Archive for the category "Cheap Fun"

Midforms 09 Music and Visual Series

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The New Forms Media Society is presenting Midforms 09 from March 5th until the 7th as a part of Vancouver’s Cultural Olympiad. The exhibition features over 75 artists working within the digital medium including interactive installations, film, digital art, performance, robotics, music and visuals. Thursday March 5th, 1pm to 4pm, Media sneak peek Thursday March […]

Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile – Save the Date

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Just as many are conceding to the fact that Vancouver has yet again become a “no fun city” numerous events filled with family fun are popping on my radar and this is another — and it’s for a great cause to boot. Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile on Flickr Chip’s really not dead yet, […]

The Submarines Play the Biltmore February 23, 2009

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I was first introduced to The Submarines last year when their label, Nettwerk, contacted me, asking if I’d like to give away tickets to their show in Vancouver. Since then I’ve been a fan (they remind me of my love of husband/wife duos ie. Mates of State) and we have followed their progress online. They’ll […]

Illuminate Yaletown 2009

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I know that seeing a post with the word “Yaletown” included in my “Cheap Things to Do” category may seem a bit out of the ordinary to some but next weekend’s Illuminate Yaletown proves that the days of Vancouver’s free family-friendly events for all are not quite a thing of the past. Photo credit: bigsnit […]

Hockey Nights in Film at the Vancity Theatre

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I receive updates regularly from the Vancity International Film Centre and often they get me pretty pumped to go out and catch a flick at the lovely Vancity Theatre (currently playing The Godfather II). I just received word of their Hockey Nights in Film and I definitely think any of these movies are worth viewing […]