Events and Entertainment

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

As local and indie as it gets, Music Waste kicks off today for another takeover of venues, from The Toast to Fortune. Shows are only $5! Check out the full Music Waste calendar at Do604 .

We started writing for Vancouver Is Awesome because we had just moved here after many years outside Canada. After deciding to make Vancouver home, we quickly fell in love with the place.

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.

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Archie, Breanne's pup. Here's what she had to say about him... NAME: Archie Wigglebottom III aka Archie Bear. BREED: Cockapoo. HOOD: Yaletown. FAVOURITE SNACK: Q-Tips.

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver's Adoption Chapter is Philly, from Home at Last Dog Rescue. Here's what they had to say about her... NAME: Philly. BREED: Mixed. RESCUE ORGANIZATION: Home at Last.

Mo Dhaliwal shares a story of his personal journey and why we need to “evolve past multiculturalism to embrace diversity and inclusion" https://www.youtube.

This week, Music Waste kicks off with four huge nights of local indie bands. Plus, Vancouver Craft Beer Week holds their first ever three day music festival at the PNE on the weekend.

Our Daily Photo #2361 is from Wade who took this shot of Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park that makes us want to dive right in! #swimming at 2nd beach pool is one of the best things about #summer.

Our friends at Postmark Brewing just released this colossal playlist put together by music genius & BC Photographer Dave Moorman .