all-ages event, so bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor concert. Civic Square is beside the Bob Prittie library branch, at Kingsborough Street and McKay Avenue.
Raise money for mental health by attending a fundraiser at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 Macpherson Ave. on Sunday, Aug. 20. The event is hosted by the Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada. The evening’s program (from 7 to 10 p.m.) includes dances, choral and solo singing, and more. Tickets cost $20 or $50 for VIP. Visit tinyurl.com/MentalHealthFundraiser.
The India Cultural Association of Vancouver is hosting a free yoga class in Burnaby on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. It’s taking place at 2702 Norland Ave. All levels are welcome. The class is based on physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), mindfulness and listening to the body, notes an event write-up. Spots are limited so register at eventbrite.ca. Search for Free Yoga Class.
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