There’s always something going on in this busy town!
Here are six events local organizers uploaded to our online events calendar.
Many more events are coming up; go to our online events calendar to see them all!
1. On today, May 31, join the ongoing affordable housing conversation at Housing Hope from 2 to 8 p.m. at 2301 Mamquam Rd.
"Let’s flip the script on housing in Squamish! Join us at the Heart House to celebrate community and start a bold conversation about how we can change the future of housing in Squamish. All ages welcome," reads the listing.
The event will include mural painting, a barbecue, a presentation, and a group discussion. The event is put on by DWIFT Housing.
2. Also, on May 31, there's Highway Star: Deep Purple Tribute Band, at Trickster's Hideout, located at 38005 Cleveland Ave., from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
"The unique sound, energy and look of the legendary rock band Deep Purple comes to life when Highway Star takes the stage," reads the listing.
3. On May 31, Ruby Waters: Soup Cans Tour (Unplugged) plays the Crash Hotel, located at 38005 Cleveland Ave., from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
"See Whistler-based artist Ruby Waters perform live unplugged at the Chieftain on May 31st. A donation of three non-perishable food items is required upon entry. All ticket proceeds will be donated to The Dugout. About The Dugout: The Dugout is a nondenominational charitable organization serving residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We offer a community living room: a place where people can come to enjoy a free snack and a coffee away from the street or from the isolation that many in the neighbourhood experience," reads the listing.5.
4. June 1, there's the Squamish Pride Parade down Cleveland Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Pride Parade starts at 12 p.m.
"The Squamish Pride Parade is an annual community celebration and reflection of 2SLGBTQIA+ pride and Pride Month kickoff in the heart of downtown Squamish. The inclusive event brings together local artists, community organizations, businesses and allies to support and promote 2SLGBTQIA+ visibility and rights with the shared vision of safety, equality and acceptance for all. The Squamish Pride Parade features a vibrant and diverse display of floats, performances and individuals of all ages marching for awareness, representation, social justice and the right to be who they are," reads the listing.
5. On June 4, it is TWIG, Wood First Wednesday, at 2133 Wall St. from 6 to 8 p.m.
"This month, Sea to Sky Wood Network heads up the Squamish Valley to visit Daniel Wall at Wall Street Woodworks. Daniel is a woodworker known for his appreciation of local species and natural processes like spalting. His work appears throughout the corridor, including the local monastery. We'll tour his workshop, hear stories from a lifetime in craft, tour his forest and connect around the material that shape our region," reads the listing.
"Our monthly events in Squamish will traverse various locations, from shop tours to brewery hangouts. These gatherings are designed to cultivate a culture of wood, providing a space where innovation can flourish through meaningful connections within the group."
6. On June 6, Taylor James performs at the Sea to Sky Gondola, at 36800 BC-99, from 5 to 9 p.m.
For Taylor, music is first and foremost about connection. It’s about translating and sharing the emotions that make life worth living, that make us who we are. “The world is messed up,” she says. “With music, I want to show people that they’re not alone, give them an opportunity and safe place to feel. Sure, I’d like to take the show to a bigger audience – whether it’s onstage or in front of camera. But the goal is to connect, not to get famous or impress anybody. Music makes the world better. That’s why I do it,"reads the listing.
