0sharesThe Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (“The Jessies”) for excellence in Vancouver theatre this past season, will be presented on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Commodore Ballroom. The nominees for the 34th Annual Jessies were announced a few weeks ago and the city is ready to celebrate the best of many diverse productions from the […]

2sharesIt’s a Nanaimo thing. World Championship Bathtub Racing is a high-thrills, adrenaline pumping sport that’s been a tradition on Vancouver Island since 1967. I had the chance to go out on the water with a bathtub racer earlier this spring to learn more about the sport, its history, and the community festival that has been […]

4sharesWhat makes the world’s longest-running offshore international fireworks competition such a success each year, aside from its gorgeous setting in Vancouver’s English Bay, is the festivities that surround it. Food trucks, picnics, family fun, and the free SHOREFEST concerts all along the waterfront. SHOREFEST Free Concerts on Fireworks Nights English Bay and Sunset Beach will […]

0sharesThe Kitsilano Showboat has begins its 81st season of free entertainment in Vancouver, running every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from June 20th until August 20th. Since 1935 this summer staple has featured musical acts, plays, and dancers all near the pool at Kitsilano Beach. Kitsilano Showboat Photo credit: kpwerker on Flickr From the Burnaby […]

25sharesThere’s nothing quite like being out on the water in Vancouver, and when you mix in tropical Latin rhythms, it just makes the experience that much more magical. It’s a good thing Summer Salsa Cruises are back again this season! Hop aboard and enjoy complimentary dance lesson, sit back and watch the sultry dance show […]