Tomorrow evening, DOXA Film Festival presents it’s first free outdoor screening. With the cooperation of the Downtown Vancouver BIA, Robson Square will become an outdoor theatre for a screening of Bryn Evan’s Hip Hop-operation at 9pm. The film follows the story of a group of New Zealand seniors who set out to compete in the Las…
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Vans presents Van Doren Invitational
Today and Saturday, local and international skateboarders are gathering at Hastings Park for the second Canadian edition of the Van Doren Invitational skateboarding event at Hastings Bowl. Presented by global footwear brand Vans, the free event brings fans and families to watch the international skate jam. Last year a crowd of about 3000 came out to watch…
Spotify streams into Canada
At long last one of the world’s most popular music streaming sites, Spotify, has opened itself up to the Canadian audience. With a catalogue of over 20 millions songs there’s bound to be something for everyone, including francophone songs added for the Canadian market. Spotify makes it simple to build playlists, listen to steaming Spotify…
Water’s Edge Day 2014
Vancouver is surrounded by water and its citizens cherish the easy access to the beaches, seawalls and waterfront parks but how much do you know about the water? Do you know the animals that live in English Bay? What did False Creek look like a century ago? Sunday, October 5th spend the day celebrating the…
Game Of Thrones: The Exhibition this summer at PNE
Westeros comes to the PNE! Game Of Thrones: The Exhibition is going on an international tour this summer with a stop in Vancouver at the PNE. The travelling exhibit of the hit HBO show Game Of Thrones has been created to bring the enchanted world of Westeros and its characters directly to fans and it is…
Christmas is over, time to dispose of your tree
Christmas time has come and gone and it’s time to take down the decorations and if you were able to have a live tree, dispose of it. While it’s a lovely addition to your Christmas scene, a live tree can’t just go back in its box for another year. The City of Vancouver has a…
Yaletown becomes Candytown – November 23
After an estimated 15,000 people turned out last year, CandyTown returns for a second edition. From noon until 9pm tomorrow, Saturday November 23, Yaletown is transformed with hundreds of lights, lamp poles turned candy canes, and thousands of people filling Mainland Street. Costumed characters, street performers and musicians will be stationed amongst the Christmas craft…