An Art Exhibition not to be missed in Vancouver - Magical Oaxaca

"Mexico is the most surrealist country in the world" this is what Andre Breton the founder of Surrealism said in his first visit to Mexico.

Alebrije - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver

The fantastical creature sculptures called "alebrijes" are a clear representation of this expression. They are from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, and are part of the "Magical Oaxaca" exhibition at the PERA Gallery in Vancouver from Sep. 7th. to 16th.

Contemporary Ceramics - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver

Polar Bear "Alebrije" hand carved sculpture - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver

Dark Clay pieces made by hand cooked in traditional wood oven - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver

Embroidered Traditional dress and Triqui Huipil - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver

Other traditional artworks include Black Clay Pottery and Zapotec Wool Rugs.

Wool Rugs - Teotitlan del Valle Oaxaca - "Magical Oaxaca" Exhibition at PERA Gallery in Vancouer 

This is a very interesting video that describes the symbols and pattern woven in Zapotec rugs. A brief introduction to the silent knowledge of Ancient Mexico.

Magical Oaxaca Exhibition at PERA Gallery Vancouver

PERA Art Gallery is located at 413 West Hasting, Vancouver, B.C.

For more information about the Magical Oaxaca Exhibition visit MexicoFest website.
Magical Oaxaca Exhibition
September 7th - 16th
10am - 5:30 pm Tuesday - Friday
Free Admission

Traditional Artworks
- Alebrijes
- Black Clay Pottery
- Wool Rugs

Magical Oaxaca Exhibition -PERA Gallery in Vancouver Sep 7th-16th 2011 - MexicoFest Experience Mexico in Vancouver

KitsFest in Kitsilano Vancouver’s best summer festival

KitsFest in Kitsilano, Vancouver

Updated 2012
KitsFest in Kitsilano, Vancouver's best summer festival. When: Aug 10-12 2012 Hours: 9am-8pm
3-day event celebrating sports and healthy living including Basketball, Tennis, Beach Tennis, Beach Volleyball and the largest sunset Yoga on the beach "SweatFest".

2011

KitsFest, the Kitsilano Festival,  is being celebrated at the beautiful Kitsilano Beach Park on this sunny, warm weekend.
There are tournaments of  unusual sports like Beach Hockey, Beach Tennis plus the usual outdoor 5-man Basketball and 2 -man Beach Volleyball. There are other attractions and food.

KitsFest Aug. 12th to 14th from 9:00am to 8:00 pm.
For more information:
- KitsFest website
- Beach Tennis

Beach Volleyball Tournament - KitsFest in Kitsilano

Beach Ice Hockey - KitsFest in Kitsilano

Beach Tennis - KitsFest in Kitsilano, Vancouver

Kits Beach at KitsFest, Vancouver

Local  Public Eatery Burger - KitsFest in Kitsilano

Kits Beach

KitsFest

Beach Hockey Rink at KitsFest

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Ferry Building Ambleside Landing, West Vancouver - Dance Show and Salsa by the Sea

Ballet Camara de Jalisco from Guadalajara Mexico and Pacific Dance Arts performing at Ferry Building Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver

Vancouver has many beautiful natural scenarios to present different kind of shows like dancing, theatre, etcetera. One of them is the Ambleside Landing behind the Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver. Every Thursday there is Salsa by the Sea with salsa lessons  and some other additional show.

Today there was a Dance Show hosted by two recognized ballet dance schools: "Ballet de Camara de Jalisco" from Guadalajara, Mexico and Vancouver Pacific Dance Arts. 

Salsa by the Sea at Ferry Building Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver.

Dance Show - Ferry Building Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver.

Ferry Building Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver

Ferry Building Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver

Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver

Salsa by the Sea - Ferry Building Ambleside Landing West Vancouver

Ballet Dance Show - Ferry Building Gallery - West Vancouver

CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver - Mariachi Los Dorados

CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver - Mariachi Los Dorados

2012

Enjoy a Musical Nooner every weekday this summer at the CBC our outdoor stage located at 700 Hamilton Street (between Robson and Georgia).  

When: Every weekday from 12 - 1pm until August 24th.

Check the schedule of performers here.

2011
What a great way to spend your Summer lunch hour that attending an outdoor show enjoying a sunny day and great live music thanks to CBC Vancouver Musical Nooners shows.

A variety of local and international artists perform in these concerts held at CBC outdoor stage on Hamilton street in downtown Vancouver. Today local Vancouver Mariachi Los Dorados offered a great show that had everybody happy, clapping, singing along and enjoying the "fiesta" atmosphere on a warm sunny day.

Mariachi Los Dorados presented the full 12 piece band composed by great musicians who play a variety of instruments typical of the mariachi band combined as well with the great voices of the singers.

If you work downtown or are visiting Vancouver don't miss these concerts. They are at noon for an hour on weekdays until August 26th. Visit CBC Musical Nooners for more information about the concerts.

For more information about Mariachi Los Dorados: Visit their website and Facebook Mariachi Los Dorados page.

CBC Musical Nooners - outdoor stage at 700 Hamilton Street. 

Truly Mexican Proudly Canadian "Mariachi Los Dorados" band at CBC Musical Nooners

CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver - Mariachi Los Dorados

CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver - Mariachi Los Dorados

CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver - Mariachi Los Dorados

CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver - Mariachi Los Dorados

CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver - Mariachi Los Dorados

Mariachi Los Dorados at CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver

Mariachi Los Dorados at CBC Musical Nooners in Vancouver