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Art

Top Vancouver events Feb 23-26: Science World after dark and FUSE

From Lego art to Aboriginal hip hop to cool shows, BeeVancity has the scoop on all the best events going on in Vancouver this week.

Vancouver writer and former revolutionary Carmen Aguirre wins CBC Canada Reads prize

Acclaimed Vancouver playwright – and former Chilean revolutionary – Carmen Aguirre was awarded the CBC Canada Reads prize, only a week after being called a “terrorist" for her book, Something Fierce.

Top Vancouver events Feb 9-15: music, love and politics

Looking for romantic ideas for your Valentine's Day date? Sorry, this isn't the blog for you. We've compiled a list of some of the ideas you won't find anywhere else. Besides, who needs chocolates...

PuSh Festival's "El Pasado" reflects on struggles of a generation in Argentina

Argentine theatrical director Mariano Pensotti play"El pasado es un animal grotesco" follows the lives of four people, reflecting on self-discovery and uncertainty.

Top Vancouver events: Drink, heckle politicians and have an eco-celebration

Stuck on what to do in Vancouver this weekend? From the Chinese New Year parade to political lectures, BeeVancity has it all.

Top Vancouver events Jan 19-22: Arts events galore

From the PuSh Festival to Design Nerd Jam, this week is filled with events for the arts crowd in Vancouver.

PuSh Festival kicks off Tuesday, bringing edgy dance, music and art to Vancouver

PuSh Festival brings together a celebration of dance, music, theatre and multimedia arts from Canada and around the world.

Vancouver in 2011: a year in pictures

Take a look back at 2011 captured through the cameras of our talented VO Photo Pool members.

One of a kind Christmas gifts from the One of a Kind show

Looking for a one of a kind gift for that one of a kind person? Take a look at what the One of a Kind show and sale has to offer.

The fascinating world of artist Manabu Ikeda

Manabu Ikeda decided to come to Vancouver when he received a scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Culture one year ago. He chose Vancouver, he says, because he wanted to see how people lived...