It was a gloriously (rare) sunny weekend in April when John and I hopped into the Ford Fusion Energi to go on an adventure. First stop, the farmers market for picnic provisions. Next stop, a local park with trails, streams, and a spot to eat our locally-acquired lunch. I recently had the opportunity to take […]

Artists in Our Midst (“AIOM”) is celebrating 25 years of open-door artistic explorations with the West of Main Art Walk, May 27-28, 2017. In its largest-ever year, the festivities stretch from Point Grey to Main Street and from Granville Island to 41st Avenue, as a vibrant community of more than 50 artists share their works […]

Award-winning theatre company Realwheels presents Comedy on Wheels: Celebrating Canada’s Birthday with Belly Laughs! Building from the ground-breaking success of last season’s SexyVoices, this creative and lively disability-inspired comedy variety show combines original stand-up performances, comical scenes, live music, projections, and fun surprises as Realwheels’ community cast tackles some of our sacred cows. Comedy on […]

The Pemberton Music Festival is coming up Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16 in beautiful Pemberton, BC with headlining acts like Chance the Rapper, MUSE, A Tribe Called Quest, and many, many more. Full ticketing details and prices, including Regular General Admission, VIP and Super VIP packages, are now available online now. With your […]

Established in 1990, Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festivals. This annual festival explores and celebrates the genius of William Shakespeare, surrounded by the natural beauty of Vancouver. Here’s what will be on stage this season: Bard on the Beach Summer 2017 Much Ado About Nothing June 1 – […]

Vancouver’s historic Yaletown district will be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday with an exciting lineup of events and giveaways this season with #YaletownHeartsCanada! Participate in a series of free public events and enter a social media contest for your chance to win 1 of 13 Raleigh bikes. #YaletownHeartsCanada Celebrate the 130th Anniversary of Engine 374 When: […]

Burnaby’s biggest festival, Hats Off Day, is free and fun for the whole family! Held on the first Saturday in June each year, it’s a giant one-day extravaganza featuring a colourful parade followed by a big street party. Hats off Day at Burnaby Heights Where: Hastings from Boundary to Gamma in Burnaby When: Saturday, June […]

Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, coming to the big top in Vancouver October 19-December 3, 2017

A frothy fun run is coming to Abbotsford this summer as the 5K Foam Fest arrives June 3rd. It’s part of the 365 Sport Inc. 2017 national tour that also stops at Sun Peaks and Nanaimo, and Abbotsford will be its only Lower Mainland event. 5K Foam Fest in Abbotsford Where: Clearbrook Park / Abbotsford […]

The corner of Seymour and Georgia will be transformed this Saturday, with the construction of a massive, interactive blanket fort that will span almost 2,000 square feet, made possible by TELUS. Canuck Place Children’s Hospice will host families from all over the Lower Mainland at the Best Day Ever Blanket Fort, a family-friendly event that […]