The 27th Honda Celebration of Light is expected to bring one million plus spectators to the shores of English Bay July 29th, August 2nd and 5th. If standing amongst the masses to witness the fireworks spectacular isn’t your cup of tea there are a number of options for a more exclusive viewpoint of the event….
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Picks of the Week – July 12
Mid-July and hopefully your summer is as hot as the weather. If not, the picks of the week have lots of finds for your week’s entertainment value. Food: Tonight, join other food lovers for Tasting Plates – Stadium District, experience the tastes of the eateries around BC Place and Rogers Arena Broadway: Give into the…
The Merchant of Venice at Bard on the Beach
The Merchant of Venice is now open on the Howard Family Stage at Bard on the Beach 2017. The thought provoking play, at first glance, seems dated in it’s views on Jews, Christian, marriage, women. However, when you break it down prejudice, revenge, distrust are themes that are timeless. While Shakespeare wrote the play over 4…
Summer Outdoor Movies 2017
This week Fresh Air Cinemas’ outdoor movies got underway at Stanley Park, Lansdowne Centre and other spots around Metro Vancouver, bringing in another season of outdoor movie fun. Harkening back to the days of the drive-in, Outdoor Movies make parks, parking lots and piers into open-air cinemas. Bring a blanket, a picnic, friends and sit…
40th Vancouver Folk Music Festival plays July 13 – 16, 2017
For the 40th season, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival will once again take over Jericho Beach Park. From July 13th to 16th folk fans, friends and families, will find another remarkable line-up of the best of traditional and contemporary folk and roots music from around the globe. In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Canada 150+,…
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 50th Anniversary
This year, 2017, marks 50 years since Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks began to protect the region’s important natural spaces and ecosystems. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the regional parks system is encouraging visitors to pick up a Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Passport, explore the parks, collect stamps, earn rewards and possibly win prizes. This…
Canada 150! Where to Celebrate Canada Day 2017
After a year long build up Canada 150 celebrations reach their peak this weekend. With Canada Day, July 1st falling on Saturday there’s plenty of time to relax after your celebrations. Here’s a few of the events happening around Metro Vancouver this Canada Day. Canada Day at Canada Place: 9:45am – 10pm July 1 /…