The West End Community Centre once again presents Art in the City, April 30th until May 2nd. This is the 5th annual showcase of local drawings, paintings, and photography. Admission is free and pieces from over 50 artists will be on sale. You can also enter to win this year’s featured work, “Cardero” by Tom […]

To celebrate Earth Month Starbucks Canada is offering free coffee to those who bring in their reusable travel mugs on April 15th. Photo credit: luizfilipe on Flickr I had a poll up in 2008 asking how many people used travel mugs but I’m curious to see if there has been an increase over the last […]

The Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival takes over Whistler April 16th until the 25th. The festival brings with it world-class downhill events, athletes, parties and some choice concerts. Kokanee Freeride Club Series The Club Series hosts free apres concerts all week long. Friday April 16th – Breakestra @ GLC Sunday April 18th – Kellar […]

The fourth annual Jane’s Walk returns the weekend of May 1st and 2nd. This series of free neighbourhood walking tours are all planned, plotted and led by those who want to share their knowledge about their community. Photo credit: Pat Z on Flickr The goal of Jane’s Walk is to raise urban literacy and build […]

The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition‘s Great Rides series presents Bike the Blossoms April 17th. Photo credit: Kyle Bailey on Flickr This is the third annual Bike the Blossoms event that runs alongside the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. Starting points for the bike ride are at the Museum of Vancouver as well as the Britannia Community […]