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What's Up, Vancouver? (September 2015)
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| A photo inside the Vancouver Aquarium, taken by David Ohmer |
The Fair at the PNE (with free concerts every night!)
Until September 7, 2015
Pacific National Exhibition
2901 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
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"Sea Monsters Revealed: The Exhibition" at Vancouver Aquarium
Until September 7, 2015
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way
Vancouver, BC
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Community Fun Fair
September 1, 2015
South Arm Park
Richmond, BC
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TaiwanFest
September 4-7, 2015
Vancouver, BC
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Art Deco Photowalk
September 5, 2015
Vogue Theatre
918 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
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Serbian Days
September 5-6, 2015
Vancouver, BC
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Vancouver Fringe Festival
September 10-20, 2015
Various locations across Vancouver
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BBQ Off the Bypass
September 13, 2015
#117 - 20353 64th Avenue
Langley, BC
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Hapa-palooza Festival: Mixed Voices Raised
September 16, 2015
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
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Project Everybody: Film and Art Festival
September 16, 2015
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
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Bill C-51: The Insecurity of Human Rights - A Free Public Lecture by Alex Neve
September 17, 2015
SFU Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
V6B 5K3
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Greek Food Festival
September 25-27, 2015
4500 Arbutus
Vancouver, BC
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Etsy: Made in Canada Market 2015
September 26, 2015
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
V6Z 3B7
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What's Up, Vancouver? (May 2015)
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| Photo by: Kenny Louie |
Commercial Drive Street Party 2015
May 1, 2015
Grandview Park
1657 Charles Street (@ Commercial Drive)
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Eat! Vancouver at BC Place
May 1 - May 3, 2015
BC Place
777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
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One Republic (Concert) at Rogers Arena
May 2, 2015
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1
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Free Comic Book Day 2015
May 2, 2015
Various locations
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Vancouver Bird Week 2015
May 2 - May 9, 2015
453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4
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BMO Vancouver Marathon 2015
May 3, 2015
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Mucho Burrito's Plinko De Mayo (A Cinco de Mayo Celebration)
May 5, 2015
Various locations across Vancouver
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Anne Frank Exhibition at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
May 6, 2015 - May 29, 1015
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
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IGNITE! Youth Driven Arts Festival
May 12 - May 16, 2015
The York Theatre
639 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3
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Vancouver Public Library Central Branch Architectural Tour
May 16 and May 26, 2015
VPL Central Branch
350 West Georgia, Vancouver, BC
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May 17, 2015
Massey Theatre
735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia
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Cirque du Soleil: Varekai
May 20 - May 24, 2015
Pacific Coliseum
100 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 4A5
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May 22 - May 24, 2015
Emily Carr University
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TEDxStanleyPark
May 23, 2015
1585 Johnston Street, Granville Island
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Vancouver International Children's Festival
May 25 - May 31, 2015
Granville Island
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TEDxGastownWomen
May 29, 2015
Segal Building, 500 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Bubble Tea in Vancouver
One thing I like the most about Vancouver is how diverse it is.
There are many people with different cultures and backgrounds. But of course,
when there are different cultures, there must be different kinds of food from
all over the world. As a foodie, I’m lucky enough to live in the heart of
downtown so I get to try different stuff every now and then.
I recommend one of my favorite
snack/hangout places in downtown: Bubble World. They opened many different
branches around Vancouver. The branch I like to go to is the one on Robson Street.
If you have never tried bubble tea, then
you NEED to try it! It’s one of the most popular drinks in Asia. Bubble tea is
a drink made with iced tea, sweetened milk or other flavorings, and usually
with sweet black “pearls” made from tapioca. It’s a great drink for summer!
They serve so many different flavors of
bubble tea, ranging from milk tea to different types of fruit tea. In the summer, they also have ice
cream, slush, and shaved ice.
I recommend the fruit slush. One of my
favorites is watermelon slush. Unlike some other bubble tea place, this place
uses fresh fruits in the drink. So you can actually taste the real fruit.
Not only that, you can replace your pearls
with all kinds of different jellies. So you can mix and match the drink and
jellies. Try out different combinations and you might find the one that you
like the best!
Also, this location just recently added a food menu! Now you can order
popular night market food items. My favorite snack is the deep fried chicken
and squid tentacles. Never tried squid tentacles before? Don’t worry. There are still a lot of other snacks you can
choose from. They have beef noodles, fried rice, etc.
This place is also a great hangout place
with your friends. There is a small arcade machine where you can play games on.
