Events and Entertainment

Canada Day is right around the corner (this Thursday!), and if you're staying in town you should most definitely pay a visit to Strathcona park for the third annual Canada Day Jamboree! Music, food, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament sponsored by Livesto

Every day we share a single photo from our Flickr Pool shot by one of our faithful and talented readers (that’s you!). Today's photo was taken by Carlos Lavara and as there's been some buzzing about a V.I.A. book club as of late I figured it fitting.

With 22,245 artists, boasting 98,850 tracks, the CBC Radio 3 web site is the absolute ultimate authority, and the home, of independent music in Canada.

Tickets to Antony and Cleopatra and dinner at Hell's Kitchen . Have you entered? The Battle of Actium in "Antony and Cleopatra" at Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival . David Blue photo.

I hate the shape of leather couches with fat arm rests. So 80s. I'd leave it in the alley, too. Blech. What began as a neato series from the mind of Jef has now taken root in my brain and become (another) minor obsession .

Graeme Foote photo . Norwegian power-pop quartet Katzenjammer brought their brand of circus-like musical chaos to the Commodore Ballroom on June 25 as part of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival .

$250 worth of free clothes. This giveaway sells itself. If you haven't entered yet, go here and do it. If you have already entered, feel free to go here and do it again . Maybe you're just mildly curious.

The Cheaper Show #9 happens tonight! In case you're unfamiliar, here's the deal: 200 artists. 400 pieces of art. $200 each. I went to the media preview and I have to tell you, you're in for an amazing show this evening.

It's a new dog every day, click here to find out how to get your dog featured here if you haven't sent in your photos yet! Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Iris, Christina P's pup. Here's what she had to say about her... NAME: Iris.

The Cheaper Show #9 happens June 26th! In case you're unfamiliar, here's the deal: 200 artists. 400 pieces of art. $200 each.