In just a few days, the sporting world will turn its eye to Canada as the FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on June 6th. The seventh time the Women’s World Cup has been contested, the 2015 edition sees Canada’s first hosting duties of a senior World Cup, having previously hosted the 1987 FIFA U-16 World…
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Polaris Panels kick off in Vancouver
Wednesday night, the 2015 Polaris Music Prize campaign starts off with the first in a nationwide series of Polaris Panels. Last week, Founder and Executive Director of the Polaris Music Prize, Steve Jordan, announced plans for a series of Polaris Panels in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. Replacing the former Salons, Polaris Panels…
Unique Lives – Shirley MacLaine
Tuesday night, the 2015 Unique Lives Vancouver, lecture series wrapped up with the incomparable Shirley MacLaine at the Orpheum Theatre. Beginning with a photo and video retrospective that covered Ms MacLaine’s life and career. The 55 minute overview went by in the blink of an eye showing just how much the star has accomplished in her…
Picks of the Week – May 27, 2015
Wrapping up May just brings us that much closer to Summer. The signs are there as the entertainment season heats up with these picks of the week; Kids: All week long, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival fills Granville Island with fun and entertainment that’s great for kids of all ages and their family’s Gig: Singer-Songwriter,…
PNE Hot Summer Night Concerts 2015
It’s almost summer and the Pacific National Exhibition is gearing up for another great Fair. One of the big attractions of every Fair at the PNE is the amazing line-up of entertainment and this year is no exception. The PNE Hot Summer Night Concerts line-up is packed with star-power including great acts from country, pop,…
Picks of the Week – May 20, 2015
Coming off a busy long weekend you’d think there would be a lull but there’s plenty of entertainment in the picks of the week; Brits: Tonight, Liverpool indie act The Wombats play The Imperial on Main Street. Rock: Latin, Rockabilly, Country all come together when The Mavericks take the stage at Commodore Ballroom tonight EDM:…
Arts Club Theatre Company – In The Heights
The Tony Award winning musical In The Heights is now playing at The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. The fast paced, show keeps the energy up throughout the two acts while packing in family drama, romantic ups & downs, a black out, celebration and tragedy all set over the course of just 3…