Just in time to celebrate the good things in life, this upcoming weekend in Vancouver you can experience a three-day cultural extravaganza that is free and open to the public. The newly minted Vancouver Arts and Music Festival (August 4 – 6) will offer lots of visual art, live music and dance performances, educational and kids’ activities, and artisanal food vendors. It’s a major undertaking that will take place primarily in downtown Vancouver around Esther Short Park with some events at nearby Kiggins Theatre and an outdoor movie option at the Fort Vancouver Historic Site. Complete schedule is available at the VAMF site.