A new photo op is coming! Planned to open August 22, the new Harrison Sunflower Festival continues the legacy of the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival. Founded and successfully run by the Onos Family for the last five years in Chilliwack, the festival is moving up the road to Agassiz, near Harrison Hot Springs. The new Agassiz…
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The 8th Annual Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts opens August 17
The Eighth Annual Monsoon Festival of the Performing Arts returns August 17th to 31st bigger and better than ever. Presented by the South Asian Arts Society, the festival has become a summer destination for art and culture enthusiasts, attracting generations of families and friends who gather each year to celebrate South Asian culture through diverse…
The Really Gay History Tour adds dates for Pride Week
Coinciding with yesterday’s proclamation and flag raising kicking off Pride Week in Vancouver, Forbidden Vancouver has added more dates for its Really Gay History Tour. Taking place on Sundays, at 10am, throughout the remainder of the year, this week The Really Gay History Tour adds tours on August 3, 4, 5, 7. (no tour Sunday…
Halloween in July? Get your Fright on at Playland
Don’t let is scare you…you really are seeing Halloween…in July!Let your spooky side loose at Playland’s Halloween in July event this Sunday, July 30. Get into the spirit of spooky season! Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes and embrace the spirit of Halloween with this taster of the annual Fall Fright Nights at Playland! Guests…
C’mon get happy…HAPPYLAND at PNE
Back for a second year, HAPPYLAND Festival, a fully-inclusive Pride celebration featuring drag, musical acts and carnival rides, takes over the PNE Amphitheatre and Playland on August 6th. The now expanded all-ages event provides a safe and inclusive space for attendees to let loose and be themselves while enjoying music, performances, and community spirit. Hosted…
Taste The Sunshine During Provence Marinaside Tomato Festival
What can be larger than a hand, smaller than a thumb, comes in an array of colours and tastes like sunshine? Throughout the month of August, Provence Marinaside celebrates all things tomato with its annual Tomato Festival. A special prix fixe menu designed to satisfy even the most addicted tomato-holic. “I love creating the Tomato…
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Takes Music Outdoors
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, is taking the music outside this summer. A pair of a spectacular evenings of music and magic, first Symphony at Sunset takes place at Sunset Beach Park on Saturday, July 8th. The following week, Saturday July 15th, the 30th Symphony in the Park returns to the shores of Deer Lake Park…