Over the last 3 summers, Keys to the Streets has become a popular addition to the streetscape as painted pianos grace the sidewalks for anyone to play. Monday, July 11th a line-up of local artists will fill the atrium at Woodward’s with music for the inaugural Keys to the Streets: Woodwards Summer Jam Session a…
Picks of the Week – July 6, 2016
As we head into the peak of summer, entertainment heats up with these picks of the week. TUTS: another season of live Theatre Under The Stars gets under way this week as TUTS presents previews of West Side Story and Beauty and The Beast at Malkin Bowl Oz: Thursday night at The Vogue Theatre, YouTube…
Ten Vancouver Island Summer Music Festivals
Summer is always the season of outdoor music festivals and concerts. While the lower mainland’s music festivals tend to get the bulk of the buzz and attention, Vancouver Island is becoming a major destination for music festivals of all styles, attracting big names and small. Just in time for your summer holidays, the next few…
Sheena Easton plays Canada Day at Canada Place
Sheena Easton – Canada Place – July 1, 2016 Canada Day at Canada Place brings a massive crowd to participate in the family fun and take in the free entertainment. This year, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the opening of Canada Place for Expo 86, the day had an 80s theme. In 1986, Sheena…
Friday Find: Mister Artisan Ice Cream
At first glance, Mister Artisan Ice Cream shop is a rather minimal storefront but step inside and experience a unique take on ice cream. The simple menu presently features 5 flavours; Avocado, Creme Brulee, Dark Chocolate (vegan option available), Double Oreo and Lemon Frozen Yogurt. The creation and presentation of your serving of ice cream…
Light Organ Record’s Railtown Sessions – July 13
Light Organ Records is a Vancouver indie record label with a goal to bring attention to the best, raw West Coast talent. A new project by Vancouver songwriter/producer Andy Bishop fits right into that goal, for The Railtown Sessions Bishop invited his favourite local artists to record four original songs at Light Organ’s Railton studios….
Picks of the Week – June 29, 2016
Canada Day 2016 brings us a bonus long weekend this year, with plenty of activities in the picks of the week to go along with it. Voyageurs: Tonight at BC Place, Whitecaps FC hope to defend their Amway Canadian Championship against challengers Toronto FC Trio: Tonight at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre welcomes the coming together of…