Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is one of the most important events for Asian families as millions make visits to their home countries, towns and family, to celebrate the Year of the Rat. New Year celebrations and traditions have worked their way around the globe thanks to the vast Asian diaspora. Locally,…
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There’s more than just Shakespeare at Bard on the Beach
Last night Chor Leoni’s Mane Event at Bard on the Beach filled the mainstage tent with the sounds of music. The perfect way to wrap up the Canada Day weekend, the Lions brought to stage a varied selection of songs including a taste of Canadiana including iconic hits by Tragically Hip, Ian & Sylvia Tyson…
5 Lunar New Year Festival 2018 Events
Chinese New Year is known as the largest mass human migration in the world, as millions of Chinese make visits to their home countries, towns and family, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Vancouver and Richmond have many events for those of the Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and other communities who can’t make the trip…
Picks of the Week – October 4, 2017
Shine on Harvest Moon…we have a bright full moon to light our nights as we explore these picks of the week Angels: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Angels In America: Perestroika closes at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage this weekend, October 8th. Circus: The Goblin Market, a contemporary Kiwi circus troupe swings into action at The Cultch York…
Picks of the Week – August 10, 2016
Since this summer’s weather isn’t really cooperating to make us feel the heat, it may be a perfect time to head in to catch a movie at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. The VQFF plus more highlight the picks of the week: Movie: You’ll be seeing yellow for Wednesday movie night at Lansdowne Centre Starlight Cinema, park your…
Picks of the Week – September 30, 2015
Hard to believe it’s already the end of September! Let’s see if these picks of the week will keep you busy as we’re starting out autumn Taste: Tonight is a chance to explore some of the new and familiar restaurants along West Broadway on Tasting Plates Kitsilano West Gig: While hearing “Chelsea Dagger”, can be like a…
The 2015 BC Lions Schedule Revealed
Last week, the CFL has released its 2015 season. The BC Lions will be entering their 58th CFL season and after an up & down 2014 season its hoped this year sees an improvement. Even though the Leos have reached the playoffs for the last 18 seasons, the semi-final loss to Montreal, was a disappointment, especially…