The Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown was packed Sunday afternoon for the annual Fiesta Mexicana. As part of the month-long MexicoFest, Fiesta Mexicana gives an opportunity to explore Mexican culture through food, music, crafts and performances from both local and…
The undead have risen and are walking, no that’s not right, stumbling, through downtown Vancouver! In a creepy yet funny fashion, many in ghoulish make-up, blood-stained clothing, and fake human extremities staggered along Robson Street to Denman Street Saturday afternoon…
With Anime Revolution, or AniRevo for short, this past weekend, there comes cosplay. With thousands descending on Canada Place over the span of three days, many in costume, it was a colourful and fun event. Unable to make it to…
While San Japan: 8-Bit concluded a week ago, it’s time to reminisce the fun three-day weekend with lots and lots of photos. Even in the sweltering Texas heat, everyone still suited up in amazing costumes to embrace their love for…
The threat of rain and dark clouds didn’t dampen the thousands of people who came out to take in the first night of the Honda Celebration of Light. First on the list for the 25th anniversary of the fireworks festival…
The new Student Union Building at the University of British Columbia was packed with people for this year’s Anime Evolution convention. All sorts of people were dressed up in outfits from their favourite anime, video game or pop culture series…
Given that this weekend was sunny and warm, many of Stanley Park’s animal residents came out to enjoy this fantastic weather. The shores around Lost Lagoon are arguably the most active as many waterfowl and critters scavenge it for food or simply…
Thousands of people flocked to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for the 18th Anime Central in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont. Three days of amazing cosplay overflowed onto the streets; with so much amazing outfits, it was hard to…
The waters around West Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay are never quiet. With a busy BC Ferries terminal, marinas filled with pleasure craft, and the wildlife that call this harbour home, there’s always something going on. Since I had some time to…
With a lovely Saturday and Sunday, VanDusen Botanical Gardens hosted another successful Sakura Days Japan Fair in its vast oasis of greenery. Amidst the beauty of the cherry blossoms and flowers, there was plenty of food, music, dancing, interactive exhibits and…