Here we are at the beginning of March, clocks spring forward this week allowing for brighter evenings, meaning more time for fun at the end of your day. Today’s Picks of the Week include: Guitarist: Famed Canadian music producer, guitarist, singer, songwriter, Daniel Lanois performs at the Commodore Ballroom tonight. BandOfOne: Polaris Music Prize winner…
Tag: soccer
Whitecaps FC reveals 2015 MLS Schedule
This week, Whitecaps FC unveiled their 2015 MLS Schedule. The season kicks off March 7th at BC Place with a home opener against cross-country rivals, Toronto FC and wraps up October 25th against Houston Dynamo. The opening match follows a pre-season tour of 6 away matches throughout February where the team will flesh out its…
Picks of the Week – Sept 3, 2014
After Labour Day we fall into that ‘summer’s over’ syndrome but the sun has come out to remind us there’s still more summer left and lots to do. Picks of the week include: Concert: English singer/songwriter Beth Orton plays The Imperial on Main Street tonight Fringe: The 2014 Vancouver Fringe Festival kicks off on Thursday,…
Olé, Olé, Olé the World Cup 2014 Starts Today in Brazil!
Today’s the day! Until July 13th, all the world’s eyes will be focused on Brazil as the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off. In spite of being 5 time winners, Brazil are hosting for only the second time, last hosting the finals in 1950. Brazil ran an uncontested bid for the tournament when FIFA decried that…
Equal Play kicks off
Soccer (or football) is one of the most popular and most played games around the world however in many parts of the world girls don’t have equal access to play. What most people take for granted as normal in their backyard are obstacles for many girls around the globe. Equal Play is a campaign to…
Whitecaps Announce 2014 Schedule
Whitecaps FC may not have made the post season but that hasn’t stopped them from making news. Lots of action happening this week, re-signing a number of players and declining the options on others. The MLS schedule was released this week too, just in time to get your favourite fan a Whitecaps Holiday Pack for…
Picks Of The Week – August 21, 2013
Summer’s ticking away, better grab on and squeeze everything you can out of it! Celebrate: Vancouver’s beloved Stanley Park celebrates its 125th Anniversary all weekend with a park filled with free entertainment, activities and family fun Smooth: Hit maker, Chris Isaak brings his Wicked Game to the River Rock Show Theatre, crooning his multiple hits…