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Car Free Day Transforms Vancouver into a Block Party, June 16-17

by Taraneh in Green City on June 13, 2012

Photo credit: Car Free Day Vancouver

Which block party will you attend? Once a year Car Free Day festivities fill the streets in four Vancouver neighbourhoods: Commercial Drive, Main Street, West End and Kitsilano.

This year, Car Free Day parties take place both June 16 and June 17 (Father’s Day). The pedestrian/bike/skateboard/unicycle/transit-friendly events are completely volunteer run, and designed to build community whilst reducing car dependency.

With creative and family-friendly draws like roller disco, street hockey, kids’ bike rodeo, knit ins, live music, and even a pie station, it’s not hard to see why more than 50,000 Vancouverites take to the streets.

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Car Free Day Transforms Vancouver into a Block Party, June 16-17

Celebrate Italian Heritage Month June 2012

by Inside Vancouver in Events on May 29, 2012

photo: robertsharp/flickr

The Italian Cultural Centre (ICC) is excited to release the calendar of events for
June 2012 – proclaimed Italian Heritage Month by the City of Vancouver and the Province of BC. The month features fabulous entertainment, delicious food, children’s activities and “Festa Italiana” (a market festival) on June 24th. Get ready to enjoy all things Italian!

This year the Italian Cultural Centre proudly welcomes a hit on the Tonight Show, Mike Marino (from the “An Italian for President” YouTube sensation) for his first Vancouver performance.

The ICC is celebrating the best of Italian culture throughout the month with different types of events–there truly is something for everyone of all ages and appetites! Experience theatre, historical documentaries and debate, delicious food and wine, musical and dance performances, exhibits and a Festa Italiana with entertainment, activities and of course, more food!

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Celebrate Italian Heritage Month June 2012

In the House Festival Brings Live Theatre Performances into Commercial Drive Homes, June 1 – 3

by Taraneh in Entertainment on May 28, 2012

Photo credit: In the House Festival

In the House Festival, June 1 – 3, breaks down barriers between audiences and Vancouver’s vibrant theatre scene.

Live performances – including music, dance, plays, spoken word and circus – can seem less accessible than movie tickets to the latest alien zapping blockbuster. And when you do score theatre tix, there’s always the risk of sitting behind a pillar in the lofty nosebleed section.

In the House Festival 2012 solves these dilemmas for Vancouver culture buffs, bringing a vibrant onslaught of talent to Commercial Drive residents’ homes and backyards. 13 homes around Victoria Drive will host 70 acts, over 20 theatre shows, in three days.

Find out more about the Inside the House Festival program, and how to get (budget-friendly) tickets after the jump. Continue reading:
In the House Festival Brings Live Theatre Performances into Commercial Drive Homes, June 1 – 3

Got Craft? shows off Vancouver DIY culture, May 6

by Taraneh in Shop on May 4, 2012

Photo credit: Just Potters Vancouver Pottery Studio

DIY fair Got Craft? returns to Commercial Drive this Sunday, May 6. This biannual Vancouver event features over fifty local vendors selling a mix of jewellery, clothing, bath and body, paper goods, home accessories, artwork, plush kids’ toys, chocolate and more.

Why get crafty? Because “mall” is a four letter word and spring is full of gift-worthy occasions. Mother’s Day and an onslaught of weddings join the usual round up of bdays and anniversaries. Everything at Got Craft? is made by Vancouver’s talented community of artisans. And you often get to meet the artisans at the event.

While spring craft fairs abound, Got Craft? goes out of its way to amp up the ubiquitous show and sale with food carts, a DJ and even a DIY Sewing Lounge by Spool of Thread – the beloved East Van sewing hive.

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Got Craft? shows off Vancouver DIY culture, May 6

Gay-Friendly Vancouver: Davie St Village and Commercial Drive

by Sean Horlor in videos on October 4, 2011

Looking for some adventure? You’ve come to the right city. No matter what time of year, when you start your day in Vancouver, it can take you anywhere.
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Gay-Friendly Vancouver: Davie St Village and Commercial Drive