Metric – Rogers Arena – July 30, 2015 Canadian indie pop-rock act, Metric, made a stop in Vancouver, on the Imagine Dragons Smoke + Mirrors Tour. Since the band has sometimes called Vancouver home, they felt comfortable and received a warm welcome when Emily Haines, James Shaw, Joshua Winstead and Joules Scott-Key took to the…
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Shakespeare’s Rebel at Bard on the Beach
The 26th season of Bard on the Beach is in full swing under the tents at Vanier Park. This year’s season includes the new play, Shakespeare’s Rebel by CC Humphrey. Based on his historical fiction novel of the same name, Humphrey crafted the book into a fast paced, action adventure with the balance of humour, swordplay,…
Picks of the week – July 29, 2015
While Vancouver Pride is filling the town with excitement and colour there’s plenty of other events and activity in and out of town to fill my picks of the week Fireworks: The 2015 Honda Celebration of Light continues with Team Brazil, tonight and Team Canada on Saturday night, illuminating the skies over English Bay Festival: Before…
Picks of Vancouver Pride 2015
Vancouver Pride 2015 is in full swing and there’s plenty to do. If you don’t have plans here’s a few highlights that still appear to have advance tickets available. There’s lots of other free events happening during the weekend and some popular ones may still have tickets available at the door on the day of…
Polaris Music Prize Short List Announced
The 2015 Polaris Music Prize Short List has been announced, highlighting this year’s top 10 albums up for consideration. ALVVAYS – Alvvays BADBADNOTGOOD & GHOSTFACE KILLAH – Sour Soul (Vinyl)BRAIDS – Deep in the Iris CARIBOU – Our Love JENNIFER CASTLE – Pink City DRAKE – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late TOBIAN JESSO…
Dream a Dream of Les Misérables at Arts Club
The classic Broadway hit musical, Les Misérables, is filled with everything one could hope for in a musical. Drama, passion, history, humour and timeless songs are all part of the show and the Arts Club Theatre’s production. The compact staging and auditorium make for an intimate experience and allows the passion of the music to hit home….
Picks of the Week : July 22, 2015
July is drawing to a close and in Vancouver that means the start of Pride Season and Celebration of Light is about to shine a light on the picks of the week; Taste: Tonight, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates makes its annual visit to North Vancouver and a taste exploration of Lower Lonsdale. Icon: If you…