CKNW Community Rundown
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BC LIONS 70TH ANNIVERSARY REGULAR SEASON
June 8 – October 19
980 CKNW is back as the radio broadcasting home of your BC Lions for the 2024 CFL season!
Tune in from 60 minutes before gametime with Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich and former Lions quarterback Giulio Caravatta for every minute of the action. Your broadcast crew will call every play, with post-game coverage, conversation and calls after every game.
Every Tuesday night at 10:00 pm- 11:00pm Moj, Matt Baker & Nik Kowalski will broadcast from a different pub in the Lower Mainland! The fellas will talk plenty of Lions football plus promote all of the exciting upcoming events surrounding our nine regular season home games.
You won’t want to miss this year’s marquee matchups! Our Concert Kickoff home opener takes place Saturday June 15. This year the squad takes on our rivals from Saskatchewan in the annual Watermelon Smash game on Saturday July 13. Plus, the first ever Touchdown Pacific will be hitting Victoria on Saturday August 31st
Listen live on 980 CKNW, via the online player, on the Radio Player Canada app, iHeart Radio App, or on your smart speaker.
Click for the BC Lions schedule.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
March 2nd to October 19th
BC Place
Your Vancouver Whitecaps 2024 MLS Regular Season is under way! New team Captain Ryan Gauld leads a revamped squad for their 50th anniversary season! Match coverage begins 60 minutes before every kickoff. The Broadcast team of Colin Miller and Asa Rehman are back in the booth for the 2024 season!
Below is a list of all games and a link to their full 50th Anniversary 2024 regular season schedule!
BC CANCER FOUNDATION – LIFE BEYOND CANCER FUNDRAISER
On now to December 31st
The BC Cancer Foundations Life Beyond Cancer campaign is the driving message behind the most ambitious health campaign ever undertaken in B.C., where the foundation is asking British Columbians to support them in raising $500 million for BC Cancer.
This ambitious goal asks the people of our province to move beyond fear, beyond limits, beyond the impossible, it asks us to support them in going beyond belief.
With the funds raised to date the people of BC have already made a tangible impact in expanding access to cutting-edge care closer to home and providing hope to those who need it most. As a catalyst for change, the BC Cancer Foundation is bringing together people and ideas to elevate cancer care standards and bring the future here faster by advancing innovation, accelerating access to care and activating our world-class experts.
Cancer is the greatest health concern of our generation, and with donor support, we have an unprecedented opportunity to make real change, to go beyond belief, to make life beyond cancer a reality for all British Columbians impacted by this disease. Life beyond cancer means something different for everyone who has been impacted and yet we are all motivated to continue to this vital work.
Between October 1 – December 31, 2024, the BC Cancer Foundation are asking British Columbians to donate at www.bccancerfoundation.com, together we can turn impossible into possible.
54-40 – WEST COAST BAND TOUR
October 11th and 12th
Commodore Ballroom – Get your tickets here!
54-40 the legendary Canadian rock band returns to the Commodore Ballroom for two shows October 11th and 12th! Tickets to on sale March 28th through Ticketmaster. Get yours here!
VGH & UBC HOSPITAL FOUNDATION VITALITY GALA
October 19
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is proud to present the Vitality Gala, presented by B2Gold Corp. Imagine an evening where each guest contributes to life-saving changes by supporting BC’s leading charity investing in health care innovation. This is not just an event; it’s a beacon of hope.
Join us on the evening of Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 5:30 pm for a dynamic and exuberant gala, engaging with those who are shaping our future, all while contributing to a cause that touches us all. With every handshake, every shared story, every burst of laughter, you’re not just making memories; you’re making a difference.
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Dress Code: Black tie
For more information, please contact events@vghfoundation.ca.
STRANGE FELLOWS HAUNTED BREW HOUSE
Oct 18 – 20 & 25 – 27
Strange Fellows Brewing – 1345 Clark Drive – Get Your Tickets here!
Dare to enter this ALL-NEW swamp of horrors that’s crawling with the Dead and enough frights to make you spill your beer! Every year as fall fades to winter and the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead things, a disturbing presence has been felt at Strange Fellows Brewing – located on the same spot where a terrible tragedy occurred many years ago.
