GEORGE C. REIFEL MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARY
WINTER HOME OF THE LESSER SNOW GOOSE AND ONE OF CANADA’S TOP BIRD-WATCHING SITES The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is situated on Westham Island, just west of the community of Ladner in the Municipality of Delta, British Columbia, Canada. It consists of nearly 300 hectares (850 acres) of managed wetlands, natural marshes and [...]
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – VANCOUVER 2013
VANCOUVER BACH CHOIR LIVE PERFORMANCE ACCOMPANIES AND INFORMS AN ICONIC MASTERPIECE OF EARLY CINEMA A spectacular multimedia world premiere that combines a screening of the dark, suspenseful 1925 film Phantom of the Opera with live, accompanying performance by chorus and symphony. Canadian composer Andrew Downing’s entrancing musical interpretation will bring new richness and nuance to [...]
VANCOUVER CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL – 2013
CELEBRATING THROUGH DANCE THIS SPRING APRIL 4TH TO 30TH, 2013 As the symbol of spring, the universal theme of the cherry tree inspires new poetry, art, music, film, design, crafts, photography, and cuisine while inspiring the artist in us all. Through a wide array of diverse programs from the World Umbrella Dance, Skura Days Japan [...]
CIBC LUNARFEST 2013 – VANCOUVER4LIFE PHOTOS
LANTERN JUNGLE – CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE Enter the jungle where lots of surprises are welcoming your arrival. As an intruder to this paradise, your life is dependent on your behaviour in the jungle and your action will dictate how you are received by the original inhabitants. Follow your treasure map and be [...]
CIBC LUNARFEST 2013 – VANCOUVER
LANTERN JUNGLE – CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE You are about to enter the jungle where lots of surprises are welcoming your arrival. As an intruder to this paradise, your life is dependent on your behaviour in the jungle and your action will dictate how you are received by the original inhabitants. Follow your [...]
VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET – 2012
STEP BACK IN TIME … EXPERIENCE THE VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET! The Vancouver Christmas Market is back for its third year from November 24th to December 24th, 2012 on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza! Sample their new delicious food items and find your unique Christmas gift! Enjoy seasonal music and a great entertainment program of authentic [...]
ARTRID HADAD Y LOS TARZANES – CABARET SURREAL
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION Astrid is back ! – Vancouver’s favourite cabaret diva drops in from Mexico City for two nights of outrageous fun in a special Dia de los Muertos spectacular. Astrid is known for her unconventional performances combining ranchero, bolero, rumba, rock and jazz into her own style of “heavy nopal” featuring [...]
INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW WEST – VANCOUVER 2012
IDSWEST 2012 IN THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE WEST, SEPTEMBER 27TH TO 30TH TRENDS. IDEAS. NEW PRODUCT. FOR YOUR HOME. The Interior Design Show West (IDSwest) is Western Canada’s annual premiere residential design show featuring 200 exhibitors showcasing quality products and services to an audience of industry professionals, architects, designers, consumers and media.
MEXICO FEST – FIESTA MEXICO INDEPENDENCE – VANCOUVER 2012
EXPERIENCE MEXICO IN VANCOUVER On the night of September 15th, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells in Dolores to address the people of the town. In what is known as “El Grito de Dolores”, he called on the Mexican people to fight for their independence from Spain. This event ignited the [...]
MUSIC IN THE PARK – CAPILANO RIVER REGIONAL PARK – NORTH VANCOUVER
METRO VANCOUVER AND THE NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS – MUSIC IN THE PARK Join the Capilano River Regional Park for a fantastic afternoon of live musical performances at Metro Vancouver’s Music in the Park in partnership with the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Bring a picnic and be inspired by visual art displays [...]
VANCOUVER POLISH FILM FESTIVAL – 2012
AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE BEST IN CURRENT POLISH FILM PRODUCTION MISSION The Mission is to present Polish cultural creativity and enrich the cultural diversity of Vancouver through visual arts. During the Vancouver Polish Film Festival, a selection of recently produced Polish films will be shown over the weekend long event. The Vancouver Polish Film Festival will [...]
TD VANCOUVER CHINATOWN FESTIVAL – 2012
THIS YEAR’S SLOGAN - “HELLODRAGON, NIHAO” This August, the Vancouver Chinatown BIA society will once again host the incredible TD Vancouver Chinatown Festival in the neighborhood (11th & 12th August, 2012, at Columbia & Keefer Street). Last year, about 60,000 festival goers converged on the streets of Columbia and Keefer in historic Chinatown to experience [...]
36TH ANNUAL POWELL STREET FESTIVAL!
