All ages, free admission show combines with live mural painting of silos
On Saturday, August 20th, the Vancouver Mural Festival is taking over East Vancouver for the city’s biggest celebration of public art. By the event’s conclusion, over 35 new murals will have been added to the neighbourhood’s visual landscape. Red Truck Beer Company is pleased to be taking part in the festival by hosting the Red Truck Patio Party, an all-ages celebration of art and music in the parking lot of the brewery at 295 East 1st Avenue.
While French street artist and activist Kashink live paints Red Truck’s giant grain silos, up and coming local acts will play a show in the brilliant summer sunshine. One of the most prominent female graffiti artists in world, Kashink has created vivid, memorable pieces across Europe, Asia and North America and she will cover the silos with her distinctive four-eyed figures and vibrant colours.
The musical line up for the show spans pop and indie to roots and hip-hop and showcases some of the best acts from the Truck Stop Concert Series local submissions program and headlined by Alpha Omega, the latest project from hip hop legend Prevail and Vancouver rapper Neph.
The complete show line up is:
2PM: Kaylee Johnston
3PM: Lovecoast
4PM: Tourist Company
5PM: Twin River
6PM: Rococode
7PM: Alpha Omega
8PM-10PM: DJ Zu
While the show is all ages, those of legal drinking age will be able to enjoy a full selection of delicious Red Truck beers in the Truck Stop Diner or in the special event beer garden and the show will run from 2PM-10PM. For more information visit http://www.vancouvermuralfestival.com or www.redtruckbeer.com.
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