It’s official, this weekend is the first weekend of summer and sadly the days start getting shorter from here on so you’d better make the most of them! Jazz: Nikki Yanofsky, Herbie Hancock, Macy Gray, Jim Byrnes, Bettye LaVette are just a few of the artist to perform at this year’s Vancouver International Jazz Fest…
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Take it outside! Open Air Summer Concerts
The summer season is upon us which means we want to spend every minute possible taking advantage of the better weather. While Vancouver has some great indoor concert stages the outdoor venues around the city are spectacular. There are places to take in a show all around Metro Vancouver, some permanent stages and many seasonal…
Picks Of The Week : June 12, 2013
We’re midway through June already, the days are getting longer and summer is fast approaching! Laughter: Head to The Junction on Thursday night for laughter and fun as The Ryan & Amy Show takes over the floor for a live comedy show. Festival: The 24th Annual Festival d’Ete Francophone kicks off Thursday June 13 at…
Picks Of The Week – June 5, 2013
Can you believe it’s already the second weekend of June?! Summer will be officially here before we know it but before it arrives we still have lots happening in the city Concerts: The legendary Tony Bennett finds his heart in Coquitlam at the Red Robinson Theatre in Boulevard Casino on Friday June 7th. The following…
Foals grow up
Foals – Commodore Ballroom – May 30, 2013 Having seen Foals numerous times over the years, it’s been enlightening to watch them grow and mature as performers. From their first small show at Richards on Richards, where frontman Yannis Philippakis tentatively performed standing sideways to the audience to edgier shows lacking in audience connection to…
Surfer Blood rides a rock wave
Surfer Blood – Commodore Ballroom – May 31, 2013 Coming from Florida, Surfer Blood are surrounded by sun, sand and surf on a regular basis and that is reflected in their upbeat, pop infused rock stylings. Like the second coming of the Beach Boys albeit with a harder edge, Surfer Blood are able to…
Picks Of The Week: May 29, 2013
Hard to believe May is almost over! How will we wrap up the month and begin June? Children: Family fun and entertainment abound as the Vancouver International Children’s Festival fills Granville Island with laughter, play and fun until June 2nd Show: It’s always a great time when Foals comes to perform add in some great…