Italian Day Returns to Vancouver’s The Drive This Week

  Mangiamo! Lets Eat! Vancouver’s biggest cultural street festival returns to Little Italy on Commercial Drive as Italian Day is set to take place Sunday, June 12th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Join 300,000 Vancouverites as they celebrate Italian culture and heritage in a day of authentic food and drinks, captivating performances and interactive activities. This year’s … Read more

TRELLIS RESTAURANT’S DESSERT KITCHEN ADDS GLUTEN-FREE CONFECTIONS 

  Ensuring Desserts Are For Everyone At Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel Pastry Chef Jacquelynn Beckman’s arrival to Seattle and the Heathman Hotel last November has been stirring up new sweet delights, including a recently launched change to the Restaurant’s confectionery landscape. The three new gluten-free choices on the dessert menu are driven by locally grown ingredients, … Read more

Strumming for Stroke: A Fundraising Ukulele Concert Benefitting the Heart and Stroke Foundation

  Vancouver’s First Lady and Duke of Uke, Ruby & Smith headline a ukulele fundraising concert benefitting the Heart and Stroke Foundation on Friday, June 17 at the Rio Theatre. Strumming for Stroke promises a wonderful evening of live music, with door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 Draw, health information, and more. The evening will feature performances by … Read more

TUTS Declares Summer of Love with Enchanting 2016 Season: Disney’s Beauty & the Beast and West Side Story

  Swoon-worthy musicals bring summer-long excitement and romance to Stanley Park’s scenic Malkin Bowl Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) invites audiences to fall in love this summer with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast & West Side Story, running July 6 – August 20, 2016 at Stanley Park’s picturesque Malkin Bowl. On alternating evenings, audiences will be … Read more

Alchemy Theatre and The Columbia presents

Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield’s The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 37 plays in 97 minutes. 1,222 characters and 3 actors to rule them all! Alchemy Theatre is proud to present the most heinous act committed against William Shakespeare and English majors everywhere. For one weekend only, June 24th to 26th, in … Read more

“Shed a Little Light” – Universal Gospel Choir 30 Years of Song

  It’s been 30 years since the Universal Gospel Choir (UGC) first stepped out on stage under the direction of Peter O’Loughlin. Now three decades later the acclaimed and crowd-wowing choir will be celebrating its history with two exuberant concerts titled, “Shed a Little Light” – Universal Gospel Choir 30 Years of Song. This special … Read more

Seven Days. Three Ingredients. One way to give back.

  Negroni Week supports local charities, including the BCHF Negroni Week takes place at various venues across BC and the world from June 6-12, 2016, with a portion of proceeds going to charity. Several restaurants and bars in Vancouver have designated the BC Hospitality Foundation as their charity of choice, including The Cascade Room, CinCin Ristorante + Bar, Distillery Bar … Read more

SAVVY SERIES 08: CALIFORNIA DREAMING 

Join Marquis Wine Cellars presents – California Dreaming California’s diverse terroir put this state on the map as the most important wine region in the US. Join us and find out why there’s such an amazing selection of wines to choose from, and why there’s something for everyone! Marquis Wine Cellars announces the launch of … Read more

#MarketMonday features Frost Bites

  THEIR BUSINESS VALUES + MISSION: To have fun doing what we do and to put a smile on people’s faces along the way. To create a community experience through a whimsical, nostalgic treat with a modern twist. WHAT THEY DO: We make real fruit and botanical syrups & cordials, using fresh whole ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible.  No … Read more

#FridayFavourites – some great ideas for June 3 – 9

  Lucky’s Doughnuts Packs A Punch on  National Doughnut Day: Friday, June 3   Wine Dinner – at Latab, featuring BC Wines, Lock & Worth, Nichol   Cien Boutique pop – up shop Saturday June 4 at OPUS Hotel Lounge   BEACH BAY CAFÉ KNOWS HOW TO PARTY: ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION INTRODUCES DAILY BRUNCH, SPECIAL … Read more