Now in its 19th season, Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver's Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents from June through September. Bard on... [Read More]

The 2008 season for Bard on the Beach is almost in full swing. This season will feature Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Tempest and Titus Andronicus. It's not to be missed! Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver's Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two... [Read More]

Looking for something fun to do this summer? The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival will present "The Tempest" this summer from June 26th - September 20th. With the many events included in this festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Thrills and amazements wait for you on Playland's rides. From the hair-raising Crazy Beach Party to the wet'n'wild Flume, Playland has a variety of screaming options for the kid in all of us. Kids Playce at Playland provides the perfect setting for families looking to have fun activities in a clean, fun and safe environment. Special grass... [Read More]

Miss Canada International is one of the largest scholarship programs in Canada for ladies ages 18-26. This is for furthering your education and can be used at any accredited educational institution. It is NOT a beauty pageant but is judged on personality, intellect, ability to communicate with people, and overall desire to make a positive... [Read More]

The Bard on the Beach's fourth presentation is not for the faint of heart. Titus Andronicus is a bloody revenge drama that will run from July 9th through September 19th. Parental discretion is strongly advised due to the violent content of the play. Those who enjoy a good war movie, will enjoy the plot twists and turns of this drama.

Nicole Destras is a mix media artist whose artwork spans environmental, paper sculpture, photography and bookart.

Angela Au Hemphill is a renown artist working in acrylics, oils and watercolors. Her beautiful pictures of the Canadian West Coast shows how much she loves to live and experience that breathtaking area. Her collections are held in high esteem by private collectors in Asia, Europe the United States and Canada. Leslie Poole's paintings, drawings... [Read More]

COME TO THE FAIR. There is a charity pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. -11 a.m..with a three dollar donation to support the Canada Safeway Foundation.There is an opening day performance from Wheels of Steel at 10:20 a.m. and Superdogs at 11 a,m. Then catch special opening day performances from the Wheels of Steel at 10:30 a.m. and the Superdogs at... [Read More]

The Fair at the PNE Vancouver. With over 800 performances and exhibits, and more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, the Fair at the PNE is definitely the best part of summer! Don't miss the legendary summer concert series, daily Toontastic parade, SuperDogs and spectacular nighttime finale, Rollin' Thunder! The Fair is open from... [Read More]

The Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues to delight us with its offerings. The Opera and Arias presentations are sure to move you...don't miss this opportunity to witness some of the most beautiful opera arias.

Summer and the living is easy, if you take your children to the Summer Day Camp at VanDusen Botanical Garden. They offer fun and adventure geared to your children's age group. Give your children water and bugs and they are happy. Explore the lakes and streams and satisfy their imagination.

Part of the summer night concert series sponsored by Global Television and The Vancouver Sun, each concert lasts approximately 90 minutes and begins at 7:30 p.m. Tonight's concert is Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and The Solitary Band. In 2006, Bobby was awarded "Entertainer of the Year" by the PNE, so come and experience this amazing showman live!... [Read More]

Part of the summer night concert series sponsored by Global Television and The Vancouver Sun, each concert lasts approximately 90 minutes and begins at 7:30 p.m. Tonight's concert is Suzie McNeil. Suzy McNeil is a Toronto based rock and soul vocalist. In 2005 McNeil was the last woman standing on the CBS television reality show known as... [Read More]

Howie Mandel is a renown stand up comic, actor and game show host. His show, "Deal or No Deal Canada" has become quite popular here. He was born and raised in Toronto. He needs no introduction, his fame and comic abilities are well known. So come on out for a night of fun.

Poet-tree for families with children ages 9-11. Be inspired by the gardens to compose poetry. Do you have a young poet in the making, a writer that loves nature? Here is the program for them. Get them started on the road to appreciating both nature and poetry and the link between them both.

The Vancouver Dahlia Society is having it's annual dahlia exhibit. These flowers are beautiful and worth the trip while they are in bloom.

Green Words, Growing the Language: eco-art installations distributed in the Garden by Nicole Dextras. Runs until mid-September. The artist will be in attendance and creating art on some days throughout the exhibition period.

