Fan Expo Vancouver is returning, this time with a fall date and a long weekend lineup packed with talent. Fans of all ages are invited to attend Vancouver’s largest pop culture celebration as the highly anticipated phenomenon mixes comic, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming genres November 11-13, 2016.
Fan Expo Vancouver
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre (West, Hall C) Tickets:On sale now incuding child, single day, deluxe, and premium options When: Friday, November 11th 2:00pm to 8:00pm; Saturday, November 12th 10:00am to 7:00pm; Sunday, November 13th 10:00am to 5:00pm
Confirmed Guests (as of publishing, Sept 29/16) Include:
TRINA NISHIMURA, Tom Kenny and Ryo Horikawa of Anime fame
Sign up for autographs and photo-ops, watch a sketch duel, attend a workshop or seminar, build models at the LEGO booth, and participate in some of the impressive cosplay by dressing up for the occasion.
Start your Christmas shopping early by browsing 230 local exhibitors including artists, dealers and retailers or commission a special piece in Artist Alley. It’s the perfect place to shop for those ‘hard to buy for’ people on your nerdy or nice list – or just treat yourself.
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Thrill The World Vancouver is back again, joining other cities around the world for one big, global, simultaneous Thriller dance on October 29th, where local causes are also supported.
Thrill The World Vancouver 2016
Where: Olympic Village Plaza
When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 3:00pm (rain or shine). Arrive early (from 12:00pm) for rehearsals and make-up.
Participation By donation, $40 per person suggested. Donation includes all dance rehearsals and Basic Zombie Make-Up on Thrill Day (first come, first serve). Follow the event on Facebook for more info.
This is a public event, organized by Improv Vancouver, and spectators are very welcome.
Rehearsals
If you know Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance then you’re all set. If you need practice to learn the moves, there are two more rehearsals this week at Creekside Community Centre before the big event on Saturday. October 26th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm (in room MP-4) and October 28th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (in room MP-2). You can also learn the dance online if you can’t make it out to a rehearsal event.
Thrill The World Surrey
Thrill The World Surrey is also taking place at the same time on October 29th so you can join that event too if the location is more convenient (@ Cloverdale Youth Park).
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“Meet me at the YVR Canada Line Station,” I requested of John on his birthday. “But we’re not going anywhere and no one is visiting us.” I’m sure he was perplexed. On a Friday afternoon he hopped on transit from Downtown Vancouver to the airport where I was waiting by artist Susan Point’s Cedar Connection sculpture. I had just returned from a trip to Chicago, one of many journeys I made over the summer and a rare vacation I took without him (to visit his family). We walked past The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe, past the departures hall, and took the escalator up to the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. I’m sure he clued in at this time.
Staycation at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport
“We’re staying here? Wow!” My birthday boy exclaimed. Up we went to our room, overlooking the north runways, where I had a table of gifts waiting along with balloons, flowers, and his favourite Iowa Bourbon (thanks to my mother-in-law). Being two busy professionals we try to make as many Date Nights and Staycations happen as possible, and this one sure was unique.
We stayed in a Deluxe Room, which is the Fairmont’s own “Business Class” experience for travellers. It offers guaranteed 10:00am check-in, post-security Plaza Premium Lounge passes, complimentary North American calls, and turndown service with bottled water on arrival.
John has an affinity for planes, and we both love unique accommodations. A stay at the AAA / CAA 4-diamond Fairmont Airport Vancouver seemed like the perfect staycation for us. Before dinner, I sent him down to Absolute Spa (located in the hotel’s health club) for a treatment to unwind from the workday.
Upon his return (with a product gift in hand from the spa for his birthday) we dressed up for our dinner date at Globe@YVR, the Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s signature restaurant — that also serves an awesome Afternoon Tea. The menu features Pacific Northwest Regional Cuisine with local ingredients including honey from their own bee colony.
