MyVanCity The moment has arrived! The much anticipated Cocktail Jockey Competition returns in just a few weeks for a very special 6th anniversary edition. Expanded from onsite at Hastings Racecourse and reveling in downtown Vancouver, join us from 11:30am – 4pm at Prohibition in The Hotel Georgia the day before Deighton Cup on Friday, July 20th. … Read more
The Adventure Group and Moment Factory partner on a multimedia night walk experience This summer, magical nights await visitors to Whistler at Vallea Lumina, a groundbreaking experience that will bring Cougar Mountain’s old-growth forest to life. Created by Montreal-based Moment Factory, and brought to Whistler by The Adventure Group, this multimedia experience invites guests into an enchanting universe, … Read more
The Dance Centre’s 2018-2019 season presents a program of exciting performances and events by artists working across contemporary and cultural genres. TheGlobal Dance Connections contemporary dance series features Canadian and international choreographers, and the popular Discover Dance! series presents a varied range of dance from diverse cultural backgrounds. Other highlights include internationally-renowned improvisation pioneer Katie … Read more
The Filberg Festival has always been known for featuring exceptional Canadian talent when it comes to entertainment. Headliners over the long weekend include: Michael Kaeshammer, The Paperboys, Dustin Bentall, Roy Forbes, R&B Allstars and The Boom Booms. Visit http://filbergfestival.com/the-festival/entertainment/ for the full line up. Performances take place on the Comox Rotary Stage and Peninsula Co-op … Read more
Three competitions award BC winery with Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze Acclaimed British Columbia winery Vanessa Vineyard has brought home a combined nine honours from three prestigious international competitions — an exceptional feat for a winery of such relative youth. The 2018 edition of the All Canadian Wine Championships (Canada’s oldest wine competition), … Read more
Hello Summer! Summer has officially arrived and we’re excited to welcome you and your guests to the winery this season. Our culinary team, led by Winery Chef Roger Sleiman has been inspired by the bounty of local summer produce entering our kitchen. We’re excited to share all that is happening onsite this month. Cheers to creating and pairing … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 29th season with a series of five special events this summer. The events, scheduled throughout July and August and designed for a range of ages and tastes, are presented at Bard’s spectacularly beautiful Vanier Park site. 1. Bard-B-Q & Fireworks July 28, August 1 & 4 … Read more
Collaborators of Japanese and Indigenous Ancestry Examine Experiences of ‘Place’ through Innovative Performance Art The Vancouver Art Gallery announces a new exhibition bridging the experiences of artists with diverse ancestries in dialogue, Ayumi Goto and Peter Morin: how do you carry the land? on view July 14 to October 28, 2018. Long-time collaborators and friends, … Read more
EMV offers breathtaking performances by the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Pacific MusicWorks, Gli Angeli Genève, Angela Hewitt, Benjamin Alard and more Early Music Vancouver (EMV) proudly presents the return of the Vancouver Bach Festival, July 30 – August 10, 2018 atChrist Church Cathedral in the heart of downtown and the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Since … Read more
Starbucks is going strawless! Today, July 9th, Starbucks will announce plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws globally by 2020 Starbucks has designed, developed and manufactured a strawless lid, which will become the standard for all iced coffee, tea and espresso beverages. Starbucks is the largest food and beverage retailer to make such a global commitment, which will eliminate more … Read more