The peak of summer is upon us and with the BC Day Long Weekend means a packed line-up of pride picks of the week, here’s just a few of the events this weekend Bingo: Join Carlotta Gurl and Mina Mercury when they host Pride Bingo For Life supporting Vancouver Friends For Life followed by Pride…
Tag: Parade
Origins & Celebrations of Victoria Day
Well before confederation Canada has been celebrating the May Long Weekend, in 1845 the colonial government recognized May 24th as Queen Victoria’s Birthday. Over a century later, we still celebrate Victoria Day on the Monday before May 25th. Not only a celebration of Queen Victoria but also the Canadian Sovereign’s Official Birthday. The status of…
CelticFest 2016 is coming
From March 10 to 17, Vancouver will be even greener as the 12th Annual CelticFest brings the Emerald Isle to the city. While Ireland is often most associated with the Celtic culture, CelticFest celebrates culture from all of the Celtic Nations; Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall & Brittany. The Celts shares their culture with the parts…
Picks of the Week – February 10, 2016
Don’t be surprised of you’re seeing red in these picks of the week…a lot of red as we’re in the midst of Chinese New Year celebrations and Valentine’s Day wraps up the week. Here’s the picks of the week; Dragon: At Fly Over Canada catch the double bill of a spectacular ‘flight’ over Canada and catch the…
Lunar / Chinese New Year Events 2016
Just as we wrap up Dine Out Vancouver Festival and PuSh Festival, it’s time to start preparing for Chinese and Lunar New Year events around town. Chinese New Year festivities in Vancouver keep growing and are no longer contained to Chinatown, events happen all around the city. Chinese New Year starts February 8th and The…
Picks of the Week – December 2, 2015
December means we’re in full swing for Holiday season events in the picks of the week R&B: The Weeknd headlines a mid-week concert at Rogers Arena tonight with guests Halsey and Travis Scott Alt-Rock: The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is the spot for some hard rock as Puscifer takes the stage tonight Electo: If neither of…
Picks of Vancouver Pride 2015
Vancouver Pride 2015 is in full swing and there’s plenty to do. If you don’t have plans here’s a few highlights that still appear to have advance tickets available. There’s lots of other free events happening during the weekend and some popular ones may still have tickets available at the door on the day of…