Archive for the category "Cheap Fun"

Salsa Dancing at Robson Square

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Robson Square is home to salsa dancing every Sunday this month (and last) from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Organized by Stephen and Jennifer Dancey of Salsa Vancouver, these lessons – followed by dance shows – are totally free. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr John walked by yesterday on his way home from Empire Field and […]

August 2011 Events Vancouver

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The sun is shining, the beaches are packed and summer is finally here. We’ve had a ton of festivals and events already this season and the fun won’t stop anytime soon. Here’s my monthly roundup of what’s in store for August and be sure to check out the free outdoor movie series which continues around […]

August Long Weekend Events 2011

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The August long weekend has crept up slowly and I’m almost in disbelief that July is coming to an end. While it was a bit of a grey month (with many soggy patches) hopefully things will pick up for August before scarves, sweaters, and back to school clothes in shop windows bring on the grim […]

BC Place Open House

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Over the last year the city’s been watching as our iconic stadium, BC Place, has been getting a makeover. With marshmallow top deflated and a new retractable cloth roof being installed, it will change the way we watch live sport in Vancouver. Your chance to check out the renovated stadium will come July 31st as […]

Khatsahlano Festival on West 4th 2011

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Khatsahlano! Festival hits West 4th this Saturday between Burrard and MacDonald streets. The street-wide festival will have concert performances from Yukon Blonde, The Evaporators, Aidan Knight and many more on five stages (two big ones at Vine and Cypress and three smaller stages at Maple, Arbutus and Yew). Grant McDonagh of Zulu Records spoke […]