Thrill the World, the annual zombie dance that takes place in cities around the world on the same day, has broken records for the most number of people simultaneously dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller — and it’s coming to Surrey. Previously only in Vancouver, the new Surrey event will happen on the same day but […]

Culture Days is an annual, national, three day celebration where Canadians are encouraged to participate in free and interactive activities to discover their cultural spirit and passion. Here in BC, there are 449 events and activities listed on the Culture Days calendar between September 26th and 28th and a provincial launch event will take place […]

Those who enjoy dressing like the undead will have plenty to do this weekend as two zombie walks take place in Metro Vancouver. The zombie walk in Vancouver will be first, starting out from the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday morning while White Rock hosts its fourth annual zombie walk on Sunday. Photo credit: Winston […]

The 2014 Terry Fox Run is just around the corner and while some kids may participate each year with their school (School Run Day is September 24th), this year families might need to take it upon themselves to sign up on their own. The general run takes places in hundreds of communities across Canada on […]

September in Vancouver means festival season of a different kind has begun. Gone are the dusty outdoor concerts and here are the red carpet galas, opening nights, and theatre showcases. Headlining this season are the Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) and the Vancouver Fringe Festival. I have listed the Fringe Festival each day but I […]

Vancouver’s cobblestone streets will be dripping with sweet and smoky sauce this weekend as the Gastown BBQ & Chili Festival takes place Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st. Carrall Street will be closed to traffic and the neighbourhood will turn into a festival space complete with live music, picnic tables, and some of the […]

The Westham Island Herb Farm hosts their 9th annual A Day at the Farm event on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Westham Island Herb Farm bounty. Photo credit: Ann Hung & Eric Flexyourhead on Flickr Organized by the Delta Farm and Wildlife Trust A Day at the Farm is a great way […]

I Love Transit Week is August 25th to 29th. Robert Willis of The Buzzer Blog has contributed the following post to promote this year’s campaign. You can find out more by following Translink on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and The Buzzer Blog. Welcome to I Love Transit Week! It’s the one week we take out of […]

Fresh Air Cinema has announced that two free outdoor movies in Vancouver this weekend will be tributes to the late Robin Williams. Photo credit: Robert W. White on Flickr Free Outdoor Movies in Vancouver Robin Williams Tribute Coal Harbour When: Friday, August 22, 2014 at 8:15pm Where: Harbour Green Park (1199 West Cordova at Bute) […]

The second Surrey Youth Fest of the year is coming up September 20th at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. Surrey’s largest celebration for youth will have a breakdance battle, BMX demos at the new undercover skate park, live bands, and much more. What: Surrey Youth Fest 2014: Fall Outdoor Festival in Cloverdale Where: Cloverdale Recreation Centre, […]