The Vancouver Comedy and Arts Fest will be bringing a splash of laughter to town this week with international and local performances. Running February 7th to February 17th, here’s just a taste of what’s in store: Opening Gala with Martin Short Martin Short will host the festival’s opening gala on Friday, February 8, 2013 at […]

The Great Digital Film Festival is coming to a Cineplex theatre near you this month as they return cult classics and beloved favourites to the big screen. For the next week only the Scotiabank Theatre downtown and the Colossus Theatre in Langley will be playing the following: Sunday February 3rd Gremlins 12:00pm An American Werewolf […]

Though it’s commonly known outside of the country as a beanie, wool hat or a knit-cap, it’s a toque to us and it’s playing an important role on Tuesday as it helps find long term solutions to end homelessness in Canada. Toque Tuesday is a part of the national campaign that has been running for […]

February will be full of shows, festivals, workshops, Black History Month and Chinese New Year events, and BC’s first Family Day stat holiday. The following events have been submitted for listing and be sure to bookmark this post as it’s updated every day. Photo credit: Mack Faviell Photos on Flickr Events in green (like festivals […]

Dances for a Small Stage is a popular performance series renowned for bringing unique and innovative contemporary dance, inclusive of all disciplines, to a rough–and–tumble cabaret setting. They are preparing a special series just in time for Valentine’s Day that will examine all angles of the universal emotion of love – the good, the bad, […]

He’s known for his Tasting Plates events and hosts challenges to find the best burger or the best pancake in Vancouver. This February, Richard Wolak is also bringing back his famous Poutine Challenge. The 2nd annual Poutine Challenge will take place February 5th to February 28th, 2013 at 21 participating restaurants in Vancouver, North Vancouver, […]

The Stanley Park Ecology Society is celebrating their 25th anniversary with activities this Sunday February 3rd from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Lost Lagoon Nature House. Create your own craft creatures or build a cone bird feeder, learn about weaving with natural materials, take a Wetland Wildlife Walk (1 hour), learn about the wildlife that […]

You don’t need to be a long-time Vancouverite to spot the spectacular daily commute of tens of thousands of crows as they leave the city and head home to nest in Burnaby. The phenomenon has happened every day, without fail, since at least 1971. It’s so common that I finally wrote a post about it […]

Have you ever tried to get your partner out to yoga with you? Or, are you and your partner both avid yogis? In either case, it just might be time to try Contact Partner Yoga at YYoga: The vision for Partner Yoga comes from the literal translation of the word yoga, which means union in […]

BC will have its first Family Day stat holiday on Monday, February 11, 2013 and with that comes the scramble for activities and events to keep all those with time off from the office or school occupied. In anticipation of the new holiday, local attractions have been posting special offers for families to enjoy together: […]