The 2012 Lunar Fest is back! Built as a festival that celebrates one of the oldest traditions for many Asian cultures - Lunar New Year. LunarFest aims to collaborate with many Asian communities and outreaches to other Canadians. Since the inception, LunarFest is also built on an important artistic element for many cultures - the lanterns. Here’s what’s on the schedule for the CIBC LunarFest Vancouver 2012; all events take place at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza: Lantern Aquarium – February 1 – 5, 2012 – FREE Walk through an amazing collection of sea-creature-themed lantern...


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Craving some quality live music during the Valentines season?  Single or not, come out to part three of our Coffee Shop Series featuring a night of live music by amazing local youth artists!   When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro (Kitsilano - 2610 West 4th ave) Who: Local artists Gloria Ekkert, Megan Twist and Rags to Radio Tickets: $5.00 per person – also includes one tall latte or cappuccino! Available at the door and online. Click here to buy!


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Vancouver's very own PuSh Festival is fast approaching! What: The PuSh Festival showcases acclaimed international, Canadian and local artists and mixes them together with an alchemy that inspires audiences, rejuvenates artists, stimulates the industry and forges productive relationships around the globe. Where: With numerous event locations based on the show you chose to watch, it is best to check this website: http://pushfestival.ca/tickets-venues/venues/ When: Jan 17 - Feb 4, 2012 How much: tickets range anywhere from $13.39 a person all the way up to $191.96 for multiple push pass...


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The XYBOOM Conference features employment experts from each generation in interactive panel sessions and brings together youth and business participants to take part in facilitated intergenerational conversations on how to mitigate youth unemployment and the baby boomer exit issue. With each generation sharing its own perspectives, businesses will leave with strategies on implementing sustainable hiring systems and youth will have an increased, holistic understanding on employment issues and their role in the job market. XYBOOM provides a forum for intergenerational conversation on youth...


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Since its re-opening for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Robson Square Ice Rink (located at 800 Robson Street, across from the Vancouver Art Gallery) has reclaimed its spot as a beloved Vancouver winter tradition. The open-air ice rink is one of the only spots for outdoor ice skating in Vancouver, and it’s completely free! Weather permitting, the Robson Square Ice Rink’s 2011 grand opening will be December 1, 2011. Ice skaters can enjoy the rink from 9am – 9pm Sunday – Thursday, and from 9am – 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Though the rink is open-air, it’s covered...


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A perfect event for a family outing, a romantic date or a night out with friends! At Bright Nights in Stanley Park, you'll find hot chocolate, fresh popcorn and roasted chestnuts, Christmas music performed by local choirs and bands, and a train ride to explore the two million lights lit up in beautiful designs all over the forests of Stanley Park. And of course, you can't forget the new addition this year - the North Pole featuring Santa Claus! Where: the Train Plaza gate (map provided here); parking is provided but limited When: Dec. 2nd, 2011 - January 2nd, 2012 (excluding Christmas...


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Craving some quality live music after exams and before the Christmas rush?  Then come out to part two of our Coffee Shop Series featuring a night of live music by amazing local youth artists!   When: Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro (Kitsilano - 2610 West 4th ave) Who: Local artists Matthew Joel, Terra Nova Bay and Connor Roff Tickets: $5.00 per person – also includes one tall latte or cappuccino! Available at the door and online. Click here to buy!


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The Improv Test Kitchen is an exciting platform for new and innovative improvisational comedy. This show features the newest, hottest improv shows, presented by a rotating cast of mainstage company members. Improvisers bring show concepts they have developed to The Improv Centre stage, presenting them to you, an audience of mouth-watering, improv enthusiasts. Over the hour-long show, audiences will be treated to the latest show concepts in the improv-comedy world – this is a great show for the improv lover who thinks they’ve seen it all. Improv Test Kitchen plays every Wednesday at 9:00pm. For...


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When: Dec 9, 2011 08:15 AM - 02:45 PM (Friday) Where: Windermere Secondary School Details: C3, a climate change conference, hopes to bring together youth from across the lower mainland and build a connection to the Canadian Youth Delegation in Durban, South Africa for the global climate change talks. Through this, the youth will not only be educated through a wide variety of topics and speakers, but they will also be inspired to take action as active members in their communities. They hope that you will join them in our green revolution! For more information please visit their website


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Deck the halls with boughs of holly….it’s the pantomime season again, eagerly awaited by tiny tots and adults alike! At this festive season Metro is presenting a pantomime seldom performed any more, ALI BABA, complete with all the stock characters, Ali Baba, Wakey Fakir, the evil El Hoot Dawg, the sinister Rhum Baba, and of course a pantomime dame (this year Cassie Blanca). Throw in the never to be forgotten Demon Distastely, add his arch enemy Fairy Nerd and sprinkle in an animal or two in Mudder, the sacred cow and Dobbin, the donkey and you can see we have a great line up of comedic...


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Baker’s Market Who: Foodies, Cupcakes lovers, and Cookie Monsters What: If you have a "sweet tooth", this is the place for you. Inspired by traditional farmers markets in Vancouver, this market is even better since it is indoors with lots of free parking too. You'll find talented budding, professional or home bakers selling fresh artisanal breads, soft German pretzels, butter croissants, chocolate croissants, cupcakes, yummy cookies, handmade chocolates, brownies, Belgian Liege waffles, vegan cupcakes, mini bundt cakes, muffins, gluten-free baked goods and much more! Where: Moberly...


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Craving some quality live music amidst the change of seasons?  Then come out to part one of our Coffee Shop Series featuring a night of live music by amazing local youth artists! When: Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro (Fleetwood Center: 15980 - Fraser Hwy Surrey) Who: Local artists Wintercoast, Dogwood & Dahlia and Redrick Sultan Tickets: $5.00 per person - also includes one tall latte or cappuccino! Available at the door and online. Click here to buy!


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