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Reminder: Free PNE Summer Night Concerts start this Weekend

by Carrie Leslie in Entertainment on August 16, 2018

Photo by Vishnu R Nair on Unsplash

The Fair at the PNE is about to officially open its gates for another fun-filled year this Saturday, August 18! Not only is there crazy fair food available for eating, the eclectic mix of artists scheduled for the free summer night concerts should be enough to convince you to go!

Every evening during the Fair (Aug 18 – Sept 3), the Summer Night Concerts fill the PNE Amphitheatre with classic hits to keep you dancing all night. So, who’s playing this year at the PNE? Check out the list below:

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Reminder: Free PNE Summer Night Concerts start this Weekend

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

by Inside Vancouver in Events on August 16, 2018

There are two weekends left in August, so let’s keep this summer going! When you’re not catching some sun at one of our beaches, there’s a bird festival, a soccer game, concerts, and The Fair at the PNE is on with all the rides, games, concerts, weird food and barnyard animals. (There’s a few air-conditioned things to do too, if that’s your jam.)

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

5 Crazy Foods to try at the Fair at the PNE – Opening this Saturday

by Carrie Leslie in Food & Drink on August 15, 2018

Image courtesy of The Fair at the PNE

Are you an adventurous eater? If cotton candy and hot dogs are a little too tame for your palate, you will have a chance to treat yourself to something crazy and new at the 2018 Fair at the PNE in Vancouver.

This Saturday, August 18, 2018 The Fair at the PNE officially opens for another great year of rides, games, and -most importantly- food. This year will be a prime opportunity for foodies of all adventure levels. Below are just 5 crazy examples of some of the exciting (and wacky) food that will be available for purchase.

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5 Crazy Foods to try at the Fair at the PNE – Opening this Saturday

Lineup for the 2018 Free Summer Concert Series at the PNE just released

by Carrie Leslie in Entertainment on May 23, 2018

Image courtesy of PNE/Playland

It’s not officially summer yet, but it sure feels like it’s coming up quickly – especially with today’s announcement of the 2018 lineup for the free Summer Night Concerts for this year’s Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).

One of the highlights of the PNE has got to be the free summer concerts that are held every night at 8:30pm during the fair. This year, the lineup includes exciting headliners from the 70s, 80s, the 90s, and the 00s.

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Lineup for the 2018 Free Summer Concert Series at the PNE just released

Playland at the PNE opens for the season on May 5, 2018

by Carrie Leslie in Family Friendly on April 30, 2018

Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash

With night markets and spring farmers markets opening up in May, it’s no surprise that the iconic Playland at the PNE will be opening its gates this weekend as well to kick off the spring season!

The oldest amusement park in Canada will officially open for the 2018 season on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10am. The opening day is a sure sign of another fun of summer full of foot long hot dogs, roller coaster rides, and endless mini donuts.

Playland will only be open on the weekends in Vancouver until late June, when it will stay open all week long. This year, Playland will boast over 35 thrilling rides, delicious carnival food, and addictive arcade games.

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Playland at the PNE opens for the season on May 5, 2018

Billboard’s #1 hip-hop act headlines inaugural outdoor festival in Vancouver

by Shawn Conner in Events on February 6, 2018

Migos, which has become the fifth hip-hop act with more than two #1 albums, headlines a new music festival in Vancouver in June.

Migos and Tory Lanez top a bill that includes some of today’s hottest hip-hop artists at this spring’s Breakout Festival. The inaugural edition takes place June 9 and 10 at the PNE Amphitheatre.

The outdoor hip-hop and R&B event also features 6lack, Lil Pump, A-Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Ski Mask the Slump God, Ybn Nahmir, Kodie Shane, Pressa, Wondagurl, Brevner, Manila Grey, Illyminiachi, Mcevoy Withinroots, Acdatyoungn****, Daamcp, and 2hunnit. Below is a look at some of the artists.

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Billboard’s #1 hip-hop act headlines inaugural outdoor festival in Vancouver

Filming in Vancouver: Vince Vaughn, Mel Gibson, Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, Parker Posey, and more

by Craig Takeuchi in Town on September 11, 2017

Parker Posey will be shooting Elsewhere nearby on Vancouver Island.

A number of Hollywood stars have gathered on Vancouver Island to shoot a new feature film, but who knows if they’ll make appearances here in nearby Vancouver? Meanwhile, a Hollywood thriller is wrapping up this week.

We also take a look at some special messages from stars shooting in town.

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Filming in Vancouver: Vince Vaughn, Mel Gibson, Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, Parker Posey, and more