As the Fringe goes forward the Granville Island Stage will have some great performances to entertain you and your family. Starting September 3rd with the Grand Opening and September 4th starts Oy Calcutta at 5:30PM

Held on the Granville Island Stage, the opening night gala is an exciting night to kick off the 24th Vancouver International Fringe Festival. Food, drinks, a raffle and both silent and live auctions. Don't miss out on the first highlight of the festival for the pre-festival party. Mingle with the performers and have a great time.

The Performance Works is celebrating the Fringe with great performances for your entertainment. Come and enjoy several and support the great International Fringe Festival.

The beautiful, renovated Waterfront Theatre is re-opening with "Putz". What would you do if your best friend told you that she was a lesbian? On top of that, a psychiatrist advises you to start dating. Things get kind of wierd for poor Andrew Bailey. This is one of the best shows of the Fringe. "One More for the Road", is written by George... [Read More]

Stage Door Theatre is presentling, "City of Control", filled with lots of fun and surprises. This is the whimsical story of a life without music, art or choices. A bleak existance by any standards. Controlled by computers, a group of radicals, armed with only colors, must wake up the King and get control again. Come out and support the Fringe... [Read More]

Over 550 performances by more than 80 different groups for 11 days make the Fringe Vancouver's most diverse source of entertainment.

"Attachments: an Email Affair" promises to be a funny show that will make you laugh and come away feeling good and smiling.

The Carousel Theatre is proud to join the Fringe Festival with the following performances:The Mechanical Bride - Thursday Sep 4, 2008, 11:00 PM The Musicals of Musicals: the Musical! - Thursday Sep 4, 2008, 7:00 PM Crude Love - Thursday Sep 4, 2008, 9:00 PM Crude Love - Friday Sep 5, 2008, 11:00 PM The Musicals of Musicals: the Musical! - Friday... [Read More]

Playwrights Theatre Centre is a wonderful place to showcase up and coming playwrights. Enjoy these shows that are here to celebrate the Fringe and give you enjoyment at the same time. Have fun, continue to enjoy the great International Fringe Festival.

The Gym at False Creek Community Centre is supporting the International Fringe Festival with some wonderful performances. First up is "A Brief History of Petty Crime". A comedy complete with a car crash and plenty of action. Next on the agenda is, "Wok Hard" This comedy group presents a varied assortment of comedy routines. "In Tow", Another funny... [Read More]

Held on the famous Granville Island Stage from Sept. 4th to the 14th. Driven by a sensational original soundtrack, "Oy Calcutta!" is a singing, dancing, hilarious, feel-good musical / comedy adventure set in India. Laughter, spirituality and irresistible grooves celebrate the unique magical mayhem of India and life in general everywhere.

Studio 16 is a charming theatre housed in the same building with the French Restaurant, Salade de Fruits. They have scheduled some great entertainment starting with "After Life", Sept. 4th at 6:00PM. Ruth would do anything to have a family while Marion longs to find her true self and Kama just wants a bit of sanity in her hectic life. What can... [Read More]

Studio 320 has a number of performances set to entertain you starting Sept. 4th at 6:00PM with "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" This is a very classical play about two couples meeting for an enjoyable evening of fun. What transpires will keep you enthralled as the evening takes many surprising turns. "The Enquiry Office" finds a young woman... [Read More]

The Irmacs Centre is part of the Simon Fraser University. They have joined the fun of the International Fringe Festival with great performances for your entertainment. Starting off with, "I'm Herbert", An elderly couple, Herbert and Muriel, sit at home and discuss their past relationships, fun trips they have taken, their children and life in... [Read More]

The Fringe turns to Origins Organic Coffee, located at the east end of Granville Island, to present Boys Night Out and Heist. Heist is the story of the greatest heist in history.....NOT. Then there is Boys Night Out, a story of friends and the ups and downs of having them.

