Coming up August 27-28, 2011 is the first Urban Culture Conference and Awards. An amazing combination of entertainment, culture and awards show. The beginnings of a great line-up has already been announced and with more acts being announced weekly this looks to be a one of a kind weekend! To ensure that everyone can participate…
Category: Events
What’s On – long weekend May 19-22 edition
“May Long” “May Two-Four” “Victoria Day” Whatever you call it, it’s the traditional start of summer fun. The first long weekend, it’s time to shed the winter doldrums and have some fun! Thursday – May 19 Start the long weekend early with – While wishing Jay Brazeau a speedy recovery from his recent stroke, the…
Yelle – French Fab
Yelle – Commodore Ballroom – May 13, 2011 I didn’t really know them and I couldn’t understand them but I was completely won over by French pop trio, Yelle. Debuting onstage draped in, what appeared to be, army camouflage netting, lead singer Yelle (Julie Budet), backed by bandmates – Grand Marnier and Tepr, had the crowd eating out of her…
2011 NA Outgames – more than just fun & games
With just over 2 month to go before the 2011 North America Outgames begins, preparations are in full swing for all components of the week-long festivities. Athletes will be competing in 18 sporting events including Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Eco-Challenge 10K Run, Golf and many more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland and Whistler. In addition…
KT Tunstall – Solo
KT Tunstall – Venue Nightclub – May 6, 2011 Scottish songstress made her third stop within a year to Vancouver recently for a sold out show at Venue. As always, KT was a delight as she wittily recounted stories about the songs and experiences on the road. This was a solo show, or at least…
What’s on Weekend – May 12-15
Here’s my picks list for this upcoming weekend Thursday May 12 – Just three more nights left of The Graduate at Arts Club Theatre Company – Continuing is Hairspray also from Arts Club Theatre Company Friday May 13 …yes it’s Friday the 13th! And indeed my name happens to be Jason! – in Victoria, Jill…
Be A Tourist In Your Own Town Vancouver
When you’re on vacation do you check out sight, attractions and events? Do you do the same when you are at home? Probably not unless you have a visitor in town, right? Well now’s your chance to experience some of the great local attractions and sights without costing you a cent! Free is the best…