Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants for a Big Night Out, According to OpenTable Diners

Now that spring is here, Canadians are shaking off the winter blues and returning to the nightlife scene. OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online reservations, has announced the 100 Best Restaurants for a Big Night Out to guide them to the latest buzzing spots. British Columbia has eight restaurants featured on the list, including: … Read more

Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen “It’s written on the walls of this hotel. You go to heaven once you’ve been to hell.” – “Paper Thin Hotel”, written by Leonard Cohen   Firehall Arts Centre’s new production of “Chelsea Hotel” is a riveting testament to the complexity and genius of Canadian composer and singer … Read more

Theatrical tour de force addresses racism and provides hope

A world-class theatre experience, Spirit Horse is a play about two youth who are caught between two worlds—the traditional ways of their Stoney Nation heritage and the modern ways of the city. Angelina and Jesse’s lives are changed forever when their grandfather brings them a horse that has mysteriously appeared to him.  Can this majestic … Read more

Mark Your Calendars for Third Annual Bici Gusti Culinary Cycling Celebration

Ride On! May 18 to 20 at Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler   Eat, drink, ride, and repeat. Enjoy a weekend filled with beautiful scenery, great friends and gourmet food created by celebrity chefs. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler has partnered with Bici Gusti once again for the third annual celebrating of cycling, … Read more

Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards – Fitz Bistro

Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards is pleased to announce the placement of Chef Jeremy Tucker to take over the culinary reigns of Fitz Bistro for the 2018 season.  Chef Tucker was born and raised in P.E.I. Graduating from the Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown, P.E.I. in 2001.  Tucker’s 21-year career has taken him to the James Beard … Read more

LIQUIDITY WINES TOASTS THE SEASON WITH SPRING RELEASES AND NEW TALENT IN THE BISTRO

Spring has arrived at Liquidity Wines, bringing with it the re-opening of Liquidity Bistro – helmed by a powerhouse new chef and operations manager – and a fresh selection of wines perfect for patio season. There’s never been a better time to visit the vineyard and raise a glass to the best season yet! Visitors to … Read more

Motown Meltdown celebrating 15 years of “classic soul music” April 21st

Attend this unique night of nostalgia and great music – one visit and we know you’ll be hooked! Dance to the feel good sounds of music from Motown to Memphis, New York and beyond and be part of an amazing concert/dance party that has been filling the Commodore for 15 fantastic years. If you like … Read more

Vancouver Welcomes Vibrant Proponents of Cuban Music, Vocalist Daymé Arocena and Pianist Roberto Fonseca

Havana’s Finest Solo Artists Perform a Double-Bill of Dynamic Afro-Cuban Fusion   The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Afro-Cuban neo-soul singer Daymé Arocena and Havana-born piano virtuoso Roberto Fonseca in an exhilarating co-bill on April 15, 2018 at 7pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. These … Read more

Bar Mitzvah Boy – Pacific Theatre

Bar Mitzvah Boy   The world premiere of “Bar Mitzvah Boy” written by local playwright Mark Leiren-Young, opened to a sold out audience at the Pacific Theatre last weekend. Joey, played by Richard Newman, is a successful Jewish lawyer who wants to have the Bar Mitzvah ceremony most Jewish boys celebrate as a symbol of … Read more

WEE/Francesco Scavetta (Norway/Italy) Hardly Ever Thursday-Saturday April 5-7, 2018 at 8pm

The Dance Centre presents the Global Dance Connections series WEE/Francesco Scavetta (Norway/Italy) Hardly Ever Thursday-Saturday April 5-7, 2018 at 8pm Post-show talkback April 6 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver Tickets: $32/$24 students and seniors: Tickets Tonight: 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca Info www.thedancecentre.ca Presented with the support of Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre The innovative Norwegian … Read more