Rugby, Women’s Day, tulips, beer… this weekend’s event lineup has something for everyone! Check out all of these and more things to do in Vancouver this weekend listed below:
In celebration of International Women’s Day, YWCA Metro Vancouver is pleased to announce the 78 nominees for the 37th Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, presented by Scotiabank.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Where: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver When:Monday, May 11, 2020 Postponed due to COVID-19 Tickets: Individual tickets and tables available for purchase online »
As of March 16, 2020 this event has been postponed due to COVID-19: “The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards means so much to our organization and community and raises critical funds to support some of Metro Vancouver’s most vulnerable families. We are working with JW Marriott Parq Hotel to organize another date and plan to gather and celebrate our outstanding nominees later in the year when it is safe to do so.”
The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival has launched a new concert series: Jazz in the Vines. Once a month, from March to June, a Campbell Valley winery will host a special ticketed concert featuring top jazz talent alongside exceptional food and hospitality — and, of course, incredible wines from this growing region.
The first two concerts will be held indoors while the last two concerts in the series will be held outdoors. These concerts will also serve as a sneak preview of the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival (July 24 – 26, 2020), as each of the artists will be performing at the summer festival. For more information, follow the festival on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the very first in the series, the concert with Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne at Glass House Estate Winery on March 19th.
Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne is a blues legend with decades of playing, countless globe-trotting tours and a slate of acclaimed, award-winning albums under the belt of his flamboyant zoot suit.
The award-winning piano master is known for colourfully energetic shows and his mastery of classic boogie-woogie as well as jump blues and New Orleans jazz. He is a true modern-day bluesman whose unique brand of jazz, boogie-woogie and swinging piano sound eerily similar to Fats Domino.
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Must be 19+ please enjoy responsibly.
As a West Ender, I like to think of Stanley Park as my backyard. It is 1,001 acres of forest trails, gardens, bike paths, and tourist attractions. There’s really something for everyone, and I’m honoured to share this little slice of West Coast heaven with the rest of the world. I recently came across some amusing illustrations of US National Parks based on their worst online reviews and it inspired me to look at how Stanley Park stacks up. Searching by “Terrible” aka one star reviews, I found a fair share of complaints so I have decided to respond to a few here, on behalf of the neighbourhood:
I Respond to Bad Reviews of Stanley Park
Heron at Lost Lagoon that I spotted in January 2020
Review: “Overrated – Nothing spectacular to see, yeah, lots of trees but I didn’t get to see any wildlife except 1 squirrel.”
It’s a handy guide to the province’s craft beer scene paired with local culture and this month the BC Ale Trail celebrates International Women’s Day by shining a spotlight on women in the typically male-dominated industry.
BC Ale Trail Celebrates International Women’s Day
Check out the lineup of brews and events around BC:
Barkerville’s Aunt Florence PMS Beer
Top of the list is a PMS Beer – Aunt Florence, from Barkerville Brewing in Quesnel. It’s a craft beer created to alleviate negative premenstrual symptoms using herbs that can reduce inflammation, cramping, and bloating, and will improve circulation and relieve stress. Proceeds from the beer will be donated to this year’s charity of choice, Ovarian Cancer Research.
The Pink Boots Society has partnered with Yakima Hops Co to make an exclusive Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day hops blend available for brewers to purchase with proceeds going towards educational sponsorship and programming for Pink Boots members. The Pink Boots Society was originally developed in alignment with International Women’s Day to celebrate women’s achievements in the beer industry. The society assists, inspires and encourages women beer industry professionals to advance their careers through education.
Callister Brewing – International Women’s Day
Kelowna’s Rustic Reel Brewing’s Reel Day Retreat is an all women, all-day event with inspirational speakers, activities, food and beer.
Vancouver’s Callister Brewing’s Women’s Brew Day is a day tailored to female homebrewers and brewing professionals to share knowledge and just hang out with like-minded/brewing enthusiasts, located in the heart of Yeast Van.
About the BC Ale Trail
In partnership with Destination British Columbia and the BC Craft Brewers Guild, the BC Ale Trail emphasizes how a visit to or around British Columbia is enhanced with a pint of craft beer culture. With an increasing preference for local craft beer in BC and growth of artisanal beer in North America, the BC Ale trail embraces the “buy local” movement, helps showcase independent breweries, and connects visitors with the unique culture at the heart of communities all over the province.