Two plays...one show. "Marriage Proposal" ....This is a hilarious tale about a hypochondriac female and her excitable father. Fact or fiction, a marriage proposal in the works and all the hullabaloo it brings with it. Want a good laugh, don't miss this one. "Higher Window"...a mystery is in the air. How did Mr. Winthrop die?

Havana Theatre starts there productions with "Totem Figures". An award winning Fringer, T. J. Dawe, comes back again with another great show to entertain us. Mythology, takes us into his storytelling ability and keeps us enthralled by another great work. "

Vancouver Japanese United Church is presenting for your pleasure, "AllSorts". In keeping with the "bring your own venue", this promises to be fresh, original and thoroughly entertaining. Come on and join the International Fringe Festival and all the fun it has to offer you.

Come on out all you boaters and bring your kayak, rowboat, dragon boat, canoe or anything that floats without a motor and join the fun. Help to recreate the early days when rowing was the way across Discovery Passage to Quadra Island. This is definately not a race but a light, enjoyable day out in the sun, on the water with other boating... [Read More]

The International Fringe Festival continues with performances at Agro Cafe on Granville Island.Here is a schedule of those events for your perusal.The Last Gig of Lenny Breau - Thursday Sep 4, 2008, 6:30 PM With guitarist Colin Godbout as Lenny Breau and Gerry Charlebois on percussion. Confessions: Three Monologues - Thursday Sep 4, 2008, 8:00... [Read More]

A one act play in which five characters discover they are actually, in reality, only characters. This award winning play is hilarious and somewhat sad too. They go to find their creator hoping he will give them the humanity they seek. You will leave the theatre discussing this thought provoking play. Enjoy.

DJ Abasi has many styles of music but he is known for electro, underground deep funky, vocal disco house and mash up eclectic. Best known as a resident DJ at the infamous Lotus Long Weekend series, Crown Vic mashes up house, hip hop, breakbeats, and 80s and 90s in a dance floor frenzy.

From September 6-15th at 9PM, " Its Good to Know People", will be presented for your entertainment. This is a unique, edgy variety show. The toothy hosts interview local celebrities like chefs, parking enforcement officers, mayoral candidates and entrepeneurs, all the while sharing anemic details about their lives. It's hilarious.

A display of elegant giftware and housewares for the discriminating buyer . A great way to meet and greet influential buyers from around the world. Show your product off to it's best advantage. For the Trade only

TVOTR is a New York City indie rock band whose music spans free jazz, doo-wop, soul, shoegaze and hip-hop. Their latest album, "Return to Cookie Mountain", was voted one of the top albums by Rolling Stone magazine.

This band is the brainchild of songwriter guitarist Edwin Bond, who waxes mournfully philosophical on the darker shades of the human condition.

In 2007 alone, Dan Mangan has wrapped four international tours in the USA and UK, showcased at SXSW and performed at the Viper Room. He is lyrically ambitious and magnetic to watch. Takes the stage at 11:15. Along comes The Feminists at 12:30a.m. with some heavy rock and roll.

And the beat goes on with Addus Tolly, the one man band. Onstage at 9PM.(Pop, electro folk) He is followed by Weathered Pines, bottom of the bottle country. They take the stage at 10:30PM. This is a festival folks, come and be merry.

Touring coast to coast, Canada's Orbax Sideshow is a roller-coaster of jokes that may disgust and amaze, but bring a smile to your face. They take the stage at 9:30PM.

The International Education Fair of Vancouver is the leading trade show for education. It will provide an excellent opportunity for educators to find ambitious students seeking schools and pre- university opportunities in undergraduate studies, professional courses, language schools, vocational programs and business universities abroad.

Where do seeds travel? Why do they do this? Nature is a fascinating subject for children and this program gives them something to think about.

Harrison Memorial Hall presents Castles and Crafts. After you enjoy the beautifully sculpted sand dislays on the beach, take in the annual hand crafted items exhibited by local artists. Admission is FREE

What is more beautiful than chrysanthemums in full color and bloom. You know the cooler weather is here, yet this burst of bright colors around us cheers us up on a cold day. Pick out a few for your garden.

