ARTS 925-7290 July/August Calendar of Performing Arts Activities will August 9-18 I 10 storefront windows in Ambleside and Dundarave become a street gallery of local artwork displayed by professional artists Informal talks on art-related topics. 50 artists create harmony originals in the parks, giving the public a chance to watch artists at work. Juried art show features the work of 40 North Shore artists. As the sun goes down, the waterfront parks become venues for everything from jazz, soul, rock and reggae to the big bands. Local Craft artists displaying and selling their ceramics, textiles, woodwork and other creations at the foot of 15th St. (in WV). Street performers in an outdoor tent next to John Lawson Park. A n auction of the "Art in the Park" artists' work. Take part in the hands-on arts and musical activities in John Lawson Park fish printing, kite making, imagination market & more. H A R M O N Y ARTS FESTIVAL Festivals ARTSPEAK A r t in the Park Ferry Building Gallery Musical Concerts Harmony Crafts Street Theatre Harmony A r t Auction Creative Kids Day UNDERTHEVOLCANO 355-2327 Cates Park Eco-Fair Grrrlapalooza Artisan Market Children's Area Activities will include: August 11 Information tables, workshops & speakers on environmental issues. Featuring some of the best West Coast women performers in hip-hop. hardcore and folk music. Huge selection of handmade items for sale, plus demos. Supervised arts activities, along with music and theatre performances for all ages. The tenth annual Vancouver International July 25-August 4 Comedy Festival. Public outdoor events and ticketed evening events featuring hilarious performers from around the world. Bluegrass Express (bluegrass music) The Paperboys (Celtic music) Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack (bluegrass) July 5,7-9 p.m. July 12,7-9 p.m. July 19, 7-9 pm. Comedy Festival Granville Island 683-0883 Panorama Park Panorama Park Panorama Park Vanier Park 280-3311 Panorama Park Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 205-3000. Panorama Park Panorama Park Panorama Park Vanier Park 280-3311 Panorama Park Panorama Park Vanier Park 280-331 1 Vanier Park 280-3311 Grouse Mountain 280-3311 Waterfront Theatre 685-6217 Concerts in the Cove Music Concerts in the Cove Concerts in the Cove Symphony & Shakespeare Bard on the Beach Concerts in the Cove Classical Music Concerts in the Cove Concerts in the Cove Concerts in the Cove Opera & Shakespeare Bard on the Beach Concerts in the Cove Concerts in the Cove Featuring mezzo soprano Judith Forst in a concert July 22 &29 with members of the V S Q conducted by Clyde Mitchell. 8 p.m. Claire Brett with the Cajun Bayou Brats July 29, 7-9 p.m. August 1 7:30 p.m. A Special Blend of classical music, a co-production with W o m e n in Music. Daniel Lapp (Celtic fiddle music) Flatland Six (Mississippi blues) H o w Many in YourTrio (country music) August 2, 7-9 p.m August 9,7-9 pm. August 16, 7-9 p.m. Members of the Bard company and some of August 19 & 26 the best young operatic talent recite and sing together. 8 p.m. Van Latin Connections (salsa) Tuxedo Junctions (swing music) A deliciously bittersweet comedy, bubbling over with romance and wit. August 23,7-9 p.m. August 30.7-9 p.m. Until September 22 8 p.m Theatre Much A d o About Nothing Bard on the Beach The Merchant ofVenice Bard on the Beach Bard on the Peak Bard on the Peak The Unexpected Guest A thought-provoking and fascinating Until September 21 comedy linking themes of love, revenge and mercy. 8 p.m. Much A d o About Nothing The Merchant ofVenice Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery presented by Coconut Theatre. July 13.8 p.m. July 20.8 p.m. July 10-August 24 7:30 p.m.