What: The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) brings spring to Granville Island and Vancouver’s blueways this April, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the annual celebration of the city’s iconic cherry blossom. On April 16 & 17, join in the fun when the Blossom Barge – an innovative floating installation of 36 flowering cherry trees – parades Vancouver’s waterways before mooring at … Read more
On Saturday, April 23 the world will honour the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing, and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is joining the celebration by staging a classic wake! Will’s Wake, hosted by Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze, will bring members and friends of Bard’s Acting Company together with Shakespeare lovers of … Read more
Experience excellent wine and fun-filled events at the winery this spring/summer Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is heading into spring with top ratings from world-renowned US wine publication Wine Enthusiast for three of their wines: the 2014 Gewürztraminer received an Editor’s Choice Award and a score of 91 and the Tinhorn Creek 2014 Pinot Gris and 2013 … Read more
Devour! Okanagan brings top chefs and movie magic to Osoyoos, BC, this spring Foodie film fans will be heading to Osoyoos, BC, from May 6 to 8 as part of the inaugural Devour! Okanagan at Watermark Beach Resort. Taking place entirely at the resort – just steps from the sandy beaches of Osoyoos Lake – this epicurean … Read more
Vancouver restaurant nearly doubles initial goal for 24-hour fundraising marathon The team at Chambar is very proud to announce that the first-ever #SweetRelief fundraiser has surpassed all expectations to net $82,500 for Vancouver-based charity Universal Outreach in support of its Advanced Beekeeper’s Training Program and the Liberia Pure Honey social enterprise in Africa. The … Read more
Eat, Grow, Love Long Table Events Welcome to our monthly Eat, Grow, Craft Themed Events presented by Rocky Mountain Flatbread and hosted at our Kitsilano and Main Street restaurant locations. Our Long Table evening events include a demonstration of how to grow and cook with the seasons and a four course dinner menu … Read more
For the fourth year, the Okanagan Valley will host Le Dîner en Blanc. On Thursday, July 7th, the annual secret affair promises another unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic, as it takes over an undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed minutes prior to the commencement of the event. Over 1200 foodies, fashion and … Read more
Vancouver’s women-only charity obstacle race gears up for its return, Sunday, May 15 at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium & Central Park Fearless females from across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will join forces at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium & Central Park on Sunday, May 15 in support of the 4th annual Woman2Warrior, presented by Subway. Produced by the British Columbia Lions … Read more
The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada’s most glamorous fundraising event returns, reimagined as a Night of Wonders The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada will once again honour the bravery and spirit of children and families from across B.C. and the Yukon, as they confront and overcome life-threatening illnesses. Nearly 200 local leaders and influential … Read more
SAKURA IN BLOOM Celebrate with special sakura-inspired dishes and cocktails at Miku, Minami, and Gyoza Bar Aburi Restaurants’ Miku, Minami, and Gyoza Bar celebrates cherry blossom season with special sakura-inspired dishes and cocktails With spring in full bloom, Aburi Restaurants is set to welcome the arrival of cherry blossom season with several … Read more