Determination, Resilience and a Small Suitcase

Suitcase Stories by Maki Yi Suitcase Stories written and performed by Maki Yi opened on October 28th, at Pacific Theatre on 12th and Hemlock in Vancouver.  Suitcase stories brings to life the anticipation and set backs of Maki Yi’s personal experiences as she leaves South Korea to make her home in Canada.  It is fashioned … Read more

Alchemy Theatre presents Eva Le Gallienne & Florida Friebus’ Alice in Wonderland

  Affordable, family friendly fun in the midst of the holiday season! Outlandish creatures and quizzical conversations fill the stage as Alchemy Theatre brings you one of the most imaginative tales ever written, Alice in Wonderland which runs December 8th to 18th at the intimate black box theatre, Studio 1398 on Granville Island. This visually stunning production combines … Read more

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 98th season

 NOVEMBER CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS    Globe-trotting adventure, earth-shaking music and an internationally-renowned orchestra   The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 98th season is your ticket to a rich variety of classical, popular and culturally diverse music, delivered in performances as passionate as they are engaging. Music is an international language which we aim to share with audiences of … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening October 28 – November 4

  SPARKLE AND SHINE: L’ABATTOIR BRIGHTENS UP WEEKENDS THIS FALL BY INTRODUCING BUBBLES AT BRUNCH   PROVENCE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL ENDS ERA WITH SPECIAL MEMORIES MENUS   Come in for a spell at VanDusen Garden this Halloween!   Rocky’s Halloween Party   “Frankenstein 1945” and WW2 – Studio 1398   We’ll put a spell on you…  … Read more

We’ll put a spell on you… 

  Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) celebrates the season of goblins and Jack-O-Lanterns with its own SPOOKtacular event – Halloween Monster Match, Saturday October 29 starting at 7:30 pm at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. For this one night, the Improv Centre is transformed with HAUNTing décor into an eerie sepulchre worthy of any Demon … Read more

Wild Rice & Central City Brewers Team Up to Present ‘Old School’ Dinner 

  On November 10th, Wild Rice Market Bistro and Central City Brewers are teaming up to present an ‘Old School’ Dinner.  “The inspiration came from the family meals my grandmother used to make. The dishes were what we called ‘village food’ and formed the basis of what most Canadians grew up to think was classic … Read more

Superfoods: Packing a Nutritional Punch

Event Information Want to learn more about superfoods and how they can improve your overall health and well-being? Led by naturopath Dr. Katie Leah and holistic nutritionist Keyrsten McEwan, this highly informative talk will educate attendees on the healing power and preventative nature of superfoods. Expect Q & A, as well as a variety of locally prepared, … Read more

The Art of Self-Love with Catherine Roscoe Barr

We’re officially kicking off November at Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre with an inspiring and educational talk on self-love by wellness warrior and speaker Catherine Roscoe Barr of The Life Delicious! About the Event During this talk, we’ll explore the convergence of three practices vital to self-love: Self-nurturing: how to prioritize rituals for brain hygiene, movement and … Read more

CHEF ANDREW RICHARDSON COOKS FROM CINCIN: WOOD-FIRED CUCINA

  – Cookbook Launch Honours the Art of the Fire with a Truffle Dinner –   Executive Chef Andrew Richardson’s debut cookbook, CinCin: Wood-Fired Cucina, is both a story about his passionata for wood-fired grills and a cook’s go-to for CinCin Ristorante’s iconic, Italian-inspired dishes that have been collected and perfected during its 26 years … Read more

SPARKLE AND SHINE: L’ABATTOIR BRIGHTENS UP WEEKENDS THIS FALL BY INTRODUCING BUBBLES AT BRUNCH

Gastown Hotspot Pops the Cork on Select Bottles of Champagne and Sparkling Wine Now Available at Special Pricing During Saturday, Sunday Brunch Services   The latest addition to the popular weekend brunch menu at L’Abattoir is bubbling over, thanks to a select list of Champagne and sparkling wines now available at special pricing exclusively on … Read more