Vancouver Latin American Film Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

  Cuba to be Guest Country at the Festival’s 15th Edition   The 15th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF), the largest festival of Latin American cinema in Canada, is proud to announce its 2017 lineup featuring Cuba as the guest country. The festival will be taking place from August 24 to September 3 across … Read more

THE BARD DOES BARBER!

  Opera & Arias: The Barber of Seville Under the Tents in Vanier Park on August 28 and September 4   Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents its annual Opera & Arias concerts, bringing Rossini’s beguiling music to life with a costumed concert staging of excerpts from his ever-popular opera, The Barber of Seville. … Read more

The Firehall Arts Centre Presents the World Premiere of Hyperlink (An Elbow Theatre Production)

    The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to present the world premiere of Elbow Theatre’s Hyperlink from Wednesday, October 4 to Saturday, October 14, 2017.   A collaboration between The Elbow’s Artistic Director Itai Erdal, Writer/Performer TJ Dawe, and Director Rachel Peake, Hyperlink delves into life online and the limits of digital empathy. We live in an era … Read more

PASSIONATE AFFAIR LIGHTS UP VANCOUVER’S SOCIAL CALENDAR

  Tickets on sale now for Passions 2017 – an extraordinary evening on Wednesday, September 27th   What are you passionate about?  The Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation is passionate about providing compassionate (Latin: ‘with passion’) care at the Dr. Peter Centre for some of the most vulnerable and unwell in our community. In addition to … Read more

Jewels In The House – Pulp Jewels Pop Up

Have you heard the news? Pulp Jewels Pop Up Sale! Pulp jewels is a French brand of handmade jewelry, mostly in silver and gold plated all the jewels are made in France.  Camille, the owner and designer will be in Vancouver and will make this exclusive sale with us at the Uncommon Cafe. Jewels by … Read more

Hit European opera gala returns to BC to support local talent

Award-winning Frankfurt sopranos Heidi Muendel and Nancy Hasiuk join local favourite Robin Hahn to headline the fundraising concert Go For Opera! A hit European opera gala is returning to Vancouver this month, kicking off a collaboration between European and Canadian singers that will culminate in a full-scale opera production this fall. At 7:30 pm on … Read more

 Firehall Arts Centre Launches 2017/2018 Season with the World Premiere of Shay Kuebler’s FEASTING ON FAMINE

  The Firehall Arts Centre is thrilled to kick off its 35th anniversary season with the world premiere of Shay Kuebler’s Feasting on Famine from Wednesday, September 27 to Saturday, September 30, 2017. Produced by Radical System Art, Feasting on Famine is one man’s journey through the extremes of bodybuilding and health fitness, exploring the … Read more

#TasteofThursday Tall Truth Cocktail recipe courtesy of Tacofino

‘Tall Truth’ Cocktail     Get your greens this patio season with this thirst-quenching iced tea cocktail. Ideal for a warm summer’s day, the approachable drink delivers a complex flavour and a bright green hue – plus it’s packed with antioxidants.  The citrusy lemon and sweet agave syrup help to balance out the earthiness of … Read more

Introducing Nütrl Vodka Soda, the world’s simplest and purest Craft Vodka Soda

BC handcrafted vodka. Soda. Lemon. And nothing else.  There’s an endless array of alcoholic drinks available in a can, but Nütrl Vodka Soda is a true innovation in the category: a clean, classic, premium vodka soda made without sugar, sweeteners, additives, or preservatives of any kind. Nütrl took its award-winning super-premium BC craft vodka and … Read more