Prior to 1917, False Creek extended east to where Clark Drive and Strange Fellows Brewing stand today. In October 1899 the East Bridge that crossed the marshy east end of False Creek collapsed, sending everyone who was on it to their deaths. Nine people died, including a team of brewers enroute to deliver beer to Gassy Jack’s saloon in Gastown… Seeking revenge for their untimely deaths, the drowned brewers have returned from the dead on a grisly mission – to brew for their friends from the other side who’ve developed a taste for full-bodied beer. They’ve hijacked Strange Fellows Brewing and are on the hunt for fresh ingredients for their blasphemous beer: YOU!
UBC APPLE FESTIVAL
October 19th & 20th
UBC Botanical Garden – Get Your Tickets Here!
UBC Botanical Garden’s Apple Festival is back celebrating one of BC’s favorite fruits! This family-friendly day out at the garden includes the sale of over 33,000 lbs of apples – all listed by variety and grown right here in British Columbia. At the event, you’ll find a myriad of local food vendors, a Children’s Area, and our always popular Tasting Tent. New this year, Cooking Demonstrations! Apple Festival is a fantastic opportunity to explore the versatility of this delicious fruit.
Organized by the Friends of the Garden, UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival is a fundraiser that directly supports education, research, and conservation at the garden.
When: October 19 & 20, 2024
Time: 11am – 4pm
Where: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
CANADA WOMEN’S EXPO
October 18 – 20
Tradex in Abbotsford – Get Your Tickets Here!
The Canada Women’s Expo is renowned for its cutting-edge one-of-a-kind fashion shows, celebrity speakers, stage presentations, health & wellness seminars, Girls Night Out celebrations, and more! Explore over 350 vendors at the Canada Women’s Expo, where 90% of our exhibitors are SMEs owned or operated by women. Join Food Network Canada’s Anna Olson on the Midland Appliance Culinary Stage on Friday and Saturday! Don’t miss a special fireside chat with Zibby Allen, star of the Netflix global phenomenon Virgin River, on Sunday, October 20th at the Canada Women’s Expo.
Learn more at the Canada Women’s Expo Website!
SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO
October 24
Rogers Arena – Get your tickets here!
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brings his ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour stop to Rogers Arena October 24th with special guests Pat McGann and Pete Correale
Tickets are on sale now through Live Nation!
VANCOUVER FALL HOME SHOW
October 24 – 27
Vancouver Convention Centre – Get Your Tickets Here
Get Advice. Get Inspired. Get it Done. Are you ready to tackle your to-do list? For all your home projects, find the help you need to get it done at the Vancouver Fall Home Show, Oct. 24-27 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Connect with hundreds of trusted experts and don’t miss Bryan Baeumler from Bryan’s All In streaming on STACKTV on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. From kitchen and bath to flooring and decor, discover the latest trends, find innovative solutions and get practical advice.
Thursday, October 24th, is free admission for everyone, courtesy of JC Custom Home Improvement inc. 4pm – 8pm.
Dates & Hours
Thursday, October 24 4pm – 8pm
*FREE ADMISISON THURSDAY courtesy of JC Custom Home Improvement Inc.* Get your tickets HERE!
Friday, October 25 12pm – 8pm
Saturday, October 26 10am – 8pm
Sunday, October 27 10am – 6pm
Buy tickets online and save at vancouverfallhomeshow.com
THE JIM CUDDY BAND
November 12
Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver
Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and his band have a new album and tour “All The World Fades Away” tickets go on sale Friday May 10th for his tour stop November 12th at the Orpheum Theatre! Jim Cuddy has announced his new album, All The World Fades Away, set for release on June 14th. The new album, Cuddy’s fifth solo effort, sees the legendary songwriter making the most of a rare abundance of time to reflect, tinker, and create, drawing from his decades of experiences with an eye for appreciating the journey life has given him.
THE 111th GREY CUP FESTIVAL
November 10 – 17
BC Place
Building on a strong legacy of hosting vibrant, action-packed Grey Cup Festivals in years past, the 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver will once again bring together the best of British Columbia to welcome over 500,000 fans from across the country. Featuring two ziplines, immersive football experiences, legendary parties, cultural displays, and thrilling performances from a diverse lineup of entertainers—plus so much more yet to be announced—the 2024 edition is shaping up to be one Grey Cup Festival fans truly cannot miss!
