Collaborators of Japanese and Indigenous Ancestry Examine Experiences of ‘Place’ through Innovative Performance Art The Vancouver Art Gallery announces a new exhibition bridging the experiences of artists with diverse ancestries in dialogue, Ayumi Goto and Peter Morin: how do you carry the land? on view July 14 to October 28, 2018. Long-time collaborators and friends, … Read more
Starbucks is going strawless! Today, July 9th, Starbucks will announce plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws globally by 2020 Starbucks has designed, developed and manufactured a strawless lid, which will become the standard for all iced coffee, tea and espresso beverages. Starbucks is the largest food and beverage retailer to make such a global commitment, which will eliminate more … Read more
Spotlight: The Art of Photography will take place at the stunning Waterview Special Event Space located at 1661 Granville Street in Vancouver on July 26th, 2018 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Spotlight: The Art of Photography will feature 5 professional photographers hosting 5 portrait stations in 5 different styles. Guests will enjoy a summer evening of good eats … Read more
Bard on the Beach Macbeth As patrons arrive at Bard on the Beach, they are invited to “In a Nutshell”, where they hear a short synopsis and learn some interesting facts about the play they are about to see. The audience awaiting the production of Macbeth learns that the play is famous not only … Read more
A MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER Take a trip to the Middle East with new Beaucoup Bakery summer pastries This summer, journey to the Middle East with the launch of new summer pastries at Beaucoup Bakery & Café(2150 Fir Street). Starting today, July 3, 2018, customers can enjoy unique spice flavours and combinations with items such as … Read more
Vancouver’s most stylish summer event returns July 21 with a decade of decadence One of the most anticipated events of Vancouver’s summer season hits a milestone this year: The Deighton Cup will return for its 10thanniversary on Saturday, July 21 at the Hastings Racecourse from 12pm to 8pm. Back in 2008, Vancouver was at its … Read more
FESTIVAL PASSES AND TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT WWW.QUEERFILMFESTIVAL.CA The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has released its complete lineup for the 11-day celebration, taking place August 9-19, which includes artists visiting from India, Philippines, United States, and Canada. More than 70 films from 15 countries are featured at this 30th anniversary Festival presented by RBC, along … Read more
Summer Seafood Boils, Tantalus Takeover, Seasonal Sangria and Updated Aperitivo Hour Offerings Summer is forecasted to be a scorcher and YEW seafood + bar is ready to sizzle with a delicious lineup of summer events at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Celebrate the season with YEW’s Summer Seafood Boil Series, summer sangria and a total Tantalus … Read more
Popular Fried-Chicken-and-Rib Joint Marks Second Anniversary by Announcing New West End Location, $3 Fried Chicken Sandwich Special for National Fried Chicken Day on Friday, July 6 This summer, the chicken doesn’t just cross the road — it heads across the city when Chinatown’s wildly popular Juke Fried Chicken takes its trademark fried-chicken-and-rib-joint concept to a second … Read more
Summer is officially here, and with it comes the hot weather and sunny skies that are perfect for live music and cold beers. On Saturday, July 14th, Washington-based Allen Stone will headline the second event in the 2018 Truck Stop Concert Series with his deeply-inspired blend of R&B and neo-soul. Since his debut release … Read more