08/30/2011 - Labour Day Long Weekend Events - 2011
September 3-5 - Telus TaiwanFest on Granville Street - Free
The street banquet, one of the most important forms of celebration in Taiwanese culture, will be brought to life on Granville Street this weekend at TaiwanFest. Part of VIVA Vancouver 125, celebrating Vancouver's 125th anniversary, the event takes place from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday and until 6:00 p.m. on Monday.September 4th at 7:00 p.m. - iFiesta 125! A Celebration of Latin
American Culture in Vancouver - A VIVA Vancouver Event
The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival is hosting a party featuring short films and Vancouver-based Latin American musicians. The event happens at District 319 at 319 Main Street. Only 77 tickets left at the time of this publication.
September 2-4 - Jazz on Whistler Mountain
The south coast's newest jazz festival, Whistler JazzFest
happens from September 2-4 and features well-known artists such as Jay Leno Show band leader Kevin Eubanks, Spyro Gyra, the Oliver Jones Trio and Stanley
Jordan. Purchase tickets online at www.whistlerjazzfest.com
or at the Whistler JazzFest box office.
Hey Ocean! September 5th at the PNE
Popular Vancouver trio Hey Ocean! caps off the Pacific National Exhibition Summer Sessions nightly concert series on September 5th. Listen to Hey Ocean!'s latest single on Facebook. Concerts are free with PNE admission.
Around Town: Labour Day Bar/Pub Long Weekend Events
80's Night at the Charles Bar - Sunday, September 4If you grew up in the 80's, you probably don't have to dig too far to find your leg warmers, mesh tank tops, Docksiders and starched polo shirts. If not, watch the movie Valley Girl or Risky Business then head to your nearest thrift store and get ready to laugh and relive the coolest tunes of the 80's at the Charles Bar. Like, for sure!
Labour Day Luau - Blarney Stone - Sunday, September 4
Baby it's getting colder outside, but not inside the Blarney Stone. Sport your best coconuts and grass skirts and head to the Blarney for the second annual Labour Day Luau featuring DJ The Big Kahuna and live band Dance Mob.
Backstage Lounge - Friday, September 2 to Sunday, Sept. 4
If you're not into dressing up in costume, chill out with some smooth music over the weekend at the Backstage Lounge. Tri-national Reggae roots band Rootsystem performs Friday night, followed by Shah DJ's on Saturday and DNA 6 with DJ Static on Sunday.
Jazz Cellar Live Jazz - September 2-4
Human Spirit featuring Thomas Marriott, Matt Taylor and Matt Jorgenson performs Friday and Saturday, September 2-3, at the Jazz Cellar, which is host to some of the best-known talents in jazz and soul. On Sunday, catch the Myles Bigalow Band and absorb some Cuban-inspired soul and jazz.
Waldorf Hotel - Pit Masters & Pour Masters - September 4
Head down to the Waldorf on September 4 between 4:00 - 10:30 p.m. for all-you-can-eat BBQ sponsored by Vancouver street food cart mavericks Re-Up BBQ and the Okanagan Valley's Tantalus Wines. The event is presented by the East Vancouver Wine Society and advance tickets are $20.
Revel Room - Live Jazz/Old Country by Black Gardenia - September 4
Every Sunday from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., the Revel Room hosts 7-member jazz group Black Gardenia with lead vocalist Daphne Roubini from London, England - otherwise known as "The first lady of Uke."
Summer Series Patio Party III - The Lamplighter Public House - September 4
From 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. drink cask beer and listen to "Feel good summer jams" at the Summer Series Patio Party III, hosted by the Lamplighter Public House. Taste brews by R&B Brewing Co., Driftwood Brewery, Howe Sound Brewery, Philips Brewery, Granville Island Brewery and Central City Brewing.
Sponsors
19°C