Learn more at their website here!
TOQUE
November 22
Great Canadian Casino
Toque is a supergroup comprised of Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz, Shane Gaalaas and Cory Churko. All have made good on national and international stages playing with acts such as Shania Twain, Slash feat.
Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Kelly Clarkson and Japanese legends, B’z. In 2012, Toque was formed after the boys played together at a cancer charity event in Winnipeg, Canada. The setlist was comprised of all the Canadian songs they cut their teeth on as kids. 4 years later they released their first album, Give’R, an album of Canadian covers. Their 2019 follow up album, Never Enough, featured their first original tune, Never Enough For You, which has become an anthem at every show. Check out Toque’s latest single, Up To You!
HEART IN CONCERT
December 3
Pacific Coliseum
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart bring their Royal Flush Tour stop to the Pacific Coliseum December 3rd with special guest Cheap Trick! Tickets go on sale Thursday April 4th! Get your tickets here!
MARIANAS TRENCH
December 12th
Orpheum Theatre – Get Your Tickets Here!
Canada’s Marianas Trench bring their Force of Nature Tour to The Orpheum Theatre December 12th! Tickets are on sale now though Live Nation! Multi-Platinum selling progressive pop band Marianas Trench has been big news in Canada for years, and they caught on with US audiences in a major way following their acclaimed 2015 album Astoria, a slick collection of larger-than-life pop masterpieces that showcased their playful lyrical sensibility and knack for anthemic choruses. In concert, Marianas Trench is a whirlwind of emotion and attitude, rocking the stage with adrenaline-filled performances that put their tight musicianship front and center. Frontman Josh Ramsay is a born performer, and his energy is completely infectious as he sings his heart out on upbeat jams like “This Means War” and “Celebrity Status.” The rest of the band keeps pace with lively performances that always leave fans thoroughly rocked and ready for more.
Check out the bands website for more!
COLIN JAMES – CHASING THE SUN TOUR
March 1, 2025
Orpheum Theatre
Canadian Rock legend Colin James hits the road for his new album Chasing The Sun 2025 tour with Terra Lightfoot! For more info on the tour check out his website here!
VANCOUVER SUN RUN 2025
April 27
Downtown Vancouver
The Vancouver Sun Run Presented by Herbaland Naturals celebrates community spirit and personal achievement in health and fitness. In celebration, we’re offering exclusive Launch Pricing for the month of October. So lock in the best deal of the season and register between now and October 31st! As a bonus, you’ll be entered into our Launch Pricing contest, with prizes up to $1500 in value! *details below
Register as an Individual in the 10K or EVA AIR 2.5K Mini Sun Run, or create a team with your friends, family, coworkers, neighbours or school!
THE VSO 2024 CONCERT SEASON IS ON NOW!
Multiple shows, to see their schedule click here.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) announces its 2024 season: A season of irresistible musical experiences and one of its most exciting to date.
Led by Music Director Otto Tausk since 2018, the VSO performs more than 150 concerts each year, throughout Vancouver and the province of British Columbia, reaching over 270,000 people annually. “This season we’re bringing you huge masterpieces from the classical repertoire: two superb Mahler symphonies, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Verdi’s Requiem, Stravinsky’s Petrouchka, Haydn’s Creation, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, and others, including a British Columbia premiere of John Adams’ game-changing masterwork Harmonielehre.”
The orchestra presents passionate, high-quality performances of classical, popular and culturally diverse music, creating meaningful engagement with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
To get your tickets and to see what else the VSO is up to this season visit their website here.
THE VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
2024 Calendar of Events
Tickets and Info Online Here
Check out the newest updates on the ground breaking and creation of the new Vancouver Art Gallery Here!
Become a member to discover how art opens access to a full year at the Gallery, ideas to share with others, and experiences like no other. Support the Gallery and enjoy a wide range of fantastic benefits that are most important to you. Start your experience now!
Here is a list of exhibits and installments that are coming up at the Vancouver Art Gallery!