The Vancouver International Fringe Festival launches next week with over 600 performances from 83 shows at over two dozen venues around the city. From September 9th until the 19th Fringe will host shows from pop-up “Bring Your Own Venues” outdoors around Vancouver to seven main stages. The Boy Who Had A Mother will be performed […]

The Davie Day Street Festival in Vancouver’s West End takes place Saturday September 11th. Davie Street will be closed from Burrard to Broughton for a full day of family-friendly entertainment and activities. This giant block party will feature a main stage for live acts, a market, and plenty of food from the restaurants along the […]

One of downtown’s hidden gems is the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, just off Georgia, on Hornby Street. Here you’ll find a breathtaking collection of Reid’s art that varies from wire sculptures and a diamond necklace, to tribute carvings and statues. I was fortunate enough to be given a private tour from Bill’s […]

On this day in Vancouver history, Elvis Presley performed one song at Empire Stadium before he had to leave the stage due to crazed fans battling with local police. He came back on stage after a few minutes and played four more songs [source]. The screams from the crowd were so loud that no one […]

The Live at Squamish music festival is coming up this weekend presenting legendary bands such as Bad Religion and Devo alongside some of Vancouver’s hottest modern acts, like Said the Whale and We Are the City. Civil Twilight, Playing Live at Squamish Sunday The Dudes, Playing Live at Squamish Saturday Mother Mother, Playing Live at […]