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Bill You Murray Me? opening night

More than 150 submissions, from poetry to paintings to drawings to a life-size mannequin, were submitted for a tribute to Bill Murray. read more

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Bill Murray art?

Exhibit features Vancouver artists’ tribute to Bill Murray Despite a career spanning nearly five decades, Bill Murray seems to have a struck a nerve for one role more than any other. Christina Chant, who is curating Bill You Murray Me.

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Vinyl Vaudeville

A new cabaret features acrobats, magic, comedy and tight abs. read more

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Lust and envy at Tales of the Cocktail on Tour

A red-themed Bitter Bash closes the four-day cocktail event. read more

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Rum, gin and whisky – Tales of the Cocktail in Vancouver 2012

Day 2 of the 2012 Vancouver edition of Tales of the Cocktail, including a gin party. read more

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Drink – Tales of the Cocktail opening night

The opening night party for the 4-day event had a ’30s theme and some smashing cocktails. read more

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Contest – win a pair of tickets to Die Antwoord in Vancouver

We have two pairs of tickets to give away to the sold-out Feb 19 show. read more

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Photos – Video Game Burlesque at the Legion

Vancouver’s VanDolls bring the Legion’s roof down with a funny, sexy salute to Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda and more. read more

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Bittered Sling Bistro – preview & pics

One of Vancouver’s premiere cocktail events takes place twice a month at the Legacy Liquor Store. read more

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Pac-Man ate our pants!

Pong – for mature audiences only! read more

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Garfunkel & Oates, Todd Barry open ComedyFest; Odenkirk and Cross shut it down

The festival returns at a new time of year and with some topnotch comedy talent – but no David Hasselhoff. read more

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True Blood’s Kristin Bauer, original Batman confirmed for first Fan Expo

Stars of Buffy, True Blood, Harry Potter and even the old Batman TV series make appearances at the first Fan Expo Vancouver. read more

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Swingers messin’ around in Vancouver

The Rhythm City Mess Around, a 2-day swing dance event, hit Vancouver this past weekend. Tamara Lee photos. read more

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Rally ’round the Rio

An East Van theatre is under threat by arcane liquor laws. read more

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Night Owl Revue burlesque photos!

Crystal Precious, Nicky Ninedoors and Burgundy Brixx welcome special guest Delilah Dare. Jason Statler photos. read more

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Mary Margaret O’Hara, what’s the deal?

The singer has been called “reclusive” and “eccentric”, but she’s playing Vancouver with the PuSh Festival. Why? read more

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Saturday night Taboo!

Our intrepid reporter checks out the latest in sex toys at the annual trade show. Tamara Lee photos read more

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Real Vancouver Writers’ Series tonight!

David Lester and Zsuzsi Gartner are among the guests at the second anniversary edition. read more

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The last picture show

The East Broadway theatre can’t show movies if it wants to serve booze, says the province. read more

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Taboo Naughty But Nice Show – preview

The trade show is back, with more pole dancing, adult film stars and dungeon-masters than ever! read more

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Tales of the Cocktail returns

The New Orleans event expands into Vancouver for a second year in a row. read more

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Keep a Breast Vancouver Art Exhibit and Auction

At the Ayden Gallery Sat, Dec 10 2011. Jade Dempsey photos. read more

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Talent Time Christmas 2011!

Talent Time! 2011 Christmas edition, featuring photos of Vera Way, James Ming Kwok, Bill Patazis and more. read more

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Bittered Sling Bistro – Maker’s Mark vs. Arthur Wynne

The second installment of Vancouver’s latest cocktail event. Photos and text by Robyn Hanson. read more

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Dunn’s Famous opens in Vancouver

Montreal institution Dunn’s Famous opens its first franchise outside of Quebec. Photos and article by Robyn Hanson. read more

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Peak Performance Project winners announced

Current Swell win top honours. Photos from last night’s Peak Performance Project finals. read more

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Chinois opens in Yaletown

A new Yaletown restaurant offers a few twists on traditional Chinese cuisine. read more

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Napa Valley Vintners Tour Trade Tasting

Napa Valley wine-makers bring their wares to Vancouver. read more

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Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer at the Vogue – review and photos

Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer make whoopie at the Vogue and visit the Occupy Vancouver site. Review by Kent Hurl, photos by Anja Weber. read more

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Adaline at Biltmore Cabaret – Anja Weber photos

Photos of the singer/songwriter in Vancouver to promote her second album, Modern Romantics. read more

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Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer at Fluevog

The author and singer perform a ‘ninja gig’ at a Gastown shoe store for adoring fans. read more

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Night Owl Revue – Vancouver burlesque at Electric Owl

Lola Frost guests with Burgundy Brixx, Nicky Ninedoors and Crystal Precious at the Night Owl Revue burlesque show. Jason Statler photos. read more

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Vancouver Halloween events guide

Haven’t made Halloween plans yet? Check out The Snipe’s Halloween guide for some inspiration. read more

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The Future – film review and ticket giveaway!

Miranda July’s The Future opens this Friday across Canada. read more

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Scout Boutique Fall Fashion Show 2011

Photos from Scout Boutique’s 2011 Fall Fashion Show from Jason Statler. read more

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Skrillex in Vancouver ticket giveaway

Enter for a chance to win two tickets to see Skrillex at the largest indoor dubstep event in Western Canada. read more

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