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Swinging and shaking in style with Electro Swing Vancouver

The Canvas Lounge opened their doors post-Valentine's day for a night of smooth beats, sassy burlesque, and classic swing, from the Charleston and Fox Trot, to the Balboa and Lindy Hop.

Top Vancouver Events Feb 2-8: beats, stories and Spacing Magazine

From Spacing Magazine's issue launch to a beat-heavy night at the Cobalt, BeeVancity has all the best events in town.

Passive negligence of the arts no longer an option, says Vision Vancouver

2011 Vancouver Municipal election: Party has renewed its promise to create new artists' spaces and ease bylaw and zoning rules. But with costs rising, will it make a difference for artists?