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The 16th Verses Festival of Words speaks Truth to Power through Poetry

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Canada’s largest spoken word festival centers community action and resiliency Vancouver Poetry House presents the 16th annual Verses Festival of Words from April 27–May 2, 2026, at Chill X Studio. The festival theme is “Intimate Dialogues,” a rumination on the smaller forms of communication that counter mass disinformation through intentional community-building and learning. The 2026 program features showcases of innovative … Read more

Vancouver Opera’s La Bohème Set to Shatter Box Office Records

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Vancouver Opera’s La Bohème Set to Shatter Box Office Records Renowned 66-Year-Old Company on Pace for Historic Achievement Vancouver Opera proudly announces that its 2025-2026 season-closing production of Puccini’s La Bohème is tracking to become the highest-grossing opera in the company’s illustrious 66-year history, surpassing the record formerly held by the 2023-2024 season production of Carmen.  … Read more

A Strong Start to 2026 for Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa

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Summerland Waterfront Resort Sees Strong Start to 2026 Earns Provincial Housekeeping Recognition Momentum is building for the 2026 tourism season in the South Okanagan, with Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa reporting a strong first quarter and rising bookings heading into spring and summer. The resort team notes demand in Q1 2026 exceeded early-year expectations, with … Read more

Visa Infinite Dining Series Spring Events—British Columbia

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Visa Infinite Dining Series experiences Explore a world of fine flavours and special dining experiences for Visa Infinite® and Visa Infinite Privilege® cardholders VANCOUVER Kavita, Vancouver 250 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver Wednesday May 13 5:30 & 8:30 PM $225 per person Chef Tushar’s modern-Indian Kavita takes a French spin. About this Visa Infinite Dining Series Experience … Read more

Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32 by North America’s 50 Best Bars

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Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32 by North America’s 50 Best Bars 50 Best returned to Vancouver this week to announce its exclusive list of North America’s Best Bars for 2026, with Vancouver’s very own Prophecy ranking number 32. Following an incredibly successful second year in business, Prophecy climbed from #53 in 2025 to lock in the … Read more

Bard on the Beach Opens 2026 Season with a Hilarious Take on The Merry Wives of Windsor

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Bard on the Beach Opens 2026 Season with a Hilarious Take on The Merry Wives of Windsor On the BMO Mainstage from June 9 to September 19 On June 9th, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 37th Season on the BMO Mainstage in Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park with a hilarious take on The Merry Wives … Read more

STEEPED IN TRADITION: MARAIS TEA COMPANY

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STEEPED IN TRADITION: MARAIS TEA COMPANY AND THE PARISIENNE MARKET CELEBRATE FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACK Calm, Connections and Comfort Abound at Tea House & Café That Shares Space with Popular French-Inspired Boutique The Parisienne Market French-inspired tea atelier Marais Tea Company  is celebrating its first year of offering comfort, steeped daily … Read more

Some Assembly Theatre Company Launches 26th Season with GLITCH

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The World Premiere of a New Play Written and Directed by Valerie Methot in collaboration with Diverse Metro Vancouver Youth and Artists May 6 – 9, 2026 Roundhouse Performance Centre Some Assembly Theatre Company is proud to produce and present the world premiere of GLITCH from Wednesday, May 6 to Saturday, May 9 at the Roundhouse Performance Centre. … Read more

RICHMOND’S HOUSE OF DAWN STEAKHOUSE LAUNCHES NEW LUNCH MENU

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RICHMOND’S HOUSE OF DAWN STEAKHOUSE LAUNCHES NEW DAILY THREE-COURSE, PRIX-FIXE LUNCH MENU Executive Chef James Yang Builds on Weekday Nights Program with Lunch Menu Available at Popular Steakhouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. House of Dawn Steakhouse Executive Chef & Culinary Director James Yang is building on his popular Weekday Signature Nights Program by … Read more

PRESSING MATTERS by Alan Ramey available April 15

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PRESSING MATTERS The debates, controversies, and mysteries that have shaped the world of wine ALAN RAMEY $39.00 available online About Pressing Matters People have been drinking wine for thousands of years. So by now we must have worked out the best way to grow, make, and appreciate it – right? In fact, if anything, our … Read more