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5 Must-See Rock Concerts in Vancouver this fall: From Madonna to the Boss

by Remy Scalza in Events on September 20, 2012

Photo credit: gem_106 | Flickr

With two huge arenas downtown and a plethora of other great venues, Vancouver is a requisite stop for all the big rock tours. This fall is no exception. Here are five can’t-miss concerts this season from the biggest names in rock and pop. Some of these rockers have been filling arenas since the ’60s (In fact, none is younger than 50!). Tickets to many of these performances will already be sold out – but there’s always Craigslist.

Madonna, Sept. 29-Sept. 30 at Rogers Arena: The Material Girl is out to prove that she’s still the queen of pop on her latest tour in support of her album MDNA. Now 54, Madonna is still shocking audiences with risque shows that might even leave Lady Gaga blushing. She’s in town for two nights.

Bob Dylan, Oct. 12 at Rogers Arena: Dylan’s new album, Tempest, has earned rave reviews from critics calling it his best effort in a decade. At 71, the legendary singer-songwriter is still spinning out incisive lyrics and hummable hits. Opening for Dylan is Mark Knopfler, the guitarist of Dire Straits fame. Continue reading:
5 Must-See Rock Concerts in Vancouver this fall: From Madonna to the Boss

20 Unmissable Vancouver Events in September 2012

by Taraneh in Events on August 30, 2012

Catch Hip.Bang! Improv perform for the 2012 Vancouver Fringe Festival at Little Mountain Gallery, Sept. 6-16.

It’s easy to love a month that starts with a three-day weekend. And the Labour Day long weekend has a full agenda of staycation goodness including a smokin’ BBQ competition in Gastown, the Victory Square Block Party and your last chance to visit the Fair at the PNE.

As the month progresses and the air cools, September in Vancouver is all about the arts. Expect eclectic theatre and funny-bone-shattering improv from the annual Vancouver International Fringe Festival, Sept. 6-16. The Olio Festival presents an edgy mix of mediums including skate, fashion, theatre and art, Sept. 19-23. Get ready for the hotly anticipated Vancouver International Film Festival, Sept. 27-Oct. 12, featuring 400 exciting movies, from world premieres to North American premieres.

Finally, you can’t talk fall without a mention of fall fashion. As Vogue debuts its biblical September tome, Vancouver glams up with style events Fashion’s Night Out (Sept. 6) and Main St.’s Spend on Trend (Sept. 14-16).

Oh and Bill Clinton and Madonna are coming to town. But not together.

Get the full list of September fun after the jump. Continue reading:
20 Unmissable Vancouver Events in September 2012