The 4th Annual Carnaval del Sol, the day we all Shine together Vancouver’s Latin American Festival, present by LatinCouver, the Latin American plaza in Vancouver is a two-day, highly publicized cultural celebration attracting more than 45,000 children and adults.
www.carnavaldelsol.com
Vancouver Canucks Hockey Practice
Saturday, October 8 9:00am
Rogers Arena
$6 tickets at ticketmaster.ca
Vancouver International Film Festival
Sept 29-Oct 14
viff.org
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour: Cirque du Soleil
Rogers Arena
November 4,5,6 8:00pm
www.ticketmaster.ca
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
November 19, 20
Orpheum Theatre on Granville St
vancouversymphony.ca
2011 Grey Cup Festival at Vancouver Convention Centre
November 25-27
3 days, 2 nights, 8 concerts
Colin James, Sharon Jones, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Barney Bentall, Aaron Prichett, The Odds, and more!
tickets at 2011greycupfestival.ca
Jay-Z & Kanye West
December 17 & 18 7:30
Rogers Arena
www.ticketmaster.ca
Vancouver Canucks Hockey Practice
Saturday, October 8 9:00am
Rogers Arena
$6 tickets at ticketmaster.ca
Vancouver International Film Festival
Sept 29-Oct 14
viff.org
Avril Lavigne
Oct 3 Rogers Arena
Davie Street Block Party
Saturday September 10
ALL DAY: Davie St at Burrard St
Fridge Festival (Live theatre festival)
September 8-18
Ke$ha
Sept 9 Rogers Arena
North Vancouver Fall Festival
Sunday September 18
Performers start at 11:00 until 3:30
Ship Builder’s Square next to Lonsdale Quay
Pearl Jam
September 25 Pacific Coliseum
Vancouver International Film Festival
Sept 29-Oct 14
viff.org
Avril Lavigne
Oct 3 Rogers Arena
Frige Festival (Live theatre festival)
September 8-18
www.vancouverfringe.com
Ke$ha
Sept 9 Rogers Arena
Pearl Jam
September 25 Pacific Coliseum
Vancouver International Film Festival
Sept 29-Oct 14
viff.org
Avril Lavigne
Oct 3 Rogers Arena
Eid al-Fitr (Muslim Holiday)
Tuesday & Wednesday August 30 & 31
Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day following Ramadan. It is a time to be charitable to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy.
Before the day of Eid, each Muslim family gives a determined amount as a donation to the poor ensures that the needy can have a holiday meal and participate in the celebration.
On the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer. Muslims are encouraged on this day to forgive and forget any differences or animosities that may have occurred with others during the year.
After the Eid prayer, Muslims usually to visit various family and friends, give gifts, and make phone calls to distant relatives to give well-wishes for the holiday. These activities traditionally continue for three days In most Muslim countries.