The Richmond World Festival returns September 3rd with reigning Juno Group of the Year Award winners and international YouTube sensations Walk Off The Earth headlining the free event. Richmond World Festival Where: Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 11:00am to 10:00pm When: Minoru Park, Richmond Admission: Free event, presented by Coast Capital Savings. “The Richmond World […]

In the heart of Canada’s busiest harbour is Canada Place, which welcomes millions of visitors each year. This world class landmark is home to the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver’s World Trade Centre, conventions, festivals, and attractions like the Canadian Trail and FlyOver Canada. It’s a beacon for thousands of cruise […]

Township 7 Vineyards and Winery present Bard in the Valley at their South Langley Winery. Enjoy an evening among the vines with a delightful Shakespearean battle of the sexes comedy, the Taming of the Shrew. Bard in the Valley Where: 21152 16th Ave (at 212 St in Langley) When: July 15 & 16 at 7:00pm […]

Refugees and other Surrey residents are invited to attend the Surrey Welcomes Refugees celebration on July 20th. Surrey Welcomes Refugees Where: Surrey City Hall Plaza (13450 104 Ave) When: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 4:00pm-7:00pm The event will have fun family activities, live entertainment, food, city Hall tours in different languages, and a human Library […]

Sun Peaks is hosting one of the most Instagrammable festivals around at the end of the month. The Alpine Blossom Festival combines music, entertainment, yoga, outdoor movies, and those wonderful bouncy castles, with the enjoyment of the natural beauty that springs to life in the alpine at this time of year. Alpine Blossom Festival at […]

There are two types of people in this modern world: Those who use “LOL” and those who use “Ha Ha Ha” when replying to something funny with email or text message. I’m in the “Ha Ha Ha” camp, because I feel that unless I’m truly laughing out loud, I shouldn’t be implying that I am […]

Vancouver’s improv scene is getting an explosive infusion of guest talent this summer as Vancouver TheatreSports (“VTSL”) explores what it means to be a woman in Vancouver. Themes such as dating and romance, career and work/life balance, female friendships and body image will all be examined through the audience suggestions motivating the improvisers’ wicked wit. […]

The Surrey Museum is bringing back Music at the Museum this summer, with a free concert on Wednesday, July 20th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Grab your lawn chair, kick off your shoes, dance on the lawn, and enjoy music from the Genuine Jug Band. Music at the Museum Typical of the museum, the lively event […]

For two decades, the Secret Garden Tea Company in Kerrisdale has been offering a tranquil haven for Vancouverites to enjoy a spot of tea and delicious fresh-baked treats with friends and family. Co-owner Kathy Wyder’s grandma was the inspiration for the tea room after lamenting there wasn’t one in Kerrisdale. So Kathy and a friend […]

This post has been contributed by Kathleen Stormont, Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End over a decade ago and I have been a member for four years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, […]