It’s Grey Cup weekend in Vancouver, even though BC Lions are not in the big game, there’s no reason we can’t take advantage of all the events surrounding the 102nd Grey Cup Festival. Head out and show the visiting teams’ fans how Vancouver can have fun! This special edition of Picks Of The Week is…
Category: Entertainment
American Music Awards 2014 Winners
Last night, the American Music Awards were presented at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by Pitbull, the light and entertaining show moved along well keeping the music performances at the forefront. The AMAs have always highlighted popular culture and provided a showcase for buzz-worthy artists and new music. Performances included; Taylor Swift,…
2014 DOXA Online Auction is on Now
Last week, DOXA Documentary Film Festival held their Fall fundraiser, Curio, at CBC Studio 700. Circus Side Show themed entertainment, games and carnival food kept the attendees amused while archival footage of Vancouver’s Expo 86 and PNE / Playland was screened to remind people of the carnivals gone by. Throughout the evening patrons were invited…
Picks Of The Week – November 19th, 2014
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas but the Picks of the Week still find lots of events for everyone. Plow: David Mamet’s Speed The Plow continues on stage at Studio 16 on West 7th Ave until November 29th Pucks: It’s a double game week for the Vancouver Canucks this week playing host to…
Live At The Commodore – Book Launch
The Commodore Ballroom is Vancouver’s and perhaps one of Canada’s most treasured live music spaces. Great sound, great sightlines and the famous sprung dancefloor have helped to keep fans flocking to the venerable venue. Since 1929, the Commodore has hosted an amazing array of music greats like; Duke Ellington, Tina Turner, James Brown, U2, The…
Twelve 2014 Christmas Craft Markets
Even though it’s bright and sunny, Christmas is just around the corner and time is ticking away. Handmade Gifts and DIY Crafts are becoming more and more popular in the age of Christmas commercialism. Here is some of the Christmas Craft Markets and Holiday Fairs to get your Holiday shopping started: Circle Craft Christmas Market…
Picks of the Week – November 12, 2014
As we reach the midway point in November, we’ll see more and more mention of Christmas, just around the corner. If it’s too early for you, there’s still lots of non-Holiday related events in the picks of the week. Broadway: What a feeling! Flashdance the Musical is now onstage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre until…