Performance in the Park 2025 July 3 5:00–6:00 PM – Jeff Bryant Starting our series, we have a Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and global busker, Jeff Bryant. Whether performing solo or with the Jeff Bryant Band, Jeff leads with an open heart that sparks joyous connection. 6:20–7:20 PM – Will’s Jams Will Stroet, JUNO-nominated musician and former CBC Kids TV star, performs energetic rock-pop in English and French with singalongs, inspiring creativity and community. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and singalong choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded. July 17 5:00–6:00 PM – Brock House Big Band Come out and enjoy a musical performance from the talented Brock House Big Band. An 18-piece ensemble playing jazz, Latin, and big band arrangements of classics and popular tunes from legends like Count Basie and Duke Ellington. 6:20–7:20 PM – Mike Bryden Mike Bryden is a multi-disciplinary artist who grew up in Ottawa and now calls East Vancouver home. Mike’s live performance is a unique blend of songs, stories, live drawings, comedic theatre and kinetic, retro-forward inventions. His current show playfully deconstructs the meaning behind traditional proverbs and expressions. July 31 5:00–6:00 PM – Music with Marnie Described as one of the Best Performers of her Generation by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Marnie will be sure to captivate your child and have them moving and grooving to songs from her 4 Award Winning Albums. Marnie performs funky and educational tunes that get kids and parents moving and grooving. 6:20–7:20 PM –Kellie Haines Ventriloquist This hilarious show blends musical numbers with fast paced ventriloquism comedy bits, with Magrau the bird and Kamilla the frog! Kellie invites audience members on stage to help save the show. This heartwarming and funny show has lots of audience participation, catchy songs with colourful puppets! AUGUST 14 5:00–6:00 PM – Jeff Bryant Starting and ending our Performance Series, Jeff Bryant brings his heartfelt songs and warm stage presence to connect with audiences through original music once again. 6:20–7:20 PM –Karima Essa A three-time Canadian National Dance champion, Karima Essa is Vancouver’s very own Bollywood star. An incredibly charismatic and passionate performer, choreographer and instructor, she has used her one-of-a-kind Bollywood talent to entertain diverse audiences at festivals, theatres and in schools across Canada.