East Van

City Salsa Vibe (Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel)
395 Kingsway
+1 778 TO-DANCE (863-2623)
$7-$10 cover for party
Doors open 8:30PM, Free lesson 9PM, party 9:30PM (Thu) or 10PM (Sat)

Free salsa lessons, followed by a salsa party with expert performers and a sophisticated crowd. Fully licensed bar. Free Hotel Parking. Dress Code: upscale casual or better, no torn jeans, no tennis shoes, collared shirts preferred for men.

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Parade of Lost Souls

Takes place around halloween in the commercial drive area. it is free to go, and features live music, fire dancers, lots of costumed revellers. under-advertised, but one of the biggest yearly festivals in vancouver.

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Playland at the PNE
+1 604 253-2311
$20 if under 4 feet, $30 otherwise. Parents of kids under 12 pay $13
Open daily from late June through August and weekends only in May and September. Hours of operation are generally 10AM-6PM; during the PNE hours are from 11AM - late
at the PNE grounds

Playland is a medium-sized amusement park, like something you may find at a U.S. county fair, and activities include a wooden rollercoaster, games, shows for kids and perhaps 20 or so other rides that spin, throw and hurl you in various ways.

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PNE
2901 E Hastings St
+1 604 253-2311
Gate ticket $15, Ride ticket $27-$40
Open daily from 11AM - late during the second half of August
corner of Renfrew & E Hastings, parking is accessed from Renfew St and Bridgeway; from Hwy #1 take exit 26

Two week exhibition where extra rides and events are added to the usual Playland activities.

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