In one week , the Richmond World Festival returns to Minoru Park in Richmond, running August 31-Sept 1, 2018. The fourth annual, free pubic festival brings two days of arts, culture, entertainment and food from around the globe to the family-friendly outdoor event. Richmond World Festival has something for everyone. The spectacular line-up on the…
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Bard on the Beach announces its 30th Season
Before the current season of Bard on the Beach comes to a close on September 28, 2018, Artistic Director Christopher Gaze has announced the lineup for the 2019 Festival’s 30th Anniversary Season. Running in repertory, from June 5 to September 21, 2019, on Bard’s two stages; BMO MainStage and the Howard Family Stage, the 2019 season’s plays…
Picks of the Week – August 22, 2018
While the smoke and air quality might put a damper on some activities, there’s plenty of other entertainment to be had in the picks of the week… Rock: Tonight at the Commodore Ballroom, Alice In Chains bring the spirit of grunge back to the stage Eat: Don’t miss getting a taste of Commercial Drive as…
Ce Soir Noir Free Public Picnic Returns for a 4th Year
With all the smoke darkening the skies, it’s a perfect time for Ce Soir Noir 2018 (This Black Night) to return to Vancouver. The free public picnic descends on a new location, Creekside Park for its fourth year, this Thursday, August 23th. Created by artists George Vergette and Graeme Berglund invites people to don all-black and…
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2018 opens September 6
The 2018 edition of Vancouver Fringe Festival is onstage from September 6th to 16th, bringing 11 days of theatre for everyone. Since 1985, Vancouver Fringe Festival has consistently produced “Vancouver’s Best Arts Festival” (as voted by Georgia Straight readers), with the mission to cultivate artists and audiences to create an open and vibrant independent theatre community….
Picks of the Week – August 15, 2018
Mid-August and the annual smokey overlay above the city is upon us, there’s lots of entertainment to keep you indoors and out of the poor air. Jericho: It’s the final weekend of Ensemble Theatre Company Summer Repertory Festival the trio of plays at Jericho Arts Centre: Dark Road by Ian Rankin, A Few Good Men by…
Hit the water with Cultus Lake Marina
Hot summer days beg for a trip to the shore, Vancouver is lucky to have Cultus Lake, a hub of water recreation just a up the highway. At just under 90 minutes from downtown Vancouver to Cultus Lake Marina, it’s a quick getaway, but the aquatic oasis feels like a world away. Whether your overnighting…