The 2011 Vancouver International Writers Festival is just a month away. While the fest runs October 18-23 there are a number of other events that celebrate the written word and support the festival. Starting with this weekend’s sold out appearance by Michael Moore, there are a number of great author events coming up over the…
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Rifflandia Festival Survival Tips
The 4th annual Rifflandia Festival is coming up in a few weeks in Victoria, here’s a few tips to having a good time and catching your favourite bands. 1. Keep your wristband snug and safe, if you lose it, you’re screwed. They cannot be replaced. 2. If you really must see a band, plan your day, check…
Chowdown in Chinatown!
This weekend head down to Vancouver’s Chinatown for the annual Chinatown Festival. Saturday Aug 6th and Sunday Aug 7th will be two days full of entertainment, food and fun as 50,000 people converge at Columbia and Keefer streets, the epicentre of old Chinatown. This year’s theme “Food For Folks” introduces some new elements; cooking demonstrations,…
Celebration of Light / Shorefest 2011
Hard to believe that our little fireworks festival is all grown up and turning 21 years old! The flashes and booms over English Bay followed by ‘ooohs’ and ‘aahs”will fill the air of Vancouver as the Celebration of Light takes off for another year. This year’s “Battle Of Champions” edition kicks off Saturday July 30th…
Live at Squamish Festival – coming soon
Now that summer has finally shown up, it’s time to start thinking about ways to get out and enjoy it. One great event coming up is LIVE At Squamish festival, August 20 and 21. Taking place in the beautiful setting of the Logger Sports Grounds and Hendrickson Fields in Squamish it’s two days of “Happy Times” with some…
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…
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,…