Here are some cool events to look out for during September.
Fairview Pub – Every Thursday Nights Jazz
One of Vancouver’s best venues for live Jazz, Rhythm & Blues entertainment. This legendary Vancouver pub is popular with locals and guests alike and features live music and drink specials at the full-service bar. Our popular Thursday Night Jazz features John Nolan Jazz trio followed by the house band. Visit us online for schedule of upcoming shows.
Forbidden Vancouver Presents Prohibition City Walking Tour – Every Saturdays and Thursdays
On Prohibition City you explore the strange, corrupt and colourful history of prohibition-era Vancouver. Hear of the unlikely alliance of temperance campaigners and anti-saloon activists who together convinced the province to go dry back in 1917. Discover what life was like under prohibition, with stories of blind pigs, private members clubs, corruption, bootlegging, and free-flowing medicinal liquor. And learn the stories of the city’s most notorious mayor, LD Taylor, its most beautiful showgirl and its greatest rum-runners.
http://forbiddenvancouver.ca/home/prohibition-city/
The Richmond Night Market
The Richmond Night Market 2014 event is located at No. 3 Road & River Road, Richmond, just 1 block from Bridgeport SkyTrain Station. It runs from May 18 to Oct 8 on every weekend starting at 7:00 pm. This outdoor event offers 88 food booths (the largest international food court ever), over 200 merchants & corporate sponsor booths, more than 1,700 on-site parking stalls, free admission, free live entertainment nightly on a top-notch performing stage, games, contests & hundreds of give-away prizes. Come & spend your summer in this fun-filled shopping & eating paradise with us!
http://www.richmondnightmarket.com
Backstage Lounge – Live Band Karaoke – Every Tuesdays
Rock out on stage with a live band and sing your favorite songs!
Every Tuesday night at the Backstage Lounge, Sami and Reuben will take your karaoke experience to the next level! Come choose from hundreds of songs. Posts your requests and confirm attendance via Facebook
Doors at 8:00pm
http://www.thebackstagelounge.com/
The PNE at Playland open until September 20th
Vancouver’s largest outdooor fairground is a must for all the thrill seekers that enjoy the fun of the fair!
Vancouver International Fringe Festival – September 4th to 14th
Over 550 performances by more than 80 different groups for 11 days make the Fringe Vancouver’s most diverse source of entertainment in some of Vancouver’s best theatre venues.
http://www.vancouverfringe.com
Vancouver International Film Festival – September 25 – October 10, 2014
One of the most popular film festivals in North America & one of the largest cultural events in Vancouver. More than 150,000 people attend approximately 575 screenings of 350 films from 50+ countries. Check website for the 2012 Schedule of Films.