The reason why I like this place is because
It tastes just like the ones they have back home. I’m really glad how I can
still be having food from my home country even when I’m In Vancouver. And that is
one reason why I love Vancouver!
Other great bubble tea locations:
Vancouver:
- 1325 Robson St, Vancouver
- 3377 Kingsway, Vancouver
- 6260 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Burnaby:
- 8888 University Drive, Unit MBC 2282, Burnaby
- 4300 Kingsway, Burnaby
Richmond:
- #1136, 8328 Capstan Way, Richmond
Surrey:
- 137, 10090 152nd St, Surrey
Coquitlam:
- 555 North Rd. Coquitlam
New Westminster:
- 601 Agnes Street, New Westminster
- Lu
What's Up, Vancouver? (March 2015)
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| Photo courtesy of: John Biehler |
Cannery Farmer's Market
March 1, 15, 29, 2015
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
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FlyOver Canada Presents AboveUSA
March 6-April 12, 2015
201 – 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
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International Women's Day Youth Forum
March 8, 2015
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
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PlayDome - Canada's Largest Indoor Carnival
March 14-22, 2015
BC Place Stadium
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St. Patrick's Day Vancouver Parade
March 15, 2015
Granville Street
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Gathering Our Voices Youth Conference
March 17-20, 2015
Prince George, BC
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Theatre for Living Presents: Maladjusted
March 20-28, 2015
The Firehall Arts Centre
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Ballet BC Presents: Trace
March 26-28, 2015
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
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Defeat Depression 5K Walk/Run at UBC
March 29, 2015
UBC Vancouver - Thunderbird Park
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What's Up, Vancouver? (February 2015)
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Flight of the Dragon at Flyover Canada
January 5 to March 5, 2015
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
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The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
January 17 to February 14, 2015
Various coffee shops and food places in Vancouver
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The Cutest Couple Ever
February 2 to 13, 2015
Highstreet Shopping Centre, Abbotsford
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Family Day at Vancouver Art Gallery
February 9, 2015
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
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Origami, BBQ, Dance, and more - Family Day at Trout Lake Community Centre
February 9, 2015
3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC
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Family Day Free Skate at Moody Park Arena
February 9, 2015
701 8th Avenue, New Westminster, BC
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Family Day and Lunar New Year Celebration
February 9, 2015
Britannia Community Centre
1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC
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Family Day Free Skate at Robson Square
February 9, 2015
800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7
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The Canadian Improv Games
February 10 to 14, 2015
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
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Talking Stick Festival
February 17 - March 1, 2015
Various Theatres / Community Centres in Vancouver
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Free Movie at Wesbrook Village - Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil
February 18, 2015
3378 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC
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Winterruption 2015 on Granville Island
February 19-22, 2015
1661 Duranleau St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
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Bouncy Castle on Kerrisdale Pool
February 20, 2015
5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
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Shamrock Dance Competition 2015 at St. Patrick Regional Secondary
February 28, 2015
115 E 11 Ave Vancouver, BC V5T 2C1
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Maple Leaf Monster Jam at BC Place
February 28, 2015
777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
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What's Up, Vancouver? (January 2015)
Polar Bear Swim
January 1, 2015
English Bay
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Christmas at FlyOver Canada
Everyday until January 4, 2015
Canada Place
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The Whistler Holiday Experience
Everyday until January 4, 2015
Whistler Conference Centre
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Ice Skating at Robson Square
Everyday until February 28, 2015
Robson Square
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Unplugged: How to Hack a Million Dollars (An Open Mic Meetup)
January 13, 2015
887 Great Northern Way #101 Vancouver, BC V5T 4T5
More informationVancouver Symphony Orchestra Presents New Music Festival
January 15-18, 2015
The Orpheum Theatre
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Vancouver Sketch Comedy Festival
January 16-18, 2015
The Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St, Granville Island)
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Divers' Weekend at Vancouver Aquarium
January 17-18, 2015
Vancouver Aquarium
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HTML 500 Vancouver: Canada's Largest One-Day Learn-to-Code Event
January 24, 2015
Rocky Mountaineer Station
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Things To Do in Vancouver This Christmas Season
Christmas is a
Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. No one really
knows the exact date of his birth, but most Christians celebrate Christmas on
December 25. On this day, most people go to church, where they participate in
special religious events. During the Christmas season, they also exchange gifts
and decorate their homes with lights, Christmas trees and mistletoe.
