Despite everything that has happened in Vancouver on June 15th, we must remember that there are many wonderful things about this city, like good people producing good art. And though everyone might feel like cocooning in their homes for the next couple of days, I urge you all to get out and see some theatre […]

When I was growing up in Surrey, our summer activities included rollerblading over to Mac’s for some Frosters, swimming in the Kwantlen Park Pool, running various park trails, and heading out to the skate park with our BMX bikes. Over the last five years or so, there’s been much more going on throughout the summer […]

The Village on False Creek is presenting the free “Village Carnivale” this week with community artists, performers, activities, food vendors, face-painting, and a 65-foot ferris wheel. The Carnivale runs Thursday June 16 & Friday June 17 (4:00pm to 9:00) and Saturday June 18 & Sunday June 19 (11:00am to 7:00pm). The festival is free for […]

June is Greek Heritage Month in Vancouver which includes the always uplifting (and delicious) Greek Day festival on West Broadway in Kitsilano. Photo credit: Magalie L’Abbé on Flickr Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 11:00am to 9:00pm The 21st annual Greek Day on Broadway Free, family-oriented street festival on West Broadway from McDonald to Blenheim Photo […]

June is bike month in Vancouver and as a result the Velopalooza festival is hosting weeks of events and themed bike rides around the city. Cadbury’s Bicycle Factory campaign and I will be hosting an event tomorrow night that will feature a screening of the documentary “Wheels of Change”. What A documentary about the difference […]

A few months ago I signed on to sponsor Hats Off Day in Burnaby. I admit, when the Burnaby Heights Merchant Association approached me I had never previously heard of the event. What I soon found out is that it’s an annual highlight for many and whenever I would mention it in conversation, the responses […]

Latincouver, a community organization for Latin American culture in Vancouver, presents Carnaval del Sol this month on Granville Street. Salsa on Granville. Photo credit: John Bollwitt On Sunday June 26th, Granville will turn into a pedestrian plaza from 10:00am until 10:00pm for the festivities. Check out a soccer street tournament, with the participation of the […]

Love Vancouver, Love Your Planet is a new, free, one-day celebration of green art, music, and lifestyle happening June 5, 2011 at the Olympic Village. The festival celebrates and encourages Vancouverites to build a more sustainable future for the city, by bringing communities together to share ideas and celebrate innovations. There will be an eco-fair, […]

This weekend I posted a photo on Twitter of a lake in Surrey (Green Timbers) and after several people asked me where it was located, I decided it was time to highlight some of Metro Vancouver’s lakes in a post. These urban watering holes provide recreation options for the whole family. There aren’t many suited […]

Beginning today I will be highlighting what’s going on in theatres across Vancouver—from the Firehall Arts Centre to the Vancity Theatre to small, unknown studios on Main Street. Though I will be covering large productions taking place in large theatres, I hope to mainly give exposure to independent productions and their work. Focusing more on […]