khat-sah-lano!

 

Another summer, another Khatsahlano festival! This street festival seems to be getting bigger and bigger every year, with more to see and more to do and more people to push around in the crowds :P

I believe the street festival is now in its third year, and I like how they're always trying out new things to give the masses a unique experience. For instance, the mini art galleries set up in cargo containers provided pockets of creative mediums and experiences to be explored.

I didn't stay very long because it was getting SO crowded but I did manage to take some awesome pictures and check out some really cool and unique crafts and jewellery booths. 

 

khatsahlano festival - meow!

Woke up late Saturday morning and had to run some errands that took longer than I thought but still managed to get to the Khatsahlano Festival on West 4th Avenue. I went last year and I loved it and this year, it did not disappoint. Great music, rows of food trucks for hungry spectators and great sales in the boutiques along 4th Avenue and plenty of indie-craft and jewellery shopping booths for something a little more original.

This kind of reminds me of the Ghostbuster car...

Charms from India and Thailand being sold by a nice old man with dreads, who was also giving away sweet-smelling incense to some kids nearby. He travels around Asia a lot, he finds most of his knick knacks.  

This made me laugh: a bunch of pretentious hipsters on the front lawn on this slight worn-down house,  with barely any room to stand, trying not to fall off the wall. 

Free snowcone! I chose grape :)

Street Jenga! 

Purdy's famous Hedgehog made an appearance, much to the delight of many small tykes.

Always organic and fresh.

Smart dog. It was getting very HOT in the afternoon, and he decided to take a little siesta under the table away from the sunshine. 

I. Want. This. 

Mini donuts ad screamers! 

They make a great salmon burger and a delicious poutine with mushroom gravy.

He's pet lizard is a huge fan of indie music.  

The Zolas gathering in for a group hug before starting the show. 

The Zolas played one or two songs from their upcoming album, to be released sometime this fall. 

The sunset over Granville Street as I'm waiting for the bus home. 

khatsahlano!

Khatsahano, the West 4th Avenue Music and Art Street Festival, took over the west side as 4th Avenue was closed off from Burrard to MacDonald for the festival. A huge street party took over as thousands of people and their canine friends took in the mouthwatering aromas from various street food trucks and stalls, patio parties, great sales and discounts from stores sucks as Moule and American Apparel and a huge garage sale that stretched for blocks as neighbours brought out tables and racks of clothes, jewellery, wares and knick-knacks to sell. 

Zulu Records curated an impressive lineup of local musicians and bands to perform free concerts at five stages located at the intersections at Vine, Cypress, Yew, Maple and Arbutus. Popular shows included Aidan Knight, The Shilohs, Flash Palace and the Evaporators fronted by lead singer, Nardwuar the Human Serviette (apparently that's his legal name).

Hot Panda rocking out. I love the name.

Organic beef burger with cheese from Whole Foods. Mmm...

Money from the hot dog sales go to charity, so of course, it only has zero calories.

Neighbours showcasing their wares along a huge multi-block garage sale.

Cute puppy was so friendly and energetic. Managed to take this shot in the 5 seconds he was standing still before he started bouncing around on the grass again.

The Shilohs.

Aidan Knight and friends

Funky sofa in front of one of the yoga stores.

The Flash Palace with a great electronic sound.

Vintage buses lined the streets of 4th Avenue.

Dunk a fireman for charity!

This girl was waiting for her friend outside of Bimini's. These dogs were HUGE.

Butter chicken with naam bread and rice. The chicken was so tender and the naam bread was nice and hot. SO GOOD.

Street skateboarding inside a cage in case someone bailed, which did happen a few times.

He must have just been sweating buckets inside that ram's head...

This little cutie pie wanted to say hello.

The Evaporators with Nardwuar as the lead singer. He was wearing a Canadian thermal suit.

I was just as confused as this kid.

I decided to walk over the Burrard Street bridge on my way home: