The Vancouver Fringe Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary with programming across Granville Island September 4 to 15, 2024.
This year’s Festival features more than 500 performances of 74 different artistic companies across 18 venues, with performers from Canada, the US, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand participating. The Festival also offers free nightly music and entertainment in the Fringe Bar, located at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion on Granville Island.
Vancouver Fringe Festival
Dates: September 4 to 15, 2024
Location: Granville Island, various venues
Tickets:Available now. Performers set all ticket prices (typically between $15 to $18), and the Fringe returns 100% of ticket profits to the artists. The $3 ticket fee goes solely towards the costs associated with ticketing, like GST and credit card transaction fees.
The Fringe requires the purchase of a $10 annual, one-time membership that helps cover artist costs and keeps the Festival going. 100% of ticket profits are returned to the artists. Membership is free for children aged 13 and under, so long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Fringe fans attending six or more shows can save by purchasing a MultiBuy pass.
Purchase single tickets, or MultiBuy passes online for a six Show Pass: $87 I 10 Show Pass $140 I or 30 Show Pass $408. No ticket sales at the venues.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the West End BIA Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
The West End Business Improvement Association has launched the West End Spend Local Dollars campaign this summer, and you have a a chance to win! By exploring local events and attractions in the neighbourhood, you’ll earn Spend Local Dollars to support beloved shops and restaurants, while also uncovering hidden gems and new favourites.
West End Spend Local Dollars Contest
To earn Spend Local Dollars, attend West End Mural Tours with Vancouver Detours (reserve a spot), purchase VIP tickets for the EVO Summer Cinema (buy tickets), or visit the West End Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.
Participating Businesses:
Al Chile 1340 Davie Street
Cafe Portrait 1120 Denman Street
Delany’s Coffee House 1105 Denman Street
D’oro Gelato e Caffe 1094 Denman Street
Forage 1300 Robson Street
Gringo 1074 Davie Street
Jervis Joint 1300 Robson Street
Little Sisters Book & Art Emporium 1238 Davie Street
Kev’s Epicerie 961 Denman Street
Kim Prints 1179 Denman Street
Local Legends Cards & Collectibles 1610 Robson St #110
Mi Tierra Latina Davie 1104 Davie Street
Peaked Pies 975 Denman Street
Tavola 1829 Robson Street
The Bayside Lounge 1755 Davie Street
The Fountainhead Pub 1025 Davie Street
The Park Pub 1755 Davie Street
The Shamrock Bar & Grill 1184 Denman St #102
The Quick Nickel 1736 Davie Street
Unni Pastries 1773 Robson Street
Terms and conditions apply, find full details through the West End BIA.
Enjoy the West End This Summer
Whether you’re visiting Stanley Park, a local beach, dining on a patio, going to an improv show, or checking out all of the lovely murals, there are so many ways to enjoy the West End. Here are some special events taking place throughout the rest of the season:
Games Night and Market Pop-Up Series in the Jim Deva Plaza
5:00pm to 10:00pm August 22nd and September 5th
Jazzy Jams in the Jim Deva Plaza
6:30pm to 8:30pm August 23rd, September 6th & 13th
Art and Craft Marche in the Jim Deva Plaza
12:00pm to 7:00pm August 25th
Art from the Heart in the Jim Deva Plaza
6:00pm to 7:30pm – August 27th and September 10th
Market Pop-Up Series in the Jim Deva Plaza
9:00am to 9:00pm August 24th & 28th
Shop Local YVR Market Pop-Up Series
1800 Davie Plaza (at Morton Park/English Bay)
4:00pm to 9:00pm August 21st & 28th
Bike Valet in 1800 Davie Plaza
August 31st from 1:00pm to 9:00pm; September 7th, 14th & 21st 12:00pm to 8:00pm
New Gen Collective Market at 1800 Davie Plaza
9:00am to 9:00pm September 8th
Mat Collective Yoga
August 25th 6:30pm-8:30pm in Morton Park; September 1st in 1800 Davie Plaza
Enter to Win
I have $100 West End Spend Local Dollars to give away! Here’s how you can enter to win:
All are welcome at the 3rd annual stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow at the Langley Events Centre this September. Experience and savour the intergenerational transfer of traditional songs, dances, regalia, languages, medicines, foods, and artwork.
stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow Pow Wow Langley – Photos by Amber Oliver
stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow in Langley
stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society is an Indigenous women-led registered charity, located on the unceded territory of Kwantlen First Nation.
