The start of summer is upon us, what lies ahead for the official kick off of the season? Let’s see in the picks of the week… Heroes: Capt American, Iron Man, Thor and more are all battling evil when Marvel Universe Live brings the heroes together at Pacific Coliseum for 8 shows Thursday – Sunday Roar:…
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Pacific Northwest Festivals 2015
Sasquatch Music Festival is upon us in a few weeks, bringing a plethora of artists to the Pacific Northwest and launching the start of the Festival Season in our neck of the woods. Here’s a few of the multi-artist festivals in Oregon, Washington, Alberta and BC. (Note, not all the festivals have their artist line-up…
Picks of the Week – September 10, 2014
As we swing into mid-September we cherish every bright day and look forward to getting out and about before the autumn grey days set in. The picks of the week include: Taste: Take a tasty tour around the West End on Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates – West End Edition, this evening. Soccer: Tonight is the…
Music at The Urban Tea Merchant
Experience the “Taste of Music” this July at The Urban Tea Merchant. After a long work week, what’s nicer with a cup of iced tea, or a tea-infused cocktail than the soothing sound of music? Take in their new summer line-up of tea service – food, cocktails and new blends while in the peaceful Alberni…
Get jazzed about the Mike Allen Quartet
Head east next week for some great jazz in a classic venue as The Cultch, in East Van, plays host to the Mike Allen Quartet and guest Hugh Fraser on January 23rd. Celebrating the release of the quartet’s latest album Panorama, the show is a perfect way to jazz up a cool January evening. The…
Nikki Yanofsky opens for Il Volo
Nikki Yanofsky – Orpheum Theatre – August 25, 2013 Beginning a night of over achieving young adults, Nikki Yanofsky opened Il Volo’s ‘We Are Love Tour’ at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre. It is a great showcase for the young jazz singer the sold out show allowed Yanofsky to show off her vocal abilities before an appreciative…
Check out The Jessica Stuart Few
Toronto’s Folk-Jazz power trio The Jessica Stuart Few have made their annual trip across the country, introducing their sophomore album Two Sides To Every Story to BC and Alberta. Touring in support of the March 2013 release the album is led off by the debut single and video, “Don’t Ya”, which music critic Errol Nazareth…