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Vancouver celebrates International Dance Day – free events April 28-29

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Initiated in 1982 by UNESCO, International Dance Day is marked annually on April 29 with events across Canada and around the world. The date commemorates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), regarded as the founder of modern ballet.

White Spot Introduces New Signature Avocado Beyond Burger to Menu on April 15

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Beloved BC restaurant chain White Spot is going above and Beyond to give its guests even more variety this spring by adding the 100%-plant-based Beyond Burger® patty to its menu of mouthwatering signature burgers and entrées beginning Monday, April 15.

Smoke’s Poutinerie Kick-Starts Spring Exams With Caffeine-Fueled RED EYE POUTINE! April 8 – May 5

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Students. Poutine Lovers. All Plaid Nation Fans in search of a caffeine-fueled kick of energy to help power up your late-night cram sessions, look no further, Smoke’s Poutinerie is serving up an all-new, limited time gastronomical concoction, the RED EYE POUTINE!

Blue Grouse Estate Winery Continues to Reinvent

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New Season; New Look for Blue Grouse For the Spring 2019 release of their latest vintages, they take the evolution further, with a new look to their packaging lineup. This update was predicated by their expansion into Vancouver combined with feedback that the labels needed to be modernized.

Additional Artists Announced for 2019 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival June 21 – July 1

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Coastal Jazz & Blues Society announced today additional performances for the 34th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, taking place June 21 to July 1.

Emily Carr University Awards Honorary Doctorates to Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun and Terry Irwin

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Two internationally revered leaders in North America’s art and design community will be recognized for their inimitable contributions to the fields of contemporary art and transition design by Emily Carr University this spring.

Emily Carr University’s New Program ‘TechWomen’ Provides Critical Training in Tech Sector

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Immigrant and refugee women new to Canada are being offered the chance to break in to Vancouver’s booming technology industry, thanks to TechWomen — a newly launched initiative spearheaded by Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) and the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC).

Kickstart’s 21st Anniversary Celebration Featuring Gaelynn Lea in concert with a performance by David Roche Friday, April 26

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Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture celebrates its 21st year of supporting and promoting artists who identify as living with a disability with a very special concert event headlined by the incomparable singer Gaelynn Lea, a featured performance by inspirational humourist, David Roche, and a presentation by talented young painter, Mujtaba Saloojee. 

Canada’s newest operatic talents take centre stage at VOX, Vancouver Opera’s inaugural vocal competition, on April 26

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Prepare to be dazzled by the next generation of Canadian opera stars at VOX, a prestigious new vocal competition taking place at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre on April 26. The event, which takes place on the eve of opening day of the third Vancouver Opera Festival (April 27 to May 5), is set to showcase the cream of Canada’s new operatic talent.