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Khatsahlano! Free Summer Street Festival Announces Line-Up of 50 Vancouver Bands

by Taraneh in Events on May 21, 2013

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Khatsahlano! Music & Arts Festival, which takes place every summer in the beachfront Kitsilano neighbourhood, is a hotly-anticipated Vancouver summer event. Why? It’s a big free street party with live music all day.

This year, Khatsahlano! takes place Saturday, July 13. Kitsilano’s main shopping drag (West 4th Avenue between Burrard and MacDonald) will close to car traffic and 50 local bands will get on stage and do their thing. The 80,000+ spectators who camp out will be reminded of the Kitsilano of yore; in the 1960s Kitsilano was Vancouver’s hip, counterculture enclave and the go-to spot for concerts.

Khatsahlano! organizers have just announced the 2013 band line-up. If you’re into the Vancouver music scene, you’ll want to check out the well-curated list before you make summer travel plans. If you’re visiting town in July, this is a must-attend event.

Grant McDonagh, owner of Zulu Records, Kitsilano’s premier destination for music and concert tickets, has joined forces with the Waldorf Productions crew Arrival Agency and brand.LIVE to produce the musical component of the festival. And it’s going to be good.

Folks are particularly excited about hot Vancouver bands including Gold & Youth, No Sinner, Brasstronaut and The Pack A.D. Find the full list after the jump. Continue reading:
Khatsahlano! Free Summer Street Festival Announces Line-Up of 50 Vancouver Bands

Drum + Light at the Roundhouse May 24

by Shawn Conner in Events on May 21, 2013

The annual Drum + Light Festival returns to the Roundhouse May 24. Photo courtesy Drum + Light Festival.

Percussion, light and video combine for a multi-media event May 24 at the Roundhouse Performance Centre.

This high-energy dance event features Drum + Light Orchestra, a 14-piece groove ensemble. There’s a whole lot more, too, that makes this five-year-old annual Vancouver tradition a feast for eyes, ears and feet.

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Drum + Light at the Roundhouse May 24

5 Free Things To Do In Vancouver Now

by Taraneh in Events on May 19, 2013

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

Did you blow your entertainment budget on a Mother’s Day gift? A new spring wardrobe? A pre-booked summer getaway? No worries. I’m sure someone deserved it. Toward the end of May, the weather starts behaving (sun, sun, sun) and the jam-packed Vancouver summer event schedule begins. The result? A multitude of free events and activities for local adventurers.

So what are you waiting for? From stunning hikes, to summer night markets and admission-by-donation gallery days, get out and experience Vancouver’s best cheap fun. Continue reading:
5 Free Things To Do In Vancouver Now

Portobello West Fashion and Art Market, May 25-26

by Inside Vancouver in Events on May 16, 2013

photo: Portobello West Fashion + Art Market

Experience Portobello West’s Summer Market on Saturday May 25th + Sunday May 26th, 2013 at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre in the Olympic Village!

Stop by between 11:00am-5:00pm and shop from up to 50 amazing Canadian and Pacific Northwest designers, artists, and producers! There’s something for everyone including fashion, accessories, jewellery, art, sweets, and baby + kids items.

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Portobello West Fashion and Art Market, May 25-26

Signs of Summer: Vancouver Chinatown Night Market Launches Friday, May 17

by Taraneh in Events on May 15, 2013

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The Vancouver Chinatown Night Market revamp is one of the most anticipated events on the 2013 Vancouver calendar. As you’ve probably heard from the buzz around town, Vancouver creative Ken Tsui and Bao Bei owner Tannis Ling have teamed up with the Vancouver Chinatown Merchant’s Association to revitalize the beloved 18-year-old market that takes place every summer, attracting 100,000 visitors to Keefer Street between Main and Columbia.

The grand opening is scheduled for June 1; the Vancouver Chinatown Night Market soft opening takes place this Friday, May 17. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to wait any longer to check out the new program.

What’s different about Vancouver Chinatown Night Market 2013? The organisers have worked hard to curate something distinctly Vancouver. While there’s no denying the super-size appeal of Vancouver’s younger summer night markets (Richmond Night Market and the International Summer Night Market) Vancouver Chinatown Night Market is going for a more original community flavour. Expect a heady mix of old-meets-new including elements from traditional Chinatown markets, along with fresh vendors, an outside-of-the-box entertainment schedule, food trucks and more.

On the shopping front, Chinese artisan trinkets and assorted cheap knick knacks will appear along side stalls purveying vintage goods, records, artsy books/mags and other eclectic offerings. On the entertainment front, there’s Chinatown-themed storytelling via Rain City Chronicles, Mahjong Socials, Street Fighter II showdowns, ping pong, hip hop karaoke, Chinese opera, outdoor movies and a Night Vision Chinatown photography show. On the food front, the market will feature a regular food cart pod with Roaming Dragon, Vij’s Railway, Le Tigre, Tacofino, and Mogu. Beo Bei is organizing a Dumpling Cook Off.

Get the full Vancouver Chinatown Night Market schedule and vendor list after the jump. Continue reading:
Signs of Summer: Vancouver Chinatown Night Market Launches Friday, May 17