Seventh annual festival dishes up delectable oysters, alongside local beers, wines, and the joy of winter’s end Springtime in the South Okanagan marks the return of the Osoyoos Oyster Festival, which takes place April 18-22. The seventh annual festival offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy outstanding dining experiences, tastings of oysters from around the world, … Read more
Fifth annual event features 40 BC distilleries, tasty treats and cuddly puppies The fifth annual BC Distilled Festival, the largest spirits event in Canada reserved exclusively for local distilleries, takes place at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 14. Enthusiasts know BC Distilled as the chance to mix with friends old and new while … Read more
SOMETHING’S FISHY AT PROVENCE IN APRIL From April 1st through 30th, join Provence Marinaside as it celebrates the 10th annual Poisson d’Avril. In France, ‘Poisson d’Avril’ (April’s Fish) is a one day affair, corresponding to our April Fool’s Day, filled with whimsical pranks and games. “Poisson d’Avril is an opportunity to welcome spring with a bit … Read more
Opening April 10 until June 20, 2018 Opening Reception April 10, 7 pm, Il Museo at the Italian Cultural Centre Contemporary art historians have hailed our current age as the “end of art,” noticing that the traditional skills of art creation have become outmoded and antiquated. Art theorists concur adding further that all the possible … Read more
Something special is happening April 2 through May 30, 2018, at Tulalip Resort Casino. Tulalip chefs regularly take the opportunity to conceive new and delicious dishes using complex creativity at every level. Through inspirational research from the ever-changing culinary world, these creations invoke what truly makes the Tulalip chefs love what they do. At each … Read more
THE DEIGHTON CUP RETURNS Dust off your derby hats, Vancouver! We’re back this summer July 21st at Hastings Racecourse for a big anniversary! Deighton Cup turns 10. Grab your bow ties and get ready to celebrate the decade-anniversary of the biggest horse racing event in Western Canada. As a subscriber of our newsletters, we’re excited … Read more
This year’s Malbec Word Day falls on Tuesday, April 17th, and British Columbia will get a jump on the celebrations with free Argentinean wine tastings at 7 private retailers. In addition, select BCLDB stores throughout the province will offer free tastings of Argentinean wines in April. In BC, the following private stores will host … Read more
Dive deep into the caverns of your mind for trivia night at After Hours on Friday, Apr 20 at Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative. This adults-only event is the perfect night out for trivia buffs, ocean lovers, and the big kids at heart. With a drink in hand, refresh your marine memory as you … Read more
Deeply Discounted Local Designs – All Items Priced $50 or Less Over 30 local designers are offering deep discounts at the 11th annual one-day Nifty for Fifty sale — www.niftyforfiftysale.com — on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 11am-7pm at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver where all items are priced at $50 or less. … Read more
Do you want to surprise your friends cooking something special or make a great and unique gift? This is the opportunity you are looking for, don’t miss it! Organized in collaboration with the VCC (Vancouver Community College), the General Consulate of Italy in Vancouver and the APCI (Professional Association of Italian Chefs in Canada), … Read more