Before Terry died, he knew that an annual event would be held to commemorate his Marathon of Hope. It would be called, appropriately, The Terry Fox Run. The first Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000 participants across Canada and raised $3.5 million. To date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry's... [Read More]

The Painted Birds take the stage at 10:30PM. They are on the verge of a breakthrough in the Canadian rock scene. At 12PM Christer, known for electronic pop will entertain you.

Experimental, alternative jazz describes Jacqueline Au. She has said that the world is the canvas of her imagination.

Grolsch Fringe Club presents Brendan McLeod and Barbara Adler as a storytelling duo. Canada's performance poets are hilarious, irreverent, passionate and deeply moving.

Hank Pine, a tall dark stranger in a mask and goggles and Lily Fawn, the half deer forest creature, are a vaudeville inspired duo from Victoria. This act is based upon the tragic and hilarious adventures of their comic book series. Like the great acts of old, the music covers many genres and is always a bit crazy.

This horticultural trade show is an exhibition that will showcase all horticulturally-related products from around the world including nursery, floriculture and landscape products and supplies. Door prizes and happy hour.

Come and cheer on the artists as the Annual Garbage Can Art Contest takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2008. 11-3 pm. All proceeds of this fun event are donated to BC's Children's Hospital and are used to purchase supplies for the hospital's art therapy programs. Blackthorn provides live music from 12 noon on through the afternoon to entertain... [Read More]

In the Canadian Heritage Garden there will be a spiritual ceremony to mark the changing of the season. A pot luck meal will follow.

Have fun while transitioning to a healthier lifestyle. Learn earth saving techniques. Great food served from local restaurants. Whether gardening or cooking or just interested in saving our planet, this is the place to be.

The annual compost and spring bulb sale is being held in the parking lot from 10am to 3pm. A wide selection will be available. Ready for some planting?

DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE? Visit the International Village Mall and sample some of the finest. Get to know all the new products and baking equipment on the market today, from baking untensils, dough mixers, restaurant equipment, tunnel ovens, freezers to anything related to baking and confections. The Vancouver International Chocolate Salon is... [Read More]

Engelbert Humperkinck is a well-known British American pop singer who rose to international fame during the 1960s and 1970s. He has had many hits such as: "After the Lovin", " Spanish Eyes", Release Me" and many more.

ATTENTION WRITERS; We invite you to submit your best stories and poetry to the annual Writers Festival Poetry & Short Story Contest. This event has been celebrated for 21 years, in October, on Granville Island. So all you talented writers, submit your compelling words for us to read and good luck one and all.

Performing at Harrison Hall, the Jaybirds give their elegant bluegrass sounds new meaning. They have had two Canadian folk music nominations and have toured extensively with their original songs and traditional material. They are an acoustical power house.

Children love Thomas the Engine and here he is on the Canadian stage, live. Thomas Saves The Day will be performed for the enjoyment of all the little ones. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY

This is Vancouver's premium Scotch, Whisky and Beer festival. As it enters it's eleventh year, Vancouver's Hopscotch festival continues to be the superior premium Scotch, Whiskey and Beer festival on the west coast. The number of Scotch, Whiskey and Premium Beer admirers grows every year, which is why the festival includes an educational... [Read More]

ATTENTION ALL YOU BRIDES TO BE: here is the day you have been waiting for. Pampering, canapes, drinks, fashion shows, workshops and a keepsake sterling silver necklace. This is a gala event, so if you plan to attend, get your tickets early.

From 4:30P.M. to 9 P.M., December 5th thru January 4, 2009 (Closed Christmas Day) A beautiful holiday display complete with elves, a magician, dancing lights, gingerbread walk, choirs and a "make a wish candle shrine". Get your tickets early for this spectacular holiday event.

The monsters are roaring back ready to thrill the family Last year, packed crowds witnessed the carnage as Grave Digger and Maximum Destruction went head-to-head. This year will be no different as the monsters fire up and tear down the speedway. Bring the family and your loudest voice to cheer on your favorites.