Gala in Support of The Ride to Conquer Cancer – All Proceeds will be donated to BC Cancer Foundation Dilawri Group of Companies (Dilawri), Canada’s largest automotive group, today announced that the inaugural Ride & Drive Gala will take place on Thursday, June 22, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Audi Downtown … Read more
Signature Firehall Fundraiser Pairs Tastings from Gastown & East Van’s Hottest Brewers, Distillers, and Restaurants with Local Performance The Firehall Arts Centre presents Eat. Drink. Play. on June 22, 2017, with doors opening at 7pm. Created to celebrate the incredible food and drink happening in the Firehall’s backyard, the event brings together the … Read more
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar’s Connor Sperling and Solomon Mason of La Bussola secure two top spots in regional heat The Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship is proud to announce Connor Sperling of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar and Solomon Mason of Kelowna’s La Bussola as the finalists of 2017’s Vancouver Regional Heat, both of whom will move … Read more
The acclaimed team behind Gastown hotspot L’Abattoir will release tickets to the August 18 edition of No. 1 Gaoler’s Mews — a world-class dining experience unlike any other in the city — on Thursday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The brainchild of L’Abattoir co-owners, chef Lee Cooper and restaurateur Paul Grunberg, No. 1 … Read more
Chinatown restaurant to host Australia’s Alpha Box & Dice for a culture clash winemakers dinner on June 20 Mamie Taylor’s Restaurant is teaming up with Australia’s Alpha Box & Dice winery for a “Deep South Meets Down Under” Winemakers Dinner on Tuesday, June 20 at 7pm. The intimate evening will be hosted by the dynamic duo of Dylan and … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with a provocative interpretation of The Merchant of Venice. Playing on the Howard Family Stage from June 22 to September 16, the production shines a spotlight on themes that are particularly relevant in 2017, including religious prejudice and discrimination and the use and abuse … Read more
NEW PROGRAMMING, WORLD RENOWNED MUSICAL ACTS, AND RETURNING FAVOURITES The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) has unveiled its line-up for the 2017 Fair at the PNE, British Columbia’s most iconic event and beloved tradition for thousands of families from across the province. Featuring special shows to celebrate Canada 150th birthday, internationally acclaimed musical … Read more
Rare and Amazing Artifacts Reveal Sensational Stories & Secrets of Vancouver The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) poses provocative questions about our perception of stories with Unbelievable – a new exhibition on display June 24 – September 24, 2017. Diving deep into the vaults of MOV, this quirky exhibition assembles iconic artifacts, storied replicas, and contested objects for … Read more
Four summer markets have opened, or will open, this week including West End (Saturday), Mount Pleasant (Sunday), Main St. Station(Wednesday), and Downtown (Thursday)! There’s never been a better time than now to come out and shop with our local farmers. The cold, damp spring has resulted in a slow start to the season for growers across … Read more
Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) injects a delightful dose of magical entertainment into summer with Mary Poppins & The Drowsy Chaperone, running July 7 – August 19, 2017 (performances alternate evenings) at Stanley Park’s picturesque Malkin Bowl. A beloved Vancouver tradition since 1940. (single tickets on sale May 16). Perfect pair of Broadway blockbusters … Read more