Events and Entertainment

Interesting Vancouver is revving up for their third year in a row at the Vancouver Rowing Club next Friday, October 8th.

Emcee Marc Smith from @Amuse_Events. I first told you about the Third Annual Vancouver Timeraiser HERE a couple of weeks ago.

It's a new dog twice a week! Click here to find out how to get your dog posted if you haven't sent in your photos yet! Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Max, Arnie C's pup. Here's what he had to say about him... NAME: Max.

This was the scene on Friday at the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. Local favourites You Say Party! were the perfect openers for the lovely Tegan & Sara , fresh off the Polaris Prize hoopla. Speaking of Tegan and Sara ...

Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver parents and their awesome kids. Every Wednesday I post a roundup of upcoming family-friendly events and activities.

Eco-Fashion Week Vancouver is happening now, Vancity! Go HERE to read all about it. The University of Victoria's Dr. Andrew Weaver was on the committee that won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize (along with Al Gore) on the issue of climate change.

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver. We interview some of our favourite local artists, and 'Last Week in Music' highlights some of the concerts happening around the city.

Last Thursday was the third Peak Performance Project Showcase, which featured Christina Maria, 41st and Home, Ben Sigston and Adaline. Overall, I felt like this showcase had the most energy so far.

Thanks to everybody who came by the Vancouver Book Club and V.I.A.

Win a Pair of These Recycled Lakai Shoes! Designed and tested by Guy Mariano. Made from recycled materials, these Lakai shoes have clearly reached a kind of shoe nirvana. Very cool.