Events

GIVING VOICE – 13 Indigenous & Non-Indigenous Celebrating Musical Diversity and Creating A Cross-Cultural Musical Experience

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Haida-Tsimshian musical duo Sister Says have teamed up with the Bill Reid Gallery and Christ Church Cathedral to present, Giving Voice, a cross-cultural musical experience on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Christ Church Cathedral at 7pm. This all ages event showcases 13 Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers combining the sounds of soul, blues, and hip-hop.   This musical celebration will … Read more

Main Street Bike Expo: Celebrating Creativity in Cycling 

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The Main Street Bike Expo readies for June 10 celebration at The Ellis Building    Get tuned up for the inaugural Main Street Bike Expo taking place at the Ellis Building (1024 Main Street) on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11am to 6pm. Celebrating creativity in the cycling world, this exhibition integrates cycling/lifestyle brands, community networks and … Read more

THE MEAL DEAL: NON-PROFIT CHARITY CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF TONIGHT FOR TOMORROW™ FUNDRAISER ADDS 20 NEW EATERIES TO ITS ROSTER OF VANCOUVER RESTAURANT PARTNERS

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  Even if dollars were the only determiner, Mealshare’s recent ‘Tonight For Tomorrow’ fundraiser would be declared a runaway success, but the full impact of the dining event held across Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa on May 10, 2017 that raised more than $63,000 for the local charity might not be so easily measured. Money raised during … Read more

REV YOUR PALATE June 15, 2017 at the Langley Auto Collection

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  Join us on Thursday, June 15 for a progressive dinner party like no other, benefiting KidSport Langley and KidSport Surrey-White Rock. Start your evening with four of the Lower Mainland’s hottest chefs plus world-class mixologists as you rotate between four luxury locations. You’ll savour a sumptuous course and a custom craft cocktail at each location to … Read more

Okanagan Culinary Adventure – Chapter two – Enchanté by Bongo Wines

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Although slightly out of order I thought it would be most inspirational to start on the second day of our Okanagan travels which began with a magnificent sunburst of a morning. We were high above the bench looking down on vineyards, lakes and the hamlet of Naramata. The day promised perfect summer weather and we … Read more

Wines of British Columbia Storm Seattle with BC’s Top Chefs!

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The Wines of British Columbia will be in the Seattle spotlight during a multi-chef collaborative BC VQA Wine-paired dinner in partnership with Ocean Wise sustainable seafood at Tavolàta Capitol Hill restaurant on June 8.   This 100 percent BC wine and seafood dinner brings together the creative talents of winemakers and chefs to celebrate the best of BC wine … Read more

HOT TOWN, SUMMER IN THE CITY: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SET TO LAUNCH ITS ANNUAL SUNDAY SEAFOOD BOIL SERIES

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Communal Seafood Boil Takes Centre Stage on Downtown Restaurant’s Wrap-Around Outdoor Patio for Third Year in a Row Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is set to launch its SundaySeafood Boil Series as the annual summertime tradition returns to the restaurant’s wrap-around outdoor patio for a third consecutive year, hosted each Sunday from June 25 until … Read more

Dads Rule the Roost at H2 Rotisserie & Bar on Sunday, June 18

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Father’s Day Feast starring rotisserie chicken kicks off The Westin Bayshore’s family-style Sunday Supper Series One day a year, it’s only right that we raise a glass to the roosters. That’s why The Westin Bayshore’s vibrant new H2 Rotisserie & Bar is giving props to Pops by launching its Sunday Supper Series on June 18 … Read more

Celebrate World Oceans Day at Vancouver Aquarium on Thursday, June 8

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  World Oceans Day is Thursday, June 8 and what better place to celebrate than at Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre? Visitors can immerse themselves in the aquatic world, learning about more about our oceans and connecting with the 50,000 fascinating marine creatures that live at Vancouver Aquarium. In addition to the everyday amazing experiences … Read more

Morris Panych’s Girl in the Goldfish Bowl June 7-15

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  Arts Umbrella’s Theatre Conservatory students, directed by Jessie Richardson Theatre Award-winning director Barbara Tomasic, will be performing Morris Panych’s Girl in the Goldfish Bowl June 7-15 at Studio 16.   ABOUT THE PLAY Iris, played by Arts Umbrella Theatre Conservatory student Sidney Klips, is reflecting on three days in 1962 during the Cuban missile … Read more