Cherish the Charm, Taste the Tradition at the 8th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

  Treasured Holiday Event Returns to Expansive Seaside Site with More Than 55,000 Square Feet of German Jubilation   The city’s signature yuletide celebration returns to its expansive seaside home, November 22 – December 24, 2017 at Jack Poole Plaza (at the Olympic Cauldron) offering its largest, authentic German festivities to date. The cherished holiday … Read more

Shameless Hussy Productions Presents: GIRLS LIKE THAT

  GIRLS LIKE THAT By Evan Placey | Directed by Renée Iaci   November 2-10 | Templeton Secondary School | 727 Templeton Drive, Vancouver, BC Performance Times:  November 3, 7-10 at 7:00pm Tickets:  $10; available at the door and online at http://bit.ly/2gc1pFK Added Value:  Each performance will be followed by a Q&A   Flash. Click. Buzz. … Read more

Elevating ‘Play’ in Vancouver the DOUGLAS, an Autograph Collection Hotel, and JW Marriott Parq Vancouver  

Bring the Luxury of Choice to Downtown Vancouver October 23rd, 2017 marks the date that reservations are open for Vancouver’s hottest hotels, both under the roof of new urban resort Parq Vancouver – an entertainment destination like no other in Canada. The highly anticipated resort, situated on the shores of False Creek in the heart … Read more

Bill Reid Gallery Marks 10th Anniversary with $1.5 Million Renovation

  First-ever overhaul maximizes exhibition space and programming options in promoting reconciliation through the unique art of Northwest Coast First Nations   Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art today announced it will undergo a $1.5 million renovation to repurpose its current space at 639 Hornby Street, allowing the gallery to expand its exhibition offerings … Read more

CinCin’s 2017 Mushroom and Truffle Festival

  Mushroom & Truffle Dinner   Don’t miss this truly special five-course truffle dinner experience. In celebration of CinCin Ristorante + Bar’s annual Mushroom & Truffle Festival, this dinner promises to be a spectacular Autumn tasting of flavours, flights, and funghetti. Exquisitely paired with the renowned La Spinetta wines from Italy’s Piedmont region, the magical evening … Read more

High-Concept Design Meets Haute Cuisine at Fifth Annual Dinner by Design

  Back-to-back evenings showcasing the best of contemporary West Coast interior design   The fifth annual Dinner by Design, presented by The Social Concierge, is where Vancouver’s twin passions for fine dining and even finer design come together. Two tasteful and tasty nights (November 16 & 17, 2017) will benefit Interior Design Program scholarships at the … Read more

The countdown begins for the 15th annual EAT! Vancouver (November 6-11)

  Last chance: Limited tickets available for EAT! signature events   The countdown begins for the 15th annual EAT! Vancouver ( November 6-11) with a sneak peek menu reveal for EAT! Harvest and EAT! Pastry events. Most events are sold out but limited tickets are still available online: http://eat-vancouver.com/   EAT! Harvest (November 10 from 7-10pm):   … Read more

Inspirational keynote speaker, business mogul and best-selling author shares how his ‘transforming health’ journey began

  Vancouver’s own Brad King will be at the Vancouver Baby and Family Fair October 28 & 29 & Vancouver Health Show November 4 & 5   Often inspirational careers can evolve from tragic life events.   For Vancouver’s own best-selling author, nutritionist, keynote speaker and business mogul Brad King, his focus on fitness and … Read more

PNE Playland Fright Nights – a review

  Do you enjoy being scared?  Are you unafraid to be turned topsy turvy on rides?  Enjoy eating greasy carnival food?  Then you have found the right place.  Fright Nights at the PNE/Playland.  I attended on unlucky Friday, October 13th which was apt.  The entrance was shrouded in tombs and scary lighting.  The fun begins … Read more

LURE the cookbook – just like having Chef Ned Bell in your kitchen

  Well, maybe not exactly like having Chef Ned Bell in your kitchen but a close encounter from the Ocean Wise® chef at the Vancouver Aquarium. I love reading cookbooks and #LURECookbook is one fine read. The first thing I noticed is that the list of recipes is right at the front for easy reference. … Read more