Events and Entertainment

Welcome to what's looking to be the nicest weekend of the summer! Make the most of it by checking out Vancouver Mural Festival on Saturday.

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver's Adoption Chapter is Noodle, from Home at Last . Here's what they had to say about her... NAME: Noodle. BREED: Baladi or Egyptian Street Dog. RESCUE ORGANIZATION: Home at Last.

THE PROOF is a weekly roundup showcasing local creatives. A column for creatives to share their story and work, in a unique, concise format: each creative shows 8 pictures and answers 8 questions.

Every week our friends at The Georgia Straight provide us with a preview of what you’ll see on – and in – their paper that week.

Our Daily Photo #2380 is from Katrina , who reminds us that no matter where you are in the city, a green escape is never far.

Have you heard of THRIVE Studio ? It's a secret hip lady club for female artists who want to kill it! THRIVE is a community of female artists who support each other on their journeys to become the artists and people they most want to be.

The Enlightened Nerd is a column designed to enlighten the inner nerd in all of us through local whimsical and intellectual events, people, and places.

Unfortunately for the average stray or abandoned dog, a lack of opposable thumbs makes good selfie-taking impossible. As a result, there are a slew of poorly photographed pups in need of fur-ever homes.

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Gus, Rumi's pup. Here's what they had to say about him... NAME: Gus aka Banjo. BREED: Shitzu - Terrier - Pug mix (at best guess). HOOD: Kitsilano. FAVOURITE SNACK: Salmon bites and bully sticks.

Our Daily Photo #2379 is from Jamie , who took this shot while hiking the Howe Sound Crest Trail.