“Frankenstein 1945” and WW2 – Studio 1398

   Frankenstein, 1945  By Mily Mumford  October 24-30  Studio 1398  1398 Cartwright St. Granville Island,  Vancouver BC V6H 3R8  Preview October 24th 8pm October 25-28th 8pm  October 29th and 30th 2pm and 8pm  Set in post World War II Berlin, Frankenstein, 1945 explores the world of Victor Frankenstein, a young doctor who has recently severed ties to … Read more

Dead in the Water: The Virtual Stage’s 5th Annual Zombie Syndrome

  Vancouver has been plagued with the undeserved reputation of being “a boring city”. Apparently being a colorful metropolis with gorgeous outdoor attractions, dazzling museums, and a lively arts scene doesn’t quite cut it for some. For those naysayers, I recommend an evening spent with The Virtual Stage’s 5th Annual Zombie Syndrome to experience thrilling … Read more

Vancouver’s top style influencers lend a hand to DIY Runway upcycling challenge at the Vancouver Home + Design Show

  Eleven of Vancouver’s top tastemakers raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver, October 27-30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West  Calling all Vancouverites: bring Vancouver’s best style into your home décor this fall! DIY Runway presented by Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada returns to the Vancouver Home + Design Show this … Read more

#MarketMonday Odd Society Spirits award winning Cassis

  Odd Society Spirits Crème de Cassis Awarded First Place By Sip Northwest  Available at these upcoming Vancouver Farmers Markets Kitsilano Sunday, October 16 Trout Lake Saturday, October 22   Sip Northwest Magazine’s 2016 Best of the Northwest issue hits newsstands today. Odd Society Spirits, a craft-certified distillery located in East Vancouver, took first place for their crème de cassis in the Best … Read more

GIVEAWAY – Two tickets to Homes for the Holidays

  a Rafflecopter giveaway   12th annual Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays taking place Saturday, November 26th and Sunday, November 27th, is a popular local fundraising event where Vancouver’s top professional designers team up with home décor retailers and florists. Together they adorn five beautiful Vancouver Westside homes with unique displays of holiday … Read more

Smash+Tess launches second collection of premium dreamwear for Fall 2016

  Vancouver-based company brings a new vibe to sleepwear with fresh, fun-loving pieces  Fall in love with Smash+Tess all over again! The Vancouver-based premium dreamwear company is taking sleepwear to another level with the launch of its Fall 2016 collection, which introduces five brand-new pieces with a fun-loving vibe. Available exclusively at smashtess.com, the line is designed and ethically … Read more

VIIF not be be confused with VIFF – The Vancouver International Improv Festival

With improv, you never know what you’re going to get, and I suppose that’s the point. But to provide some insight on the Vancouver International Improv Festival currently underway on Granville Island, the acting is top notch and the laughs are many, making for a great night of live theatre. I attended two shows on … Read more

What is on Your Canadian Bucket List?

  Robin Esrock has visited every corner of the earth as far as I can tell.  For over a decade he has searched for one-of-a-kind, bucket-list worthy experiences around the world, from picking Ceylon tea in Sri Lanka to cage diving with crocodiles in South Africa to seeing the Northern Lights in the Arctic.  He … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening October 7 – 14

  Dames Wine – Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter   Celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Dockside Restaurant   GLOWBAL’S Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet   WESTERN CANADA’S MOST POPULAR HALLOWEEN EVENT RETURNS   LEGENDS OF THE FALL: THOMAS HAAS UNVEILS SIGNATURE CREATIONS TO USHER IN AUTUMN   Reminder: EAT! Vancouver Is Back!   #MarketMonday vendor PASTICHE … Read more

Gotham Steakhouse & Bar remixes Social Hour 

New music, new hours, and new menu items highlight the best time of day The stunning art deco lounge at Gotham Steakhouse has long been a destination for lovers of great live music. This fall there’s a new twist, with house DJ’s setting the mood at weekday Social Hour. Old school vinyl tracks, including deep soul … Read more