Events and Entertainment

We all know our way around the much loved Columbia Street, and a block or two around the Skytrain stations, but there is much more than meets the eye in this happening neighborhood.

The creative forces behind Here There are back at it, this time partnering to raise money for The Writers’ Exchange , an organization that gets inner-city kids exciting about reading and writing.

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver's Adoption Chapter is Roscoe, from Home At Last . Here's what they had to say about him... NAME: Roscoe. BREED: Lab mix. RESCUE ORGANIZATION: Home At Last Dog Rescue.

This week, our city is treated to local talent like Tourist Company and X Presidents, and international. Like hip hop? Drum n bass? Soul? Folk? Outdoor concerts? You’ll be happy to hear, you can have it all this week.

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.

#ArtistAtHome is a series of portraits and profiles of local artists by Christopher Edmonstone. Read all about it and see the archive HERE .

Our Daily Photo #2359 is from Suzy , who took this shot from her traffic anchor duties in a helicopter. Stunning Vancouver.

The founders of the SIDEWALK supper project share their stories as they connect with people living on the streets. This week, meet a young man who hasn’t given up hope that he can change the system. Adam and Andrea deep in conversation.

This is your Weekend Forecast, the May Long Weekend Edition! The best of what to do in Vancouver, today through Monday.

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