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Photo: City of Bhangra Festival
The HSBC City of Bhangra Festival will take place May 31st to June 10th, 2012 and is set to be one of the biggest must-see spring events in Metro Vancouver. This year’s festival line-up includes over 14 independent events, hundreds of performers, and international artists from the U.K., New York and India.
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HSBC City of Bhangra Festival (Free Ticket Giveaway!)
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When I wrote recently on Vancouver’s favourite hotel bars, one name came up over and over again in comments: O’Doul’s – the jazz bar on Robson Street.
Sadly, O’Doul’s days are numbered. After more than 40 years, the bar and restaurant are closing their doors at the stroke of midnight on June 2. No more live jazz. No more fancy little appies (What other bar serves smoked buffalo carpaccio?). No more artsy refuge for hep cats on Robson.
But don’t despair yet. To celebrate its long history, the bar (part of the Listel Hotel) is hosting a unique photo contest. If you’ve taken a snapshot or two at O’Doul’s over the years, now’s the time to dig out those old photos. Continue reading:
Vancouver Bar Photo contest: Win free dinners for a year
Photo credit: Flickr user ronocdh
Why did so many cultures over so many centuries create Buddhist art? Let the new exhibition arriving at UBC Museum of Anthropology enlighten you.
Visions of Enlightenment launches May 10, with a 7pm opening reception for the public, and will remain at MOA through September 30. The exhibit offers a rare opportunity to view the MOA’s Asian collection alongside pieces from private lenders in BC and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Although many are familiar with Buddha sculptures, which will be included en masse in stone metal and lacquered wood, MOA has drawn together other exciting and lesser seen forms of media. MOA visitors will get to discover Buddhist paintings, ceramics, manuscripts and even textiles.
Get a sneak peek at Visions of Enlightenment and find out more about the exhibit event schedule after the jump. Continue reading:
Visions of Enlightenment brings Buddhist art to Museum of Anthropology, May 10
Photo credit: John Biehler | Flickr
Each summer, Vancouver hosts the biggest Pride parade in Western Canada: Hundreds of colorful floats and more than a half-million spectators jam downtown streets to cap off a weekend of street parties, beer gardens and summer fun.
Details are already being released, and this year’s festival is shaping up to be one of the most exciting ever. The 34th installment of the summer classic features a full line-up of Pride-themed events, culminating in the parade Aug. 5. Here’s a preview of what’s in store for you early planners out there: Continue reading:
Summer Snapshot: 2012 Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival preview
During May, antsy Vancouverites head out and take part in all the hallmarks of the upcoming, sweet summer season, when the town glows and every visitor falls in love and eyes beachfront condo prices.
Where do I begin? May kicks off with the highly-anticipated Spot Prawn Festival in honour of our plump, coastal crustaceans. Add to that the return of the buzzy Chinatown Summer Night Market, plus a new Richmond Night Market, a Bard on the Beach bash for Bill’s b-day and the Victoria Day long weekend. There’s no doubt: sunny, lazy beach season is soon here.
Here are 20 unmissable Vancouver events to help you plan your May agenda. Continue reading:
20 Unmissable Vancouver events in May 2012
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