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Malkin Bowl

Theatre under the Stars: Oliver!

THEATRE REVIEW: TUTS plays up the rustic charms of 'Oliver' in the park

Perhaps my expectations were set a trifle high; I mean, the Act 1 onstage rainstorm (BC Wildfire Services really needs to know of this marvel) was mind-blowing.
Kevin Parker and Cam Avery of Tame Impala, playing to fans at Malkin Bowl.

Tame Impala plays to sold out crowd at the Malkin Bowl [Photos]

Australian-based psychedelic group Tame Impala played to a sold out crowd at the Malkin Bowl on Tuesday. Here are some photos from the event: Kevin Parker (Lead Singer/Guitar) and Julien...

Passenger plays to a silent crowd at Malkin Bowl

Article and photography by Craig Fleisch

Barenaked Ladies light up the Malkin Bowl

Canadian icons Barenaked Ladies took the stage at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park this past weekend. Best known for their hits If I had A Million Dollars, Pinch Me, Brian Wilson and of course One Week....

Check out this weekend's top summer Vancouver events (June 23-26)

Summer is officially here and so are all the great outdoor events! All our old favourite events are back (Jazz festival, Greek Day, Piknic Électronik, Chinatown Night Market) in addition to some...

Dancing in the rain with K'naan, Shad and CHIN

"I never promised you a rose garden/ Along with the sunshine there's gotta be some rain," rapper Shad sang to the crowd at last night's K'naan concert in Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl. And rain it did....