Raising funds and awareness for BC food banks in a challenging season
On Saturday, June 22 ten percent of sales from all JAK’S 14 locations will be donated to food banks across BC. That’s something we can all raise a glass to!
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Les Dames Summerdine: province-wide dinner parties coming in August
With unique locations that include aboard a yacht in Coal Harbour, at a table set in a vineyard, in a Teepee in the Okanagan and on a private terrace overlooking the North Shore mountains, Summerdine is a not-to-be-missed evening of delicious food, fine wine and conviviality.
Italian Day on The Drive has arrived! Sunday, June 9 noon to 8 pm
Sing, dance and enjoy live Italian music at 2nd Ave, Grandview Park, and Piazza Moda main stages throughout the day. Experience a true Italian food and wine sampling.
Beaucoup Bakery partners with Ca Phe to launch cold-brewed Vietnamese coconut drink
The new cold-brew Vietnamese coconut drink, served iced for $4.95, is available now until coffee beans run out. About 25 per cent of each cup will benefit Chinatown House’s programming, specifically to help support its Community Digital Lab.
Refreshing Revamp of a Wild West inspired The Taming of the Shrew kicks off the 30th season of Bard on the Beach
Featuring Jennifer Lines as Kate and Andrew McNee as Petruchio, this season’s production is inspired by the Bard’s beloved 2007 Wild West production of the play, directed by Miles Potter. The 2019 production is directed by Lois Anderson (Lysistrata, 2018; Pericles, 2016).
Shakespeare in Love Takes to the Stage in the 30th Season of Bard on the Beach
Romance & Laughter Take Centre Stage as Shakespeare in Love Joins the 30th Season of Bard on the Beach Bard on the Beach continues its 30th season with a stylish stage adaptation of the lively Oscar-winning romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love. The play tells the story of Will Shakespeare, who is suffering from temporary writer’s … Read more
Vancouver Symphony Soceity Announces 100th Anniversary “In Concert with the Community” Campaign
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra announced the 100th Anniversary In Concert with the Community Campaign to raise $30M to help secure the next 100 years of music and ensure the continued accessibility and affordability of VSO programs.
37th annual Filberg Festival Entertainment Announcement
Set amongst the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, BC on the east coast of Vancouver Island the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Enjoy art and nature surrounded by beautiful gardens, rustic out-buildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Range.
GRAIN rebrands as Flourist, Announces Plans for New Flour Mill, Bakery and Cafe
The Vancouver-based, artisan flour miller and farmer-direct dry goods supplier formerly known as GRAIN has rebranded as Flourist and will open a 2,800-sq.-ft. bakery and cafe at 3433 Commercial St. in East Vancouver later this spring.
From Sea to Sky, B.C. Brewers Gather in Spirit of Community
Vancouver Craft Beer Week Hosts 2018 Collaboration Brew Day in Squamish, B.C. Brewers from across the province gathered in Squamish recently to support the B.C. beer scene at the annual Vancouver Craft Beer Week collaboration brew day at Backcountry Brewing. Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2018 (VCBW) is Western Canada’s biggest celebration of craft beer culture, … Read more