It was a great turn out for day one of Summer Playland Festival with Dragonette, Carly Rae Jespsen, Dirty Radio, Kaylee Johnston, Neverest and Marianas Trench taking the two stages – PNE Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Between the sets the Playland rides are open and SPF ticket holders are taking advantage of park access,included with…
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It’s a Playland Long Weekend!
A sure sign that summer is just around the corner, Playland opens its doors will be open all May long weekend long for fun and excitement. Over 30 rides and attractions are ready and waiting, including favourites; Hellevator, AtmosFear, DropZone, and the Wooden Roller Coaster. Food, games, entertainment and family friendly areas like Kids Playce…
Andrew Allen wraps up the PNE
Andrew Allen – PNE Westjet Stage – September 5, 2011 Wrapping up a successful 101st edition of the Pacific National Exhibition, with a double-bill of BC acts, Andrew Allen and Hey Ocean! seemed a great way to bring the Fair to a close. Starting off the night, a standing room only crowd packed the main…
What’s On Weekends – Sept 1 – 5, 2011
Labour Day Long Weekend is here! Thursday Sep 1 – Taking the stage at The Biltmore Cabaret is The Jim Jones Revue – The PNE continues it’s nightly concerts with Wilson Phillips – in Victoria, 10th annual Greek Fest runs until Sep 5th Friday Sep 2 – singer songwriter Ray LaMontagne graces the Orpheum Theatre…
Top 10 PNE Activities
Today the Pacific National Exhibition opens for it’s 101st year. Most of us have visited The Fair at the PNE (not to be confused with Playland, that amusement park which is open all summer) and have fond memories of the activities, food and entertainment. In no particular order here’s some of my faves! 10. 4-H…
What’s on Weekends – August 18-21, 2011
Lots of summer still left in the tank, time to take advantage of , head out and check out some of these events this weekend! Thursday Aug 18 – Vancouver Queer Film Festival continues with the Centrepiece Gala , after watching “Grown Up Movie Star” head to The Helm for an evening of fun. If…
What’s On Weekend – August 11 – 14, 2011
As we approach the middle of summer activities become more varied. Thursday August 11 – Deadmau5 plays the first of two nights at the PNE Forum – the city’s second largest film fest begins as the 23rd Vancouver Queer Film Fest opens with opening film To Faro followed by the opening Gala at Five-Sixty. The…