When:
Friday, September 13, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Where: Langley Events Centre (7888 200 Street, Langley)
On September 14th, drum groups and dancers will perform, sharing their healing medicine to honour and support Residential School Warriors and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-spirit peoples (MMIWG2S) and their families. Indigenous visual arts will also be celebrated through the reveal of a new MMIWG2S flag design that will be used at all future stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wows.
Dance and drum competitors and vendors from all over Canada and the US will share their gifts at this family-focused event. Feel the thunder in Langley Events Centre with songs brought by the Host Drum Bad Canyon and Honorary Host Drum Black Lodge.
The stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow is organized by stɑl’əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society in partnership with the Township of Langley. stɑl’əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society acknowledges funding received from the Government of Canada, United Way of BC, SurreyCares Foundation, City of Surrey and City of Langley to support the event.
stɑl’əw̓, meaning “big river” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, is the name of a celebration that reflects the generosity and deep connections local Indigenous communities feel to what is known today as the Fraser River. The river connects Indigenous communities to one another and to the land they call home.
Follow the stɑl’əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society on Facebook for more information.
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC League1 BC women’s team won 1-0 over Alianza Women FC today at Estadio Cuscatlán (El Salvador) in the first ever match of the Concacaf W Champions Cup. With the victory, the Caps have advanced to the 2024-25 Concacaf W Champions Cup Group Stage.
This is an incredible stat: The ‘Caps League1 BC women’s team is currently on a 28-game unbeaten streak (24W-0L-4D) and have not lost a competitive match in more than a year, since June 11, 2023.
The group winners and runners-up (four clubs in total) will progress to the semifinals and ultimately the third place match and final, which is set to take place from May 22 to 25, 2025.
Tonight, head coach Katie Collar fielded a strong squad, including seven teenagers starting, captained by League1 BC Player of the Year Jeneva Hernandez Gray and complemented by four recent newcomers in goalkeeper Morgan McAslan, wingback Jourdan Ziff, midfielder Josie Longhurst, and forward Jessica De Filippo.
The ‘Caps had a brilliant chance to put the match away in the 82nd minute. Jaime Perrault received a cross from Bianca Patik and put a shot towards goal. As the rebound popped out to Kaylee Hunter, her strike went high to keep the score 1-0.
About the Concacaf W Champions Cup
The competition’s inaugural edition features 11 clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean and be played from August 2024 to May 2025. The W Champions Cup will also be the only path through which Concacaf clubs can qualify for the new FIFA Women’s Club World Cup. FIFA recently announced that the first edition of the Women’s Club World Cup will include 16 clubs and be played between January and February 2026.
Group Stage Play
Vancouver are set to play each team in Concacaf W Champions Cup Group B once, for a total of four matches per club. First we’ll visit Mexico’s Club América Femenil at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Wednesday, August 21st and then travel to Panamá to face Santa Fe FC at Estadio Universitario on Wednesday, September 4th.
Tickets in Vancouver
The ‘Caps will conclude group play when they host National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs San Diego Wave FC on Tuesday, October 1st and Portland Thorns FC on Tuesday, October 15th at BC Place.
Whitecaps FC Season Members will receive pre-sale access with a preferred member rate and tickets will be on sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 27 at 10:00am. Follow Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Facebook for more info.
You can support the growth and redevelopment of a crucial community healthcare campus while getting a the chance to win big this fall! The Burnaby Hospital Foundation has launched a 50/50 raffle that will see half of the jackpot going to a lucky winner and the other half will help them meet the growing healthcare needs of Burnaby and East Vancouver for generations to come.
Single Ticket for $10; 3-Ticket Pack for $20; 7-Ticket Pack for $40; 20-Ticket Pack for $100
Deadline: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:59pm
Draw: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00pm
Burnaby Hospital Foundation (BHF) is transforming a beloved community hospital into a state-of-the-art facility. This two-phase redevelopment will significantly expand the services available for patients and families and boost the number of beds by almost 50 percent.
When the redevelopment is complete, the hospital campus will also have two new patient care towers and a cancer treatment centre.
The Foundation is raising funds to support Phase Two of the redevelopment, which focuses on upgrades and modernization of the Intensive Care Unit, Medical Imaging Department, Cardiac Telemetry Department and In-patient Oncology Unit.
For over four decades, their mission has been to ensure Burnaby Hospital remains equipped to promote the health and well-being of all generations, ready to serve you, your friends, and loved ones when you need it most.
