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THE PASTE UP WEEKLY is an extension of our monthly events listings. We know that there are a lot of awesome events, happenings and goings on in Vancouver and we wanted to feature some of the best and most unique events for the upcoming week. This month's full event listings can be found here. |
Where & when: September 24, 2010 7:30PM–11PM @ The Vancouver Aquarium
Cost: $30 for non-members and $24 for members (must be 19+ as the event is adults only) - to become a member click here.
Why you should go: Because who doesn't love the opportunity for an adults only evening at a place normally reserved for day trips with the family? These adult friendly nights are cropping up in some unusual and interesting places (Science World, Police Museum to name a few) and should be taken advantage of. Immersion is an exclusive evening event for adults to enjoy music, entertainment and cocktails in an inspiring venue. Interact with our 70,000 amazing creatures and engage in new experiences at the Aquarium.
Cool extras: FREE appetizers and a cash bar plus DJ GirlOnWax will be spinning tunes throughout the night.
Where & when: September 23-26 @ Various locations - for schedule and line-up click here
Cost: Various ticket prices - click here for ticket information
Why you should go: Olio Festival is a multi-media arts festival locally curated and self-financed by promoters & lovers of Independent Music, Comedy, Film & Art within the city of Vancouver. Originally drawing inspiration from successful festivals such as Pop Montreal, SXSW, Calgary's Sled Island, Seattle's Capitol Hill Block Party & local festival Music Waste, Olio experienced an unquestionably successful debut in 2009. Now in its second year, Olio is another step closer to being among the best of Vancouver's definitive cultural destinations and a bona fide force in the festival circuit.
Cool extras: RADIOZERO just released their 69th mixtape today and you can download it for FREE on the Olio website!
Vancouver International Film Festival
Where & when: September 30-Oct 1 @ Various locations - for schedule here
Cost: Various ticket prices - click here for ticket information
Why you should go: Both in terms of admissions and number of films screened (149,135 and 379 respectively in 2009) VIFF is among the five largest film festivals in North America. They screen films from 80 countries on 10 screens. The international line-up includes the pick of the world’s top film fests and many undiscovered gems.
Cool extras: Contests with great prizes! You could win a 10 ticket pack - details here OR a red carpet Thanksgiving weekend for two - details here!
As always be sure to check out V.I.A. co-sponsored nights: Olio Presents Toy Selectah (Mad Decent) at Fortune Sound Club and the all new Super Deluxe Saturdays at Shine!
Don't forget to come down to Pecha Kucha Volume 13 (V.I.A. is a sponsor) @ The Vogue Theatre September 30, 2010
