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Top Vancouver Events: Sept 6-12 - Hot events to keep the summer vibe going

Well, we're just going to say it. September is the new August. We thought the hot summer months held some of the best events, but now we're not so sure. By the looks of this week's events, September...

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 24 - 29

What would a weekend be like without dancing? Good thing you'll never have to find out. With BeeVancity, there is always dancing and a whole lot more. Here's our top picks of the week! Be sure to...

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 16-22

There's something special about outdoor events under the stars. Especially when it involves Bollywood dancing or Patrick Swayze! Read on for the best events to check out this week in Vancouver. Top...

Top Vancouver Events: July 5-10

The sun is shining and the events are in full swing. Everything just seems better in Vancouver once the sun comes out, right? Some of these events even last a few days, so you've got plenty of time...

Events to check out this week in Vancouver like All That Jazz and Car Free Day

It's a good weekend to live in Mount Pleasant. Two of our top events are both on Main Street and if you've never been to its annual car-free celebration, we suggest you go. It'll be tons of fun with...
Male Bhangra dancers mid-jump on-stage, performing in Celebrate the Harvest.

Bhangra performers deliver electrifying show in Surrey

This year’s HSBC City of Bhangra Festival runs from May 31-June 10, 2012. As a volunteer, I went backstage for Celebrate the Harvest, a free outdoor event in Surrey, BC.

The Interplay Project joins artistic collaborators in exciting interdisciplinary performance series

From dancers to musicians to visual artists to spoken word artists, The interplay Project shows what can happen when interdisciplinary artists create together.

Arts Umbrella Dance's Season Finale combines fresh talent with stellar choreographers

Strong technique coupled with pedal-to-the-metal risk-taking shines at the Arts Umbrella Season Finale. Photo:Michael Slobodian Dancers: Kiera Hill and Daniel Alwell.

Top Vancouver Events May 9 - 15: Eat your way through the weekend with sake, butter chicken and stone soup

Events with food in their names always get our mouths watering.. even if they don't actually serve any food. Laugh at the Butter Chicken comedy show, drink as much as you please at the Sake Social,...

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Svengali: a psychological drama in dance

Vancouver native Sophia Lee talks winning the lead of one of this season's best-received ballets: "I was shocked."