Free outdoor movies are a smash hit in Metro Vancouver this summer in Stanley Park, at Nat Bailey, at Holland Park in Surrey, and in Yaletown. Now, they’re coming to Coquitlam Centre with a unique twist.
Photo credit: Thomas Hawk on Flickr
Summer drive-in movies will be presented every Wednesday in August in the Coquitlam Centre parking [...]

Somehow one of the busiest long weekends of the year as crept up on us and is ready to pounce. With blazing temperatures and lively festivals it’ll be one hot weekend for events.
Photo credit: John Bollwitt
Friday, July 30th
Pride Week events
Spirit of the Sea Festival in White Rock
Canadian National BBQ Championships in Whistler
Saturday, July 31st
Cates Park [...]

Joining the series of free outdoor movie events in Stanley Park, at Nat Bailey, and in Surrey this summer, Yaletown is hosting their own event August 8th.
Photo credit: Kevin H on Flickr
Where David Lam Park (foot of Drake at Pacific)
When Sunday August 8th at dusk (with picnic at the Roundhouse from 12pm – 4pm)
The film [...]

Dancing in the Street is a free dance lesson, dance class, and dance party happening right on Granville Street this Sunday, July 25th.
Photo credit: Ed Bierman on Flickr
At 2:00pm you can head down to Granville Street between Robson and Georgia (where it is closed to traffic) for a complimentary beginner salsa lesson from Martinez Dance [...]

The Caribbean Days Festival takes place Saturday July 24th and Sunday July 25th at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. While out at the Surrey Fusion Festival we came across a family friend manning the Trinidad & Tobago booth. She said we had better put Caribbean Days in our calendar since it’s the biggest event of [...]

Vancouver Pride Week is one of the summer’s most well-attended events with over 500,000 participants and spectators who check out various events including the highlighted Pride Parade each year.
List of Events
Photo: John Biehler
What: Picnic in the Park
Where: Brockton Oval, Stanley Park
When: Saturday July 24, 2010 at 11:00am
Who: Youth-friendly, family-friendly
What: Pride in Art – Coming Unbuttoned
Where: [...]

The Celebration of Light fireworks kick off tonight presented by Team USA. While hundreds of thousands will make their way through the West End and down to the shores of English Bay here are some tips for a fun and safe evening that can be enjoyed by all.
Road Closures
On all fireworks days (July 21, 24, [...]

There will be free outdoor movies in Surrey every Saturday night in August. The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association will be hosting these evening events at Holland Park and have partnered with the Surrey Library on a theme for the films, “read the book, see the movie”.
August 7, 2010: The Wizard of Oz
August 14, 2010: [...]

Updated July 18th, 2010: Yesterday John and I attended the opening day of the 3rd annual Fusion Festival at Holland Park in Surrey.

Once again it was packed with pavilions (offering food selections from over 30 countries) and four stages (one more than previous years) featuring performers from across the globe.

After the welcoming ceremonies, [...]

Translink is celebrating its second annual I Love Transit Week with a meetup event tomorrow night for all transit enthusiasts.

It’s our yearly chance to celebrate transit—because while there are many things we don’t like about transit, there are still many things that we do like! So come out for some food, fun and games during [...]

The third annual Fusion Festival happens in Surrey this weekend with two full days of entertainment, activities, pavilions, shopping, and food choices from over 25 countries. John and I have covered this event each year and it’s always a good time.

Live entertainment will take place on four stages: the Concord Pacific World Music Stage, Coast [...]

Chicago Blackhawks’ center Colin Fraser is bringing the Stanley Cup to his hometown of Surrey, BC today.

It’s tradition for each member of the winning team to tour their hometowns and show off their prize. This afternoon the City of Surrey has setup a special event for the Fraser’s arrival with the Cup at Central [...]