AUGUST 4TH & 5TH 11:30AM TO 7:00PM @ THE OPPENHEIMER PARK The Powell Street Festival is an annual celebration of Japanese Canadian arts, culture and heritage that features something for everyone: dance, music, film and video, visual arts, martial arts demos, amateur sumo tournament, craft vendors, traditional displays, and of course, tons of scrumptious [...]
CELEBRATION OF LIGHT -VANCOUVER 2012
JULY 28TH VIETNAM / AUGUST 1ST BRAZIL/ AUGUST 4TH ITALY ABOUT THE EVENT The Celebration of Light is not only Vancouver’s biggest event, but it’s also the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world and attracts up to 400,000 spectators along English Bay each evening. Owned by the Not For Profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society, 2012 [...]
ILLUMINARES 2012 LANTERN FESTIVAL – PUBLIC DREAMS
LET YOUR BRIGHT LIGHT SHINE! On Saturday, July 21st, 2012, Public Dreams’ Illuminares Lantern Festival is returning to its original home, Trout Lake and John Hendry Park! This year, Illuminares is a celebration of the light within us – of togetherness and creativity, sustainability and artistic expression, of rebirth and new beginnings. Illuminares is about [...]
35TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL – 2012
FRIDAY JULY 13TH TO SUNDAY JULY 15TH @ JERICHO BEACH PARK Musicians, dancers, poets and songwriters from around the world and across the street will gather July 13th to 15th 2012 at beautiful Jericho Beach Park for Vancouver’s 35th annual celebration of traditional and contemporary folk and roots music. The Vancouver Folk Music Festival challenges [...]
GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO
STEP INTO THE WILD – DISCOVER, LEARN AND EXPERIENCE THEIR MISSION The Greater Vancouver Zoo would like to engage visitors in recreational, educational and conservation-oriented activities about animals and the zoo environment, promote respect for and connectedness with the natural world. THEIR VISION The vision is to become a world-renowed zoological institution dedicated to the [...]
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL – GRANVILLE ISLAND
THE VANCOUVER INTERNATION CHILDRENS’ FESTIVAL WILL CELEBRATE ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY AT ITS HOME ON GRANVILLE ISLAND, MAY 29TH – JUNE 3RD, 2012 A world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young audiences since 1978. Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts [...]
A LAST RESORT – THE CULTCH THEATRE
PART OF RUMBLE’S 2012 TREMORS FESTIVAL – PRODUCED BY ROUGH HOUSE PRODUCTIONS AND PRESENDTED BY RUMBLE PRODUCTIONS – A LAST RESORT In 2004, Candelario Andrade left his home in Mexico and set off in search of a new life. In 2000, Camille Gingras returned to Canada as a last resort. A multimedia performance in English [...]
BC HOME & GARDEN SHOW – BC PLACE STADIUM
IT’S TIME TO RESTORE, RENEW AND REFRESH! Located at the newly renovated BC Place Stadium for five short days, you will find the latest in innovative products and outdoor living idea from over 425 retailers. Talk with top industry experts. Don’t miss the top gardening experts in The Vancouver Sun Gardeners School and the city’s [...]
FAMILY FUSE WEEKEND – VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
LOVE OF COLLECTING The Vancouver Art Gallery’s Family Fuse Weekend (Saturday – Sunday, November 19 – 20, 2011 10:am – 5:00pm) gathers mementos, assembles experiences and shares curiosities as we explore the Love of Collecting. Join artists, dancers, musicians, filmmakers and other creative artists for fun and innovative workshops, performances, tours and activities, including: ACTIVITIES [...]
PORTISHEAD AT PNE FORUM – VANCOUVER – 2011
BRITISH TRIP-HOP GROUP, PORTISHEAD ANNOUNCE A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PERFORMANCE IN VANCOUVER!!! Named after the nearby town of the same name, Portishead released their first album, Dummy, in 1994 to critically acclaim and earned the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. Appealing to electronic dance and alternative rock fans across the globe, the band continued to impress with [...]
VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY – 2011/2012 SEASON – VANCOUVER
WE ARE PLAYING WITH FIRE THIS SEASON! Five MAINSTAGE productions, two RECITAL HALL SERIES plays, three PARTNERSHIPS and one THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES – Spectacular! God of Carnage and Red are hot off Broadway and crackle with hard-hitting, award-winning writing. The brilliant Catalyst Theatre brings us their brand-new high-concept musical, Hunchback. Our Holidays will be [...]
PROTOTYPES – VANCOUVER – 2011
PROTOTYPES – A DESIGN EXHIBITION FEATURING SOME OF THE FINEST PECHA KUCHA ALUMNI Protoytypes is a design exhibition that dives deep into the role prototyping plays on developing a concept. Prototypes follows five preeminent Vancouver-based designers – uncovering the experiments, thinking, chaos and process involved in bringing ideas to (real) life. The exhibition has 5 [...]
