The Peak Performance Project is in full swing for 2012 as the Top 20 artists prepare for a summer of development, shows, festivals, and bootcamp prior to their fall showcases — and ultimately the crowning of this year’s winner. I recently interviewed finalist Dominique Fricot and today I spoke with another finalist, Matt Bryant, from […]

The Peak Performance Project (“PPP”) has recently announced its Top 20 finalists for 2012. Now in its fourth year, the program — in partnership with the Music BC Industry Association — is committed to investing in BC music and hands out $320,000 annually toward the development of it’s top artists. Top 20 Finalists Alexandria Maillot […]

Rebecca Bollwitt (she/her) built her first website in 1997 and she has been blogging about life in BC since 2004 on Miss604.com. Miss604 is the longest-running, woman-owned, independent digital publication in Western Canada. It’s also the most award-winning, with local, national, and international accolades. “Through storytelling, advocacy, and innovation, Rebecca has made Miss604 a cultural […]

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend (August 7-9, 2026). Activities and events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

This August Long Weekend around Vancouver is packed with events and fun things to do, from Pride celebrations to Canadians baseball, fireworks, festivals, and more!

Events and fun things to do around Metro Vancouver this August 1-31, 2026 including dozens of free activities, ticketed shows, community festivals, and more including a few of my book events!

This weekend in Vancouver enjoy the final FIFA World Cup events, markets, festivals, and many more fun things to do July 17-19, 2026.

Baseball to street parties and beyond! This is your guide to events and fun things to do in Vancouver this weekend from July 10-12, 2026.

Fun things to do around Vancouver this weekend July 3-5, 2026. World Cup, concerts, markets, festivals, and more engaging events all around the region.

The FIFA World Cup has taken over Vancouver and there are fans and visitors from all over the world enjoying the festive atmosphere. On now until July 19th, you can catch all of the action at a variety of watch public parties around Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, and beyond.