We both selected the halibut from the Ocean Wise menu (seared in brown butter and served with dry cured chorizo sweet corn succotash) and Chef sent over some Bacon Whiskey Maple Brussel Sprouts as a side. Now, I was one of those kids that absolutely loathed sprouts growing up (mostly because my dear, well-intentioned mother would boil them grey) but I’ve acquired a taste for them in recent years. These sprouts at Globe were so delicious, I’d put them in a bowl and eat them by the handful as a movie night snack if I could.
Following our sweet & savoury early autumn meal, we walked over to the Jetside Bar where we listened to live piano music and enjoyed a night cap before heading back up to our room for the evening.
In the morning, we drew the curtains and watched planes land and taxi from our king bed. Room service arrived and we continued our relaxing start to the day by sipping coffee in robes, and enjoying the bustling activity outside our floor-to-ceiling windows. If you’re wondering about noise from the planes, there was barely any and it wasn’t disturbing at all.
If we were flying out that morning, it would have been a fantastic start to any journey. No rushing to the airport, no parking or taxis, and no grabbing a last-minute coffee or skipping breakfast before the stress of a day of flights. You can have a full Business Class experience, without leaving the airport. The hotel receives top marks for customers service as well. I broke my iPhone charging cable and was able to borrow one from the front desk for the duration of our stay.
For two people that spend a lot of time on the road, and who love the experience of traveling, this was such a delightful staycation spot (and way to celebrate a birthday).
The Government of British Columbia has declared October 31st to November 4th Variety Week in BC in support of Variety – The Children’s Charity. From Monday to Friday, you can tune into Global BC newscasts for stories, interviews and entertainment that will showcase how Variety helps organizations and kids in your own community and throughout the province.
Variety Week in BC
Throughout the week viewers will experience firsthand the difference every dollar can make to a family in need, as they are introduced to children and families who need assistance right now. These stories and victories will be updated as part of the 2017 Show of Hearts Telethon in February allowing donors to see their contributions in action.
“Variety is there to help families who are in need to help their children’s special requirements,” says Variety BC executive director, Kristy Gill. “There’s not a lot of organizations out there that provide direct support to families like Variety does. The more support we get from the community, the more kids in all of British Columbia we can help.”
Variety Week Street Festival in Surrey
Where: Central City Shopping Centre Plaza (10153 King George Blvd) When: Friday, November 4, 2016 from 11:00am to 7:00pm Admission: Free! RSVP to the Facebook Event for updates.
The Variety Week Street Festival will feature children’s activities, live demonstrations, and music performances with special guests including country music artist Todd Richard, and singer/television personality Mary Zilba. It’s a Pro-D day in Surrey so you can stop by anytime with the family for free fun and activities throughout the day!
Tune into Variety Week in BC on Global BC newscasts from October 31 to November 4, 2016. Variety steps in where health care ends to ensure families get the support they need and you can show your support at any time by texting KIDS to 45678 to make an instant $20 donation.
The BC Ale Trail has officially launched, unveiling of the ultimate guide to British Columbia’s diverse and dynamic craft beer community.
BC Ale Trail
In partnership with Destination British Columbia and the BC Craft Brewers Guild, the 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.
Arrive Thirsty. Leave Inspired.
You can plan your next BC getaway using craft beer as a guide! Look up some established ale trails and get tips on travel times, towns to visit, and breweries all along the way.
The BC Ale Trail’s destination partners for 2016 include: Tourism Victoria, Tourism Whistler, Tourism Nanaimo, Discover Comox Valley, Sunshine Coast Tourism, City of Port Moody, and Kootenay Rockies Tourism.
For more information about participating breweries and itineraries for your thirsty travels, follow the BC Ale Trail on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Sign up for autographs and photo-ops, watch a sketch duel, attend a workshop or seminar, build models at the LEGO booth, and participate in some of the impressive cosplay by dressing up for the occasion. 
Throughout the week viewers will experience firsthand the difference every dollar can make to a family in need, as they are introduced to children and families who need assistance right now. These stories and victories will be updated as part of the 2017 Show of Hearts Telethon in February allowing donors to see their contributions in action. 
