We’re heading into the final weeks of August, in Vancouver that means the Pacific National Exhibition will open soon (often meaning some rain will follow) but that’s not the only thing happening in the picks of the week… Roar: Tonight, the BC Lions host Montreal Alouettes for a Thursday night game at BC Place Rose:…
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Field Camp at Pandora Park, Vancouver
For one night only this weekend, Pandora Park, in Vancouver’s Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood, will host a unique camping experience. Field Camp: An Imagined Wilderness is an evening of activities; songs, stories, crafts, films and a wrap an night of sleeping under the stars. Inspired by the Czech tradition of tramping, a century old activity of a…
Picks of the Week – August 12, 2015
Moving into the middle of August and dispite the “Back to School” ads and Halloween decorations popping up at Costco, the picks of the week are here to keep your summer moving Taste: Tonight, Tasting Plates Commercial Drive will find hundreds of foodies and friends descending on The Drive. Tickets are available at check-in to…
Opening acts for Evening with Jon Bon Jovi
You’ve probably heard by now that Stanley Park is playing host to a memorable outdoor concert this summer. August 22nd, a rare performance by Jon Bon Jovi and the Kings of Convenience will fill Brockton Field for the performers’ only show together anywhere this year. If that isn’t enough music, promotor UrbanForest.club has announced the…
Squamish Valley Music Festival 2015
The 6th edition of the Squamish Valley Music Festival has come to a close with record attendance coming to see 4 days of great music. Across the Festival’s five venues, top talents met EDM and played alongside up-and-coming acts and local artists. With Saturday and Sunday, headlined by Drake and Mumford & Sons respectively, sold out the…
Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2015
Next week, get out and find some great films, on August 13th, Vancouver’s second largest film festival gets underway. The Vancouver Queer Film Festival brings films from around the world for 11 days of movies and events happening all around the city. In addition to celebrating the best in independent queer cinema the VQFF aims…
Join Colin Mochrie at Vancouver Theatresports
Vancouver Theatresports League has seen an impressive roster of alumni pass through its stage, one of them being well known improvisors and actor Colin Mochrie. Not one to forget his roots, Mochrie is returning to the Granville Island Vancouver Improv Centre on August 20-22, 2015. Thursday night’s an Intimate Evening with Colin Mochrie includes a…