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 […]

Vancouver Aquarium After Hours invites guests to enjoy food, wine, beer, and a specialty cocktail while exploring their galleries and making new connections. Spend quality time with your date, bestie, or pals and 50,000+ aquatic creatures during the adults-only event. Vancouver Aquarium After Hours Where: Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park (845 Avison Way) When: Thursday, […]

We Heart Local, a year-round initiative that encourages consumers to sample, identify, enjoy and celebrate local BC food and agricultural products, is hosting the Livin La Vida Local contest! They want to see how you are Livin La Vida Local and are offering the chance to win a $250 prize package which includes gift cards […]

It’s a Cascadia clash and the best sporting atmosphere in Vancouver! Be in the stands and part of the action when Vancouver Whitecaps FC take on Portland Timbers FC at BC Place July 23rd. Photo by Bob Frid, courtesy of Vancouver Whitecaps FC Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Portland Timbers FC Where: BC Place When: Sunday, […]

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (“VQFF”) has released its complete festival lineup for the 11-day festival, taking place August 10-20. Curated by Artistic Directors Amber Dawn and Anoushka Ratnarajah, more than 50 films will be featured along with 7 visiting filmmakers/directors, 19 local directors, and numerous local performing artists and free events, in addition to […]

Take two of the best parts of summer in Vancouver and combine them for one spectacular evening! Bard on the Beach is once again offering its Bard-B-Q & Fireworks nights where you can enjoy a Bard mainstage show, dinner, and a private view of the Honda Celebration of Light from their grounds at Vanier Park. […]