Sirius XM’s Top Comic is a nation-wide competition that will crown Canada’s next big name in comedy. This year’s pack has been narrowed down to 18 semi-finalists, with 6 from Vancouver. Each of these comics advanced past the audition phase last month, where 72 comics from across Canada competed in half a dozen auditions held […]

The Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) is one of the top five largest film festivals in North America, both in terms of admissions and the number of films screened. Screening films from more than 70 countries on 9 screens around the city for 16 days, welcoming over 144,000 audience members is a gigantic feat and […]

Fitz and The Tantrums will play the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on August 24th, continuing their summer tour in honour of their new self-titled album. The group first splashed onto the music scene in 2010 with their soulful R&B-revival and hit single “Moneygrabber”. In 2013, they tore up the charts again with gold-certified hits “The […]

The Sharing Farm’s 8th annual Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival will offer up over 1,000lbs of fresh garlic for sale this Sunday, combined with a celebration of “the stinking rose” that includes workshops and cooking demos. Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival When: Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:00am to 3:00pm Admission: By donation. Free parking available. Where: The […]

Hiking is a part of life in Metro Vancouver, whether it’s a stroll through Stanley Park or a climb up to a spectacular mountain lookout. The Dog Mountain trail from Mount Seymour is rated as an easy hike, a drive up to the parking lot helping with most of the elevation gain, with rewarding views. […]

Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest, the biggest food truck festival in Canada, hits New Westminster this Saturday. 90 food trucks, from tacos to thai, perogies to poutine, will complement live entertainment, and much more in the heart of Downtown New West. Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest Where: Columbia Street in Downtown New Westminster When: Saturday, […]

Attention local yogis! Gear up for fun, teamwork and a whole lot of stretching all in the name of a good cause, as the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is set to launch its inaugural Big Yoga for Big Sisters on September 10, 2016 at Jonathan Rogers Park in Vancouver. Big Yoga for Big […]

lululemon athletica’s SeaWheeze half marathon and sunset festival take place on Saturday, August 13th with over 10,000 runners participating in the challenge. Following the run, the Sunset Festival at Brockton Fields will draw 15,000 revellers to Stanley Park. lululemon SeaWheeze Road Closures The half marathon starts and finishes in Coal Harbour, with road closures impacting […]

Wines of Chile is hosting two tasting events in Vancouver at the end of the week, showcasing their diverse wine growing region and exceptional selection. Wines of Chile Tasting Events Where: BC Liquor Store (Cambie & 39th Avenue) When: Friday, August 12, 2016 4:00pm to 6:00pm Where: Marquis Wine Cellars (1034 Davie St) When: Saturday, […]

Improv Anywhere presents the annual Vancouver Zombiewalk on September 10th, departing from the Vancouver Art Gallery. This event is fun way to show off your costume skills, and get some exercise with your fellow undead as you lumber your way through Downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Zombiewalk Where: Meet at the Robson side of the Vancouver Art […]