As a part of the continuing celebrations for Vancouver’s 125th anniversary, Summer Live will showcase the best of BC entertainment with a free 3-day concert series in Stanley Park this July. Said the Whale, Mother Mother, Dan Mangan, We Are the City. Photo credit: John Bollwitt This afternoon participating artists were announced and the line-up […]

Move for Health Week is happening in Surrey now until May 15th offering free fitness activities for the entire family. North Surrey Event: Fit 55+ Date: Friday May 13 9:15am – 10:15am Venue: Sunrise Pavilion Seniors’ Centre Photo credit: lululemon athleticaon Flickr Event: Preteen Drop-In Gym Date: Friday May 13 4:00pm -6:00pm & Date: Saturday […]

The edges of Stanley Park have been home to a colony of blue herons for the last 11 years. Perched above the Park Board’s Administrative Offices and the tennis courts, these large wading birds (that stand a meter tall) pepper our beach landscapes. Photo credit: Clayton Perry Photoworks on Flickr To protect the herons, which […]

EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo, western Canada’s largest lifestyle show for the eco-conscious consumer, returns to Vancouver this weekend. Mike Holmes at EPIC Expo in 2008 From Friday, May 13th until Sunday, May15th over 300 exhibitors will be showcasing their products and innovations to crowds at the Vancouver Convention Centre. EPIC also has […]

Hats Off Day is a community celebration along East Hastings where local merchants tip their hats to those who support their business. Photo credits: Burnaby Heights Merchants Association: Eric Lessman, Simone Callahan, Millie Kuyer Organized by the Burnaby Heights Merchants Association, it starts off with a parade and is followed by hours of activities, food, […]

Located under Robson Street, where the ice rink entertains in the winter months, the Robson Square Artisan Market is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. They are looking for artisan vendors & family friendly entertainment for the season starting June 4th. 2010 Olympic zipline. Photo credit: susan gittins on Flickr The market will be […]

Mother’s Day is coming up Sunday, May 8, 2011 and if you would like to treat that mom in your life to something special, there’s no shortage of activities and events around town. Tourism Vancouver has a great “Top 10” list on their blog including deals from their Tourist in Your Own Town campaign and […]

The 15th annual explorASIAN Festival is happening around Vancouver in celebration of May being Asian Heritage Month. There are dozens of activities and event happening around Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and various communities around the province over the next few weeks. Walk-a-thon for Japan Relief When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 starting at 10:00am Where: Burnaby Lake […]

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to tour ArtStarts on Richards, just off Robson. This is the headquarters of a province-wide not-for-profit program to bring schools together with local artists through performances, programs, and exhibitions. Founded in 1996, ArtStarts programs have reached half a million students each year and in 2006 they became the […]

April 29th is International Dance Day as initiated by UNESCO back in 1982, the date commemorating the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), regarded as the founder of modern ballet. This year Vancouver’s Dance Centre is celebrating with a series of public performances and events around the downtown core. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The […]