I got my bag out from the closet and laid my clothes next to it. Sundress, bathing suit, sandals, floppy hat, sunglasses. I paused for a moment to review my selections, which all reminded me of our last tropical vacation. The fact that I could pack these items, which instantly make me at ease thinking […]

Theatre Under the Stars (“TUTS”) has been bringing soaring works of song and dance to the crown jewel of the city, Stanley Park, for over 75 years! This season TUTS presents a pair of Broadway blockbusters at Malkin Bowl: Mary Poppins and The Drowsy Chaperone. I have the opportunity to give away an awesome date […]

Celebrate the arts, savour the flavours of the local food truck and craft brew scene, enjoy the best of music and dance, and check out the handiworks at the artisan fair at Coquitlam’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival on August 12th. Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in Coquitlam Where: Town Centre Park next to Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station When: […]

The Matinée, roots rockers from Vancouver who are up for Rock Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, are hosting a homecoming show and album release party at the Fox Cabaret on August 10th. Currently touring throughout Ontario, group is celebrating the release of their latest album, Dancing On Your Grave, featuring […]

Early Music Vancouver (“EMV”) proudly presents the return of the Vancouver Bach Festival, in the heart of downtown, and at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Following the success of last summer’s inaugural festival, EMV is offering 14 remarkable concerts, ranging from intimate chamber music programmes to a full Passion Oratorio, featuring over 60 […]