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Summer Night Market in Richmond Opens May 11, 2012

by Dana Lynch in Entertainment on May 11, 2012

Summer Night Market in Richmond. Photo: Dana Lynch

Like practically everyone else in the Lower Mainland, I love our summer night market tradition: eating Pork Sui Mai with toothpicks, sharing twirled “Hurricane” potatoes, browsing cheap sunglasses after dark…. I love the intimacy and neighbourhood-feel of the Chinatown Night Market (opening for Summer 2012 on May 18) and I love the carnival-like, night-bazaar atmosphere and incredible selection of food at the enormous Summer Night Market in Richmond.

But this year, the massive Summer Night Market—the night market that’s been at 12631 Vulcan Way since 2008—will have some major competition: the “original” Richmond Night Market is re-opening on May 18 (at 8351 River Rd., near the River Rock Casino), and will have just as many vendors as the Summer Night Market.

Maybe that’s why the Summer Night Market is opening today, May 11—to get a jump on the competition!

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Summer Night Market in Richmond Opens May 11, 2012

Playland Vancouver Opens April 28, 2012

by Dana Lynch in Family Friendly on April 24, 2012

Playland Vancouver. Photo credit: Remy Scalza

It may seem hard to believe, but summer can’t be too far off when Playland, one of Vancouver’s biggest summer traditions, kicks off its 2012 season this Saturday, April 28.

The Playland Amusement Park at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is one attraction that’s fun for all ages, from the littlest kids to full grown adults. Packed with rides—including the 218-feet-high AtmosFEAR, which debuted in summer 2011, and the famous/infamous Wooden Roller Coaster—as well as Midway games, fairground food, arcades, sports, and the Haunted Mansion, Playland truly has something for everyone. (Plus what better way is there to spend a sunny Saturday than riding the Playland Westcoast Wheel and munching on mini donuts?)

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Playland Vancouver Opens April 28, 2012

10 “Must Do” Summer Activities for Labour Day Weekend 2011

by Dana Lynch in Entertainment on August 30, 2011

Beaches, water parks, outdoor concerts, summer night markets–Have you “done” everything on your summer-in-Vancouver to-do list?

Labour Day (September 5) is the traditional end-of-summer, which means the long Labour Day Weekend is the perfect opportunity—and, in some cases, last chance—to do those quintessential Vancouver summer activities we all love—and might not get a chance to do again until next year.

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10 “Must Do” Summer Activities for Labour Day Weekend 2011

TaiwanFest 2011 & Vancouver’s First-Ever Street Banquet

by Dana Lynch in Events on August 23, 2011

Vancouver TaiwanFest. Photo: TaiwanFest.ca

The 2011 TELUS TaiwanFest returns to Vancouver Labour Day weekend with loads of free fun for the whole family.

A cultural celebration of all things Taiwanese, TaiwanFest aims to burst stereotypes by showcasing the rich diversity in both modern and traditional Taiwanese music, dance, film, food, and arts. This year’s festival includes fusion concerts, Techno Prince dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal artisans, inspiring documentaries, fabulous culinary shows, games for all ages, Chef Hung’s “best beef noodle on earth,” and Vancouver’s first-ever street banquet in honour of Vancouver’s 125th birthday.

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TaiwanFest 2011 & Vancouver’s First-Ever Street Banquet

Fair at the PNE – August 20 – September 5, 2011

by Dana Lynch in Entertainment on August 16, 2011

Like everyone else, I hate that our (short) summer is coming to a close (sniff), but if there is one thing that makes that thought bearable it’s the annual Fair at the PNE, Vancouver’s farewell to summer that everyone loves, young and old alike.

Celebrating its 101st birthday this year, the 2011 Fair at the PNE is back bigger and better than ever. There are the rides, of course—including Playland’s brand-new Atmosfear—plus free Summer Night Concerts, live shows, Superdogs, mini-donuts, exhibitions, pig races, fairground games, and so much more!

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Fair at the PNE – August 20 – September 5, 2011

Summer Night Market in Richmond Opens May 11, 2012

Playland Vancouver Opens April 28, 2012

10 “Must Do” Summer Activities for Labour Day Weekend 2011

TaiwanFest 2011 & Vancouver’s First-Ever Street Banquet

Fair at the PNE – August 20 – September 5, 2011

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