Events and Entertainment

The Vancouver International Improv Festival opens today! Over the past few weeks we've been sharing some VIIF love from international acts who are coming to Vancouver for the VIIF (here's 1 , 2 and 3 ).

At the Word On The Street festival (which is, incidentally, my new favourite festival) I picked up a bunch of books and was reminded that I should really start reviewing, or at least mentioning the books I've got backlogged so I can dig into these ne

IDS West is an exciting annual exhibition featuring the most innovative trends in residential architecture, design, products and services and will be taking over the Vancouver Convention Centre during the weekend of October 14-17.

There's a new art gallery opening in Gastown at 56 Powell Street, where Sharks and Hammers used to be! For the grand opening our friends at Catalog Gallery are introducing a show from Vancouver's prolific street/stencil artist, The Dark.

Tina Krueger Kulic is a mother hen. Born and raised in Chilliwack, she is a hearty girl of German stock who will tell you like it is.

Every day we share a single photo from our Flickr Pool shot by one of our faithful and talented readers (that’s you!). I love a shot that just takes me away. But you know what I like more? A PLANE that actually takes me away.

Have you entered Vancouver is Awesome 's giveaway for one copy of every album shortlisted for the Polaris Prize ? Go HERE to find out more and enter. Read about Tegan and Sara 's album Sainthood HERE .

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver.

My friendly neighbourhood bike courier, Paul. Paul just delivered a package to me and mentioned that today was Vancouver's official Bicycle Messenger Appreciation Day! Who knew? The proclamation.

First Bob told you about FUBAR 2 opening and then linked to the trailer, which you can see HERE . Then Vancouver is Awesome sat down with Terry and Deaner for a chat about the movie, which you can see Part 1 of HERE .