Archive for the category "music"

Shake, Shake, Shake for Parkinson Society BC

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Hosted by Brian Cook, Shake, Shake, Shake is back by popular demand on January 27th! This evening of entertainment features amazing local musical talent, including Emily Chambers, I M U R, Jesse Roper and Dutch Robinson benefitting Parkinson Society BC. Shake, Shake, Shake Where: The Imperial (319 Main St, Vancouver) When: Friday, January 27, 2017 […]

Win Tickets to Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue

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The Chan Centre’s 2016/17 season will launch with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue on September 25th in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Troy Andrews (aka Trombone Shorty) and his high-energy band will make their anticipated return to Vancouver with an exhilarating mix of funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop – all underscored by a signature New […]

Win Tickets to Fitz and The Tantrums

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Fitz and The Tantrums will play the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on August 24th, continuing their summer tour in honour of their new self-titled album. The group first splashed onto the music scene in 2010 with their soulful R&B-revival and hit single “Moneygrabber”. In 2013, they tore up the charts again with gold-certified hits “The […]

Richmond Maritime Festival

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The 13th annual Richmond Maritime Festival is serving up a salty stew of music, artists and wooden boats this weekend. The free, family festival, presented by Port of Vancouver, attracts more than 40,000 visitors to the Britannia Shipyards on the Steveston waterfront each summer. Richmond Maritime Festival Dates: Saturday, August 6th & Sunday, August 7th […]

Free Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra Performance

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Having recently posted about some of the top summer date night activities — that won’t cost you a thing — I came across a wonderful outdoor event that is bound to entertain. For the third year, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is hosting a free, family-friendly summer evening of live music inspired by the classics and […]