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Must see events during February 2013

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

It may be low season in the city as we write this blog, but the Vancouver is slowly waking up from its slumber for 2013, please see below some of the events that we feel you should be aware of…Spring is coming and so are the fun festivities…

FAMILY DAY in BC!
As promised by Christy Clark – BC will get an extra long weekend coming their way this coming February. Known as Family Day. This is not a Statutory Holiday, so there should be very little disruption in Vancouver, apart from an extra lay in bed and more time to visit Vancouver…cannot be bad!?!?!

When? Feb 11th Where? Throughout BC

http://www.statutoryholidays.com/family-day.php

ROBSON SQUARE ICE RINK
This is the final few weeks to get your Ice Skates on and enjoy the rink for free…@Robson Square just by the VAG (Vancouver Art Gallery). So make a day of it, have a wee skate and check out some amazing Art, you can even squeeze in a little shopping if the enthusiasm takes you…as Robson St is the Shopping district after all.

Come on down to Robson Square Ice Rink every Friday and Saturday evening for live entertainment from 6 to 9 pm.

When? right through Feb Where? Robson Square (close to VAG under Robson St) Cost? Free (Skate Rentals) $4

http://www.robsonsquare.com/

http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/

WINTERRUPTION 2013 FESTIVAL ON GRANVILLE ISLAND
An all ages festival that is now in its 8th year. This is an excellent and fun festival for all the family to enjoy down at the famous Granville Island…here the family can enjoy Theater, Food and Live Music, showcasing some fine local artists and talents.

When? February 22 – February 24 Where? Granville Island

http://granvilleisland.com/winterruption

EVIL DEAD – THE MUSICAL
Get ready to be scared out of your socks and be prepared for a an alternative musical of blood and gore….it will be the perfect treat for your loved one this Valentines Day Weekend….seems an obvious choice for a romantic night out at the Theater.

When? Feb 14th – 16th Where? Waterfront Theater, 1412 Cartwright Street

http://www.evildeadtour.com/vancouver/buytickets/

Vancouver Jazz Festival and Vancouver Art Gallery

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

The Vancouver international Jazz Festival gets under way this weekend beginning on June 22nd running through till Canada day on July1st.

Now in its 27th year, this has to be the Daddy of festivals in the Vancouver Summer Calender, and what a line up they have for you this year!!!!

The Jazz festival is huge, it boasts well over 400 different artists all over the city and what is even more impressive are the headliners that have decided to make it to this years festival.

The headliners are as follows…

Ten time Grammy award Winner George Benson
Jazz vocalist Diana Reeves
Spectrum Road
Legendary Saxophonist, Wayne Shorter and The Wayne Shorter Quartet
And The Avett Brothers.

There will be various live events around the city may of them will be free of charge and will have their own festival atmosphere – be sure to check out some of the opening shows, especially the grand opening event at Robson Square, where there will be a mini two day event to kick off the proceedings in festival fashion, it will feature music, great food, children entertainers and more.

Robson Square is located right by the Vancouver Art Gallery, so why not pop your head in there too, currently Their Headline Exhibition is ‘Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters - featuring more than 45 spectacular paintings from artists such as Paul Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Henry Matisse….

Summers here so go out there and have fun!

http://vancouverjazzfestival.ca/

http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/