Events and Entertainment

If you were to create a Venn diagram where one circle was labeled "cheap" and the other labeled "awesome", the middle point where they cross over could be labeled "Vancouver on the Cheap".

Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver families. I’m always on the lookout for fun stuff to do, so if there’s something happening that you think I should know about, don't hesitate to contact me .

Announcing September's Friday Late Night Movies at the Rio , East Van's absolutely awesome independent movie theatre! Admission is only $8, slashed to $6 if you come in costume. American Psycho, Friday September 7th http://www.youtube.

Every day we share a single photo from our Flickr Pool shot by one of our faithful and talented readers (that’s you!) Love this awesome photo found in today's Daily Flickr Pickr pool.

The BLIM Community Market table giveaway continues! Do you make or sell something that should be at the BLIM Market? Want in on the fun with a free table at the Sept. 15th BLIM Market? Email andrea@vancouverisawesome.

Read All Over celebrates the bookworm in all of us, showcasing readers in Vancouver and the books they love most. Elee Kraljii Gardiner directs Thursdays Writing Collective in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

When we started the High Fiving Celebrities series a few years back the idea was to take photos of celebrities in Vancouver, delivering a high five for our readers.

Paul Anthony’s Talent Time , Vancouver’s only local, televised talent show, is gearing up to launch their explosive 5th season this Wednesday, September 5th at the Biltmore Cabaret! Once again, hosts Paul Anthony and Ryan Beil will share a handful of

Another speaker announcement for an event happening at the Vancouver Playhouse (did you see THIS Public Salon one?), this one from our friends at Rain City Chronicles .

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver. We post weekly guest playlists comprised of Vancouver artists and ‘Last Week in Music’ highlights some of the best concerts happening around the city...