#FridayFavourites – what’s on this blustery week ahead Oct 14 – 21

    Taste of Yaletown event brings a fresh approach with Sharing & Pairing menu    Make a SPLASH at Arts Umbrella’s 34th Art Auction   FARMERS MARKETS FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN VANCOUVER   CHAMPAGNE WISHES, CAVIAR DREAMS: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR HOSTS EXCLUSIVE TAITTINGER DINNER OCT. 18   Getting Ready For ChopStick … Read more

Trumpet playing saves musician’s life at gun point in Mexico

     “New Futures” is a new jazz and electronic infused CD, created and produced by trumpeter/composer Malcolm Aiken. Malcolm and his band have been playing together for three years at Guilt and Company, a musical hub in Gastown, and the songs are a natural fruition of the collaboration. Malcolm, a modern day musical Indiana … Read more

New Directors Join Vancouver Opera Board

  Annual General Meeting highlighted financial and artistic successes in 2015-2016 and excitement for the 2016-2017 Season & Festival Two highly esteemed community leaders were elected to the VO Board of Directors at the company’s Annual General Meeting on September 17, 2016, joining a group of 24 members chaired by Pascal Spothelfer. The meeting also reviewed … 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

Harvest Haus to experience Oktoberfest

Harvest Haus returns for its third year to bring Munich to Vancouver. If you have always wanted to experience Oktoberfest in Germany but never had the chance to, then this is the right event for you. From the moment you walk in, Harvest Haus celebrates everything around this old European festival. The evening starts off … Read more

 Farewell Tour!  Canada’s Best-Loved A Cappella Group  Comes to North Vancouver – November 3, 2016 

    After over 35 years circling the globe, The Nylons have decided to finally close the touring chapter of their illustrious and legendary career as recording and performing artists. The group has embarked on a series of farewell shows to say goodbye to their dedicated fans who embraced and supported them over the years. … Read more

Mariza, The Queen of Fado, Returns to the Chan Centre

  GRAMMY-nominated singer performs works inspired by  her life experience from recent album, Mundo The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces the return of Portuguese-Mozambican artist, Mariza, the living voice of fado on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Mariza will share contemporary fado from her bold new album Mundo, a vibrant … Read more

CubAfrica Dance Party – Saturday October 22nd

  The Backstage Lounge (Vancouver) – 10:30pm – 10$ After a successful first edition in August, we are thrilled to present our second event with percussion masters Israel Toto Berriel from Cuba and Yoro Noukoussi from Benin. Virtually all Cuban music has been influenced by African rhythms. Cuban popular music has strands from both Spain … Read more

“BEERFEST” HITS THE BIG SCREEN AT CANOES CABARET

  Tulalip Resort Casino to Showcase Oktoberfest on September 28   As summer starts to wind down and fall kicks into high gear — beer season will begin with the opening of Oktoberfest. Starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28 only, the hilarious film “BeerFest” hits the big screen at Canoes Cabaret to honor … Read more

The Canadian Music Centre in BC Unveils New Performance Space & Signature Concert Series

    Renovated Vancouver Creative Hub with 40-seat salon will host  intimate recitals celebrating Canadian composers    The Canadian Music Centre in British Columbia (CMC BC) proudly reveals its renovated home, the Vancouver Creative Hub (837 Davie Street) with 40-seat black box theatre, the Murray Adaskin Salon, an urban cultural hotspot for Canadian music & … Read more

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