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VANCOUVER EVENTS

The Paste Up is V.I.A.’s monthly events calendar. To have your event listed please send an e-mail HERE and include ONLY the following information:

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THE PASTE UP IS SPONSORED BY:

Tuesday, May 1

Wednesday, May 2

Thursday, May 3

Friday, May 4

Happy Ending Fridays Sponsored by V.I.A
Every Friday we co-sponsor good times at Happy Ending Fridays at Fortune. Skratch Bastid on the Skratch of all Trades Tour with live video set and guests Rico Uno, Butter, in the Livestock Room with Mila & Nate and Happy Bday Choderator.
@ Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender, 9PM INFO

Saturday, May 5

Super Deluxe Saturdays at Shine Night Club
Every Saturday we co-sponsor good times at Super Deluxe Saturdays at Shine Night Club.
@ Shine Night Club, 1364 Water St., Vancouver 9PM INFO

Sunday, May 6 

Monday, May 7

Tuesday, May 8

Wednesday, May 9

Thursday, May 10

HUGE Sample Sale
Sample Sale. Buzz 230. Cash only. ATM on site.
@ #230 – 1355 Parker St., Vancouver, Buzz 230, 10PM-6PM – INFO

Friday, May 11

Screening of “Journey to the Flames: 11 Years of Burning Man” With Director Q&A
A great film for those curious about the event, newbies, and veteran burners with director Q&A after.
@ Denman Cinemas, 1779 Comox Street, Vancouver, 8:30PM – INFO

HUGE Sample Sale
Sample Sale. Buzz 230. Cash only. ATM on site.
@ #230 – 1355 Parker St., Vancouver, Buzz 230, 11PM-5PM – INFO

EPIC Expo
For 3 days in May, 20,000 people will celebrate Vancouver’s 6th annual expo of smarter, stylish living. Surround yourself with 300 exhibitors offering inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment, and smart shopping opportunities. May 11 – May 13, 2012.
@ The new Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Pl Vancouver, BC – 1PM – 8PM

Happy Ending Fridays Sponsored by V.I.A
Every Friday we co-sponsor good times at Happy Ending Fridays at Fortune. Early Show: Curren$y live in concert with guests The Jets, Smoke DZA, Cornerboy P, Fiend 4 Da Money, Trademark & Young Roddy. Late Show: Hedspin & Pump Eh! Yo! Canadian Tour w/ Rico Uno, Relly Rels, A-Shae & Crillz
@ Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender, 9PM INFO

Saturday, May 12

EPIC Expo
For 3 days in May, 20,000 people will celebrate Vancouver’s 6th annual expo of smarter, stylish living. Surround yourself with 300 exhibitors offering inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment, and smart shopping opportunities. May 11 – May 13, 2012.
@ The new Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Pl Vancouver, BC – 11AM – 7PM

HUGE Sample Sale
Sample Sale. Buzz 230. Cash only. ATM on site.
@ #230 – 1355 Parker St., Vancouver, Buzz 230, 11PM-5PM - INFO

Sunday, May 13

EPIC Expo
For 3 days in May, 20,000 people will celebrate Vancouver’s 6th annual expo of smarter, stylish living. Surround yourself with 300 exhibitors offering inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment, and smart shopping opportunities. May 11 – May 13, 2012.
@ The new Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Pl Vancouver, BC – 11AM – 5PM

Monday, May 14

Tuesday, May 15

Wednesday, May 16

Thursday, May 17

“Diamonds from Dust” newest works from Mia Sandner
Mia Sandner brings her acclaimed mixed media sculptures which were just featured in the State of the Art Show at the Telus world festival last month in Whistler BC to The Beaumont Studios!
@ The Beaumont Studios, 316 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, 7PM – INFO

Friday, May 18

Happy Ending Fridays Sponsored by V.I.A
Every Friday we co-sponsor good times at Happy Ending Fridays at Fortune. Smalltown DJs and in the Livestock Room with Dr. Seiz, Jimmy Escobar and Z-obot and it’s the Livestock Staff Party.
@ Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender, 9PM INFO

Saturday, May 19

Super Deluxe Saturdays at Shine Night Club
Every Saturday we co-sponsor good times at Super Deluxe Saturdays at Shine Night Club.
@ Shine Night Club, 1364 Water St., Vancouver 9PM INFO

Roberts Creek Arts Festival
European-style, bike friendly, low impact local festival * showcasing international talent. 2 days of music, art film & food at 7 Roberts Creek venues on the stunning Sunshine Coast Victoria Day weekend. Free bus transport to & from B.C. Ferries & to all venues every half hour for 2 days.
@ Sunshine Coast – INFO

Sunday, May 20

Roberts Creek Arts Festival
European-style, bike friendly, low impact local festival * showcasing international talent. 2 days of music, art film & food at 7 Roberts Creek venues on the stunning Sunshine Coast Victoria Day weekend. Free bus transport to & from B.C. Ferries & to all venues every half hour for 2 days.
@ Sunshine Coast – INFO

Monday, May 21

Tuesday, May 22

Wednesday, May 23

Thursday, May 24

Friday, May 25

Happy Ending Fridays Sponsored by V.I.A
Every Friday we co-sponsor good times at Happy Ending Fridays at Fortune. Telephoned ‘live’ in concert w/ Marvel, Rich A, Sailor Gerry, the premier of The Freshest live set and Kutcorners Bon Voyage.
@ Fortune Sound Club, 147 E Pender, 9PM INFO

Saturday, May 26

Super Deluxe Saturdays at Shine Night Club
Every Saturday we co-sponsor good times at Super Deluxe Saturdays at Shine Night Club.
@ Shine Night Club, 1364 Water St., Vancouver 9PM INFO

Sunday, May 27

Monday, May 28

Tuesday, May 29

Wednesday, May 30

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