Events and Entertainment

Our Daily Photo #2340 is from Arooba , who took this beautiful shot of Vancouver with its epic mountains guarding the cityscape.

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 .

Today's dog featured in Dogtown Vancouver is Akira, Doris' pup. Here's what she had to say about him... NAME: Akira. BREED: Dalmation. HOOD: Champlain Heights. FAVOURITE SNACK: Peanut butter and bacon.

Robert Sung uses a culinary approach to teach about Chinese History in Vancouver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53vsj6wGI3c.

How much do you know about Gin? Test your knowledge with these facts (or fictions). 1. Gin is the original flavoured vodka. Bjørnsongård “Gin” — Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Coriander seed, and Juniper berries steeping in 100proof Vodka.

Our Daily Photo #2339 is from Instagrammer ralansch who took advantage of the beautiful long weekend to take in some nature. The view from Eagle Bluff looking towards Buntzen Lake's North Beach.

Make it easy—and fun—to pick which shows to see this week. The newest Do604 x Vancouver Is Awesome Weekly Playlist kicks off with “Figuring It Out” by SWMRS and goes out with bangin' “Waiting To Ignite” by Goldroom.

#ArtistAtHome is a series of portraits and profiles of local artists by Christopher Edmonstone. Read all about it and see the archive HERE . This fine gentleman is Matthew Rose, or M2 as he is known to bandmates in roots rockers The Matinee.

THE PROOF is a weekly roundup showcasing local creatives. A column for creatives to share their story and work, in a unique, concise format: each creative shows 8 pictures and answers 8 questions.