The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is preparing for a very special cosmic event next month, the Transit of Venus. This is where Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun, appearing as a dark shadow across the sun from our perspective, like a tiny eclipse. Measuring Venus transit times to determine solar parallax. Credit: […]
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The 8th Annual HSBC City of Bhangra Festival is bringing a variety of events to Vancouver and Surrey from May 31st to June 10th. Photo credit: Dance Photographer – Brendan Lally on Flickr International and local acts will perform, including over 200 Punjabi dancers, musicians, singers, break dancers, folk dancers and more. Headliners include percussionist […]
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Cures for Kids presents their 3rd annual Making Magic Show on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the River Rock in partnership with Boston Pizza and the Boston Pizza Foundation. The festivities start at 1:30pm as families and children of all ages enjoy carnival treats, an interactive learning centre, a dress-up photobooth, face painting, and the […]
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The 6th annual Fair in the Square at Victory Square Park in downtown Vancouver will take place next Sunday, May 27, 2012. This day-long community celebration is free to attend and will have a BBQ lunch, music, community groups, and more. Photo credit: [travelfox] on Flickr Hosted by Central City Foundation and Vancouver Community College […]
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Hats Off Day will take over Hastings Street in Burnaby on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This ultimate street festival kicks off with a parade, features a vintage car show, local retailers, and food from Burnaby Heights restaurants. Spanning Hastings from Boundary to Gamma, about 100,000 residents and visitors take part in […]
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