Urban Vancouver

sirenscrossing: Imbolc {in the belly}

By The Dance Centre on January 11, 2008 - 6:42pm

UK-based Canadian director Carolyn Deby returns to Vancouver with her unique brand of ground-breaking site specific performance. Imbolc {in the belly} will lead audiences on a traveling urban performance experience around a sequence of downtown Vancouver locations hosting events and installations, in an investigation of the human relationship to nature within the urban environment. Also featuring video by Clancy Dennehy and performers from Vancouver and London, the work will reveal a series of thought-provoking images – a visual poetry examining the journey from death to new life, from darkness into light.

The work follows the massive critical and popular success of city:skinned which took audiences at the 2006 Dancing on the Edge Festival around the Downtown Eastside. So dress appropriately, and get ready for what promises to be an extraordinary experience!

Shows run Tuesday-Saturday.
Info www.thedancecentre.ca Tickets www.ticketstonight.ca

The Spring 2008 Langara College Community Lecture Series

By Langara on January 15, 2008 - 5:02pm

Join past and present instructors in Langara College's 50th series of free lectures surrounding this Spring's theme: Crossroads.

January 23
Barrie Brill The Colour Blue at the Crossroads

January 30
Peter Prontzos The Right Brain, Crossroads of Ideas and Emotions

February 6
Alister Browne Cheating

February 13
Deborah Blacklock The Crossroads of Evolution: Are We Ready?

February 20
Cathy Sosnowsky Choices at Famous Crossroads in Literature

February 27
Dale Beyerstein Choosing Your Path

March 12
Bradley Hughes The Crossroads of the Russian Revolution

March 19
Veda Abu-Bakare Crossroads in Science

March 26
Chuck Sigmund Where Has the Universe Come From?

April 2
Jeff Webster Time at the Crossroads: The Psychology of Looking to the Past and the Future

For more info, contact Linda Hale at lhale@langara.bc.ca or 604.323.5365.

Spring into Shape: Women's Cardio KICKBOXING Bootcamp

By RCFAdmin on February 3, 2008 - 7:01pm

WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training

Put some spring into your step! Join our popular Women’s Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp and get your body ready for spring vacation. Experience a total body workout with partner drills, core ab exercises, squats to tone the lower body, and more. Never the same workout twice and lots of variety to keep all fitness levels challenged.

View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates or switching of class sessions - please review our registration policy under our FAQs section online. Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.

*Note: All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. Georges St. (near Fraser & Kingsway).

VANCOUVER-WEST SIDE – select from two time slots
4588 Clancy Loranger Way

Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Class session: Feb. 29 to Mar. 31/08

or

Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Class session: Feb. 27 to Mar. 29/08

BURNABY – CENTRAL – select from three time slots
6050 Sussex Avenue (by Metropolis, corner of Grange St.)

Class runs from Feb. 28 to Mar. 27/08

Early Evening

Vancouver Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show

By NEMevents on February 7, 2008 - 12:08pm

See It! Do It! Live It ! The Outdoor Adventure show, presented by GAP Adventures, launches into action February 16th and 17th, 2008 at BC Place. This two-day event features hundreds of exhibitors, offering amazing pre-season deals on the best outdoor gear and travel experiences! Discover hiking, scuba diving, camping, kayaking, canoeing, and adventure travel, plus see screenings of the Banff Mountain Film Festival! Check out pro kayak demonstrations in Canada's largest Outdoor Adventure white-water wave pool , and catch the action of high-flying mountain bikes at Western Canada's largest bike expo! The Adventure Starts Here! For more information, log onto www.outdooradventureshow.com.

The Vancouver Golf & Travel Show

By NEMevents on February 7, 2008 - 1:31pm

The Vancouver Golf and Travel show provides consumers with the best and largest selection of golf equipment, accessories and travel opportunities all in one incredible golf marketplace! Golf's leading manufacturers, golf courses and travel destinations will be showcasing what's new and exciting for the 2008 golfing season! Fore more information, please log onto www.vancouvergolfshow.com or call 1-800-891-4859.

Cost: Regular Admission: $10, Youths: 12-7 - $8, Children under 12: Free
Hours: Saturday - 10am-6pm, Sunday - 10am-5pm

National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show

By NEMevents on February 7, 2008 - 1:35pm

Make Your Dreams Come True - Be Your Own Boss! The National Franchise and Business Opportunities Show returns to Vancouver February 16th & 17th, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Visitors to the event will discover both full and part time business opportunities, as well as be invited to talk directly with the owners of money-making franchises, who can offer valuable advice as to how to open a successful business. Show highlights include free daily seminars from some of the industry's leading experts. Topics include legal considerations when buying a business, lease negotiations, and how to choose and evaluate a franchise. Show attendees will learn first hand from experienced business owners what it takes to get started, and how to make their dreams of business ownership come true! For more information, visit www.vancouverfranchiseshow.com.

Hours: Saturday & Sunday - 11am-5pm
Cost: $8 at the door and $6 when you buy in advance online at www.vancouverfranchiseshow.com.