On a bright sunny Sunday evening in Vancouver, hundreds of people dropped their pants and ran through the streets! No, it’s not a flash mob or the latest social craze, it’s the 6th Annual Underwear Affair! The 10km run or 5km walk to raise awareness of cancers below the belt is one of most fun…
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NKOTBSB Are Still Hanging Tough
NKOTBSB – Rogers Arena – July 9/10, 2010 Two boyband eras collided in spectacular fashion over the weekend to bring to stage one of the biggest shows in Vancouver for a long while. The combined catalogue of New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys could have been cranking out hots well beyond the very…
The Dirty Mags – NXNE 2011
The Dirty Mags – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 The very late 3 am time slot meant that a lot of people missed out on seeing this act but I’m glad we managed to catch them. Knowing nothing about an act means you can view them with a completely open mind, the immediate appeal of…
Top 10 “Summer Live” Acts to check out this weekend
Summer Live Festival has begun! A free family-fun weekend is ahead and there are lots of things to see and do! Here’s a run down of the events that caught my eye 1. Dal Richards Orchestra – July 10th : The incomparable bandleader is still going strong at 93 and will no doubt have the…
Grouse Mountain joins 2011 Vancouver Outgames
Grouse Mountain and the Vancouver 2011 Outgames have combined to provide a true west coast athletic experience for locals (in the know) and visitors yet to experience! The infamous “GROUSE GRIND” has been added to the line up of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames sports schedule as the 6K VERTICAL CHALLENGE. Climbing nearly 2000m, racers will…
What’s On Weekend – July 8 – 10
The sun has come out and summer seems to have finally arrived! Just in time for some outdoor fun! Friday July 8 – This weekend the big happening is Summer Live. July 8, 9, 10, Stanley Park comes alive with a major free festival of music, performance arts and sport. With acts like New Pornographers,…
2011 NA Outgames Adds To Closing Ceremony Line-up
The GLISA North America Outgames Vancouver 2011 Closing Party is a daylong festival of LGBTQ culture with non-stop entertainment throughout the day including concerts, DJ’s, drag shows, dance performances, medal presentations, a beer garden, the Breakfast of Champions and the Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames. Today is the final day to purchase special early…