As Vancouver wrapped another exciting HSBC Canada Sevens tournament, which saw a best ever, Bronze Medal, result for Team Canada, it was announced that even more world class rugby is on the way. Four of the world’s top national rugby nations—the New Zealand All Blacks XV, the Flying Fijians, USA join hosts Team Canada in the inaugural Halloween Rugby Weekend, this October…
Author: Jay Minter
The Canucks: A Photo History of Vancouver’s Team opens at The Polygon Gallery
Before the Canucks take the ice at Rogers Arena on Sunday, The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver is inviting the public to the opening reception of The Canucks: A Photo History of Vancouver’s Team. Opening at 2pm March 8th, the exhibition of photographs looks back on the history of the Vancouver Canucks. Coinciding with Rogers…
I Heart Tulips brings spring to Metropolis at Metrotown
In spite of snow being in our forecast for the weekend, you can get a taste of spring this Saturday at Metropolis at Metrotown — with the 2nd annual I Heart Tulips event, the largest one-day indoor tulip display in Canada. On Saturday, March 7, an awe-inspiring installation of 14,000 live tulips will be unveiled in Metropolis at Metrotown’s Grand Court….
Picks of the Week – March 4, 2020
The leap day gave us one more day in February but March is here and spring it ticking towards us, but before it arrives let’s see what’s in the picks of the weeks. Rugby: Festivities for Canada Sevens Men’s Rugby Tournament kick-off Friday at Vancouver Art Gallery, before the two-day tournament continues the entertainment for…
3 Events to Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is coming up this Sunday March 8, 2020. Putting women’s rights and gender equality centre stage, the UN has declared the 2020 theme “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. While marches, lectures and educational events happen all around, the day also welcomes some fun and entertainment to supplement the activities. Here’s…
Vancouver Academy Of Music Fills The Orpheum
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Vancouver Academy of Music used the special occasion to honour the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven with an afternoon concert, Resounding Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, at the Orpheum Theatre. Conductor Emeritus Leslie Dala lead students from the VAM Symphony Orchestra (VAMSO), plus the Vancouver Bach Choir, and members of VAM’s choral program, as well…
One Week To Canada Sevens Kicks Off
In just one week, festivities for Canada Sevens Men’s Rugby Tournament get underway. The first year of its second 4 year cycle in Vancouver, the two-day tournament continues to grow and add more entertainment to the already action packed weekend. Even if you don’t have tickets to the March 7 & 8 tournament at BC…