Events of Interest, Gay Vancouver Travel Guide

Events of Interest, Vancouver

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	Tattoos & Scrimshaw: The Art of The Sailor March 14 - October 13, 2013 Vancouver Maritime Museum (1905 Ogden Avenue in Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC) The modern, western tattoo evolved from the early days of global exploration, when ancient mariners sailed to South Pacific communities and were introduced to the idea of body art. The practice of self-decoration became an artistic expression for sailors and an opportunity to create permanence in an otherwise unpredictable occupation. Images of boats, women or items from home have morphed over the years into the tattoo artistry seen today. In our modern culture, "Sailor Jerry" style tattoos are synonymous with maritime service, but these iconic symbols and imagery tell stories and traditions that are ages old. In a similar fashion, scrimshaw transferred the idea of tattooing from skin to whale tooth and bone, with the use of pigment and the skill of engraving. Indelible and highly personal, tattoos and scrimshaw capture in ink the stories or our maritime culture. This spring and summer the Vancouver Maritime Museum celebrates the long history of nautical tattoos and sailor art, with TATTOOS & SCRIMSHAW: The Art of The Sailor
	DREAMGIRLS May 9 - July 7, 2013 Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage 2750 Granville St THE MOTOWN MUSICAL Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the musical Dreamgirls tells the rags-to-riches tale of a 1960s girl group, loosely based on The Supremes. Young, black, and with talent to burn, the hopeful divas Effie, Deena, and Lorrell fantasize about playing the Apollo Theater. After getting their big break, The Dreamettes seem unstoppable—until rivalry and betrayal enter the group. Share their elation and tribulations on the road to stardom, told through the unforgettable sounds of Motown. Ticket: A $80, B: $60, C:$29
	EPIC Festival July 6 & 7, 2013 VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver Attracting over 10,000 visitors, the EPIC marketplace showcases over 300 companies who focus on social and ecological sustainability, and features the latest eco-trends in fashion, technology, transportation, food, home, health and beauty. The Main Stage hosts live entertainment and presentations by leading sustainability experts on a range of topics – from composting to eco-friendly home renovations, as well as interactive panels and fashion shows featuring the latest in sustainable style. Website: www.epicfest.ca
	Main Street Car Free Festival Sunday, June 16, 2013 (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM) Main Street (Broadway to 29th Ave.) and all over the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area Bring your kids, family, and friends to the wonderful Mount Pleasant community (Main Street, Broadway, Kingsway) for this fun, FREE festival. Car Free Day is 100% volunteer organized and run. http://www.mountpleasantbia.com/events/ http://www.carfreevancouver.org/locations/main-street/
	The Vancouver Maritime Museum WHAT'S NEW AT THE MUSEUM www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
	CULTURE IN VANCOUVER CAMPAIGN Developed by Tourism Vancouver (with the help of Vancouver-based digital agency, smashLAB), the Culture in Vancouver campaign promotes local arts and culture, with a focus on encouraging those who live in communities across British Columbia to come to Vancouver and try something different. Meanwhile, for those who live in the Metro Vancouver area, the campaign encourages them to take in some of the many events happening in their own city. This is supported by a microsite with a comprehensive events calendar that offers quick and easy access to what’s happening daily in Vancouver. Learn more at www.cultureinvancouver.com
	MIRATECA ARTS MIRATECA ARTS produces, promotes and presents artists, shows and events encompassing all artistic disciplines. From music concerts, dance, theatre, artistic nightclub events, galas, festivals, to contests of a theatrical nature. Gay Top Model is one of their annual signature events. www.mirateca.com Gay Top Model 2011 will see the fourth Gay Top Model selected in this sexy annual extravaganza produced by Mirateca Arts Management. This years event takes place at the River Rock Resort. Details on this and past GTMs available at: www.gaytopmodel.com
	Tickets Tonight Your source to entertainment, Tickets Tonight is Vancouver's only day-of, half-price ticket booth, and is a full-service Ticketmaster outlet. Located in the main Touristinfo Centre at 200 Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver, Tickets Tonight sells tickets to select independent productions, special events and to all shows sold by Ticketmaster. Visit www.ticketstonight.ca
	Celebration of Light 2013 Vancouver’s annual international fire works competition takes place at English Bay, in the West End. Four nights of world class displays, two of which fall within Pride week. Starts from 10pm Summer 2013: Saturday July 27th Wednesday July 31st Saturday August 3rd http://hondacelebrationoflight.com/ No charge to attend, but be prepared for very large crowds.
	Vancouver Theatresports League Upgrade discounts available. All shows at the New Revue Stage on Granville Island. Visit www.vtsl.com for up to date programming information. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444 or The Arts Club Box Office at 604-687-1644