The best and brightest of the British music scene came together to celebrate the year’s achievement in music at the Brit Awards 2012. Hosted by comedian James Corden at London’s O2 Arena, the ceremony included performances by Coldplay, Jesse J, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Florence & the Machine, Noel Gallagher, Bruno Mars and Rihanna. Tributes were…
Category: Events
Vancouver Comedy Festival
Laughter is the best medicine. This was especially helpful for the disappointed fans who attended the opening night of Vancouver Comedy Festival at The Centre for Performing Arts, expecting to have it hosted by David Hasselhoff only to find him a no longer on the bill. The audience found the evening capably hosted with some…
What’s On Weekend – February 16 – 19, 2012
If you’re not worn out from your Valentine’s Day festivities there’s lots to do Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver Art Gallery, An Autobiography of our Collection shows a…
BAFTA Film Awards 2012
Sunday night the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) presented the 65th British Academy Film Awards in London. Hosted by Stephen Fry, the awards are the British equivalent to The Oscars and perhaps the next most prestigious. BAFTAs are presented in British and International categories and include some unique accolades like Academy Fellowship…
What’s On Weekend – February 9 – 12, 2012
Here we are, the second weekend of February, and busy as ever, lots going on! Ongoing: – at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – within the Vancouver Art Gallery, An Autobiography of our Collection shows…
Q & A : Quizzes & Alcohol
Pub quizzes have been popular around the globe for decades, especially in the UK where some 20,000 quizzes take place each week, lately more & more Vancouver watering holes have joined the pub quiz game. Games of trivia and general knowledge are always popular, add in a drink or two and the game becomes even…
What’s On Weekend – February 2 – 5, 2012
The beginning of February already?! Wonder if the Groundhog will see his shadow tomorrow? Ongoing: – ongoing at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – see the bright lights at MOV: Museum of Vancouver with their…