Wednesday night, London’s O2 Arena was filled with the sound of music and laughter as funny-man James Corden hosted the 34th Annual BRIT Awards. Music superstars from around the world turned out to celebrate the best of British & International musical achievements over the past year. Performances from Arctic Monkeys, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Bastille, Ellie…
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Picks Of The Week – February 19, 2014
It’s the end of February already, the year is ticking away and the fun keeps coming. Comedy: Northwest Comedy Fest continues through this weekend at venues across the city. Duo: Get two great stars in one show at Rogers Arena as Paul Simon and Sting perform on Thursday night Ballet: The latest show from Ballet…
Get Laughin’ at Northwest Comedy Fest
Until February 22nd, expect the sounds of laughter to be ringing out across Vancouver as the second week of Northwest Comedy Festival is in full swing. The Vogue Theatre, The Orpheum Theatre, Comedy Mix, Lafflines and Yuk Yuks are lined up with stand-up and improve events. Some of the highlights of this week are: Pee…
67th British Academy Film Awards Winners
Sunday night in London the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), presented their honourees for the best in national and international films with the BAFTA Awards. Seen as the British equivalent of the Oscars, it’s often a precursor of how the Academy Awards will play out in a few weeks. The British-American film,…
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver celebrates its history in The Roof Restaurant
This year, Vancouver’s Castle In The City, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver turns 75 and the grande dame is getting a $12million dollar lobby renovation to celebrate. The heritage designated hotel will be revived with a new aura of luxury when the upgrades are completed later this year. To coincide with the renovations and anniversary, the…
Edible Canada House feeds the Olympic Spirit
Last year, Edible Canada at the Market hosted their inaugural Festival Under the Bridge, themed Street Eats & Beats. Over 1,500 Vancouverites packed this unique outdoor shindig, celebrating local talent and the city’s hottest food trucks. This year’s theme, Edible Canada House, takes its inspiration from the 2014 Sochi Winter Games to bring the Olympic Spirit back…
Picks Of The Week – February 12, 2014
It’s that mid-February occasion that brings out the romance in loved ones but causes single people to cringe, Valentine’s Weekend has lots happening. Hoops: Get some action and laughter all in one when the Harlem Globetrotters hit the court at the Doug Mitchell Arena at UBC on Thursday Stage: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s latest…