0sharesVancouver International Airport (“YVR”) is hosting its first-ever YVR Community Chill Out on August 13th at Flight Path Park in Richmond. This free family event will feature fun activities for all to enjoy, including the YVR Passport Challenge, where you can visit YVR’s community partners’ booths to get your Chill Out Passport stamped to win […]

0sharesFor the first time, Vancouver’s most stunning beach vista, Second Beach in Stanley Park, is being transformed into a music & art event produced by The Social Concierge. Oasis Beach Club on September 9th will benefit Canuck Place children and the families who love them. Oasis Beach Club Experience and define what it means to […]

1shareLast night, Howard’s Fireworks, representing Australia, lit up the skies of English Bay in Vancouver during the 26th Honda Celebration of Light. The Vancouver Police Department estimated that 300,000 people took to the shores for the spectacle. Vancouver Fireworks Photo of the Day Photo by Claude Martin on Flickr: There’s just one more night of […]

0sharesHaving recently posted about some of the top summer date night activities — that won’t cost you a thing — I came across a wonderful outdoor event that is bound to entertain. For the third year, the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra is hosting a free, family-friendly summer evening of live music inspired by the classics and […]

0sharesThe Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival is coming up August 26th to 28th at Maffeo Sutton Park on the waterfront, with special performances at The Queens downtown. I met Gerold Haukenfrers, president of the Nanaimo Blues Society, and musician Lazy Mike on my last trip to Vancouver Island’s blues capital. I made Lazy Mike work pretty […]

79sharesWorld famous SuperChefs are on their way to Surrey! The New York show will be at Central City on Friday and Saturday offering an unforgettable experience for local children. The SuperChefs and Central City are partnering to offer kids an unforgettable opportunity to discover how much fun they can have in the kitchen while learning […]

5sharesThe BC Sports Hall of Fame has a special deal for those who play Pokemon Go this BC Day. They’ll be open on during the holiday, 10:00am to 5:00pm with lures, tours, and much more for players and non-players alike. BC Day at the BC Sports Hall of Fame Enter the BC Sports Hall of […]

0sharesWatch the Perseids meteor shower, the annual show of shooting stars that is one of the most popular celestial events in the world, with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on August 13th in Aldergrove. You can bring the family to this viewing event, enjoy activities and refreshments, and even camp out for the night! […]

7sharesThe Vancouver Queer Film Festival (“VQFF”) has released its complete festival lineup for the 11-day festival, curated by Artistic Director Shana Myara. More than 68 films will be showcased at the VQFF, along with 25 directors in attendance, 30 performing artists, and 3 free workshops, in addition to parties and talk back sessions. Vancouver Queer […]

4sharesThe 38th Vancouver Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, as the West End welcomes one of the most beautiful and diverse parades in the world. Every year this celebration attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators, young and old, and is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most successful LGBTQ2+ events […]