Christmas is
one of my favorite holidays because I like how families and friends gather
together and have delicious Christmas dinner and spend time with each other. I
always enjoy spending time with my families and friends. So I have made a list
of activities that I will be doing during the holiday season. You can also go
to some of those events and get into your Christmas spirit!
Bright Nights at Stanley Park
It’s nice to
go with your family and friends to check out millions of twinkling lights
sparkle at night in Stanley Park. For seeing the lights, entrance fee is by
donation, meaning that you can pay what you are willing to pay. The money goes
to the BC Professional Fire Fighters'
Burn Fund. You can also buy a ticket ($6-11) to ride on the train
for an experience of lights and live music. It opens from November 27
to January 4 (Closed on Christmas Day). This event is definitely on my
winter activities checklist. I love looking at beautiful lights and sipping hot
chocolate with my friends.
Get a Real
Christmas tree
If you live in an apartment (like me), you probably aren’t allowed to have
a real tree. However, if you are lucky enough to live in a single house, why don’t
you get a real Christmas tree? There are plenty of places around the city to
get a real tree and have fun decorating it:
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St. Stephen’s United Church at 54th and Granville Street,
Vancouver
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November 28 – December 21. 7 days a week 10 a.m. – 9 p.m
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Lord Byng High School parking lot at 3939
West 16th Avenue, Vancouver
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December 4 – 18
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Monday to Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
· Eagle Ridge United Church at 2813
Glen Drive, Coquitlam
· November 28 – December 21
· Monday to Thursday from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday,
Saturday, Sunday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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All Saints Anglican Church at Royal Oak and Rumble,
Burnaby
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November 28 – December 21
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Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. – 7
p.m.; Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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Lonsdale Quay – East Plaza 123 Carrie Cates Court, North
Vancouver
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November 28 – December 21
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Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. – 7
p.m.; Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Prince of Wales Secondary School at
2250 Eddington Drive
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November 30 – December 21
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Monday to Friday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Weekends 9 a.m. – 9
p.m.
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Corner of Marine Dr. and Taylor
Way, West Vancouver
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November 22 – December 23
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Monday to Friday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.;
Weekends 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Go For a Walk
and Check Out the Light Displays Around the City
There are many amazing
light displays around the city. Some places you should check out are: St.
Paul’s Hospital, Harbour Centre, Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, Robson Square, Trinity Street Christmas Light Festival in East Vancouver. They have amazing light
displays there.
Going to the Christmas Market is the number one thing to do on my holiday
activities checklist. There are over 50 unique vendors, beautiful
lights and delicious food. This is the 5th annual Christmas Market
in Vancouver. People love going there. It is back again in the heart of
downtown at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza– 650 Hamilton Street,
Vancouver
November 22 to December 24, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (11 a.m. to
6 p.m. on December 24)
Come to the VanDusen Garden (5251 Oak Street) this holiday. Enjoy drinking
hot chocolate while walking through the beautiful light decorations. Take
photos with Santa and enjoy holiday treats!
Wednesday, December 10
to Sunday, January 4. Closed on Christmas Day
Going ice
skating in winter is a must. There are lots of rinks in Vancouver. But my favorite
one will always be the Robson Square Rink (800 Robson Street (Robson &
Howe)). It is in the busiest section of downtown. If you own a pair of skates,
then good news for you, you get to skate for free! Just bring your skates, get
changed and have fun! But don’t worry if you don’t have your own skates.
Rentals are available for only $4. One thing you need to remember is that they
only accept cash. So don’t forget to bring some cash! There is a concession
stand right beside the rink. They serve many snacks and drinks.
· Sunday to
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
· Friday and
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
· Christmas Eve,
December 24 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
· Christmas Day,
December 25 – Noon to 5 p.m.
· Boxing Day,
December 26 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
· New Year’s
Eve, December 31 – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
· New Year’s
Day, January 1 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Volunteer/Donate
Don’t’
forget to give back to the community. There will be lots of events happening in
your neighborhood. Why not taking time and volunteer? Check with your community
centers, soup kitchens or food banks. Enjoy your holiday by helping those in
need!
Do you have some old clothes lying around in your wardrobe;
do you have some canned food hiding in your cabinet? Donate these stuff to the
people in need. Your donation can make a difference in someone’s holiday.
Also, don’t forget the animals! Check out the animal
rescue centers. Help out or donate. Let the animals have a happy holiday as
well!
Get a Job
Christmas is approaching and that means shops are going
to have sales. It will be a good time to get a job at the retail shops. They
will be looking for employees to help out during the busiest time of the year.
Earn some extra $$$!
- Lu
