Events and Entertainment

It is entirely possible that what the world needs more of now is cuppycakes, sweet cuppycakes . But in a world (or city) full of cupcakes, one most reign supreme and be crowned Queen of the Cupcake Kingdom of the 'Couve (alliterative stretch).

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. This week I attended 3 shows in 2 nights.

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

Every day we share a single photo from our Flickr Pool with you, shot by one of our faithful and talented readers (that’s you!). Today's photo was taken by Havarti and it's all about camouflage...

If you haven't already, you should pick up a copy of the latest issue of Discorder Magazine , available for free all over the city. The theme is comedy and a bunch of V.I.A.

Most Vancouverites know the Bob Rennie of Rennie Marketing Systems , the largest real estate marketing firm in town. But do you know the Bob Rennie that happens to own the largest personal art collection in all of North America? Yeah, wow.

If you're thinking this photo of We Are The City (the Peak Performance Project 1st place winners from last year) is a little bit familiar it's because not long ago I shared a similar photo of Yukon Blonde taken from "backstage" at the Biltmore .

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

Christine McAvoy is our INDEPENDENT MUSIC editor, you can see her curly hair and camera at shows across Vancouver. LINKS: - www.mcavoy.ca - blog.mcavoy.ca - @ChristineMcAvoy - Christine’s V.I.A.

Every day we share a single photo from our Flickr Pool with you, shot by one of our faithful and talented readers (that’s you!). Today's photo was taken by Mikul and it's entitled "The Scene of the Crime".