May 25th, 2013 @ 1:32am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Mumford & Sons — one of the biggest bands in the world today — drew a sold-out crowd of 25,000 to Holland Park in Surrey last night. This stop in Live Nation’s Concerts in the Park series hosted food trucks, beer gardens, and thousands of dancing and singing fans. In fact the band said that [...]
May 21st, 2013 @ 5:55pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
Nominees for the 31st annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (“The Jessies”) have just been announced and winners will be awarded at a ceremony on Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Commodore Ballroom. The list of nominees reflects a full year of excellence in local theatre, showing appreciation for everything from costume and lighting design to [...]
May 21st, 2013 @ 2:57pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
Toronto culture club The Society Global is hosting Vancouver’s second annual SMUT Soiree with Lainey Gossip on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Villa Amato. This gala evening includes a red carpet experience, the latest news from Lainey Gossip, sips of delicious moscato from the official wine sponsor, Jacob’s Creek, and more. Lainey has confirmed three [...]
May 21st, 2013 @ 8:59am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Hat Off Day in Burnaby Heights is the event of the year for local merchants as they take their “hats off” to the community members, shoppers, and residents of the area in celebration of their patronage. This day-long street party that stretches as far as the eye can see along Hastings as up to a [...]
May 20th, 2013 @ 11:03am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Vancouver loves its fun runs and the Radiant Run happening at UBC on a warm, dark August evening promises to have plenty of fun included. This 5km run will feature music along the route and participants are encouraged to wear their “neon, craziest, most wildly bright outfit” along the course to make a moving light [...]
May 20th, 2013 @ 8:49am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Canadian technology media personality Steve Dotto of Dotto Tech is hosting a series of events around the Lower Mainland with a talented line-up of speakers. The theme for these ProTECHtivity seminars is about being productive with your technology (apps, devices, etc.). The next one is coming up on Thursday in West Vancouver. What: ProTECHtivity North [...]
May 17th, 2013 @ 7:38am by Rebecca Bollwitt
As the May Long Weekend arrives it’s time to think ahead and plan out our summer activities, especially what we’ll be doing on the next long weekend, Canada Day. Surrey’s Canada Day celebration returns to the Cloverdale Millenium Amphitheatre for a full day of free family activities and a great Canadian concert line-up on Monday, [...]
May 16th, 2013 @ 8:14pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
Paws for Hope Animal Foundation is hosting their first ever rock concert fundraiser at the end of May to raise awareness about animal welfare issues and to have a good time in the process. Rock for Paws will take place on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 7:30pm at Wise Hall (1882 Adanac Street at Victoria [...]